During Karen's month-long stay with her little-house family in Chicago, she teams up with a new friend to nab an art thief.

By the best-selling author of The Dress Lodger, Sheri Holman's new and most ambitious novel to date, Witches on the Road Tonight, uncovers the secrets and lies that echo through three generations of one Appalachian family. It is a deeply human, urgent exploration of America's doomed love affair with fear.

Tom Bronze never expected an impossible burden to be thrust upon his simple earthly reality when he is contacted by The Be-Ing, an alien creature sent to search for the human who in Tom`s previous existence was a genetic-hybrid combatant. Now Tom’s unusual destiny is to thwart Hot War, an evil master’s obsession to acquire the infinite powers of the universe. Doom is inevitable for eternity.The ascendancy of mankind is being decided on Jupiterwatch the trailer: https://youtu.be/gWYCcvlBD80In the 22nd century, mankind assimilated the Solar System within the orbits of the inner planets, and was gradually moving further out, beyond the asteroid belt, onward towards the outer planets. The recently discovered technology of remote manipulation gave people the capability of altering the orbit of celestial bodies of planetary size, which laid the foundation of a new era for the human race: the terraforming age. The colonization of space beyond the limits of the Solar System became only a matter of time. Soon after the first successful test, changing the orbit of Mercury, a strange object moving from the depths of space towards the centre of the Solar System entered the field of vision of a telescope at an observatory in Chile…

Zyan Star, an eternally damned soul thief, must work with the forces of Heaven to bring down the supernatural being responsible for the loss of her soul.When offered a job on the Holy Representative’s special security team, bounty hunter Zyan Star couldn’t be less interested – until she finds out it’s her most hated of exes that they’re trying to track down. He broke her heart and dumped her, which in turn led to the loss of her soul at the hands of an immortal soul thief. Now she too exists on a diet of souls, with the occasional martini thrown in for good measure, and she’s had over two hundred years to fantasize about revenge. She just didn’t quite imagine it playing out alongside the emissaries of Heaven.Working with Eli, the uptight angel that heads up the HR’s security, is just about as much fun as Zy expects. He of course wants her vampire ex brought to justice through legal avenues, which is very inconvenient and incredibly boring. As she dives into the case, however, she realizes there’s more at stake than her plot for payback. Like, the free will of mankind, and preventing the minions of hell from taking over the sovereign dimensions. This job is going to push her to the limits of her abilities, and there’s just a slight problem with that: the powers she’s suppressed for centuries after losing control of them are exactly the powers she’s going to need to save the HR, end her millennia-old ex and stop Lucifer’s little plot to join the party and invade Earth. Savior of humanity? Not so much. Or so she thought.

Romance is dead. Before she can rest in peace, Charlotte Usher must return to the tragic site of her death: high school. She still has one last assignment to complete, but no one explained what happens if you fall in love with your class project. Charlotte would die (again) for love. But when her ticket to the afterlife means having to face the dreaded, all-too-familiar pains of being invisible, it may be too much for her to withstand.

Danny is not sad and lonely any more, because he has "the voice"—the voice of an imaginary dog called Demolition. The dog tells him what to do, like how to adjust the bar code reader in the shop so he can read what people are thinking. Soon, Danny can bend others to his will, and fears no other man.

Fifteen short stories about aliens, dogs, and smart-mouthed computers. Read about a bored celebrity that decides to steal an entire planet, a security guard’s first day at a time-travelling prison, two friends that try to ruin their lives playing cards, and a pair of students that investigate the answer to a tasteless question.Grand Theft Planetary is a collection of fifteen short stories released as a precursor to the forthcoming H L Jones novel, "Ragnar Blaise’s High Idea". Grand Theft Planetary – A bored celebrity decides to steal an entire planet.My Life is Saved – If at first you don't succeed... A man who can turn back time persuades a desperate beauty to go to bed with him.From Afar – The first man on Mars is forced to find another home while pursued by a horrific creature.Technology Fails Me – An IT Technician working for a tyrannical corporation helps a computer to live.Modern Glass – A shallow businessman visits his daughter between social appointments.Man Alone – Wandering across an apocalyptic England, one man struggles to survive against UFOs, strange mutated beasts, and a one hundred foot tall metal giant.Barriers – World War 3 erupts due to a desirable alien artifact. Murve’s Dog – A penniless heart-broken man adopts an equally-pitiful dog.Bud and Rufus Play Dare – Two housemates play a destructive game of poker where the loser is forced to do a dare.I Rule – The newly-elected President is given some shocking news about the human race - and the part he needs to play.A Theoretical Question – Two students misappropriate the university’s newest asset to answer an age-old question; how many babies can a man take on in a fight?Time and Punishment – A shy intellectual starts work at Time and Punishment, a time-travelling prison facility where the world’s most notorious mass-murderer is plotting his escape – and the ultimate act of homicide.Farming – The rulers of the world contemplate culling the world in order to save it from an outside entity.A Visual Masterpiece – A university scholar becomes obsessed with a woman who offers him a taste of the world’s pleasures.Ticket – On the anniversary of his friend’s departure, a shambling recluse remembers the events of that fateful day.

The world is run by an organization of businessmen called The Syndicate. Their aim is global domination through the total control of the economy, health, and welfare of the people. They do not take human life as anything more than a potential profit, and once a person is deemed a burden then The Syndicate has them killed. Can anyone stand against The Syndicate?The thrilling ride you've been waiting for! 4.5 out of 5 stars on Amazon! The Dead Planet Series: Exodus is a dystopian, science fiction novel which takes place on Mars in the distant future. The world is full of corruption and the government is run by an organization of businessmen called The Syndicate. Their aim is global domination through the total control of the economy, health, and welfare of the people. They do not take human life as anything more than a potential profit, and once a person is deemed a burden to their pockets then The Syndicate has them killed. The policemen are the perfect tools for their bidding. The policemen work for The Agency and are political assassins. This is the story of one man trying to save the world. Can anyone stand against The Syndicate? Follow the story of Serus Blackwell and find out.

Short story, 17 pages. When Charles Lawson (aka God) is forty and enjoying a career as a troubleshooter for coin fraud, he goes to Maralinga in South Australia to determine the authenticity of a mysterious coin found there after the British atomic explosions of 1960. Here he meets 25-year old Jamie Stanborough, chief archeologist on the coin dig. Jamie sets out to seduce Lawson for his own ends.Short story, 17 pages. When Charles Lawson (aka God) is forty and enjoying a career as a troubleshooter for coin fraud, he goes to Maralinga in South Australia to determine the authenticity of a mysterious coin found there after the British atomic explosions of 1960. Here he meets twenty-five-year old Jamie Stanborough, chief archeologist on the coin dig. Jamie sets out to seduce Lawson for his own ends. 5,885 words.

Dave Johnson is a has-been superhero. Losing his powers forced him to retire from being Powerhouse, but Seattle still fondly remembers him and continues to lift him up as a symbol of hope.When Mitch Farrow, a cynical man hired as CEO of a powerful corporation to spread cynicism, attacks the legacy of Powerhouse, Dave regains his powers determined to make a lasting difference.Dave Johnson is a has-been superhero. Losing his powers forced him to retire from being Powerhouse, but Seattle still fondly remembers him and continues to lift him up as a symbol of hope.Trans-dimensional aliens hire Mitch Farrow as the new CEO of Dorado Incorporated and instruct him to create cynicism to reduce resistance to their planned invasion. The aliens promise their reign will end all suffering on Earth and cure his ex-wife and daughter of AIDS. Seeing Powerhouse’s squeaky clean image as a threat, Farrow attacks Powerhouse’s character and effectiveness in the media.The alien, international superhero Zolgron finally realizes Dave wants to return to crime-fighting and restores Dave’s powers. Dave is determined to make a lasting difference for the people of Seattle, but to do so he’ll need the community’s help.Powerhouse Flies Again offers laughs, adventure, and a new villain in this first installment of the Adventures of Powerhouse.

The curtain of tragedy descended upon the unsuspecting people under the light of the crimson moon. The elements raged, vicious beasts painting the asphalt and concrete scarlet with the blood of the innocent and the guilty, the young and the old alike. Their lives were sacrificed, offered up to stir the sleeping demon into awakening. In the end only two remained to tell the tale of the ruined city.The curtain of tragedy descended upon the unsuspecting people under the light of the crimson moon. The elements raged, vicious beasts painting the asphalt and concrete scarlet with the blood of the innocent and the guilty, the young and the old alike. Their lives were sacrificed, offered up to stir the sleeping demon into awakening. In the end only two remained to tell the tale of the ruined city, a story of survival against all odds where magick and mages did battle for the sake of power.Awakening at the center of the cataclysm, the runic mage wielding mystic arts took it upon himself to carry the wishes of the fallen on his back. He became their Avenger, seeking to end the nightmare. The girl who remained at his side, the sole remaining innocent left in the city, could only watch as he shed blood for her while flames burned the world around her. This novella-length story is the first in the Arcane Advent series—a chronicle of contemporary urban fantasy tales between those with the power to shape the world.

Three short, short stories explore the not-always-successful work of the God of Love, Victor Valentine.In these three short, short stories, the God of Love, Victor Valentine, does his best to add to the world's supply of love. Or, at least, to help settle some scores. But even when managed by an expert, love remains what it always is — exciting, unreliable, heartbreaking.

Eleven year old C.K. has a secret. An epic secret with a furry white coat, long tail, four scratchy feet...and a sickening desire to drain enough life-forces to become a Pharaoh, a mouse-god, and seek his revenge on the two-legged world. Mummy Mouse is a dark tale of friendship, revenge, and bad parenting. C.K. is the only one who can stop Mummy Mouse...but that would break his heart.Eleven year old C.K. has a secret. An epic secret with a furry white coat, long tail, four scratchy feet...and a sickening desire to drain enough life-forces to become a Pharaoh, a mouse-god, and seek his revenge on the two-legged world. C.K. is the only one who can stop Mummy Mouse. The problem is that he has an overly-developed sense of forgiveness, and cannot bear to turn his best friend over to the authorities. Mummy Mouse is a tale of friendship, revenge, and bad parenting. C.K. is the only one who can stop Mummy Mouse...but that would break his heart.

The sequel to The Forgotten Ornament continues the story of the little girl, the Forgotten Ornament, and their protectors as another Christmas descends upon them.Amr is happy. He looks at Gadija and her brothers. They're clothes look expensive. Those patterns in Gadija's dress are hand woven, those don't come cheap. Her scarf is heavy and yet fine in texture. Those turbans that the brothers are wearing don't come cheap either. Amr sighs. He looks at his son, Malik. Excited face. His everyday, white shirt and white pants, that reaches to his ankles. Those sandals. Always clean and neat. Amr sighs again. He thinks disappointment

When a crocodile at the zoo snaps off one of Granny Pegg's legs she is not daunted. She simply gets a wooden one in "Granny Pegg's Great Chase."It proves invaluable in her pluckily offbeat capture of a thief...In "Granny Grinalot's Day in the Desert", a game granny - a keen keeper of pets, favours a camel and, while riding one at the zoo, has a disturbing dream about crossing the desert...When Granny Pegg loses a leg to a hungry crocodile at the zoo, she is undaunted and gets a wooden one,for which she finds many uses, from rolling pastry to beating time to the band in the park. But, in "Granny Pegg's Great Chase" the best use for it comes when she apprehends a thief in the corner shop and chases him through the market. And what better catapult than a wooden leg, knicker elastic and a potato?In "Granny Grinalot's Day in the Desert", a pet-loving granny grabs the chance to ride Snoots, a camel in the zoo. She takes with her Prattle, her pet parrot, and as she nods off, they are all soon plodding through the desert. But the day is hot, granny is thirsty and the nomads decide Prattle would make a tasty supper...

The Ladies Historical Society is proud to take you on a tour through the rich history of our fair town. From its humble founding, through the War Between the States, and up to the 1920's when an eccentric fellow came to town, you will laugh and come to understand why its citizenry is considered a little odd by most. Why, it's almost as good as sippin' lemonade on Ms. Prattlematt's back porch.The Ladies Historical Society is proud to take you on a tour through the rich history of our fair town. From its humble founding by the ill-fated explorer Percival Rumph, to its most famous mayor, Arthur Blackburn, Portsong stands out as a place of culture and flair. Meet Mortimer Lee, who is singlehandedly responsible for saving the city from the Yankee's path of destruction during the War Between the States. You will even get a laugh at the incident now referred to as The Great Sheep Donnybrook of 1908. It's all here in our little booklet we call, A Concise History of Portsong. Why, it's almost as good as sippin' lemonade on Ms. Prattlematt's back porch.

Amelia's life is about to crumble into the Dreamscape, where Seth is her captor and anything is possible, except escape. Seth needs Amelia to break the curse that keeps him bound to the Dreamscape. He must convince her to join him for if Seth fails Earth will be lost to the Netherworld where the evil Erobos wait to consume human life force. If he fails, Seth will lose Amelia.When Amelia Blake falls asleep on the eve of the darkest day of her life, she hardly expects to be kidnapped. Much less whisked away to the underworld where Seth and his brothers oversee dreams. Seth says Amelia not only agreed to go willingly, he claims she has a power he needs to fight the Erobos, dream-givers possessed by the dark remains of a primordial god. Even though Seth ignites a fire within her, Amelia doesn’t trust him, and she certainly doesn’t remember making any kind of compact with her immortal captor.Amelia soon learns Seth is telling the truth. She’s trapped in an alternate dimension where dreams are real and darkness lurks around every corner, eager to claim her very soul. With no other option to gain her freedom, Amelia sets out to help Seth find the key that will unlock his realm and potentially save the world. But when Amelia secretly crosses the barrier between Seth’s realm and the Dreamscape, her power draws the dark leader of the Erobos, who wants her for his own designs. And now, Amelia is truly being hunted. Can she learn to trust Seth soon enough to find the key and gain her freedom? Or will her hesitation unleash the Erobos on Earth?

When 15 year old Alex Heart finds out she is a powerful witch, who is said to eventually save the world of magic, her world gets turned upside down. Along the way she faces obstacles, not just with her powers, but her parents, school, and friendships too. Join Alex in this thrilling adventure!As night falls on Midsummer's Eve, Elliot joins the noteworthy of Neppon society as they gather for the city's gala ball. All does not go as smoothly as planned however, as the first hints of a plot against the Roscans casts its shadow across our stage.*The city of Neppon drifts through the shallows, where the walls circling the mortal realm are thin. Here the daemons gather out of the surrounding night, drawn by its promise of candle flame warmth.As the election for the city's mayoral office approaches, one man stands head and shoulders above the other candidates. His reputation is as a bastion for all that is good and honest, in a world beset from all sides by horrors. But Jaret Roscan carries a secret. A secret that could bring ruin to his political career, and chaos to his beloved city.One person carries the key to his salvation. The question is, will they come forward in his hour of need?Harlem's Deck; a story in instalments. Keep your hand close to your chest...*Read this if you enjoy the work of Joe Abercrombie or Scott Lynch, or love watching Tru Blood or Battlestar Galactica.

Serina K. Moore is not an average third grader. She is a third grader with ambition. She has plans to become a famous chef, scientist, veterinarian, and possibly an archaeologist when she grows up. Although her father has warned her that it will be difficult to accomplish such high goals, Serina is determined to become the world’s most famous person.Serina K. Moore is not an average third grader. She is a third grader with ambition. She has plans to become a famous chef, scientist, veterinarian, and possibly an archaeologist when she grows up. Although her father has warned her that it will be difficult to accomplish such high goals, Serina is determined to become the world’s most famous person. Challenged by her dad to earn the $20 needed for admission to the carnival, Serina enlists the aid of her best friend Autumn to raise the funds. If she doesn’t earn the money for the carnival, she’ll miss the most terrifying ride of all time, The Cage of Fear. Although Suzy, her pet dog, complicates matters, Serina learns about fiscal responsibility, her town's history, environmental awareness, and the importance of not giving up on her dreams during her exploits.

Young Adult short fiction, including Vanished, the first volume of the Freaky Jules paranormal series.Young Adult short fiction"Life Along the Okie-Dokie Highway" A girl goes on a horrifying road trip with her dysfunctional family."Sound Travels" Two childhood friends spend the last weekend of summer at a lake side cottage."Tiny Voices" A girl tries to cope with the boredom of the small town in which she lives, as well as with the voices only she can hear."Cold,Cold Water" A depressed teen passes judgment on people, which begins a murder spree."The Great Squirrel Hunt of 1977" A squirrel causes havoc in a small Texas town "Fading Away" A girl has a disturbing dieting episode.Vanished (Freaky Jules #1) A girl mysteriously disappears at school, and the cops are baffled. Julia (Jules) Dundee, the school freak, is compelled to use her paranormal abilities to recover the missing girl. With the aid her new-found friend, boyfriend wannabe, Jack Kilgore, she starts on a journey that ends up out of this universe.