Max Fried is hired to find a client’s estate assets, but a killer breaks into his home and steals the client's computer.Max doesn’t know the computer contains clues to a 20 year-old murder but the killer doesn’t know Max has a copy of the stolen computer.Now, only Max knows why people are dying. If he can outwit the killer, he can return to his bar stool on the beach. If not, he’s victim #5.Max Fried is a former computer forensic examiner who devotes his time to swimming, drinking and bathing in the hot Florida sun, but today… it’s a real killer. A murderer is coming his way.When a smooth-talking lawyer persuades Max to find a deceased client’s estate assets, Max takes the job, thinking it will be a snooze. Instead, an old killer with a new identity breaks into his home and steals the client's computer.Max doesn’t know the computer contains clues to a 20 year-old murder but then, the murdering thief doesn’t know Max stored a copy of the stolen computer on his iPod. Too bad for the bad guy, the copy contains evidence that could get him the death penalty.Now, Max is the last one alive who knows why people are dying. If he can outwit the killer, he can return to his bar stool on the beach. If not, he’ll be victim number five.

Nancy Drew is visiting Deer Mountain Lodge to help her father with a case involving jewel thieves and while there, comes across another mystery involving a haunted bridge! How Nancy solves both mysteries and competes in a golf tournament despite her injurred arm is exciting and fun reading. l

Short Story Series. Would you ever agree to go to another world's school? How would you react finding out you have a soul mate? Even better yet, what would you do if you had more than one? Leaders of five worlds came together to build this school. Making it the most unigue school ever designed. All the races of all five worlds may join and learn together as oneShort Story Series. Would you ever agree to go to another world's school? How would you react finding out you have a soul mate? Even better yet, what would you do if you had more than one? Could you accept a male mate who looks female? Leaders of five worlds came together to build this school. Making it the most unigue school ever designed. All the races of all five worlds may join and learn together as one.

Can a first love get a second chance?When Hannah runs into Benjamin twenty-two years after they had first courted, the old spark gets re-ignited between them. But they are no longer teenagers, and no longer in love.Or are they?A Second Chance is a sweet, clean Amish Romance short story that you can enjoy over a lunch. This book is an ideal read for fans of Amish Romance.Can a first love get a second chance?When Hannah runs into Benjamin twenty-two years after they had first courted, the old spark gets re-ignited between them. But they are no longer teenagers, and no longer in love.Or are they?A Second Chance is a sweet, clean Amish Romance short story that you can enjoy over a lunch. This book is an ideal read for fans of Amish books, Amish Romance, Christian romance, and Christian fiction.

A combination of unseasonable sunshine, cross country and a cross twin is more than enough to keep Harley from relaxing as Christmas nears up. At a school that’s dedicated to equal-opportunity bullying, she could do with a visit from Joyous Noel right around now – whoever he is…Life has ways of making the couple of weeks Harley wants to go quickest feel like a decade. A combination of unseasonable sunshine, cross country and a cross twin is more than enough to keep her from relaxing.That’s without the near-religious charity shop crawl necessary to afford even one family Christmas present – and without the creeping feeling that one or both adults in the house have forgotten it’s even December.At a school that’s dedicated to equal-opportunity bullying, she could do with a visit from Joyous Noel – whoever he is…

Orphaned at a young age, thirteen-year-old Song Wei has grown up listening to his grandfather recite legends of the distant past. But his own past is a closely guarded secret. Then Song discovers an heirloom that links him to an ancient prophecy. His destiny lies within the old tales. Song must follow the path that killed his father.Mud and mire shall birth a tree;A sprout shall grow of ancient seed.The five unite to break the one;The curse of man shall be undone.But brothers rise ere dragon’s bane;The last shall smite the first again.Orphaned at a young age, thirteen-year-old Song Wei has grown up listening to his grandfather recite legends of the distant past. But it is his own history Song seeks to uncover to guide him toward the future, particularly the events surrounding his parents’ deaths. But that is a secret closely guarded by his grandfather. Then Song discovers an heirloom that links him to an ancient prophecy. His destiny lies within the old tales he has scorned. Song must follow the path that killed his father.

Two Shortsby André JutecomprisingChristmas Oratorioa tiny tale 1050 words&High Fidelitya Christmas flash242 wordsbothextracted from his work-in-progressScenes from a Bizarre LifeTwo Shortsby André JutecomprisingChristmas Oratorioa tiny tale 1050 words&High Fidelitya Christmas flash242 wordsbothextracted from his work-in-progressScenes from a Bizarre LifeAndre Jute is the author of such bestsellers as the novel IDITAROD a novel of The Greatest Race on Earth, the literary biography STIEG LARSSON Man, Myth & Mistress, and the handbooks WRITING A NOVEL and GRIDS the Stucture of Graphic Design.Reviews of André Jute’s novels“Wild but exciting. A grand job with plenty of irony.”New York Times“So bizarre, it’s probably all true.”London Evening News“This is an important book.”Sydney Morning Herald“Keeps up such a pace and such interest that it really satisfies.”Good Housekeeping“A masterly story that has pace, humor, tension and excitement with the bonus of truth.”The Australian“Jute has clearly conducted a great deal of research into everything he describes, investing the novel with an air of prophecy. His moral and ecological concerns are important.”Times Literary Supplement Andre Jute's Iditarod is the finest piece of fiction that I have read about The Greatest Race on Earth. Packed with adventure at every turn, nail-biting suspense, touches of endearing humor and the fine, subtle thread of romance, this tale speaks to what readers crave. Margie Myers-Culver/Librarian’s Quest

La Santa Muerte watches over the poor, the ones that the Church abandons. Sebastian’s friend Carlos promises that La Santa Muerte will be Sebastian's patron saint, that she will protect him and grant his wishes. Sebastian is disappointed as his prayers are rejected, and he loses faith. One night his sister Lucía joins him, and La Santa Muerte answers their prayer to bring their brother home ...Sebastian’s friend Carlos claims that La Santa Muerte watches over the poor, the ones that the Church abandons. He promises Sebastian that La Santa Muerte will be his patron saint, that she will protect him and grant his wishes.Death comes for us all. Keep her as your friend.Sebastian is disappointed as prayer after prayer is rejected by the saint, and he loses faith. One night his sister Lucía joins him, and La Santa Muerte answers their prayer to bring their brother home …

Imagine… What would you do if you found the key to a time machine? A twelve-year-old girl on her way home from swim practice, did just that. With her family and friends, she must solve riddles and travel back through history to find missing pieces of the time machine in order to save the world in the future.Will they have enough time?Betrayed - Alternate Ending gives Brook the chance to retaliate against her antagonists from the popular novel Betrayed. This is not a stand-alone publication, but starts at Chapter 49 of the novel Betrayed and then takes the tale in a new direction, with an entirely different ending. Written especially for readers of Betrayed, this alternate ending explodes with drama and suspense, and contains scenes not included in the original novel. To understand and appreciate Betrayed - Alternate Ending, the original novel must be read beforehand. Summary: After being abused for several days, Brook escapes into the snowy wilderness, where her captors assume she will perish. Then their victim shows up on the news months later, very much alive. They don't intend for her to stay that way. "I loved the original novel, but the alternate ending blew me away!" ~Randi Canning, Reviewer

When Wallace is sent to Camp Spider, he doesn't expect anything other than the worst-spent summer ever. But he gets so much more. Between meeting the only girl at the camp and seeing her taken away before his very eyes, he doesn't know what to make of anything.When Wallace is sent to Camp Spider, he doesn't expect anything other than the worst-spent summer ever. But he gets so much more. Between meeting the only girl at the camp and seeing her taken away before his very eyes, he doesn't know what to make of anything. Handling his fears, Wallace has to make a heroic step forward and goes to save her. With “Camp Spider”, you see the facts of Wallace and Teri's living nightmare. The cliff-hanger ending will keep you hooked long after the last brutal pages are closed. Feel the message of Opal Jones novel work it's magic. Enjoy the first book of Opal's career and feel absorbed into the pages. Read of the camp that was thought to change so little, but changed a world more.

Her parents chose a suitable match for her, though not matching in any way to their status but known to them .She also consented being taken in by his charm and looks. Her married life took off well but alas! it did not last long.The book contains 37 short-stories:A B-Mans Nightmare How the English Language got its strange Tune The New Earl of Balmore How Are You, Today? A Matter of Concentration Nightly Departure The Emperor’s New Rules Called to the Boss Nevaljashka My World-Famous Modesty Promotion Is there a Doctor on Board? Tale of the Tie Explosive Departure A Strange Reward Dysthanasia Rudolph Rednose Justice in Lawainia Jack the Ripper’s last notes Hannah’s Sudden Death An Uninvited Visitor The Research Victim Modern Christmas Good Old Days The Wall Behind Visit from Cassandra Axis of the Devil Liberating the Free A Long Way Home The Last Container Sporty events Alert for Copnick Resurrection The Beauty and Me, the Beast The Obituary Projecting 9/11 Schou’s Evolution Theory

Crush and Pound have followed Calvin Smith's trail into a desperate new world of danger!! Kidnapped humans are held as slaves of the Queenmother and her ant people, and escape seems impossible for the two heroes!! Can they survive the attack of the giant insects and colossal birds of this strange new place?!!Crush and Pound have followed Calvin Smith's trail into a desperate new world of danger!! Kidnapped humans are held as slaves of the Queenmother and her ant people, and escape seems impossible for the two heroes!! Can they survive the attack of the giant insects and colossal birds of this strange new place, or will they be enslaved in the mines of the mountain along with the other victims from earth?!! Travel with Crush and Pound as their journey continues in the second installment in this epic seven part series!!

Dale wakes up in a robot's repair shop. All he wants to do is get home! Sadly, things don't always go according to plan... Especially when he accidentally creates a girl whose very existence is based on her love for him... After sometime however, they separate due to a misunderstanding about Earth's status in the Overseers' galactic civilization.*Ignore the cover... It in no way is representative of the quality of this book (At least I hope it doesn't). The only purpose it has is to serve as a cover that gives off vague details about what's inside...

Having literally appeared in the bed of Kat Brown, can Will Hunt stay in this reality a while longer than he did in the last one? Does General Gott have a base in this reality? Should Will alert the authorities to the possibility and would they believe him?Having literally appeared in the bed of Kat Brown, can Will Hunt stay in this reality a while longer than he did in the last one? Does General Gott have a base in this reality? Should Will alert the authorities to the possibility and would they believe him? Meanwhile, Billy, Will’s alternate from his previously-visited reality, wonders what, if anything, can be learnt from the items the navy removed from the base he and Will found on Astraeus 5. Do they give an advantage over the enemy?

What if you thought you could kill with your eyes? What if it was true? What if no one believed you?Jerold Robbins is handsome, rich President of the United States and a Serial Killer. Eighteen women have been found floating in the Potomac. Their bodies slashed and weighted down with concrete blocks. Then the killing stops. Law enforcement speculates the killer is dead or incarcerated. The D C Killer is imprisoned ”"in the White House. The secret service has no idea they are protecting a monster. In office, Robbins establishes a network of assassins killing individuals across America. Pressured to investigate FBI director Tony Steel assigns Alison Stevens to the case. Alison is fleeing her own demons dogged by the memories of her murdered family. Too close to the truth, Alison is framed for murder. Now she must elude the law and the assassin. She fights to survive clear her name and bring Robbins to justice.

A teenager is abducted by aliens when he discovers his father is working with them on an ultra top secret project with the U.S. government.A high school student inadvertently discovers that his father is working on a top secret project with the CIA and aliens from another planet. When the aliens discover this serious security breach they insist on Peter Turner's exile to Tarizon. Meanwhile Tarizon is recovering from a series of super volcanic eruptions that has nearly destroyed all life on the planet. Tarizon is slowly recovering ecologically but the political situation is volatile. Videl Lai has become Chancellor in a tainted election. Once in power, he renounces Tarizon's constitution, The Supreme Mandate, and orders the extermination of all non-human life forms. The Loyalist party, however, has been planning a civil war to restore rule under the Supreme Mandate and stop the genocide. The Loyalist Party, however, is weak and there is little hope it will be able to defeat Videl Lai and his formidable army. The only hope seems to be a prophecy that foretells of the arrival of a Liberator from Earth who would lead a revolt to rid Tarizon of a ruthless dictator. When Videl Lai learns of Peter's imminent arrival and the talk that he might be the Liberator, he vows to have him killed the moment he sets foot on Tarizon.

A short story from the Dia-Matic Keys series and accompaniment to Consonance (Book One). Learn more about Ryan Davis and Kevin Edwards through the eyes of the person who knows them best.Discover a world of magic and monsters in this fantasy series. Yasmin is the daughter of a goddess and a mythical creature. A Legendary, she has power and the ability to change forms every full moon.When a voice cries out to Yasmin - in her head! - and she’s drawn into dreams that aren’t her own, she's led to Fray, a girl who once saved Yasmin from hunters. Fray has memories that suggest she has power no human should ever have – Legendary power. As Yasmin and Fray grow close, they find themselves pulled into a war of Gods and Creatures.

Octopied is a short story of approximately 5,500 words, set between Nexus and Nexus 2: Sins of the Past.Octopied is a short story of approximately 5,500 words, set between Nexus and Nexus 2: Sins of the Past.Elle, head of security on the Nexus, should have her hands full preparing for the consequences of her crew's actions after their most recent trip to the wormgate. Instead, she's been sent to negotiate a contract with the urchin people of planet cat-piss. But the smell won't be the worst thing she encounters during negotiations, as the urchin people are treacherous, and plagued by an alien octopus with a fascination with its victims.

The Winter Solstice approaches, and with it the first anniversary of the Congregate's invasion of Kharpal. But things are not running smoothly for the city's new Imperial overlords.The citizens of the former pirate freeport may appear to have settled down to their peaceful lives of capitalism once more, but there is a dangerous undercurrent of political anger stirring beneath the calm surface. It is a situation Marcus Jocan has been working hard to diffuse, but his old friend Traetan Daeon has news that threatens to upset their hard earned balance.Meanwhile across the water in Incarnate, Kelsaro begins the arduous task of marshalling a bunch of amateurish wannabes into something resembling a fighting force.Join us now as the final dance begins.Set the Stage - the first instalment of the final book in the Star Plague Journals.