Saturday morning's are meant for sleeping in, but a body found in La Jolla Cove changes all of that.And you thought your day at work was bad!When her partner calls her early Saturday morning to report a body in La Jolla Cove, rescue diver Kristin Castaño's only worry is losing sleep. Once she's in the water all that changes.

Short story of two brothers on opposite sides during the first chaotic and violent days of the Spanish civil War in 1936.Short story of two brothers on opposite sides during the first chaotic and violent days of the Spanish Civil War in 1936.

Helpful pronunciation guide to those tricky Celtic names. A brief glossary of some of those dark age places, people and terms. Free for the taking!THE MOGHUL was immediately a European bestseller, optioned by Indian producers who commissioned a six-hour mini-series, then Canadian producers with the BBC.Based on real people (ca. 1620) – THE MOGHUL begins in a rip-roaring sea battle north of Bombay in which the vastly out-gunned adventurer, Brian Hawksworth, ship's captain and emissary of King James, blows away a flotilla of Portuguese galleons to gain access to an Indian port. He's come to open trade for “barbaric” England and squeeze out the Portuguese, who try to kill him at every turn. But once on land, he’s captive: the beauty and romance of the exquisite Moghul Empire seduce him from his material goals to a new quest – of supreme sensuality in music, visions, and sacred lovemaking. India, ruled by the son of great Akbar, is about to pass to one of his sons. Hawksworth must choose sides, but will he choose right? The future of England, and of India, depend on it. Assailed by intrigue and assassination, tormented by a forbidden love, enthralled by a mystic poet, Hawksworth engages war elephants, tiger hunts, the harem of the Red Fort of Agra, the Rajput warriors at Udaipur, becomes intimate champion to Shah Jahan, (builder of the Taj Mahal), and, in his supreme test, plays the sitar with a touch that elicits from the great Shah – “Finally, my English friend – you understand.” ReviewsA SWEEPING ADVENTURE THAT SWEPT THE CRITICS!"IF YOU ENJOYED THE FAR PAVILIONS OR SHO-GUN, YOU SHOULD OBTAIN THOMAS HOOVER'S NEW NOVEL ABOUT INDIA . . . ROBUST . . . ROUS¬ING ... ROLLICKING ADVENTURE . . . JUST ABOUT PERFECT'—Fort Worth Star-Telegram "HIGH ACTION . . . SPRAWLING"—San Diego Union"THOMAS HOOVER CAPTURES THE SOUNDS AND SMELLS AND ATMOSPHERE OF THE TIME, FROM THE MYSTERIESOFTHE HAREM TOTHE BATTLES BETWEEN MASSED ELEPHANTS"—Milwaukee Journal"ROUSING"—Publishers Weekly"GOOD ENTERTAINMENT ... I WOULD NOT HESI¬TATE TO RECOMMEND THE MOGHUL TO ANY¬ONE WHO ENJOYS ROBUST HISTORICAL ADVEN¬TURE AND ROMANCE"— Omaha World-Herald"PLENTY OF ACTION . . . FASCINATING ... A VIV¬IDLY TOLD TALE"-- Wichita Falls TimesTags: Moghul, India, Shah Jahan, British India, Taj Mahal, Portuguese India, India History, Agra, Raj, Seventeenth-Century India

Book #1 in a series about teenagers that were tampered with as babies - injected with a combination of drugs that were designed to leave them with super abilities. Over time the teens start to find each other, form a team, and search for answers and the man who did this to them.Likened by readers to X-Men and Heroes, Invisible Justice is a contemporary take on teenage super heroes.Book #1 in the Justice Series.Sam Dixon is a fairly typical teenage boy – great parents, active school life, pesky sister – with a nice life. That is until it is turned upside down when he begins to experience crippling flashes of pain that take over his entire body. It doesn’t take him long to realize that these moments of burning torture are changing his body’s makeup and leaving behind extra abilities – heightened senses. His new sight, hearing, touch, taste and sense of smell give him powers beyond anything he thought possible.A random meeting at the local hardware store connects Sam with another teen – Leesha Conway – who has also experienced similar flashes, and a very different but powerful ability - telekinesis. As they compare notes and try to make sense of what is physically happening to them, a mystery unfolds. Each clue they uncover brings more questions to the table, and thus begins the search for the person that is responsible for both the pain and the powers left with them.Dr. Carl Blevins is the man they seek, the one who can give them all the answers. His medical education, combined with his special unit military training, has given him the knowledge he needs to play God with people’s lives. His goal is to create an army of super humans equipped to do his bidding. Blevins’ past experimentation on adults – conducted in clinical trials during a military research project – ended in death and disaster. Not wanting to give up, he transferred his medical practice to obstetrics and, unbeknownst to the military officials that pulled the plug on the dangerous experiment, restarted his work on newborns. The combination of dormant drugs he administered in the neonatal unit was designed to kick in as each patient’s body matured fully, allowing them to realize their added potential.As Sam and Leesha look for answers, they discover a list of other teens who could be just like them, and find two more to add to their research team. Lexi, Sam’s twin, experiences her series of flashes shortly after Sam’s are nearing the end – and finds her gift is the ability to make her body transparent. Clint, the fourth to join the team – and unaffected yet by any flashes – is mysteriously sent by the evil Dr. Blevins to help in the team’s efforts. Little do they know it has always been part of Blevins’ plan to reunite his kids to work together as a unit.The four work together to uncover a number of professionals who aided in the medical experiment seventeen years ago, which leads the team on a cross-country trip to interview a pathologist that may have valuable information and ultimately lead them to Dr. Blevins. The teens combine their powers to search for the truth, which takes them down a dangerous journey, but one that is filled with new bonds of friendship and camaraderie.

You have been fool enough, sir, says the Doctor, looking very stern, "to let this boy impose on you as a lord; and knave enough to charge him double the value of the article you sold him. Take back the boots, sir I won't pay a penny of your bill; nor can you get a penny. As for you, sir, you miserable swindler and cheat, I shall not flog you as I did before, but I shall send you home

Does the banking crisis make you feel angry, frustrated and powerless? Perhaps it’s time you did something about that feeling. You could, for example, kidnap a banker. On second thoughts, don’t do that - try reading this short story instead.Does the banking crisis make you feel angry, frustrated and powerless? Perhaps it’s time you did something about that feeling. You could, for example, kidnap a banker. On second thoughts, don’t do that - try reading this short story instead.

Short story (12,442 words) The first night she meets Jo, Sophie realizes there are complications in Jo’s life. Jo doesn’t drink, and doesn’t kiss Sophie after Sophie has been drinking, and does both like it is something terribly serious. Sophie decides she likes Jo enough she will manage, whatever Jo’s problem is. This is the story of a few particular nights at the start of one relationship.Short story (12,442 words)The first night she meets Jo, Sophie realizes there are complications in Jo’s life. Jo doesn’t drink, and doesn’t kiss Sophie after Sophie has been drinking, and does both like it is something terribly serious. Sophie decides she likes Jo enough she is happy to work around whatever Jo’s problem is. Over time, as they get to know one another, Sophie learns about Jo’s past, and her drinking, and how she is managing to overcome it. Sophie does her best to support Jo when she can, and find what she needs herself as well. This story concentrates on a few particular nights in the first six months of Sophie and Jo’s relationship, those that are pivotal to their lives. This is not erotica, as the title says. I wanted this to be clear. There is no sex at all in this story, and it is barely a romance either. It’s a story about how people meet, and the problems they have staying together, and how they manage to overcome these problems.

The long-unavailable work by one of America's most eminent writers.

Immortality had never been something Jane aspired to until one fateful encounter changed her peaceful existence forever. Giving in to the inevitable, Jane decides to make her current unfortunate situation work in her favor and she embarks on journey that will change her life into something she never imagined. Vampire Assassin runs approximately 15,000 words.Immortality had never been something Jane aspired to until one fateful encounter changed her peaceful existence forever. Giving in to the inevitable, Jane decides to make her current unfortunate situation work in her favor and she embarks on journey that will change her life into something she never imagined. Vampire Assassin is the first book in the Jane novella series and runs approximately 15,000 words.

A a bit of supernatural urban fantasy that pulls no punches...or kicks or bites or slashes. Sure it has drama and mystery and intrigue, but you're the discerning reader and you also want some good old-fashioned action. If you want blood, you've got it.We've seen what happens when British kids attack each other with magic sticks. We've seen what happens when over-moussed vampires fall in love with mopey head cases. But what happens when things hit a little closer to home? What happens when apple pie suburbia collides with the supernatural criminal underworld? What happens when Ryan Fisher is yanked out of afternoon study hall and thrown into a world of sociopathic werewolves, centuries-old soldiers, and beautiful brunettes with a flair for firearms? What happens when nightmare monsters face off on either side of a battle line drawn through morals as shadowy as the world they inhabit? What happens when Ryan is asked to pick a side? What happens when the black and white of right and wrong suddenly become decidedly gray? Spoiler alert: Ryan Fisher gets bitten by a werewolf. What happens when that becomes the least of his problems? This is the one place you’ll find all the bullets, blood, and bedlam. This is Bump.Check out the official site at www.gobump.co.cc"Like" Bump on Facebook at www.facebook.com/bumpnovelSpecial thanks to reader Logan Tauranga for the new cover design

"The fear froze across her back and chained her forehead in sweat."Naomi Zhu is a citizen of Maple Falls, a town where locking doors is considered optional. Then, at 1:46 PM on a typical summer's day, Broc Avery is murdered. Naomi's boyfriend is accused of manslaughter. To free him, Naomi must break-free of her sheltered life and ride a whirlwind of love, danger, revenge, and bone-chilling fear."The ground rushed at her dying eyes. Although the fall itself wouldn’t kill her, the killer opening the door most certainly would..."Meet Naomi Zhu, citizen of sparsely-inhabited Maple Falls. In the last ten years, the biggest crime to hit Maple Falls was the theft of a hideous abstract art statue. Then abruptly, at 1:46 PM on an inconsequential summer day, Broc Avery is murdered. Al, Naomi's boyfriend, is accused of manslaughter. Naomi must break-free from her sheltered life and fight for the freedom of an innocent man. Along the way, she rides a whirlwind of love, danger, revenge, and bone-chilling fear.

A quest for pirate treasure takes clever detective Nancy Drew and her friends to a small island in the Bahamas.

Eighteen-year-old Annie McGallagher is seeing dreamcatchers everywhere. Among them is a tattoo curling down Ashton Wildecore’s chest in psychology class. Ash is gorgeous, mysterious, and out of nowhere taking a strange interest in Annie.Ash, however, has a secret. He is a Dreamdrifter – a super human that can enter and heal subconscious minds. And that’s not even Ash’s biggest secret.Eighteen-year-old Annie McGallagher is seeing dreamcatchers everywhere. Among them is a tattoo curling down Ashton Wildecore’s chest in psychology class. Ash is gorgeous, mysterious, and out of nowhere taking a strange interest in Annie.Ash, however, has a secret. He is a Dreamdrifter – a super human that can enter and heal subconscious minds. And that’s not even Ash’s biggest secret. Embarrassed, Ash hides his secret from Annie.Annie, however, has a secret of her own. Six years ago, her infant brother died in her arms. Shell-shocked, Annie’s subconscious is traumatized and nightmare stricken. Scarred, Annie hides her secret from Ash.She must find the truth about her brother’s murder.He must find the courage to enter her subconscious.Together, they might just find their dreams…

Emmanuel thought his life was over. He was merely waiting for it to be official. Despite himself, he found a second chance.In wild lands of The Holdings, crime is the only thing that is really organized. Coursa, Queen of Rogues has a hand in everything. When some of her servants come upon a valuable book, they must employ the services of a crippled scribe named Joff. Now Coursa, strongest and most independent of women will come to rely on Joff, the meekest of men.Weak as he is, Joff will prove himself adaptable and tough. Coursa will show just how wise and clever a peasant can be. Together they will reshape the lands in which they live.

A humorous tale of assumption, supposition and realisation between a pilot and a young press photographer.In this free Justin Graves short story, meet a couple of likeable accessories to murder, Rottweiler brothers King and Cong, whose master has had enough of his wife’s hateful belittling. He devises what he believes to be the perfect crime based on years of watching television crime shows and noting the mistakes other killers had made that got them busted. Problem is, he doesn’t know about Justin Graves and his uncanny investigative skills.

All three of Diane Duane's classic "Middle Kingdoms" novels together in one volume for the first time. The Omnibus contains The Door into Fire, The Door into Shadow, and The Door into Sunset, all in the author's preferred versions, updated and revised from the previous print editions for this omnibus.

Daytime TV's first and only new hot e-zine: Weekly summary of soap opera's hottest news, stories, humour, gossip, blind items, fearless predictions, top stars/stories/couples/characters to watch, snark galore, review and analysis.INSIDE — SPECIAL Y&R ISSUE — Exclusive Special Report: Inside Y&R’s Shake-Up! What Really Happened Behind The Scenes! Why Maria Arena Bell Was Really Fired! Details On Her Tearful Goodbye to the Cast and Crew! Are The Bells Out For Revenge? Interview: Meet Y&R’s New Head Writer Josh Griffith! Plus: The List of Actors in Danger of Losing Their Jobs! Extra, Extra: The Day Bill Bell Fired MAB! Is Stephen Nichols Headed Back To DAYS? What About Genie Francis? Eric Braeden in Tears As He Re-Negotiates His New Contract! Victor and Sharon Marry! Jeanne Cooper on the Maria Arena Bell Disaster! Which Y&R Character Might Come Out Of The Closet? Plus: The Character That Almost Did! DAYS: How Peter Reckell Will Be Written Off! GH: Is The Nurses Ball Headed Back to Port Chuck? New ABC Daytime Chief Vicki Dummer Speaks! Another B&B Star in a Car Crash! Guess Who’s Coming Back To B&B? Also: More GH Returns In The Works!

Bound is a 3,000 word bonus scene and takes place towards the end of Sacrifice.Seth would do anything to win back Grace’s love and trust.Anything.When he makes a deal with Michael, the archangel who banished him to life on earth, he hopes it will fix everything. But can Grace’s broken heart be mended that easily, or will Seth’s request end up haunting him for eternity?

Fan of weird fiction or horror stories? Then this is the book for you! Within the pages, this book contains five short stories to keep you on the edge of your seat. From travelling back to the old west or disappearing to simply nothing at all, this book has something for you!Are you a fan of weird fiction or horror stories? Then this is the book for you! Within the pages, this book contains five short stories to keep you on the edge of your seat. From the mind of Jinni Allen and out of the many stories she has written, Stories in the White Room brings to you five of her favorites. Each story diverse and random in comparison to the last, you are bound to find something that peaks your interest. After three years of writing, editing, and revising, Stories in the White Room is finally available for free download. Whether it be set in the ghostly old west, out of control teenage party, or even in your own backyard, these stories are bound to have something just for you! Embrace the horror!

The Origami Dragon and Other Tales is a collection of fantasy and science fiction short stories. Featuring 'The Origami Dragon', the story of a strange young boy who is confronted by a destructive magical paper dragon, 'Mr Sunshine' in which a dour supernatural agent serves as the last line of defense in a shadowy and secret war, and many others.NASA helps SETI locate the origin of an extraterrestrial radio signal to a human habitat on the far side of the moon. These human inhabitants have lived in a subterranean cave system for millions of years. Their social structure is very unlike that on Earth. Differing from the usual adventure stories dealing with aliens, this science fiction narrative is serious, short and precise and has a novel presentation of technology, philosophy and ideology. The narrative is blended in a mix of interesting concepts for readers of all ages with an interest in science fiction and philosophy. The really remarkable and singular feature of the book unravels as the soft and gentle mannerisms underlying the basic nature of these aliens come to light in the later hapters.