Professor Grim believes his Fowl-Fortifying Fluid can enrich a simple pheasant, giving the bird’s meat all of the nutritional value of beef, pork, fowl and venison. But Grim’s effort to spare an undernourished populous from hunger by providing it with higher quality meat comes with great cost, in the form of a dangerous beast that terrorizes London.Theophilus Grim and the Fowl of Ruin:Professor Grim believes his Fowl-Fortifying Fluid can enrich a simple pheasant, giving the bird’s meat all of the nutritional value of beef, pork, fowl and venison. But Grim’s effort to spare an undernourished populous from hunger by providing it with higher quality meat comes with great cost, in the form of a dangerous beast that terrorizes London. And what could account for all of the strange behaviors the professor now seems to be exhibiting? The Trying Tales of Chumbles & Grim:Professor Theophilus Grim is a clever scientist and inventor who dreams of making the world a better place through his many inventions and various concoctions. The trouble is, every invention he makes has a way of blowing him up, catching him on fire or causing him a great deal of pain. F. Walter Chumbles, Grim's best friend, is a disgraced former surgeon with a bone saw, a surgeon’s bag and a penchant for Scotch whiskey and declaring Grim dead. Together, the two engage in a series of delightful adventures sure to brighten your day.Set in late Victorian London, The Trying Tales of Chumbles & Grim is a series of surprising novelettes loaded with suspense, clever contraptions, a touch of mystery, a dose of mad science, and plenty of adventure. Dannal J. Newman offers up tasty tidbits of adventuresome fiction sure to delight the senses and satisfy the imagination. Great for ages nine through adult.

In Sacrifices, we meet Sisters Cil, Deborah, Ruth and Sarah. They are four sisters descended from the coupling of angels and humans. And as such they have been embodied with fantastical abilities which they use to defend the world from those who would harm it, be they flesh or spirit. If they are to prevail, there will certainly be sacrifices.Sacrifices is the part two of Alan's To Wrestle with Darkness trilogy. In Sacrifices, we meet Cil, Deborah, Ruth and Sarah. They are four sisters descended from the coupling of angels and humans. And as such they have been embodied with fantastical abilities which they use to defend the world from those who would harm it, be they flesh or spirit. They find themselves tested, as they must contest the forces of darkness who are intent on ending all of creation. If they are to prevail, there will certainly be sacrifices.

Dynamic debut of the Dave Haggard, investigative news reporter in a suspense filled thriller.Welcome to the world of investigative street reporting. Washington, D.C., power capital of the world, is also home to bums, killers, cops who bend the rules, F.B.I. agents who dole out leaks to reporters like so many dimes to the poor, and layers of lies and misinformation. Dave Haggard thought it was the worst idea he had ever had for a story. He was living in a homeless shelter, sickened by the smells, and feeling sorry for himself when a scuffle in the stairwell and a scream brought him into a terrifying hunt for the serial killer of priests. A sick, sadistic murderer was using a butterfly knife as a Rosary in grisly killings that would bring Dave into the hunt not as a reporter but as bait. The head of Homicide has a plan to trap the killer and it involves Dave and his girlfriend. A hit man for a group of religious fanatics is on the loose and has an agenda of his own. The killer is lost in his lunatic visions and he knows who Dave is and where to find him. What are his plans for Elena? Who to trust? Who to fear? Dave Haggard is a reporter in hiding from his own story.

Sixteen-year-old Julia Hamilton is restless. Determined not to be left behind again—stuck in the cold house where her mother died ten years earlier, with only her dreams to keep her company—Julia begs her father to take her with him on his next expedition. When he unexpectedly agrees, Julia is intrigued. Will this be her chance at adventure and romance? Traveling across the sands of the ancient world known as the Levant, Julia meets a French antiques collector, a British horticulturist, and a dashing young student—each harboring secrets as elusive as a mirage. As she learns more about her companions and the dangerous world she's in, Julia must decide whom she can trust . . . and what she is willing to fight for.

It is the greatest bounty hunt in history. The targets are the finest warriors in the world-commandos, spies, terrorists. And they must all be dead by 12 noon, today. The price on their heads: almost $20 million each. Among the names, one stands out. The enigmatic Marine, Shane Schofield, who goes by the call-sign "Scarecrow." Schofield is plunged into a race around the world, pursued by a fearsome collection of international bounty hunters. The race is on and the pace is frantic as he fights for survival, in the process unveiling a vast international conspiracy and the terrible reason why he cannot, under any circumstances, be allowed to live! He led his men into hell in Ice Station. He protected the President against all odds in Area 7. But this time it's different, because he is the target. With all of his trademark action, Matthew Reilly continues to establish himself as one of the top thriller writers of today.

A protector in medieval times attacked an immortal, but missed his target, and accidentally killed his eternal mate. The primary target was damaged also, and had to be cured by a dark wizard who put hin in a coma for 1,000 years. When he awakened in the 24th century, He went after all the protector's descendants to destroy them. The last descendant has to find a way to defeat the eternal.In the medieval times, there was an immortal that was the perceived scourge back then. Chorlisr, a protector from the Ktaldeik (Tal-DEEK) had to defend the village against the eternal. He had to use witchcraft in order to damage him.The immortal, Gavis, was just sitting by a fire with his eternal mate in a cottage outside the village when Chorlisr attacked them without provocation.Chorlisr attacked, and inadvertently killer his eternal mate, Renae,. As Gavis vowed revenge, Chorlisr used witchcraft once more to destroy Gavis. He was affected, but ran into the wood to a dark wizard so he could be healed. He took a potion, but slept in a mountain range for one thousand years.In the 24th century, Chorlisr was long since dead so Gavis had to find his descendants to wipe out Chorlisr's lineage for good. He destroyed all but one.Adama Aruna was a history mentor, and also Chorlisr's last descendant. She became Gavis' target for his deadly malevolence, so he engaged her at a club to administer annihilation.Adama escaped the murderous deluge, and now has to learn magick to defeat the bitter eternal with a perpetual grudge. Can she do it in time?

A stunning successor to his best selling novel Peace Like a River, Leif Enger's new work is a rugged and nimble story about an aging train robber on a quest to reconcile the claims of love and judgment on his life, and the failed writer who goes with him. In 1915 Minnesota, novelist Monte Becket has lost his sense of purpose. His only success long behind him, Monte lives simply with his wife and son. But when he befriends outlaw Glendon Hale, a new world of opportunity and experience presents itself. Glendon has spent years in obscurity, but the guilt he harbors for abandoning his wife, Blue, over two decades ago, has lured him from hiding. As the modern age marches swiftly forward, Glendon aims to travel back to his past--heading to California to seek Blue's forgiveness. Beguiled and inspired, Monte soon finds himself leaving behind his own family to embark for the unruly West with his fugitive guide. As they desperately flee from the relentless Charles Siringo, an ex-Pinkerton who's been hunting Glendon for years, Monte falls ever further from his family and the law, to be tempered by a fiery adventure from which he may never get home.

Rosalinda Alameda adores zoos. When Massachusetts's summertime "Free Fridays" promotion features the Franklin Park Zoo in Boston, Rosalinda grabs her camera and heads east. A full day amongst lions and tigers is about the best outing she can possibly imagine.But something's wrong at the zoo, and it'll take a combination of her Puerto Rican common sense and her fifty years of wisdom to unravel...Rosalinda Alameda adores zoos. When Massachusetts's summertime "Free Fridays" promotion features the Franklin Park Zoo in Boston, Rosalinda grabs her camera and heads east. A full day amongst lions and tigers is about the best outing she can possibly imagine.But something's wrong at the zoo, and it'll take a combination of her Puerto Rican common sense and her fifty years of wisdom to unravel the puzzle!* * *The Preening Peacock is the first book in the Rosalinda Alameda Mystery series. These short stories are about 15 pages each and feature the zoos that Rosalinda loves with a passion. Author Lisa Shea goes to each zoo personally to write up its sights, sounds, and aromas. That way you, the reader, can take a virtual vacation to these zoos! Visit Lisa's webpages to see photos and write-ups of the zoos. All of the Rosalinda Alameda Mystery series contain no violence, no swearing, and no intimacy, so they are suitable for teens and up. You can read the books one-by-one as they are released, or you can wait for the boxed sets to be published once the series gets enough books in it. It's your choice!A portion of all proceeds benefits battered women's shelters.

Just an ordinary girl, through a twist of fate is thrown into the literal lion’s den. She struggles in a race against the growing darkness to find her true self and save the world she never knew existed.Rae'Chelle is a normal teenage girl from a small town, she is the one being able to fulfill a long foretold prophecy of another realm. She forges friendships with unlikely creatures on her journey to save this world. The darkness closes in on her and her companions, peril lies in every mile they cross. Delve into the world of Dalthimus, where nothing and no-one is quite what they seem.

Young Cyrus wants more than anything to become a Hero with the sword, the glory, and the Soulyte that lends its powers to him in his quest to vanquish monsters. But his Soulyte is revealed to be a young woman cursed by a witch. He fears more than anything a woman—and this one tends to talk nonstop and puts her lovely face infront of his when he's not speaking. Talk about testing limits.How far would you go to become a Hero?THE ROAD SO FARMadala is a land plagued by a dark force sweeping down from the north. Heroes are thrown into the blackness in order to uncover the evil—countless numbers of young men risking their lives for a chance to prove themselves worthy to be called a Hero of Madala.And young Cyrus wants more than anything to become a Hero. He wants everything the title entails: the sword, the glory, and most importantly he wants a companion—his Soulyte mate, this little faery that lends its powers to its human companion until he becomes a Hero. But when his Soulyte is revealed to be a young woman cursed by a witch, Cyrus’s courage is tested beyond its limits, for he fears more than anything a woman—facing them, talking with them, being near them, especially when this specific one tends to talk nonstop and puts her lovely face infront of his face when he's not listening.Can the thing he fears most be the one thing that can help him on his journey?If you wish to read more, download now!BONUS FOR YOU AT THE END OF THE BOOK!EXCERPTSweet lord above... sweet heavens... a woman...“Thank you, Cyrus! If I had known it would just take a kiss… I would have—”Cyrus looked at her while his head spun. The other words just passed and he wasn't hearing them, so shocked was he. But he still managed to see that she was small and probably younger than he. Her hair was long and thick and the color of moonlight, a glowing silver in the night air.She looked beautiful. And again, naked.And if it weren’t for the fact that it was covering her nudity, Cyrus might have died at that very moment.“I… but… you…” He tried to speak. And failed. At least, it was the most he had ever said to a woman not from his immediate family.She did not seem to notice that he had lost his tongue somewhere in the chaos. “My name is Magdeline. I was cursed by an old witch, then I was trapped by stupid faery hunters and sold to that market. Not one had a Soulyte even similar to mine so I was never released. When I saw you… well, that changed everything.” She smiled, really, smirked. “I had the chance to be free again to find that old hag but when that bird attacked me… I decided to just stay with you.” This time, her smile was sweet. “Despite your naivety and stupidity, you’re a pretty nice guy. You've saved me twice, and you're pretty to the eyes, too. Now, if you can only talk.”“You’re a… woman….”And it was then that Cyrus finally fainted.Magdeline rolled her amethyst eyes at the absurdity of it all.“Oh, Cyrus. You know,” she whispered to the dead-faint guy, “when the Hero kisses the damsel, it’s supposed to be happily ever after.”Download and discover why readers are raving about Elena Snowfield.Scroll up and get the book now!

Tao is an ordinary twelve-year-old girl, except that strange things can happen when she puts her mind to it. Those who make things difficult always come off second best.Here is my sixth free short ebook of poetry for your consideration and enjoyment, 36 poems for your perusal. Included in this volume are several brand new poems. Please feel free to review my work, I'd love to hear what you think of it. There are two more short books to come, ready for publishing. These poems range from the philosophical and introspective to the romantic and exuberant. Hope you enjoy reading them as much as I enjoyed writing them!

In this all-new very special mini-series, the Aldens have been recruited by a secret society to return lost artifacts and treasures to their rightful locations—all around the world! After finding a painted turtle figurine, the Aldens are introduced to the Silverton family and Reddimus Society, a secret guild whose mission is to return lost artifacts and treasures to the sites they were taken from. The Aldens board a private train to New Mexico to return the turtle to its original home, and they encounter enemies of Reddimus along the way! The trip is a success… but instead of returning home, there’s a last-minute change in plans. The Boxcar Children must continue the mission for the society and deliver more things, all around the globe!

Seen as a weak slave without a future and hearing voices where there isn't anyone and living under the ruling kingdom of an opressive king's cruel order has made life and freedom nearly impossible to achieve for Alex. Few get a chance to rise and be something more. Fewer live to tell their story. This is one of those.Alex always found his life miserable and useless since he wasn't born with an item, but after a fated encounter with a fair warrior woman and a near death episode he meets Shade, a Shadow Fang, and so starts their journey to break the oppressive shackles of a tyrannical king, save a friend and help change the fate of the lands.

The songlines are the invisible pathways that criss-cross Australia, ancient tracks connecting communities and following ancient boundaries. Along these lines Aboriginals passed the songs which revealed the creation of the land and the secrets of its past. In this magical account Chatwin recalls his travels across the length and breadth of Australia seeking to find the truth about the songs and unravel the mysteries of their stories.

Librarian's note: This is a free downloadable novella. See the book url for more information. On board the Dolphin somewhere in the Atlantic, this day August 24th 1792, the crew will be presenting a Two Act Play: THE MIDDLE PASSAGE starring Miss Catherine Royal and Mr Billy Shepherd. Prepare to set sail for a new adventure.