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The Insanity Machine
The Insanity Machine is an introspective look at life with paranoid schizophrenia. This book takes a clinical and observational look at the challenges presented by the condition.
Kenna discusses the definition of paranoid schizophrenia, treatments, living with the disorder, and many other topics surrounding schizophrenia. The Insanity Machine is a nonfiction story about our journey with schizophrenia, which is also well researched and suitable for therapists or family practitioners as a reference book.
The book includes the latest treatments and research, as well as personal vignettes and suggestions which a client or caregiver will find extremely helpful. The book focuses on hope and positive outcomes.
The Ka
Archaeology student Chione has vivid dreams about the discovery of an opulent tomb. After the founder of the Institute of Archaeology learns that Chione’s dreams might be connected to events in Egypt, he accepts an offer to examine a mysterious site in the Valley of the Queens.
When they discover a burial chamber, ancient spells transport Chione and her ex-boyfriend, archaeologist Aaron Ashby, 3,500 years into the past. There, they learn of Tutankhamon and Tauret, a priestess in Pharaoh's Court.
Soon, Chione and Aaron discover that they have been chosen to play a crucial part in Tauret's plan.
Praise:
★★★★★ - "If you're a fan of Egyptian-themed reads or anything with a paranormal edge, this one is for you."
★★★★★ - "Intensely absorbing fantasy entwined with true history."
The Loranth
On a distant planet, Exobiologist, explorer and reluctant hero Jules Rammis is searching for the missing link between the reptiles of the alien world and life on Earth.
After archaeologist Christine Saynes disappears, Jules gets a new assignment. Tasked with finding the missing scientist, he accidentally stumbles upon a previously undiscovered life form on the planet: The Loranth.
After Jules learns of a cruel plan being hatched on the planet, long-kept secrets awaken. He faces a difficult choice: either let his guilt swallow him whole, or step up and save all humankind.
Praise:
★★★★★ - "A unique work of science fiction that is fast-paced, well-plotted and full of hidden treats."
★★★★★ - "...a romping good tale - a sort of who-dun-it with teeth and claws!"
The Nemesis Cell
A group of women gather at a fertility clinic, where Dr. Margherita Dumas offers a revolutionary treatment for their infertility problems. A year later, each of them gives birth to a healthy baby boy.
Thirty years later, a killer begins to wipe out the children born as a result of Dumas’ programme. Detective Inspector Harry Houston is assigned to piece together the case and bring the killer to justice.
But with little time and even less clues, can Harry and his team find the link between the past and the deaths of the progeny of Clinique Sobel?
Praise:
★★★★★ - "If you like medical thrillers, you'll love this."
★★★★★ - "Porter’s novel provides a behind-the-scenes glimpse of one of the controversial topics of our generation. An authentic read."
The Patriot Joe Morton
This small Texas town will never be the same again.
When the good people of Cranston learn a hometown boy has been killed in Iraq, they begin preparing a memorial for their fallen hero.
But nobody thinks to ask the boy’s father, Joe Morton, if such a service is wanted - or welcome. Crippled by grief, Joe goes along with the plans of the townsfolk until he can bear no more. On the Fourth of July, he tells them just how he feels.
Joe's act of independence has unexpected consequences. The residents - and Joe himself - are completely unprepared for what happens next: change and the outside world come to Cranston.
First runner-up, 2010 Pirate's Alley Faulkner Society Gold Medal
Praise from readers:
★★★★★ - "A story about dreams, regrets, and second chances. Excellent."
The Phoenix Project
KINDLE BOOK REVIEW - WINNER, BEST SCIENCE FICTION NOVEL
In a world that has descended into chaos, Raven Kennedy becomes a part of the Phoenix Project. Across the country, prison inmates fight to the death while the nation cheers them on.
While struggling with his past, Raven faces the prison's most ruthless killing machines. With the real war raging inside him, Raven fights for redemption.
But can he survive long enough to unravel the anger and regret that shackle him - and find the forgiveness he seeks?
Praise:
★★★★★ - "With its break-neck action and engaging relationships, this is a sure winner for fans of Fight Club and Hunger Games."
★★★★★ - "A gripping tale of a dystopian society."
The Tragic Tale of William Papper
During the cold winter of 1881 the Rising Sun, a fishing smack, sailed from Hull. The vessel was captained by Osmond Otto Brand, and on board was a fourteen year old fisherlad named William Papper. When the vessel returned in January 1882, poor William Papper's parents waited on the dockside for their son, but the apprentice never returned. According to all on board, William was lost at sea.
Eventually cracks began to show, crew members began to talk, and the whole terrifying truth was revealed. William Papper was murdered at sea by Osmond Otto Brand.
Now, for the first time in print, the entire story of William Papper, Osmond Otto Brand, and the Rising Sun can be told.
The Road Behind Me
It's been said a man falls in love an average of three times in his life. If that's an accurate assessment, it stands to reason two of those three must end in heartbreak.
Author RjCook had the misfortune of experiencing two of his three heartaches before the age of twenty - both within the same year separated by only a few months. The Road behind Me narrates his story of lost love, a tale of a journey, and a late-in-life epiphany all predicated on a single deception that he lived with for the better part of forty years. This memoir tells how, from the summer of 1974 to the summer of 1975, he traveled from New Jersey to California to escape the pain of a broken heart, only to discover that distance did nothing to diminish his memories.
The Rising Fire
Civilization will fall.
The Union are marching. They’re hungry, desperate, and winter is coming. On the other side of the wall, the rich and privileged hold all the power, but that is about to change.
Charlie Smith is tired of fighting, and of being hunted. After his family’s murder, he seeks meaning for his life. When he hears about the Union, he realizes that this is his chance. It’s time to make a stand for what’s right.
As the institute closes in and civil war is about to erupt, sacrifices have to be made. But not everyone is going to make it out alive.
The Coming of the Lord
Breaking the Thomas Malone case was an achievement, but nothing can prepare DC Angela Murphy and her colleagues for the challenge ahead. Escaped psychopath John Baptiste is big, powerful and out of control.
Guided by his perverse religious interpretation of morality, he wreaks havoc. As an under-resourced police department struggles to cope with the pressure of the new case, they also have to deal with the ruthless antics of ganglord Jackie McGeachy.
Pressure mounts, along with the body count... and Glasgow has never felt more dangerous.
The Whistleblower Onslaught
After 27 years of service, energy executive Kevin Walters is fired when he reports a lethal mine explosion. Attorney Scott Winslow takes on the case, and soon finds it rife with blackmail, sanitized records and treachery.
When Scott and his client are threatened by someone who wants the lawsuit dismissed at any cost, they race against time to gather enough evidence to prove the case on trial.
But can Scott and his team prove their theory, and bring the perpetrator to justice?
Praise:
★★★★★ - "An engaging mystery that draws you in.”
★★★★★ - "Well-written and entertaining. I couldn't put it down.”
Thornfalcon
A scion of legends. The future of an organisation. Or an outcast and a pariah?
Samantha Scott is at odds with her family. The focus of a cult of hundreds, she seeks solace in the attention she never found from her mother, her small acts of rebellion a frustration for an organisation that has seen peace settle over the earth.
Yet something festers in the world. Undefinable, gnawing at the edge of religion. Why does humanity feel so alone? Why are more and more people turning away from the Church? And what does a mysterious group of terrorists calling themselves ‘Aeon Fall’ have to do with it all?
Time Of The Demon
A strange object crashes in a field behind the Half Moon Inn. Soon after, two barmaids vanish without a trace, drawing the attention of local reporter Jan Barnes.
Increasingly strange events lead Jan to team up with enigmatic paranormal investigator Gregory Houseman. Seeking answers, the two enter a disturbing world of government conspiracy and terrifying forces beyond their comprehension.
Can they find a way to reveal the truth - and live to tell the tale?
Twisted Tales From The Universe
Enter worlds both strange and familiar.
Travel through time, encounter witches as they move about their day, be enchanted by childhood fairies, and slay dragons from tales of old. Encounter ordinary people in extraordinary situations, and rocket through space to a wasted planet that auctions its one exportable product... women.
As in life, Twisted Tales from the Universe offers a range of stories that include humor, murder, love, and situations that never end quite the way one would expect.
In The Name Of The Mother
It is 689 AD, and Cynethryth is returning from Rome, carrying her dead husband's child.
She soon gives birth to a son, Aethelheard, whose parentage alone places him in danger. His mother has a tough choice to make and travels to Dorset, where the king is a cousin of her late husband.
After the king adopts the boy, he grows up in the dangerous company of rebellious princes, all who wish to overthrow the mighty Ine, king of Wessex.
How will mother and son face the physical and spiritual battles that await them?
Kalorama Road
Her memories died, but the dead won't let them sleep.
There’s something Allie can’t remember; hidden memories that refuse to surface. Until one day, when something brings back images of a forgotten night.
A year after graduating from Emsworth University, Allie receives a mysterious email asking a single question. Someone wants her to remember, and they are getting closer. As forgotten memories gradually surface, Allie has to come to terms with her dark past, and a revelation she could have never imagined.
What really happened at 1414 Kalorama Road?
Praise:
★★★★★ - "Billups keeps cranking up the tension with skillful storytelling reminiscent of a chilling Alfred Hitchcock movie."
★★★★★ - "Seductive, hypnotic and addictive writing."
Devin's Dilemma
Brighton, England, 1856.
For young solicitor-at-law Devin Bennett, building his career is his foremost goal. Love and the future are far from his thoughts.
The last thing he expects is Harry. Lady's maid and chaperone to his client's daughter, Harry is an intense, intelligent and interesting girl Devin can't stop dreaming about.
But Devin is aware Harry is hiding something from him; something that might tear them apart and whisk Harry off to the far side of the world.
Praise from readers:
★★★★★ - "Devin's Dilemma is not just a love story - it's a beautiful, heart-wrenching tale of survival and hope."
★★★★★ - "A lovely story of faith, courage and love... Wonderful."
★★★★★ - "I love this author's writing. Right away, I was invested in the characters' story."
Life Shadows
Craft shop owner Amelia Ryan has more than just a talent for giving old barn materials new life. She can see Life Shadows: spirits of the dead.
When she moves her Barnwood Builders store to downtown Briarton and scouts a new location for one of her projects, Amelia’s ability leads her to uncover a tangled tragedy 70 years in the making.
As secrets of the past meet with threats of the present, Amelia must rely on her supernatural ability to discover the truth. But will it be enough to bring the perpetrators to justice?
Written To Death
Did you believe writing was a safe pastime?
It was not the first time bestselling author Sheila Armstrong had died on stage, but it would most certainly be the last.
DCI Alex Warren and his girlfriend, D.I. Sandra McKinnon, return from a short holiday, but hardly manage to step from the plane before they're called to investigate the suspicious death.
Sheila, a member of Eastfarm Writers, has been stabbed to death on stage during a rehearsal of a play she’d written. Her death mimics the plot.
Within hours, Sandra is roped into investigating a separate series of crimes, which appears to be mob-related. As the enquiries run parallel, they struggle to make progress while supporting each other.
But can there be a connection?
Valhalla Unleashed
As a veil of darkness descends upon the land of Midgard, the forces of hell emerge to extinguish all life.
But the warriors of Bjorgvin stand ready for a fight to the death.
Audan and Jareth are ready to defend their home and people once more, but the pestilence that infects the Norse world has become stronger than ever. Through the mist, ancient dangers of tooth and claw emerge, leading to a struggle of cataclysmic proportions.
Can the warriors of legend prevent the coming hellfire of the Ragnarok, or is man doomed in front of the power of demonic Asgardian gods?
