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Road Kill (DaDa Detective Agency Book 1)
Cataclysmic events have occurred in the decorous upper middle class enclave within Southsea, Portsmouth, on the south coast of England.
But what were the circumstances that contributed to this violent clash involving a Sherman tank and a bazooka? The strange occurrence is Investigated by Lord Everard Pimple, a naive, upper class twit who not only inadvertently opens a can of worms, but has an introduction into the world of womanly wiles.
Everard's life is about to blow up like an atom bomb... he just doesn't know it yet. But after the dust settles, will he still be standing?
Unknown (The Forsaken Series Book 1)
It happens every year. A select few disappear, never to return.
From The Falkland Islands to the Himalayas, Puerto Rico to England – people are vanishing without trace or explanation. A young man who’s lost everything stumbles across an ancient secret.
Can he unlock the mystery? Will he find those who need him?
...can he escape the Unknown?
White Crow (The House Of Crow Book 1)
In the 19th century West begins the saga of a powerful family.
After mountain man Isaiah Crow arrives in Alta California, he saves a group of people from local bandits.
As luck would have it, they are family and Vaqueros from the rancho of Don Hernando Batista, one of the most powerful families in Southern California - and very anxious to take their new friends to meet the Patron.
After Señor Batista introduces his daughter Francisca to Isaiah, the two soon fall in love. From this union a child - Jedadiah - is born. He will learn not only how to read and write, but also the art of war.
Through Jedadiah, the House of Crow will become one of the most influential families in the country.
The Alternator
What if murder wasn't a mystery?
For one young man, it is always decided by a simple code of chance taught to him by his mentor, a gruff truck driver named Petty, who once took him under his wing.
Now a trucker himself, the savant travels the quickest routes coast to coast through 1990s America, listening to the Top 40 Countdown and holding the fate of those he encounters in the palm of his hand.
But are the rules there to allow the natural order to assert itself, or to keep a traumatic past from feeding his dark impulses and spiraling him out of control?
A twisted thriller peppered with dark humor, B.H. Newton's 'The Alternator' is a lean, mean story that just might put a wicked smile on your face.
This book is intended for a mature audience and is not recommended for readers under the age of 18.
Maisy y los ratones desaparecidos (Spanish Edition)
¡Misterio! ¡Piruletas!
Cuando un misterioso ladrón llamado La Bota Negra se atribuye el mérito de robar las mascotas del colegio, Maisy Sawyer tiene un misterio que resolver. Maisy es la mejor detective de cuarto curso... no, es la mejor detective de todo el colegio, y rescatar a los ratoncitos es su nueva misión.
Aumentando la apuesta, La Bota Negra se ha llevado también la famosa colección de piruletas de Maisy y le advierte que deje de buscar a los ratones si quiere volver a verla de nuevo. Sigue las pistas mientras Maisy intenta descubrir la identidad de La Bota Negra y lucha por encontrar sus preciadas piruletas y a las mascotas del colegio en el primer libro de la serie The Maisy Files.
Amaranthine
Amaranthine and Other Stories serves up nine slices of schlock horror, sprinkled with quirk and humor.
Forget vampires. Forget werewolves. Forget ghosts. Humans are the ultimate grotesques. Variant flavors of woe sift through these pages. The results are sometimes hilarious, sometimes outright hair-raising.
As a bonus, the collection includes story notes, offering the reader a rare glimpse into the inspiration behind each tale.
Praise:
★★★★★ - "Stories that will make you ewww, some will make you wonder, and all of them will make you think. Great fun."
★★★★★ - "A delightfully off-kilter horror collection."
Ashes to Ashes
Terrifying side effects of the psychedelic drug Ash are turning its users into the living dead. A plague is quickly infecting the entire world, leaving Todd and his estranged brother, Mitch, to band together.
But even after the two learn that the world is on the brink of destruction, can they set aside their differences and survive the impending apocalypse?
Praise:
★★★★★ - "From the beginning, this story stood out as something original."
★★★★★ - "A refreshing take on the zombie apocalypse."
Avenue Of The Dead
In the ancient, ruined city of Teotihuacan, mutilated bodies bear witness to the work of a serial killer.
After his brother's tragic death, Detective Captain Juan Morales decides to take a well-deserved vacation. But as he stands at the Avenue of the Dead, staring at a corpse with it's heart ripped out, he realizes this is not the peaceful retreat he had in mind.
When Morales meets the beautiful archaeologist, Sophia Kanakarides, he is instantly drawn to her. As more gruesome murders surface, Sophia lends her expertise to help solve the crime... and places herself in mortal danger.
Praise:
★★★★★ - "I highly recommend this book to anyone seeking a good, swift mystery laced with history."
★★★★★ - "A tale containing great historical insight... Satisfying read."
Behind Closed Doors
Autumn, 1888. While the citizens of fog-shrouded London are horrified by Jack the Ripper's murder spree, another, less publicized killer is at large.
Each murder takes place right after the Ripper killings, on board the carriages of the London Metropolitan Railway. Inspector Albert Norris is charged with bringing the killer to justice, but clues are few and the killer's motive unclear.
As authorities try to maintain confidence in the railway system's safety, Norris can count on little help from above. Can he solve the inexplicable series of murders before the killer strikes again?
Praise:
★★★★★ - "An honest crime thriller with excellent detective work. I highly recommend this book for anyone who enjoys Victorian crime stories."
Birth
Count Witon has grown weary of the constant war between the races. Together with his wife Belamay, and Persky - first of a rare Human / Elf breed - Witon plans to create a new society: an utopia for anyone who longs for peace.
They recruit pilgrims from every city and species, and set off to a promising island found by chance in the middle of the churning ocean. The journey there is fraught with challenges, and none of them is as dire as the one they face at their destination.
Will they have the strength and determination to give birth to a new time?
Praise:
★★★★★ - "Donna Russo Morin weaves an intricate world full of delightfully complex and magical beings. I couldn't put it down and cannot wait for the next in the series."
Crow Of Thorns
Nik Munro has the same nightmare every night. Refusing to listen, he carries on until Corbie - the crow of thorns - tells him the Great Spirits have chosen him to become a shaman.
Taking him through his first steps to fulfill his destiny, Nik has to journey to the Underworld and retrieve his soul. Trying to balance his old and new lives, Nik soon understands that Corbie has a hidden agenda that comes with a heavy price.
Can Nik prevail in a game against powers beyond his comprehension?
Civilization
Kevin Murdock, martial artist and outdoorsman extraordinaire, has survived his first five years on the planet Oomah. A new transport pod holding 200 more people has landed, and none of the new arrivals know what to expect.
The pod holds an unexpected surprise for him personally: Rose's brother, who brings with him his own issues. Conflicts also rage between Murdock and Phylicia Cunningham, a distaff cousin to James Whittier, who has her own lust for power.
Counseling common sense and self-reliance, Murdock begins training the arrivals in survival. But even with his knowledge of Oomah, they face overwhelmingly difficult odds in their quest for survival on the strange planet they now call home.
Dream Lover and Other Tales
Glint: A young man commits a murderous deed and has to flee back home. His only choice is to hitchhike the entire way, but fate has other plans for him.
Dream, Lover: When Adam Hacker stays overnight at a manor in a quest for the supernatural, history and the paranormal blend in unexpected ways.
Ben Franklin's Dream: In his waning years, Ben Franklin participates in his country's flagstaff event: the Constitutional Convention. However, due to his advanced years he frequently falls asleep in his chair. As he sleeps, he dreams and relives the high points of his extraordinary life as he remembers them, not exactly as history recorded them.
Ghost Song
A family curse can reach across generations.
After bank manager Jonathan Ward inherits an old manor, strange things begin to happen. On his first night at the property, a beautiful young woman appears outside his door, pleading for help. Moments later, she has disappeared.
Strange apparitions and unearthly sounds follow, as does the young woman seeking refuge. Desperate for information, Jonathan turns to the vast knowledge of the town librarian for help.
As the dark history of the manor unfolds, Jonathan begins to realize the full extent of the horror to come. Is it too late to save those dearest to him... and himself?
Praise:
★★★★★ - "A tale that will haunt readers for generations to come. A great ghost story."
A Very Mersey Murder
1966. England wins the soccer World Cup. The same night, a barmaid's body is discovered near an abandoned lighthouse. Two more murders follow; all remain unsolved.
2005. D.I. Andy Ross is called in when a disturbingly similar series of murders begins in the same location. If their estimates are correct, Ross and his team have one week to solve the case before the next Lighthouse Murder takes place.
D.I. Ross and Sergeant Izzie Drake seek to apprehend the vicious killer. But with few clues and even less evidence, can they catch him in time?
Praise:
★★★★★ - "Will keep you on the edge of your seat."
★★★★★ - "Kudos to Porter for continuing to deliver quality stories with powerful messages and imagery."
Trill
Sabrina's past has caught up with her, and a terrifying secret leaves her questioning who to trust.
After discovering her deeply rooted ancestral power, Sabrina is torn between her past life and her duty of being the Sibyl.
Some responsibilities are too great to be escaped. But can Sabrina find a way to control her new powers, and embrace her true fate?
Praise:
★★★★★ - "Sabrina's world just gets more and more exciting. A wonderful follow-up."
★★★★★ - "A lively world of enjoyable, complex characters, sharp dialogue and moments of humor."
★★★★★ - “This book has everything a paranormal lover wants.”
Myths
In the distant land of Platonia, ancient protectors of the Gracies are dying; only the Gemwings can restore the magic within the Well of Life. After four Gracies volunteer to search for the Gemwings, Platonia comes under attack.
Prince Daerahil lives in exile. Something dangerous is drawing ever closer to him; a shape hunting his soldiers in the shadows of Plaga Erebus, the land of wounded darkness.
Soon, Daerahil will have to decide whether to join forces with this creature, and receive his help in taking back his kingship in return. But will this decision seal the fate of every living soul in Nostraterra?
Praise:
★★★★★ - "Interesting characters, unique storyline."
★★★★★ - "Suspenseful and intriguing. Enjoyed reading this one."
Army of the Goddess
After the attack of the Goddess, Axandra Saugray must prepare her people for war. Their planet has become unsafe, and violence strikes without warning.
Meanwhile, the Goddess has built an army of human captives, each host to a powerful parasite known as the Stormfly.
In the middle of chaos and uncertainty, a new hope arises. But is it enough for Axandra and her friends to save their homeworld from the Goddess?
Dark Voyage
In 1914, fear and paranoia rule the high seas. Young Iain Cosgrove sets sail for a research trip aboard Lady Balgay, the last of Dundee’s once-grand sealing fleet.
Fueled by rum and the crew's eerie tales, they obsess over ancient superstitions, which Iain dismisses as simple lore - until they reach the frigid Arctic seas.
Soon, Iain begins to question his beliefs. But none of them are prepared for what they are about face in the frigid, dark waters of the north.
Praise:
★★★★★ - "Helen Susan Swift has created a story for the ages with Dark Voyage."
★★★★★ - "A great story of horror on the high seas."
★★★★★ - "Very enjoyable read. Kept my interest throughout, as I enjoy horror and history."
Dody
Running from love, she found her destiny.
Escaping an arranged marriage, Dody travels to Reno to help a friend. What she doesn't see coming is a stranger who captures her heart.
Greg never expected the feelings that overtook him at the barest glimpse of the beautiful stranger on the train.
But can love born in a moment last a lifetime?
