The Big Black Trunk

      Mary Rice Somerville
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A teenager's tale of the end of the world.Mary Rice Somerville wrote this book for her six sons, to capture some of the memories of their old home place in Boone County West Virginia. Its plot is set in the future, which of course we do not really know, and is written from the viewpoint of son Jim who is an Eagle Scout, with badges in the trunk, each one bearing the motto: BE PREPARED!

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    Codename: Kittens

      Jessica Carter
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Codename Kittens is a bonus story in the SpyKat Tale series that follows the adventures of five rambunctious kitties. Book 6 in the SpyKat Tales series.What if the tables were turned, and the hunter became the hunted? What if Mother Nature, in her infinite wisdom and fickleness, changed the rules on us? What if the animals began culling the herds of humans encroaching on their land? Let's find out together...

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    The Iron in Blood

      Jenny Doe
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Rebecca Harding is an ordinary teenager whose DNA hides an extraordinary secret. A routine blood test after an accident turns her peaceful and rather mundane life upside-down, as she is forced to come to terms with being the world’s newest and most reluctant vampire.Rebecca Harding is an ordinary teenager whose DNA hides an extraordinary secret. A routine blood test after an accident turns her peaceful and rather mundane life upside-down, as she becomes the focus of three powerful brothers with exceptional skills and an age-old secret. As she begins to come to terms with her life as the world’s newest and most reluctant vampire, she is abducted, and must embrace her new powers if she has any hope of escape.

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    Death Comes in the Morning

      Don Bissett
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Nathan Parker never expected to find a body while hiking in Montana. And he certainly didn’t expect it to disappear. But those events land him in a conspiracy of greed that leads to a rising count of missing people. He is dragged to the brink of death, leaving him no option but to fight to survive.When Nathan Parker was discarded from his job in Cincinnati in the economic collapse of 2008, he took his shattered confidence west for a new start. Near the small town of Willow Run, Montana, he finds a man’s body. Then it vanishes.Dismissed as a lunatic drifter by a hulking inept Deputy and an aging Sheriff, Nathan Parker vows to prove there was a body and to discover why he died. He finds support in a local woman, a fiery-tempered red head, who has a passion for books. And a passion for trouble. She helps him in his quest and becomes his romantic interest.As Parker digs deeper into this sleepy little town’s history, he unearths a web of deception and greed that is anything but wholesome. Then like the dead man’s body, local citizens begin to vanish. But no one seems to notice.Parker doesn’t know who can be trusted. When the last pieces of the mystery fall into place, he also vanishes, accused as a cop killer on the run. Now he must use his wits to escape. Taking the law into his own hands, he must save himself and his fellow prisoners, reveal the conspiracy, and win back the affection of the red-haired woman.

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    Seven Lives Together-The Mughal Warrior

      Shrimant
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The book shows an Australian couple’s journey through the cycle of lives and deaths from 16th Century onwards. They fell in love while participating in the hunter game. The monk who performed their wedding ceremony blessed them to continue their marital journey for at least seven lives. Will they be really remain together in their long journey through centuries?By 1595, Mughal ruler Akbar was the Emperor of India in the golden period of its history. Suraj, the Rajput warrior of Mughal Army is the son of Purujit; one of Akbar’s trusted generals. He along with his sister Aditi goes to spend the holidays in the farm house of Ashfaq Khan, Puru’s deputy on the outskirts of Ghana jungle near Agra. Ashfaq’s sons Ayaaz and Kareem and daughter Saira team up with them for various warrior games between the boys and the girls including sword fighting and hunting game. All these happens when both fathers; Puru and Ashfaq are busy in fighting against the rebel son of Akbar; crown prince Saleem. Saleem falls in love with an exceptionally beautiful dance girl Anarkali (Pomegranate Blossom) against the wishes of Akbar. Saleem revolts against Akbar. Rebel is suppressed and Anarkali is buried alive as per Akbar’s decision. Puru is killed on the unconfirmed allegation that his secret plan helps Anarkali escape live burial. Suraj sails to Portuguese controlled city Hooghly through River Yamuna and Ganga to escape from Mughal wrath. He sets up a goal to find out the truth about Anarkali, the only truth to prove his father’s innocence. To achieve this he travels to Goa and makes relations with Portuguese.Did Anarkali change her name to Mehr to hide her identity? If Mehr is not Anarkali then why did Prince Saleem kill her husband and married her? Can the mysterious monk help him to achieve his goals or divert his goals completely?Suraj’s journey through his first life with her love is full of adventure, romance and suspense. The novel takes through the early phases of Portuguese colonialism in India besides showing a realistic picture of Mughal period of two famous Mughal rulers; Akbar and Jahangir. Anarkali is a real and famous dance girl of this period and still draws considerable interest.

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    Ambition

      Lee Strauss
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AMBITION is a short story prequel to PERCEPTION, capturing the beginning of Noah and Zoe’s story from Noah’s POV.5k = approximately 20 pagesAMBITION is a short story (5k) prequel to PERCEPTION, capturing the beginning of Noah and Zoe’s story from Noah’s POV.Eighteen year old Noah Brody doesn’t like GAPs—Genetically Altered Persons. He’s taken up his dead father’s cause, speaking out and protesting against unfair GAP policies that are responsible for the massive social divide between wealthy GAPs and poorer naturals.If only he could keep his mind off of perfect Zoe Vanderveen, daughter of the GAP family his mother works for. And can he really fill his father’s shoes?Keywords: dystopian, science fiction, apocalyptic, genetic engineering, robots, artificial intelligence, family issues, social divides, rich and poor, beautiful people, wealth, power, corruption, teen love, forbidden love, free, free book

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    The Chaos Curse

      R. A. Salvatore
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The prequel series to The Ghost King comes to an explosive end! Cadderly journeys home to the Edificant Library, hoping to rebuild his shattered life--but the chaos curse has one last surprise in store for him. Failure means the loss of his beloved Danica, success might usher in a new era for the followers of Denier.

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    Desperate In Sheridan

      Gerry Pirani
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Brad returns home to Wyoming to attend his high school reunion with his best friend since childhood - only problem is that Jimmy doesn't know he's gay. How will Jimmy take the news, and what other surprises does Sheridan hold in store for Brad? This light, comedic MM romance explores what it's like to come out in 2014.After a rough break up with the man he thought he'd spend his happily-ever-after with, Brad returns home to Wyoming to attend his high school reunion. He's still in touch with his best friend since childhood - only problem is that Jimmy doesn't know he's gay. Brad hates the idea of upsetting Jimmy, who has no family left and thinks of Brad as his brother. Plus, he's been lying to him all these years. How will Jimmy take the news, and will their friendship survive? Finding the man of his dreams in Sheridan is not on his radar, but a few surprises are in store for Brad. This light, comedic MM romance explores what it's like to come out in 2014.

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    Return To The Darkside

      Kennie Kayoz
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We've all had dark times in our lives, and we've all had anger as well. Back when Coyotes Publishing first opened Kennie was going through some troubled times so he started this book called "Return To The Darkside" as many people enjoyed his dark writing style. The book hasn't seen the light for many years.We've all had dark times in our lives, and we've all had anger as well. Back when Coyotes Publishing first opened Kennie was going through some troubled times so he started this book called "Return To The Darkside" as many people enjoyed his dark writing style. The book hasn't seen the light for many years. Well he's decided to release it again with a collection of other poems that aren't so dark that he wrote around the same time as he wrote the darker ones.

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    Uncle Rocky, Fireman - Book 1 - Fire!

      James Burd Brewster
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New firefighter, Rocky Hill, arriving at his first fire is confronted by a frantic mother shouting, "Save my Baby, Save My Baby." While his partners attack the fire, Rocky, his heart pounding with the urgency of the situation, crawls through the upstairs searching for the baby trapped in her crib. Will he find her in time?Rocky Hill, Fireman, is a series of children's picture books about the adventures of a firefighter and his two nephews, Ben and Luke. Apart or together they fight fires, promote fire safety, rescue people, and help neighbors. The stories emphasize service to others and devotion to duty with each story ending with Uncle Rocky giving his trademark statement, "Glad to do it!"

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    Homo Faber

      Max Frisch
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Max Frischs Homo faber ist eines der wichtigsten und meistgelesenen Bücher des 20. Jahrhunderts: Der Ingenieur Walter Faber glaubt an sein rationales Weltbild, das aber durch eine ›Liebesgeschichte‹ nachhaltig zerbricht.

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    Fugitives

      Alexander Gordon Smith
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Forever altered by his experience in Furnace Penetentiary, Alex has done the impossible and escaped. But the battle for freedom is only just beginning. Charged with his superhuman abilities, Alex must uncover the last of Furnace’s secrets—the truth about the man who built the prison, the man known as Alfred Furnace. And to do that he must stop running and finally confront his greatest fears.

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    L'il Gal Al and the Zombies of Amarillo

      Christine Rains
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Alma Sweeney might be scrawny, but the last yahoo that called her "L'il Gal Al" got shot in the foot.Alma escorts a group of settlers into Amarillo, a town with too many yellow flowers, drunks, and zombies. Within minutes of her arrival, she finds herself doing the sheriff's job. He's a nice enough fellow, but a little green, and he has no clue how to stop the horror dragging itself into town.Alma Sweeney might be scrawny, but the last yahoo that called her "L'il Gal Al" got shot in the foot.Using her frontier skills to protect travelers and businesses alike, Alma escorts a group of settlers into Amarillo, a town with too many yellow flowers, drunks, and zombies. Within minutes of her arrival, she finds herself doing the sheriff's job. He's a nice enough fellow, but a little green, and he has no clue how to stop the horror dragging itself into his town.Lucky for the sheriff, he has Alma. Her first night in town yanks her into a foul mystery. Zombies walk the streets and people are driven from their homes and businesses. Alma thinks it easily solved, but in the desert, things aren't always as they seem. The clock is ticking and the zombies are swarming. Alma needs to know where to point her gun or else be torn into pieces.

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    Soap Opera Uncensored: Issue 7

      Nelson Branco
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Weekly summary of soap opera's hottest news, stories, humour, gossip, blind items, top stars/stories/couples/characters to watch, snark galore, review, and analysis. Plus: VENICE: THE SERIES coverage! And Daytime Emmy Awards reporting!INSIDE> Prospect Park Permanently Suspends Online Reboots of AMC and One Life! Plus: AFTRA Responds! Exclusive Interview: Lexi Ainsworth sounds off on her GH firing! Plus: Has another soap approached her? Is she joining Dirty Soap? Also: Lexi sounds off on Kimberly McCullough’s upcoming exit! Will Robin die of AIDS? Exclusive: Y&R’s Eric Braeden on Melody Thomas Scott’s comeback; six-month absence; Madison Avenue “ridiculous” demo obsessions, and soap cancellations! Which soap villain is headed to the slammer? It’s Venice: Season Three Premiere Week! Plus: Win a season-three pass! Also: Why did Venice recast Gina Tognoni? Shocker: B&B’s Jack Wagner Reunited With Daughter He Never Knew About! #OccupyLlanview: Secrets from One Life’s Last Tape Day! Another World’s Queen Victoria Wyndam speaks about the future of soaps! DAYS recasts Susan with One Life vet! Lauralee Bell: “My family was offered a reality-TV show!” Y&R’s Kate Linder Talks Jeanne Cooper and Michael Learned Over Tea! Last week’s Soap Reviews; Next Week’s Preview Cheat Sheet! And every week: Unbelievable Blind Items!

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    Slayer

      Bailey Siegel
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When Thetra’s parents are assassinated by unknown murderers, it leaves him eager for revenge. He sets out with his brother Arek to hunt down the killers. They find them in the city’s restaurant, acting as normal citizens of Toage, but they attack them with their weapons. Arek has a bucket of paint poured on him, and Thetra must save his brother's life.There is only one dragon that can save Thetra.There is only one army Thetra must protect.Everyone else is his enemy.When Thetra’s parents are assassinated by unknown murderers, it leaves him eager for revenge. He sets out with his brother Arek to hunt down the killers. They find them in the city’s restaurant, acting as normal citizens of Toage, but they attack them with their weapons. Arek has a bucket of paint poured on him, and Thetra must save his brother's life. He has never saved a man’s life before, and he does not know what to do.

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    Red Raiders

      KH Gordon
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Torus and his friends, three young rats living with their clan in a run-down apartment building, deal with the pressures of coming of age while managing all the perils of a rat’s life: humans, dogs, cats, poison, and traps – not to mention finding enough to eat. When an invading flock of pigeons threatens their food supply, they must work together, and break with tradition, to defend their home.Torus and his friends Chello and Nevi are three young rats, living with their clan in the walls and floors of a run-down apartment building. Life is hard for a young rat. They have to deal with all the pressures of coming of age, and they must also manage the perils of an urban rat’s life: avoiding the humans that share their building, dogs, cats, poison, and traps, not to mention finding enough food to eat. When an aggressive flock of pigeons begins to invade their main source of food – a dumpster in the park across the street – the clan is faced with a choice. Should they resist the birds? Or cooperate and try to live in peace with them? When the leaders decide to try to work with the pigeons, most of the clan goes along. Torus and his friends go along grudgingly as well, after all, as pups, they don’t have much influence. As winter progresses, however, things go from bad to worse. The clan begins to starve, the pigeons take more and more control, and the leaders seem powerless to stop them. Finally, when the pigeons begin moving into the building itself, Torus, Chello, and Nevi decide to take matters into their own hands. With help from Mr. Nile, a wise old rebellious rat, and some other unlikely friends, they make a secret plan to resist the invading birds and protect their home and families. Will the pigeons take over the building completely, or will the Red Raiders save the clan?

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    Gateway to Astria - Part 1

      Isaiah Gray
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When Astria, a distant planet makes it's way into earth's course and collides, nobody is ready. A young girl, Natalia Earhart, must pursue a cult of humans looking to to start a war before it is too late.Earth: 2214. Our population consists of 20.407 billion people. As we advanced further and further to what we called perfection, our ignorance clouded our judgement. We had become our own so-called “Masters” of travel and even living in space. We knew we were alone, and everyone convinced that we were nearing perfection. That took only a single moment to prove everyone wrong.They called it a spacequake. A rip in space sent our life as we know it into a whirlwind in panic. Why?Because it sent an entire planet crashing into ours.We survived somehow. Not ever expecting anything like this to happen, everyone panicked. Nobody, not even what was left of governments could qualm the storm of fear, until we met the Astrians.Astrians. Brute soldiers that had wings of angels. We were defenseless and unprepared, but they chose peace over war. Not taking long before diplomatic bridges were signed, our people build a bridge that connected our two planets. So Astrian and Human could live together in harmony.But this was old news to me, Because I've been sheltering one for years. My name is Natalia Earhart. This is the story of how Heaven and Hades collide, and earth is it’s battlefield.

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    The Last Inn

      Rachel Gay
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When Erin adopts the Last Inn, she little realizes that she has to worry about more than just keeping the old wreck of an inn afloat.Erin Smith just wanted to get out of town, and raising money through the Last Inn seemed like a good first step. Problem is, the place is falling apart and the only person who's willing to help her is a stranger from out of town. Kota is helpful enough, but between his curse, a town full of secrets, and some very strange guests, the Last Inn may be more trouble than it's worth.

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