Jotus will do whatever it takes to find his son, Jotan. He has heard news that Jotan is being held by Amentus, the ruler of Aanthora, who is currently amassing a grand Tatoran army to eradicate the alien Dotarans from the face of the planet. It is in the wake of this army that Jotus starts his search. He knows it will be dangerous work, but rescuing his son takes precedent over all else.Following the events of So Far Gone, Jotus, ex-director of the Harvesting District, now a banished outlaw, must do whatever it takes to find his son, Jotan. He has heard news that Jotan is being held by Amentus, High Chieftain of the Emerald Clan, and ruler of Aanthora, who is currently amassing a grand Tatoran army to eradicate the alien Dotarans from the face of the planet. It is in the wake of this army that Jotus starts his search. He knows it will be difficult and dangerous work, but rescuing his son takes precedent over all else.

Elsdon Taylor, a prisoner accused of committing a terrible murder. Layle Smith, a torturer with a terrible past. Their meeting appears certain to bring out the worst in both men. Yet neither man is quite what he appears. As the prisoner and his torturer begin to be drawn toward each other, the ripple effects of their meeting will have a powerful impact on other inhabitants of the Eternal Dungeon."'This prisoner deserves special treatment.' The hooded man looked over at the young man again."Elsdon Taylor, a prisoner accused of committing a terrible murder. Layle Smith, a torturer with a terrible past. Their meeting in the Eternal Dungeon appears certain to bring out the worst in both men.Yet neither man is quite what he appears. As the prisoner and his torturer begin to be drawn toward each other, the ripple effects of their meeting will have a powerful impact on other inhabitants of the Eternal Dungeon: Layle's faithful guard, struggling to contain his doubts. A younger guard determined to take any shortcuts necessary to ensure that his life follows the path he has already chosen. An old love from Layle's past, still sorrowing. And most of all, a prisoner who has not yet arrived at the Eternal Dungeon, but whose fate will depend on how Layle handles Elsdon Taylor . . . and on how Elsdon handles Layle Smith.A winner of the 2011 Rainbow Awards (within the "Eternal Dungeon" omnibus), this tale of love and adventure can be read on its own or as the first volume in The Eternal Dungeon, a speculative fiction series set in a nineteenth-century prison where the psychologists wield whips.The Eternal Dungeon series is part of Turn-of-the-Century Toughs, a cycle of alternate history series (Waterman, Life Prison, Commando, Michael's House, The Eternal Dungeon, and Dark Light) about adults and youths on the margins of society, and the people who love them. Set in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, the novels and stories take place in an alternative version of America that was settled by inhabitants of the Old World in ancient times. As a result, the New World retains certain classical and medieval customs.

After spending four years fighting for the Alliance, fighter pilot Alisa Marchenko only wants one thing: to reunite with her young daughter. But this involves a journey to her former home world, which has become the last imperial stronghold. Since the imperials have a lot of reasons to loathe members of the Alliance right now, just getting down to the planet will be a challenge, and it doesn’t help that her passengers are stirring up trouble of their own… Even if Alisa is able to land, she may find that more questions await her than answers, and that her late husband kept a startling secret from her, one that could change her life forever.

Owen, Kiel, and Bethany confront secrets, stolen memories, and some very familiar faces in the follow-up to The Story Thieves—which was called a “fast-paced, action-packed tale” by School Library Journal—from the bestselling author of the Half Upon a Time trilogy. Owen Conners would never jump into a mystery. There are too many hidden clues, twists that make no sense, and an ending you never see coming. Mysteries are just not Owen’s thing. So how exactly did he end up in one with his memory erased? And that’s far from the only question. How did Kiel Gnomenfoot, boy magician, lose all of his magic? Where’s Bethany, their half-fictional friend? And who’s the annoying guy wearing the question mark mask and Sherlock Holmes hat, taunting Owen and Kiel that Bethany is in grave danger? Bethany is trapped in a hidden room that’s slowly filling with water, and she can’t escape until her friends find her. But is she imprisoned by more than just chains and a locked door? What’s she hiding from Owen and Kiel? Maybe some mysteries just shouldn’t be solved…

Amanda and Quentin fly to an alien world where Quentin competes in a brutal tournament to save Earth from invasion, but Amanda falls for the enemy team captain, and things become terribly complex.Book 4, "Time Before Color TV" seriesSequel to "Adventure Bike Club & the Tire Giant"Amanda and Quentin fly to an alien world where Quentin competes in a brutal tournament to save the Earth from invasion, but Amanda falls for the enemy team captain, and things become terribly complex. "Purple Nazis" control half the alien world but are unable to topple the legitimate government even after years of struggle. All will be decided in a final flame ball game. Eddie Hawkes, grown to maturity after 5 years of alien time, calls Quentin back to help in the great game. Quentin is only three weeks older in Earth time and is the smallest team member. His human speed and coordination may or may not make up the difference. Political intrigue, kidnapping, and mysterious alien beings add to the fun.Book 4, "Time Before Color TV" series

THE GUARDIANS BEGINS... An alien race flee their dying world... Welcomed by the hails and emissaries of the League of Eight, The Crulla instead make their way through the systems they come across, seeking worlds not to live on, but where they can harvest the blood of the inhabitants.THE GUARDIANS BEGINS... An alien race flee their dying world... Welcomed by the hails and emissaries of the League of Eight, The Crulla instead make their way through the systems they come across, seeking worlds not to live on, but where they can harvest the blood of the inhabitants. After their advance leads them to a League outpost, where they decimate the population, the League are forced to act; going to war against the rampaging alien species, who are making their way slowly to the unprotected Sollus system, and it’s one occupied planet… Earth!

Mia Chen is on what her mother calls a Grand Adventure. She’s not sure what to make of this family trip to China, and didn’t want to leave her friends for the summer, but she’s excited about the prospect of exploring with her Aunt Lin, the only adult who truly understands her. Then Aunt Lin disappears, right after her old nemesis, a man named Ying, comes to visit. Mia knows that years ago, when Aunt Lin and Ying were sent to the Fuzhou countryside to work as laborers, the two searched for an ancient treasure together—one that still hasn’t been found. She’s suspicious that their shared history might be linked to Aunt Lin’s disappearance. When Mia discovers an old map filled with riddles in Aunt Lin’s room, she quickly pieces together her mission: find the treasure, find her aunt. Now, Mia, along with her big brother, Jake, must solve the clues to rescue the person she knows best in the world—and maybe unearth a treasure greater than her wildest dreams.

A Detailed Biography Also Included at the Start.The subjects and historical periods that British action-adventure writer H. Rider Haggard tackled in his vast body of work ranged considerably, but one element remains a constant thread that unites his entire oeuvre: heart-racing adventure that will keep you on the edge of your seat. If you're looking for an engaging and entertaining read, try Haggard's Long Odds.

BIKESTERS by Fred VoskAn Adventure in Racing and Technology a G-rated fun read that is safe for all ages.BIKESTERS is a high-action, technological adventure for both young and old which combines fully-developed stories, Internet entertainments and polished chrome racing machines with dazzling effect. Based on the overwhelmingly real creations of writer/designer Fred Vosk, the BIKESTERS saga is a character and value-rich narrative which chronicles the pinnacles, pitfalls and pitstops of a small-yet-dedicated band of match racers who crisscross the country in search of adventure and scientific discoveries. From the very real bike-dragsters which provide the focus of the traveling BIKESTERS Show, to the exploits of the "Bikesters" who build and ride them, the following BIKESTER entertainments are dedicated to exciting, educating, and rewarding all those willing to believe their eyes and imaginations.

For Cole Treyfair, the first twenty years of his life were fairly normal. However, after a series of unexplainable occurrences, Cole is quickly thrown into a life of not-so-mythological gods and plots to end the world.To prevent the world from ending, Cole must protect his younger sister Chezarei from various gods that wish to build the world anew.For Cole Treyfair, the first twenty years of his life were fairly normal. However, after a series of unexplainable occurrences, Cole discovers that he isn’t normal by any definition.After the tragic death of his Uncle Eric, Cole is called home to Arizona by the only family he has left, but there won't be any chance to mourn.Cole is quickly thrown into a life of not-so-mythological gods and plots to end the world. To prevent the world from ending, Cole must protect his younger sister Chezarei from various gods that wish to build the world anew; all while learning to control his newfound power, and guarding a secret that will lead to his death if anyone learns of it.Will Cole be able to stay alive, and keep Chezarei safe?That Which is Unexpected is a humorous contemporary fantasy with a bit of romance, and is the first book in The Gods’ Executioner series by A.L. Bridges.*Due to sexual content and humor, as well as some graphic violence, this book is not recommended for those under the age of 14*

Aria is a world riddled with an epidemic. Two years have passed since the day strange monsters emerged from out of nowhere, paralyzing the otherwise peaceful lives of its citizens. Since then, few people dare to live outside the confines of the cities, fearing the dangers lurking beyond the protection of a mysterious army known as "the Knowms." Lucas Bardsson is one of the rare exceptions....Aria is a world riddled with an epidemic. Two years have passed since the day strange monsters emerged from out of nowhere, paralyzing the otherwise peaceful lives of its citizens. Since then, few people dare to live outside the confines of the cities, fearing the dangers lurking beyond the protection of a mysterious army known as "the Knowms." Lucas Bardsson is one of the rare exceptions, valuing the privacy of rural living despite its inherent perils. Some might consider him reckless or perhaps even brave. For Lucas, however, this way of life has become little more than ordinary. But it all changes the day he stumbles across a peculiar object of unimaginable importance. Upon learning of its significance, he unwillingly becomes entangled in a series of events that alter his life, his character, and his world.Book #2: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/445788

The very bright light from the icosahedron object was blinding my eyes because it was so bright. I wasn’t sure what this thing was while I was laying there, but in my mind I was thinking it was a ghost, demon or the devil. I then was able to break out of the sleep paralysis in my dream then my dream oddly switched to me getting photos taken by strangers for something important.The very bright light from the icosahedron object was blinding my eyes because it was so bright. I wasn’t sure what this thing was while I was laying there, but in my mind I was thinking it was a ghost, demon or the devil. I then was able to break out of the sleep paralysis in my dream then my dream oddly switched to me getting photos taken by strangers for something important. I then woke up from my dream and felt very confused about what I dreamed about. The next morning I needed to clear my mind from that horrible dream, so I decided to ask Mia and Bree if they would like to go for a nice short walk with me around the neighborhood block. We walked about two blocks when we saw the UFO’s in the distance in the sky. I told Mia and Bree that we better run as fast as we can before the UFO’s caught up to us. So we started running back to the house, but one of the UFO’S quickly caught up with us and beamed us up in the UFO with a bright light. We were in a room that looked very similar to a movie theater, yet there weren't any seats in the movie theater and everyone was sitting on the floor including me.

Pam is a bitter girl.Life she thinks, is vaguely unfair especially to her. She’s only sixteen and could probably be dead before her seventeenth birthday. She hates life; she hates everything.Brad lives in a world where only his art and mother reign supreme. When Pam snatches off his sketch and goes off to burn it, he feels his world is threatened. He declares WAR on the threat: Pam!When young landscape artist, Brad, with a crave for painting happy scenes saw a pretty girl in a blue boat feeding swans by the lake in Roath Park, he thought it would be the most perfect picture any artist would love to sketch. But it turns out quiet not what he expects…The subject, Pamela Graham is a bitter individual. She doesn’t want to be sketched or painted. She doesn’t even want to be remembered. She’s expecting death; not a ‘snoopy’ artist; not Brad!The battle line is drawn…In the heat of their face-off, Brad discovers the source of Pam’s bitterness. She lives in a world of her own; a world of pain and hopelessness.Brad gets touched…And while he tries to give her a little hope, he uses her pain to wield an artistic inspiration so powerful that would thrill not only Pam herself, but the world. Still…

Heart of the Empire is the first episode in a series of action and character driven steampunk adventures featuring Lady Jessica and The Black Diamonds.Short in length, each episode is designed to be standalone: though they are linked by an overall story arc which will develop as the 'season' progresses.London, 1889.Lady Jessica McAlpin is the commander of The Black Diamonds, the Great British Empire's covert monster-hunting division.With her crew of criminals, misfits and desperadoes, Lady Jessica soars above the land in the airship HMS Zephyr, tracking down the diabolical foes of the Empire.When rumors surface of a vampyre nest in the heart of the Capital, Lady Jessica and her companions are sent to investigate. What they discover is more terrible than their worst imaginings, leaving them shaken, scarred and in some instances changed forever.Heart of the Empire is the first episode in a series of action and character driven steampunk adventures featuring Lady Jessica and The Black Diamonds.Short in length, each episode is designed to be standalone: though they are linked by an overall story arc which will develop as the 'season' progresses.Lady Jessica will return in Episode 2: Troubling Times.

In a world like ours but different, five individuals walk their own paths, eventually all paths cross and a deeper plot emerges. This novella is Book One of A Tale of Tales and it introduces the reader to the Radiant Order World. Follow as they all realise that all they see, may not be all there is to be seen... Read about struggle, fate, despair, passion...A Tale of Tales Book One, Advent, contains: A Tale Of One: This is the first short story in Advent and it introduces the reader to a major event within the Radiant Order multiverse. It is the story of one individual's experience, as he observes and contemplates his environment but with every action there is a reaction... What will be the outcome of his experience...A Tale Of A Paradox: This is the second short story in Advent, which highlights the struggle between The Travellers and The Orion Confederation. A planet in turmoil, struggling to remain and endure, seeks help from the race of Travellers. One Traveller hears the call and journeys to the source, offering aid as best as she can and this is her story.A Tale Of Perception: This is the third short story in Advent and like the previous three, it introduces the reader to the Radiant Order multiverse. This story is set in a future, fictional Earth and it focuses on Shade, a soldier of The Brethren, whose perception of reality is altered by a curious encounter.A Tale Of Awakening: This is the main story in Advent and the events in the previous stories lead to this one, even if the relationship isn't immediately apparent; the connection will become increasingly apparent, as the story of this collection evolves. This story, set in Earth's future, follows Ayotola Johnson; a Neoman who has survived an attack on his family and his search for answers.A Tale Of A Champion: This is the final short story in Advent and it introduces a new character, who is from a world called Aleia. Follow his story as he fights alongside his kin, to defend their home and all that they hold dear; using all manner of weapons that they possess.All five stories are bridged by The Watcher, The Witness, a sentient being who tells these tales from multiple perspectives as it has observed. Download Advent and enter the Radiant Order multiverse as a newborn Traveller and learn what it means to be one... Read about a struggle that transcends space, time and dimensions.