Filling my Kindle – Jan 17, 2012
Hi there! It’s sleety/rainy and just pure nasty day here. What’s that mean? Well, it means I been a kindle book downloading fool! whoot! Here’s some of the .99 and FREE EBOOKS I found for the kindle yesterday and today.
*at the time of this posting, these books were listed as FREE or .99 on amazon.
Directed Verdict by Randy Singer
Price: FREE
In Saudi Arabia, two American missionaries are targeted by the infamousreligious police—Muttawa. The man is tortured and killed; his wife arrestedon trumped-up charges before being deported to the United States. Compelledby the injustice of her plight, young attorney Brad Carlson files anunprecedented civil rights suit against Saudi Arabia and the ruthless head ofthe Muttawa. But the suit unleashes powerful forces that will stop at nothingto vindicate the Arabian kingdom. Witnesses are intimidated and some disappear;jurors are bribed; and a member of Brad’s own team may be attemptingto sabotage the case. As Brad navigates a maze of treachery and deception,he must gamble his case, his career, and the lives of those he loves on hisability to bring justice to one family, challenge the religious intolerance of anation, and alter the course of international law. Directed Verdict is a Christy Award–winning novel.
NO OF PAGES: 427 GET ON AMAZON
The Necromancer by Pamela M. Richter
Price: FREE
THE NECROMANCERMichelle was brutally attacked in her locked hotel room in Las Vegas. The police didn’t believe her and thought she must have lured a man up to her hotel room for a little sexual adventure, which went dangerously out of control. Michelle sustained visible scars from the terrifying and almost lethal attack, but pure fear motivated the move from her home in California to Hawaii. She’s scared her attacker will come back. She’s sure the next time he’ll kill her. Now she has a successful career and she figures abstinence is an acceptable, if lonely, way to live.Michelle decides that an affair with a wickedly handsome man who moves into her building might cure her of the humiliating, embarrassing, and uncontrollable anxiety attacks which plague her whenever she finds herself alone with a man.How could she know that she made the worst possible choice?Omar Satinov, the man Michelle has chosen, is a secret, whispered legend across several continents. His lure is a mystical religion based upon Witchcraft; his hook, the addictive herbal products he sells his followers. But does he really have supernatural powers, as many of his disciples believe.
NO OF PAGES: 334 GET ON AMAZON
Right Ascension (Edge of Apocalypse) by David Derrico
Price: FREE
Set in the year 3040, Right Ascension explores mankind’s place in the Universe, how we ascended to that lofty position, and the horrifying price of that ascension.* * * * *Humanity’s struggle to assume a place of dominance within the galaxy is suddenly called into question when a sleek alien vessel arrives unexpectedly at Earth. Admiral Daniel Atgard and the crew of the Apocalypse embark on a mission to find these enigmatic aliens, but the focus of the mission quickly turns from finding answers to exacting revenge. Meanwhile, a belligerent species of reptilian warriors, seeking to avenge a previous defeat at the hands of the human-controlled United Confederation of Planets, takes this opportunity to plan an all-out assault on Earth. Faced with overwhelming odds and the terrible knowledge of humanity’s most horrifying secret, Daniel must choose between honor… and humanity’s very survival.
NO OF PAGES: 218 GET ON AMAZON
Origins (Spinward Fringe) by Randolph Lalonde
Price: FREE
**90+ 5-star reviews**
It is the distant future and one man, Jonas Valent, is letting his life slip by. He is employed by Freeground station as a port traffic controller, a job he took after completing a tour in the military. His only real joy in life is his participation in true-to-life military simulations with a cadre of friends who come together regularly to defeat challenges made to test the brightest military cadets and officers alike. These restricted scenarios stand as an addictive preoccupation that is so enticing that they ignore the potential repercussions of breaking in to participate.When someone betrays their identities to the Freeground Fleet Admiralty, Jonas and his friends are faced with a far greater challenge: to venture out into the more populated regions of the galaxy to acquire technology and knowledge. They are tasked with laying the groundwork for the Freeground Nation in their efforts to reconnect with the rest of humanity, and to secure the armaments they might need to defend themselves from encroaching enemies.Spinward Fringe Broadcast 0: Origins is a collected trilogy that chronicles the early adventures of an ambitious crew. Their leader, Jonas Valent, has the least to lose and everything to gain as he tells the tale of his first tour as Captain of a ship tasked with making allies and discovering new technologies for the good of his people. This simple mission becomes more complicated as the crew ventures further into the settled fringes of the galaxy.This trilogy spawned the best selling Spinward Fringe eBook series. This is where it all began, when one man was challenged to aspire for more than an idle life. A Space Opera Adventure enjoyed across the globe by all ages.
NO OF PAGES: 512 GET ON AMAZON
In Her Name: Empire by Michael R. Hicks
Price: FREE
In the first book of an epic futuristic fantasy trilogy, this is the coming-of-age story of Reza Gard, a young boy of the Human Confederation who is swept up in the century-long war with the alien Kreelan Empire. Nightmarish female warriors with blue skin, fangs, and razor sharp talons, the Kreelans have technology that is millennia beyond that of the Confederation, yet they seek out close combat with sword and claw, fighting and dying to honor their god-like Empress. Captured and enslaved, Reza must live like his enemies in a grand experiment to see if humans have souls, and if one may be the key to unlocking an ages old curse upon the Kreelan race. Enduring the brutal conditions of Kreelan life, Reza and a young warrior named Esah-Zhurah find themselves bound together by fate and a prophecy foretold millennia before they were born.Recommended Reading Order:Book 1 – IN HER NAME: EMPIREBook 2 – IN HER NAME: CONFEDERATIONBook 3 – IN HER NAME: FINAL BATTLE…or IN HER NAME (Omnibus edition), which contains the complete text of the three books, above…Book 4 – IN HER NAME: FIRST CONTACTBook 5 – IN HER NAME: LEGEND OF THE SWORDBook 6 – IN HER NAME: DEAD SOUL (coming in fall 2011)About the AuthorIn addition to having written the IN HER NAME series, Michael R. Hicks wrote the bestselling sci-fi thriller SEASON OF THE HARVEST.
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BestsellerBound Short Story Anthology Volume 1 by Neil Schiller
Price: FREE
A collection of stories by a variety of authors.Wish Upon A Star by Lainey BancroftTears For Hesh by J. Michael RadcliffeYou Can Call Me Ari by Darcia HelleFlames by Maria SavvaMinor Details by Jaleta CleggIce Cream Man by Neil SchillerNo Eyes But Mine Shall See by Sharon E. CathcartThe First Texas Twister by Magnolia BelleShadow Lantern by Gareth LewisStained by Amy Saunders
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BestsellerBound Short Story Anthology Volume 2 by Amy Blackwelder
Price: FREE
A collection of short stories written by authors from the BestsellerBound group. 1. What Was Lost by James Sophi2. The Art of Breathing by Jaime McDougall3. Soul Windows by Jaleta Clegg4. I Didn’t Know His Name by Darcia Helle5. Red Route by James Everington6. Make A Wish by Susan Helene Gottfried7. The Last Chance Motel and Mausoleum by Joel Blaine Kirkpatrick8. Isolation by Maria Savva9. Beyond The Green Hills by Tom Gahan10. From Joy We Come, Unto Joy We Return by Ami Blackwelder
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BestsellerBound Short Story Anthology Volume 3 by Maria Savva
Price: FREE
A collection of tales by a variety of authors.Stories include:Winter Blues by Maria SavvaSkins by Jess C. ScottWhisperer by Jaleta CleggThe Wars Within by Jaime McDougallThe Old Bookshop by Julie Elizabeth PowellScale of a Dragon by J. Michael RadcliffeCounting Blessings Along the Horseshoe Canyon by Sharon E. CathcartEve & Ian’s New Love Life by Cynthia Meyers-HansonLaundry Day by Stacy JubaThe Day the Lights Went Out by Cliff Ball
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The Childe (The Childe Series, #1) by C.A. Kunz
Price: FREE
***The second book in The Childe series, Dark Days, is now available***Cat Colvin is pretty much your typical run-of-the-mill teenager. Sure, she’s taller than most girls, has a mane of fiery red hair that’s impossible to tame, is left-handed, and her eyes are two different colors, but that’s where the differences end . . . unless you include the minor detail of her slow transformation into a Childe. High school can definitely be challenging, and for Cat it’s no different. This is especially true when she’s faced with the daunting task of trying to hide her budding Childe traits as they begin to reveal themselves at the most inopportune times. To make matters worse, her family is oddly dead set against Ryan, the boy she grows to like. But everyone has their secrets: is Ryan really what he seems to be, and what is Cat’s family not telling her?The Childe is the first book in this coming-of-age fantasy series which follows Cat’s life through the twists and turns toward finding out whom and what she really is. Come and take the plunge with Cat into a world filled with mystery, biting humor, and the paranormal.
NO OF PAGES: 411 GET ON AMAZON
Summer’s Crossing (The Iron Fey) by Julie Kagawa
Price: FREE
A Midsummer’s Nightmare?Robin Goodfellow. Puck. Summer Court prankster, King Oberon’s right hand, bane of many a faery queen’s existence—and secret friend to Prince Ash of the Winter Court. Until one girl’s death came between them, and another girl stole both their hearts.Now Ash has granted one favor too many and someone’s come to collect, forcing the prince to a place he cannot go without Puck’s help—into the heart of the Summer Court. And Puck faces the ultimate choice—betray Ash and possibly win the girl they both love, or help his former friend turned bitter enemy pull off a deception that no true faery prankster could possibly resist.An ebook exclusive novella from Julie Kagawa’s Iron Fey series.
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Dangerous Angels with Bonus Materials by Francesca Lia Block
Price: FREE
115 5-star reviews!
For a limited time, the collection of Francesca Lia Block’s Weetzie Bat books, Dangerous Angels, is available with a special sneak peek of Pink Smog, a new prequel to Weetzie Bat, and excerpts to the lush paranormal romances Pretty Dead and The Frenzy.
NO OF PAGES: 499 GET ON AMAZON
The Vampire’s Salvation (Two Worlds One Hope) by S.B. Santiago
Price: FREE
Fifteen years ago a deal was struck between two worlds. Now the outcome of that deal, a vampire halfling named Alexis struggles to find her place in the world. As she frantically tries to find out details about her birth mother she finds herself emerged in the middle of a war between the vampires and elves. However, that is just the beginning of her problems. Now she must find a way to hide from the vampire hating clerics who have placed a spy within her walls of protection. With the help of a sister named Leah and the vampires she will learn what family means, and how to save a race from doom.
NO OF PAGES: 44 GET ON AMAZON
PETER AND THE VAMPIRES (Volume One) by Darren Pillsbury
Price: FREE
For fans of J.K. Rowling (the HARRY POTTER series), Orson Scott Card (ENDER’S GAME), and Darren Shan (CIRQUE DU FREAK)…When ten-year-old Peter moves into his grandfather’s creepy old mansion in a small town, bad, baaaaad things start to happen.A family of charred boogeymen who haunt the garden decide they don’t like trespassers…A classmate with a crush comes back from the grave, and decides to make Peter her Undead Prince Charming…A creature from Fairieland changes place with Peter’s two-year-old sister, leading to a VERY strange babysitting job…A prehistoric predator snatches children from the town lake, forcing Peter to literally dive into the belly of the beast…With his troublemaking neighbor Dill, his grumpy grandfather, and only his courage and wit to guide him, Peter has to survive all these things, plus the Greatest Horror Of All: Fourth grade.PETER AND THE VAMPIRES is the first in an ongoing series that includes PETER AND THE WEREWOLVES and PETER AND THE FRANKENSTEIN. This book is 120,000 words (370 pages) and contains some mild language, violence, and scary situations.Learn more about Peter, Dill, and the author at his official website, www.DarrenPillsbury.com.
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