I'm Ready For My Close-Up by Brian Orvik Price verified 9 hours ago

Linda Rivers and Shirley Post were famous actresses, years ago. Their hate/hate relationship has stood the test of time. Now they are hired to be co-stars in a drama movie. These two old has been's have constant struggles and battles with each other during filming. Can they survive making the movie without killing one another? I'm Ready For My Close-Up can also be found in 6 Comedy And Thriller Screenplays by Brian Orvik. You will want to read this comedy screenplay because it is funny, order now.

Genre: Humor & Satire

Flight of the Cuckoo: Revenge is sweet... and incredibly addictive. (The Comedies) by K. L. Smith (999 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

A funny novel of twists and turns, life, death, love, and of course... revenge. This is the dark but humorous tale of Sarah Pemberton, who is not a happy woman. A down to earth, inventive soul who despises her stuck up pompous husband Neil, who believes he is much more intelligent and important than she is. When he refuses her a divorce and emotionally blackmails her into staying with him by threatening to take custody of their daughter, she's decides to make life a little more entertaining for herself - by subtly torturing him at every available opportunity. Creative and adaptable by nature, with a wicked sense of humour, she comes up with more and more ways to ridicule him, without him ever knowing she has a hand in it. ... "During 1993-1994 amongst other things, I cooked him a meat pie with pedigree chum, stole his car more times than I can count, put chilli powder in his underpants, sent a stripagram to his work (a fat one), and subscribed him to a gay porn mag! (Our paperboy avoided him like the plague after that.)"... Finding accomplices in the form of her aunt May, who lives in a crumbling old former hotel - which was damaged during WWII, and May's two lodgers, a shy young hippy named Darren, along with his brother Matthew a former life model, they try to get rid of her husband by either 'Plan A' - which consists of 'frame him for a crime so that he gets incarcerated', or 'Plan B '- drive him to a nervous breakdown. Both plans are designed to discredit Neil in case of a custody battle for their daughter. There is only one little prerequisite for every little torturous idea though, and that is... IT HAS TO MAKE THEM LAUGH! Unbeknown to Sarah at first, she isn't the only one with a vendetta against her husband, his entire workforce hate his guts and exploit any opportunity to make him look bad. When plans A & B go disastrously wrong, Sarah and co set their sights on a new target, her in-laws. Interwoven throughout the story is the tale ...

Genre: Humor & Satire

My Double Life: A witty, entertaining rom-com about an introverted librarian with a wild side by Angela Pearse (Clamp Limited) (779 Reviews)    Price verified 3 minutes ago

"My Double Life was an enjoyable fun page turner. I would highly recommend this book if you're looking for a quirky romcom to get your teeth into as it was brilliant in every way." - Belle Henderson, author of Not The Plus One. Emma McTavish likes nothing better than curling up with a good book. But sometimes she just wants to be a little bit naughty... Struggling to make ends meet, librarian Emma McTavish takes on a side gig as a life model to earn some extra cash. Knowing her straitlaced realtor boyfriend won't approve, she keeps it quiet. But her spur-of-the-moment decision starts making life complicated. Suddenly she's juggling her job, her boyfriend, her sexy new flatmate, and posing nude for a bunch of strangers. Then, one night, she accidentally overhears a conversation that changes everything. As her life begins to fall apart in spectacular fashion, Emma realises that giving her alter ego the reins isn't such a bad idea. Actually, it could be the perfect way to get out of the mess she's in. A high-spirited heroine who can't help getting into trouble. Expect shocking secrets, hilarious mix-ups and a heartfelt romance. Pick up your copy today! Readers love My Double Life: ????? 'I definitely need to read more books like this. I cannot remember the last time a book made me laugh out loud as this one did. The dialogue was witty and laugh-out-loud funny. The characters of Emma and Nathan were endearing while the character of Callum had just the right amount of abrasiveness... I definitely want to read more from this author.' - Amazon reviewer. ????? 'Couldn't put it down. A great read for lovers of rom com. Laughed out loud a lot during this book. Sexy hot flatmate definitely a bonus. Highly recommend.' - Goodreads reviewer. ????? 'Such a witty and funny novel that had me laughing out loud. I want more of Nathan and Emma!' - Amazon reviewer. ???? '... the charm of a Kinsella romance, and the awkward comedy of a Maxted romance. I found it delightful and ...

Genre: Humor & Satire

Operation OBE: Over Bloody Eighty (Max & Olivia Book 3) by Mark A. Biggs (mbkbooks) (58 Reviews)    Price verified 29 minutes ago

Step into the world of espionage and high-stakes adventure with "Operation Over Blood Eighty". Max and Olivia, retired intelligence operatives, are enjoying their final days aboard the luxurious Queen Mary 2 when they are unexpectedly thrust back into the shadowy world of international espionage. Their mission is urgent - to eliminate Monya, a powerful Russian oligarch who controls the feared Keiser Group, a Kremlin-backed mercenary force that poses a grave threat to Europe. But before they can carry out their mission, Max and Olivia must first obtain a priceless artefact: a Gutenberg Bible. With time running out, they must navigate a dangerous web of intrigue and deception to secure the ancient item. Max and Olivia find themselves embroiled in a deadly game of cat and mouse with their Russian adversaries. With their backs against the wall, they must call upon every ounce of their training and expertise to out manoeuvre their foes. Packed with heart-stopping action, intense suspense, and unforgettable characters, "Operation Over Blood Eighty" is a must-read for fans of espionage thrillers and high-octane adventure. Join Max and Olivia on their perilous journey as they risk everything to save Europe from disaster.

Genre: Humor & Satire

Minding My Own Me by Nik O.K. (20 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

At the end of the day, a small-time thief might not seem so odd. Some people stack boxes on a truck, and some people take them off. Some people are good at selling things, and some people are good at stealing things. What matters is how you feel about what you do. So, with good friends, and when you find the right girl, it's almost hard to remember that you might be a criminal. The whole world could see it different though, and if anything, that's the real problem. Ups go up and downs come down, but there's one thing to always remember about being a thief in this city: some problems can only be solved by putting them in your pockets. And, if you get good, you just might be able to do right by people, maybe even while you rob the place. Cover image by Juliautumn at Shutterstock

Genre: Humor & Satire

Bellocaro: (Teen and Young Adult Vampire Series - Book 1) (Bellocaro Saga) by P.S. Meraux (66 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

I'm human. Stubborn. Curious. Homesick. And I'm stuck on the magical tropical island of Sceadu, full of supernatural... um... people. I want desperately to leave, but there's a catch -- all I have to do is figure out what lesson this crazy, sentient island has for me. Did I mention I'm gifted? Sceadu's academy is dangerous and bewildering, so of course I'm sent there. Vampires, witches, and fairies roam the halls. Some students are so effing bizarre, I can't even identify what they are. Somehow Sceadu keeps the dragon and bear shifters in line. And the werewolves... well let's just say they defy imagination. Sceadu's classes don't interest me in the least, the only lesson I want to learn is the secret that frees me from this d*m rock! After meeting a strange green-eyed boy in the woods, Thatcher Blue, I get distracted. He's not the dark-eyed boy, Bellocaro, who gives me guidance in my dreams, but he's certainly drool worthy. That's an understatement. As if being stranded on an enchanted island wasn't hellish enough, now a vampire wants me dead just for locking eyes on Thatcher. Dammit, am I ever going to catch a break? All I have to do is survive long enough to figure out Sceadu's lesson and then I'm out of here. But will I? *** This is a dark sassy romance -- don't expect it to be full of good magic and sunshine despite the locale. Humans on Sceadu don't always survive or thrive like the supernatural students do. And life at Sceadu academy is anything but easy. Tegwyn Lou is certainly no Professor McGonagall but she does have an uncanny sense of what's going on... most of the time. If only she could keep the bullies at bay. There's a reason this book has won so many awards. So hold on to your Kindles or paperbacks and get ready for a helluva ride.*** Five Stars for Bellocaro from Readers' Favorite. Bellocaro is the winner of the Literary Titan Book Award, is a Semi-finalist in the 10th Annual Kindle Book Awards, and received honorable mention in ...

Genre: Humor & Satire

Let's Get Funny Fiction 2: Three-Book Bundle by Maureen Reil (1 Review)    Price verified 3 minutes ago

Let's Get Funny Fiction 2 (Three-Book Bundle) Contents: Let's Get Serious What should you do when your boyfriend wants to propose live on air? Should you a) confess that you are already married and risk losing him? On the other hand, b) try to avoid being alone with him (ever again). Alternatively, c) play along to accept his offer of marriage and that leaves option d) which stands for divorce, which is what you should have done ages ago. Did they have to make a pact to hook up again five years down the line and get back together, if neither had found true happiness with another person? The best course of action is to head off to Gibraltar. As Faye has a close encounter with a monkey and it would not be for the first time but will it be the last. Let's Get Ready To Rumble This is the comedic story of unrequited love, secrets, lies and the reality of working with a celebrity. Here are the top five pros and cons of Ivy's life: PROS: 1. Ivy loves her job as a sign language interpreter. 2. Ivy loves her flatmate Zak. 3. Ivy loves her mother. 4. Ivy loves her old friend Taylor. 5. Ivy loves the idea of working on TV. CONS: 1. Ivy loses her job as a sign language interpreter. 2. Ivy's flatmate Zak is gay and off limits. 3. Ivy's mother is Bi-Polar and a Cougar. 4. Ivy has only ever been a friend to Taylor. 5. Ivy does not have the confidence to work on TV. Conclusion: Ivy is in need of a change so come see if she gets one. Let's Get Physical To: All Readers Subject: Let's Get Physical Hello all, This is an email to tell you about Millie Reed's story. She is an identical twin sister to Megan Fitzpatrick. They have not spoken for years because Megan stole Milo and married him. Millie returns for their grandmother's funeral. Things are said, things are agreed and things are changed forever when they decide to do a sister swap for one month. Will Millie cope, or have regrets at being more like Megan than she ...

Genre: Humor & Satire

Stroking the Boss's ... Ego (Dirty South Book 3) by Kat Addams (Amazon Digital Services) (222 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

Finding love in The Big Easy is a gamble... especially when he's your new boss. Event planner Samantha Masson had sworn off alpha men after a nasty divorce. The last thing she was looking for was a man with an ego bigger than his bank account. Too bad that was exactly what she found when she spent a wild night in the arms of a masked stranger. Planning a Halloween masquerade gala for the infamous Victor Beaumont made a nice addition to her reputable portfolio. She just hadn't planned on becoming a notch on his bedpost... or falling for him in the process. But there was more to the man behind the mask... Millionaire Victor Beaumont owned the largest rum distillery in New Orleans. He had power, wealth, and all that came with it, including the crushing weight of responsibility. He would gladly walk away from everything for a chance to be his own man, but tradition wouldn't allow it... and neither would his pride. As a skilled actor, he had everyone fooled with his arrogance and charming wit. Until he met the infuriatingly talented and beautiful Samantha, who saw right through him. From rendezvous to romance, he couldn't keep his hands off of her. To keep her, he would have to take his mask off once and for all... Stroking the Boss's... Ego is a stand-alone novel. Previously published under the title Mr. Big Ego.

Genre: Humor & Satire

Swiss Milkmaids Mountain Chapter 15: Fantasy Golf Safari of 1939 by Scott F Neve Price verified 9 minutes ago

* Historic Action Adventure Satire Short Story ! This chapter from my upcoming epic novel features the greatest men and women players from the Golden Age of Golf on a world tour of the most fantastic holes ever imagined! It is an exotic blend of Indiana Jones action and pulp fiction adventure laced with mystery and romance. Chapter 15 Swiss Milkmaids Mountain Geneva, Switzerland Hole 14 The view from atop the mountain was awe inspiring. The gallery stared at the players as if they were wannabe gods at the gates of Mount Olympus. The Score Keepers shouldered their way through the crowd to the platform at the tee area. Lexi shouted like a heroic cheerleader through a megaphone with the Red Cross symbol painted on it, "Welcome to the 14th hole of the world golf tour. It is 2,345 yards long and a par 6. The hole is not particularly difficult as it may first appear. Once you get accustomed to the awesome view of the valley, it is simply a matter of a firm stroke with the proper club selection." Dixie held her own megaphone aloft as she bellowed sweetly, "Please be cautious on the slope today. Be sure of foot and no one should get hurt. I know from experience that instinct can trick you. Maneuver your style to compensate for the capricious mountain winds." Lexi amended her speech, "We are honored to have the heroic Dog Corps of the Swiss Red Cross on hand. The brave ladies will be our official Spotters along the entire length of this magnificent fairway of snow and ice." The cheering of the crowd on the mountain and at the chalet sounded like peels of thunder from heaven. The Saint Bernards barked in time with the chanting men and women. The patriotic word that the people kept saying over and over again was AM... ER... I... CA. After winning the coin toss, Macdonald stepped to the tee. He had a driver that he called a shillelagh. It had a thick shaft like a baseball bat made of hand polished mahogany. The dusky face of the club was very irregular. It ...

Genre: Humor & Satire

Happy Haunting Grounds Chapter 8: Fantasy Golf Safari of 1939 by Scott F Neve Price verified 49 minutes ago

* Historic Action Adventure Satire Short Story ! This chapter from my upcoming epic novel features the greatest men and women players from the Golden Age of Golf on a world tour of the most fantastic holes ever imagined! It is an exotic blend of Indiana Jones action and pulp fiction adventure laced with mystery and romance. Chapter 8 Happy Haunting Grounds Ceylon (Sri Lanka) Hole 7 The foursome met near the tee with their caddies. They stood and waited for the outcome of the coin toss to see who would have the honors to go first. The Score Keepers moved to the high ground and raised their hands to command silence. Dixie and Lexi faithfully said a silent prayer before they announced the statistics of the hole Lexi began, "Hole number seven of the world tour is six hundred and sixty seven yards long with a par five. It is an unknown legendary course that may one day become a classic among the nations. There is little more to say that is not already apparent. The great distance of the hole demands great accuracy and even greater finesse. The green adorns the crest of a seaside cliff that is located one hundred and sixty six feet above the sea. It rests cheek to cheek with the ruins of an ancient Ceylon fortress that acts as a millennial old clubhouse." Dixie took up the discourse as she said, "According to Captain Sandy, this merciless hole has yielded only three birdies since its conception. I would normally wish you good luck. But for this hole, you will need to pray for a miracle."

Genre: Humor & Satire

In Duh Furor's Face Chapter 14: Fantasy Golf Safari of 1939 by Scott F Neve Price verified 2 hours ago

* Historic Action Adventure Satire Short Story ! This chapter from my upcoming epic novel features the greatest men and women players from the Golden Age of Golf on a world tour of the most fantastic holes ever imagined! It is an exotic blend of Indiana Jones action and pulp fiction adventure laced with mystery and romance. Lexi climbed onto a short platform supplied by Herr Henkell before she announced, "Welcome to the incredible Roman arcade hole. It is 495 yards long and a par 5. The fairway is a Roman aqueduct that spans a canyon. The tee is a platform one thousand feet above the deep valley." Dixie climbed up too and then she proclaimed loud and strong, "The players must strike with a downward angle so that the ball enters the giant stone trough. Be careful that it does not bounce out. It is impossible to play the hole in the valley below the four tier aqueduct. I have it on good report that the valley floor is inhabited by carnivorous reptiles." Hage stood shoulder to shoulder with his partner as he said, "Only a bunch of numbskull Nazis would import killer crocodiles as a hazard for their own golf course." The Score Keepers had decided that it would be fun for the players to play in alphabetical order. So that placed the team of Wild Bill and Woody at the back of the pack along with their current opponents Robby and Hage. The timing was very fortuitous. No sooner had the other teams teed off and then they lost their patience. Aiming at the aqueduct was like trying to thread a needle while balancing on the top of a zeppelin. The men got so frustrated that they began to invent new cuss words. They dared not offend their secret host Mr. Hitler or their armed caddies.

Genre: Humor & Satire

Diamonds in the Rough Chapter 17: Fantasy Golf Safari of 1939 by Scott F Neve (1 Review)    Price verified 33 minutes ago

* Historic Action Adventure Satire Short Story ! This chapter from my upcoming epic novel features the greatest men and women players from the Golden Age of Golf on a world tour of the most fantastic holes ever imagined! It is an exotic blend of Indiana Jones action and pulp fiction adventure laced with mystery and romance. Chapter 17 Diamonds in the Rough Cape Town, South Africa Hole 16 The Score Keepers came to the forefront of the tiny grandstand erected for the occasion. Lexi waved at the gallery, while Dixie blew kisses. Each lady instinctively knew the oil that they were throwing on the British social fires. Lexi shouted with authority, "Welcome to the16th hole of the world golf tour. It is 306 yards and a Par 3. There is only one path to success here. You must put your faith in the old maxim that all shots break toward the water. Bear that in mind and then your score might not result in disaster." Dixie reveled in the attention as she yelled with her angelic sing song voice, "The South African Country Club's best hole is the world's biggest and longest sand trap. The tee is grassy and the green is too. But the one hundred foot wide fairway is a mile long stretch of golden shoreline. One more thing has been brought to my attention. There have been snake sightings on the shore this morning. So beware if you see a stick moving across the sand toward you. It will probably be a cobra."

Genre: Humor & Satire

On the Rox (DTF (Dirty. Tough. Female.) Book 1) by Kat Addams (546 Reviews)    Price verified 3 minutes ago

DTF. Support your local girl gang! Me and my dirty, tough female besties were hell -- and tacos on wheels. Who knew that my homemade Shizzle Sauce would be the key ingredient to my happily ever after? Destiny had a wicked sense of humor -- that was for sure. After surviving a toxic relationship, I vowed to never let myself be controlled by a man again. With the help of my girl gang, I was rebuilding my life -- one taco at a time. My trusty snack wagon -- The Pink Taco Truck -- hadn't steered me wrong yet. This time, it led me straight to a hottie restaurant owner with a sexy Australian accent, who just so happened to love my secret sauce. He made me an offer I couldn't refuse. But that wasn't the only thing I was unable to turn down. Jay was everything I could ever want in a man, but he wasn't without heartache of his own. In fact, he'd been around the world, and he had the baggage to prove it. Good thing I was always up for an adventure! On the Rox is book 1 in the DTF series. DTF is an interconnected series of stand-alone rom-coms.

Genre: Humor & Satire

Deadly Misunderstandings: or Murder in a Papershop! by Alex Cotton (210 Reviews)    Price verified 12 hours ago

Our tale begins in a cupboard under the stairs where we find Frank, the leading lady of the story in hiding from someone she would rather not bump into at the moment. You see Frank has managed to get herself into a bit of trouble. People always told her she had a strange sense of humour but in her wildest dreams she never imagined it would get her into this much bother. What began as an innocent jokey conversation in her local paper shop has turned into something far more sinister. At first Frank tries to convince herself that what's happening is nothing more than a string of coincidences. As time goes on though and the body count starts to rise she has to finally face the fact that maybe she's the cause of everything that's happening. Before long she finds herself getting deeper and deeper and she can't seem to find a way to get herself out of this nightmare. She's lying to the police and leaping out of her skin every time the doorbell rings. You see, Frank doesn't want anyone asking too many awkward questions, and she has a good reason for that. As she says at the beginning of our story... "I never intended for anyone to die, I just wanted to pay my paper bill."

Genre: Humor & Satire

The Complete Guide to Being Evil by Laura Stephenson (13 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

Youth, magic, and a luxurious Manhattan apartment, Kalara has it all. She's a classic evoker--hurling fire, ice, and electricity is her specialty. As her father always said, the classics are important. Meet Whitcomb, a powerful necromancer who doesn't want anyone discovering he's selling the souls of the dead who go through his funeral home. Kalara finds out he's also a mage, and lets him know they have that in common in an endeavor to network. His response is an attempt to teleport her into the Hudson River, and it almost works. Scared for her life, she elicits the help of a devil. Enter Evander, son of a devil. He's fresh from failing his final diablerie test, and making a deal with a mortal would save him from disgrace. He has Kalara sign an overly fair contract: in return for borrowing his power for five days, she has to give him a heart from one of his enemies so he can eat it and grow stronger. If she fails to deliver the heart, he eats Kalara's instead.

Genre: Humor & Satire

Love and Muddy Puddles (A Coco and Charlie Franks Novel Book 1) by Cecily Anne Paterson (994 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

Crazy twins, a grumpy horse, and a boy next door. In all the chaos of her family's move to the country, how will Coco find out who her real friends are? Thirteen year old fashionista Coco Franks has finally made it into the popular group when her dad decides to move the whole family to live on a farm so they can 'bond'. Social death is looming, her shoes are covered in mud and all Coco wants to do is get herself back to her city friends. After all, things can't get any worse, right? It'll take a boy with no dress sense and totally hick boots, and a contrary horse called Cupcake to bring Coco to her senses. But it might just be too little, too late. _______________________________ Love and Muddy Puddles is humorous realistic YA fiction aimed at readers aged 10-14 and horse lovers everywhere. Set in Australia, this clean teen romance is a funny and inspiring story of how a horse - and a change of perspective and heart - can change a young person's life. Love and Muddy Puddles is the first book in the Coco and Charlie Franks Series. It is the third novel by Australian writer Cecily Anne Paterson. Her first novel, Invisible, also a clean, realistic story for girls and teenagers, was called an 'exquisitely written story' by Publisher's Weekly reviewer of teenage fiction, and was a semifinalist in the Amazon Breakthrough Novel Awards in 2014. If you love stories about twins, horses, the Aussie bush, or a girl who just can't figure stuff out, this is for you. Charlie Franks is A-OK is the sequel to Love and Muddy Puddles.

Genre: Humor & Satire

Death Ray Butterfly (Rays and Nights Book 2) by Tom Lichtenberg (16 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

Inspector Stanley Mole doesn't mind a hard case, but things have gotten out of hand. There's a killer who escapes to a parallel universe, a 20,000 year old murder, a witness to her own death, a toddler assassin, subatomic-particle sniffing butterflies, and much, much more. This time it's not just his reputation that's on the line. This time it's more than personal.

Genre: Humor & Satire

Kuliga Gate by Ivy Crawford (1 Review)    Price verified 34 minutes ago

2029: Newly inaugurated President MacArthur White resigned after only two weeks. Feigning a late Covid attack, he feared indictment for inciting a riot that left an Indian lad at death's door. Going on the Lam, he weaves his way through family issues and being kidnapped into a hidden "militia" camp in his struggle to recapture political viability. Can Mac come back?

Genre: Humor & Satire

Cringeworthy: A Romance Goes Rogue by Irene Woodbury Price verified 4 hours ago

What do you do when you discover that the man you've loved for 10 years has been secretly having an affair with a showgirl for 18 months -- and he has just flown to Las Vegas to propose to her? You could do the ladylike thing, congratulate them, and move on graciously. You could react more compulsively by eating too much ice cream, drinking too much wine, and arranging a slew of online dates. Or you could do what Crescent Weevil, a despairing girl Friday, does: steal 5,000 dollars from the office safe, drive like a maniac from Michigan to Vegas, break into the showgirl's condo, and kidnap her boyfriend. Can a happy ending possibly be lurking beneath all of the chaos and craziness? Find out in darkly funny Cringeworthy: A Romance Goes Rogue.

Genre: Humor & Satire

The Groom Wager (Wrong Way Weddings Book 1) by Lori Wilde (Epiphany Orchards Press LLC) (1,608 Review)    Price verified 5 hours ago

Get Married or Else! Cole Bailey's eccentric billionaire grandfather issues an edict. If his grandsons don't settle down soon, he'll sell controlling interest in the family business. After losing a coin toss to his twin brother, Zach, Cole's gotta go first. On the hunt for a bride, Cole crashes a high society wedding and comes face-to-face with his high school pal, Tess Morgan. The formerly shy, overweight bookworm is no longer the pushover who did Cole's homework for him. At the reception, Tess goads him into a game of pool. Just to keep things interesting, Cole suggests a wager. If he wins, she must help him find the perfect woman to wed. Losing the bet is one thing, but playing matchmaker for the heartthrob who still causes her pulse to race is another matter entirely. Does Tess stand a chance of convincing Cole that she's the one he's been waiting for all along?

Genre: Humor & Satire

The Warden Threat: A Sci-Fi Counter-Fantasy Novel (Defying Fate Book 1) by D.L. Morrese (Fuzzy Android) (82 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

Prince Donald, the idealistic third son of the king of Westgrove, believes he may be the only one capable of protecting his country from an invasion spearheaded by an ancient, massive, and magical stone warrior known as the Warden of Mystic Defiance. When he recovers a mysterious scroll he believes may allow him to take control of the Warden, he eagerly takes on the task. Donald, unfortunately, is woefully unprepared. His only understanding of such things comes from reading fictional tales of epic adventures and brave heroes. He dreams of being one, but to his dismay, his quest unfolds nothing like he imagined. The books in his library seriously understate the complexities and hardships involved, and the real world can be much more confusing and complicated than those in stories. Sometimes it is not easy to identify the villains, and what things seem may not always be what they are. The real threat to the kingdom may not even be what everyone seems to think it is. Most disturbing of all is the realization that the hero is not necessarily predestined to save the day. Heroes can fail. This lighthearted parody is unique -- a soft science fiction counter-fantasy, which pokes a fair amount of good-natured fun at the serious tone and dependence on magic common to many epic fantasy adventure genre novels. With its charming and truly likeable characters, witty, intelligent humor, and prose style blending positive science fiction and epic fantasy elements, The Warden Threat is a delight, perfect for readers of these genres yearning for something fresh and different. This book is also available in the omnibus edition Defying Fate, which includes both The Warden Threat and its sequel, The Warden War. Defying Fate is a Kindle exclusive.

Genre: Humor & Satire

The Pharaoh's Cat (The Pharaoh's Cat Novels Book 1) by Maria Luisa Lang (76 Reviews)    Price verified 53 minutes ago

Suddenly talking and walking upright, a stray tomcat in ancient Egypt becomes the young Pharaoh's intimate and, when accused of his murder, time travels to New York City and learns how to raise him from the dead. The cat is quick-witted, wisecracking narrator as well as free-spirited, ever-curious protagonist, and the story he tells is an exotic, imaginative, spell-binding tragicomedy. The novel interweaves feline and human, past and present, natural and supernatural. It contains numerous surprises, twists and turns, intriguing characters, both human and animal, fascinating revelations about ancient Egyptian history and culture. While exploring a looted tomb in ancient Egypt, the cat is kicked in the ass by the Vizier, the Pharaoh's uncle and the second in power only to him. Able to speak as a result, the cat immediately gives voice to his intelligence and sense of humor and captivates the young Pharaoh, making him laugh for the first time since his parents' death. The cat becomes the Pharaoh's constant companion and, at the royal palace and on a tour of Egypt, participates in the festivities, developing an insatiable appetite for good food, wine, and gossip. Gradually, he renews the Pharaoh's ability to enjoy life and inspires him to become a stronger leader. The bond of selfless love they share will change Egypt's destiny. The cat has a good friend in the High Priest of the god Amun-Ra and seeks his help in solving the mystery of his human powers and the supernatural manifestations that plague him. He has a mortal enemy in the cat-kicking Vizier, who hates him for his close relationship with the Pharaoh. The Vizier eventually murders the Pharaoh and accuses the cat, who flees by time-traveling with the High Priest to New York City, where they find an ally in an Egyptologist's daughter. In New York, they go to an ancient Egyptian exhibit, end up in Central Park, then at a cathedral, and later retrieve a lost spell to revive the dead. They return to Egypt to ...

Genre: Humor & Satire