Second David Trials and Tribulations (The Empire of Israel Book 3) by Joseph Ganci (27 Reviews)    Price verified 10 minutes ago

Vast wealth and greed! Envy, trickery, lust, murder, and underhanded power grabs! Family death pacts, royal incest, and assassination attempts! Ensnared human sacrifice, and stark battles with Goliath's four vengeful Philistine brothers! Harrowing escape from a rebellious takeover of David's Jerusalem capital! This isn't your 21st-century tabloid headlines -- it's all in the same Bible that you THOUGHT you knew. David and Solomon! - Bathsheba and Absalom! - General Joab (David's chief henchman), and Nathan, the fabled prophet! Joseph Ganci's new must-read novel is a time machine, transporting the reader into ancient biblical times where the kingdom's of Judah and Israel vi for David's affection causing an insurrection. Revealed here in this volume are all the back-story intrigues, the previously unforeseen mysteries, and all the private AND public violence that defined David's later reign. You already know the "big" stories of King David. Here are the REST of his victories, his ...

Genre: Historical Fiction

Cast the First Stone: A Time Travel Thriller (The True Lies of Rembrandt Stone Book 1) by David James Warren (TriStone Media) (289 Reviews)    Price verified 10 minutes ago

"Cast the First Stone is a mind-bender of the first order. Fast paced, strong characters, great twists and Rembrandt Stone is a hero I predict will be grabbing readers around the throat for a long time. This is one to pick up because you won't want to put it down." Ted Dekker - New York Times bestselling author One case haunts him. One chance to fix the past. One mistake could cost him everything. Ex-Minneapolis Police Detective Rembrandt Stone walked away from a career he loved -- just the price of being sure he can come home to the wife and daughter he cherishes. But he can't shake the deep regret over a case left behind. When his mentor, the former Chief of Homicide dies and leaves Rembrandt with a box of cold cases and a mysterious watch, he finds himself thrust into a world he recognizes -- a world from twenty years ago -- the same world he's woken from in a cold sweat a hundred times. But is it a dream, or some kind of twisted reality? If he solves the case that plagues him, ...

Genre: Science Fiction

Dare to Marry A Billionaire's Daughter by Eileen K. Omosa (We Grow Ideas) Price verified 40 minutes ago

She's primed to inherit millions if she marries right. He's cautious of women from wealthy families. But when their paths cross, a romance between them would be reckless Nyawira is absorbed in profiting the family business when her mother reminds her, she has nine months to get married if she's to qualify for the will her father left. To turn down the wealthy men chosen for her is tough, but nothing compared to telling her mother she's in love with Odhiambo. Odhiambo learned his lesson well and has sworn off women from affluent families. When he's hired to help Nyawira shape into a centerpiece at her unavoidable wedding, he senses trouble. The moment he extends a hand to welcome her into the gym, a warm tingle runs up his spine. He dismisses the feeling, nothing can work between him and Nyawira. While Nyawira ponders if she should marry a man whom she loves and risk losing her inheritance, Odhiambo must decide if it's worth the trouble to marry a billionaire's daughter, when he's in ...

Genre: Family Life

Forbidden Love: A small town steamy multicultural romance (Healing Hearts Duet, Book Two) by CA Miconi (4 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

Morgan The only man in Morgan Sullivan's life has always been her father, who raised her as a single dad. Until a tall, dark, and handsome stranger answers her father's help wanted ad. TJ TJ Juarez grew up as an only child, feeling unwanted and unloved. As an adult, he stays to himself, moving from place to place. Until a sweet, sassy, spitfire of a redhead sits down next to him at a bar. Morgan and TJ can't resist the taste of forbidden fruit and the excitement of a secret relationship. Are they willing to hurt the man who means the world to both of them in order to fill the hole in their hearts and experience true love for the first time? Forbidden Love is the second book in the Healing Hearts Duet. While this book can be read as a stand-alone, for maximum enjoyment, read Found Love, Book One of the duet, first.

Genre: Romance

Dylan's Dilemma (Dylan's Dog Squad Book 1) by Kathleen Troy (Dylan and Friends Publishing Company) (31 Reviews)    Price verified 40 minutes ago

A spirited pup. A ticking clock. Menacing dognappers. And a test of true loyalty. In the charming backdrop of Southern California, a single mother and her son welcome Dylan, a spunky Cocker Spaniel with a heart of gold, into their sunlit home. As they grow fond of his infectious energy and unwavering loyalty, they soon realize life with Dylan is anything but ordinary. Dylan's playful antics and endearing quirks bring joy to all, especially the young patients at a nearby children's hospital. Yet, his popularity attracts not only admirers but also troublemakers, including dognappers and a menacing dog with a reckless owner. As mysteries deepen and challenges escalate, young Casey and Dylan rely on their wit and pluck to navigate unexpected dangers, putting their bond to the ultimate test. As the clock ticks away, Dylan and Casey find themselves caught up in a whirlwind of events, with more twists and turns than a puppy chasing its tail. Will Dylan's tail-wagging determination sniff ...

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Master of the Hoard: A Reincarnation LitRPG Adventure (Dragon Core Chronicles Book 1) by Lars Machmüller (Mountaindale Press) (1,272 Review)    Price verified 40 minutes ago

A new world of magic and violence. One crazy starting bonus. Major downside: No thumbs! Carl was a regular construction foreman. Not the worst, not the best, and definitely not the thinnest. Even so, he didn't deserve that heart attack! He really didn't deserve being reborn into a magic-filled, dog-eat-dog world as a dragon. To be fair, it's nice to be at the top of the food chain. Now Carl just needs to learn how magic works, which monsters are safe to eat, and why his hoard is so important to him. Dealing with everything changing is hard enough, but he has enemy dragons incoming, hostile environments, and foes constantly trying to get bragging rights by taking down a dragon. At the end of the day, Carl needs to learn how to build a life worth living in a world where might makes right.

Genre: Science Fiction

The Prophecy (The Three Brother's Prophecy Series Book 1) by Jessica Lane (T.T.B. Publishing) (4 Reviews)    Price verified 12 hours ago

Jack's entire life changes when he is summoned to his dying mother's room one fateful night. She reveals a long-forgotten prophecy of three brothers who would bring an end to a vampire queen, a werewolf king, and the great and powerful one. When Jack drinks from a mysterious vial, he finds himself transported five hundred years into the future, where he discovers that vampires and werewolves are real. He is even more shocked to discover that his two brothers, Royce and Draco, are among them. Royce, a short-tempered vampire, has built an empire with his wealth and everlasting life. But when two obnoxious brothers and a young girl named Shaylie enter his life, his- world turns upside down. Suddenly, he must confront an evil that threatens to destroy everything he's worked for. Draco, a carefree werewolf, is living the dream as a rock star with all the trappings of success: a gorgeous girlfriend, adoring fans, money, and friends. His biggest concern so far has been how to break it to his ...

Genre: Action & Adventure

The Missing Man: An Inspector Walter Darriteau Novella (Inspector Walter Darriteau cases Book 9) by David Carter (TrackerDog Media) (50 Reviews)    Price verified 14 hours ago

Towards the end of a busy day, Inspector Walter Darriteau returns to his workstation. There's a neatly-written pink notelet on his desk. Please ring Mrs Susan Woodhams, and a local number. He picks up the phone and pokes in the digits. After three rings, a woman answers. 'There's something preying on my mind,' she says, 'and it has been for more than twenty years.' 'Go on,' says Walter, imagining it's something and nothing. 'Almost a quarter of a century ago, I murdered my husband.' There was a brief silence before she spoke again. She wants Walter to call at her apartment at 10am the following morning and she'll tell him about it, but gives him a warning. 'Come alone or I won't say a thing.' Walter warns her of the consequences of wasting police time, but seems satisfied and interested, and agrees to call. She coughs up the address and abruptly rings off. Could the woman be serious? Or maybe she's lonely and wants male company. Or could she be setting him up? Either way, ...

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Players with Benefits: a Reverse Harem Hockey Romance (Why Choose Book 8) by Marie Holiday (12 Reviews)    Price verified 16 hours ago

3 cocky hockey players 1 off-limits coach's daughter an irresistibly spicy Why Choose HEA Jack, the arrogant captain with sparkling blue eyes that undress me every practice. Alex, the intense bad boy with a body I can't stop dreaming about. Noah, the blond rookie with an angelic face and devilish skills in the bedroom. The three biggest stars in hockey... and they all want me. Their coach -- my dad -- makes it clear that giving in would end all of our careers. Too bad I've already found out they're power players on the ice and in bed. Now I have to choose between three bad boy hockey stars... and my future. But why choose? PLAYERS WITH BENEFITS is a spicy, why choose (reverse harem) romance starring three cocky hockey players and the coach's off-limits daughter. It is 60,000 words with a guaranteed HEA.

Genre: Romance

Contrast: The popular and the weird by RD Santos (1 Review)    Price verified 12 hours ago

Nicole and Avery share the same school hallways, but their lives are like night and day. A small accident puts their destinies into collision, triggering a gripping narrative about love, friendship and the courage to defy the inevitable. Like oil and water, their trajectories at school seem destined to follow opposite paths. Nicole, a charismatic and popular leader and captain of the girls' soccer team, shines in the school's spotlight. Meanwhile, Avery, a simple and peculiar girl, passes through the halls like a shadow, almost invisible to the eyes of others. The line that separates their worlds is clear, and Avery, immersed in her own reality, never feels the need to cross it. However, the plot takes an unexpected turn when the unpredictable forces of life begin to mix these disparate elements. Nicole and Avery find themselves embroiled in a story that defies expectations, questions social boundaries and reveals surprises that neither of them could have anticipated. As love and ...

Genre: Romance

Gods of Sin City: Book Three in the Dabbler Series (Sin City Sucubbus 3) by C.S Anderson (Alucard Press) (5 Reviews)    Price verified 12 hours ago

Robert Jones, known as a half breed Dabbler amongst the Sub Rosa population of Las Vegas is back in this, the third and final book of The Dabbler Trilogy. Lucifer has vowed vengeance. The Council wants to control him and his new found powers and other strange forces just want him dead. Buckle up for a wild ride fans of dark urban fantasy...

Genre: Fantasy

Runaway to Romance: A sweet and clean small town romance (A Wedding Town Romance Book 1) by Cathryn Brown (Sienna Bay Press) (3,271 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

"Southern ladies didn't make a scene. Her mother would tell her to march her hiney back into that church and marry the man." Cassie's in her wedding dress and ready to walk down the aisle. Minutes later, she's a runaway bride on her way to nowhere. Two Hearts, Tennessee, fits that description perfectly. She's also a wedding planner. When someone in her profession is a runaway bride, the story's so sweet that she needs to stay hidden for a while. Greg returned to Two Hearts to be the sheriff after years as a big city cop -- and his fiancée dumping him. He's living over the garage at his mother's house (how did that happen?) and just doing his job. Then he gets a call about a redhead in the diner wearing a wedding dress. His life and the town are turned upside down. Cassie wants to help Two Hearts while she's hiding from her ex-groom and the media. She may have some ideas to give a boost to the dying town. Cassie has a thriving business in Nashville. Greg's tied to Two ...

Genre: Women's Fiction

Betting on Hope, Cowboy (Gotta Have Hope Book 1) by Debra Clopton (DCP Publishing LLC) (17 Reviews)    Price verified 12 hours ago

An interview gone wrong. A meddling small town. And a champion cowboy that sets women's hearts on fire -- whether he wants to or not... and then she walks in and turns his world upside down When Maggie fills in at an interview with champion horse trainer Tru Monahan, the on-camera chemistry between them is undeniable. Maggie's bosses know this is the opportunity she's been looking for to launch her career -- and their bank accounts so they issue a demand. In order to save her column, Maggie has to take up Tru's bet that he can teach her to ride a quick-stepping cutting horse like any cowgirl, despite the fact that she has never been on a horse. And in the meantime, she can get the scoop on the man under the cowboy hat. Tru has been on the competition circuit for longer than he'd like, but he knows it's the only way he can afford to keep the Four of Hearts Ranch that means so much to his ailing grandfather. So when his sponsors see the opportunity for Tru's fans to get to know the ...

Genre: Romance

What's Meant to Be by Tansy Rose (86 Reviews)    Price verified 40 minutes ago

"Honestly, this story is amazing!... There is an element of complexity in the dynamics of the family, as well as the way the characters are crafted. There will not be a moment when you won't want to pick up this book and put it down!" --Stitchisking "Every page left you captivated wanting more!... The author's way of writing was simply brilliant in how the dialogue really gave life to the characters. There were so many twist and turns that you wouldn't expect which made this even more a masterpiece. I can't wait to read more from this author." --Toni Hardy "I couldn't put this one down. Read it cover to cover in one night... Highly recommend!" --Madison Montgomery Everything about Casey and Andrew Barrett seems perfect. They are smart and successful, have two beautiful children, and are very wealthy. Both beholden to Casey's rich and powerful father, Gordon, they have always quietly accepted his orchestration of their perfect life, despite it being built on a long history of family ...

Genre: Romance

The Boomer Crew: Last of The Summer Wine meets Oceans Eleven by Peter Seddon (158 Reviews)    Price verified 10 minutes ago

The Boomer Crew - Meet this year's lovable rogues. The Boomer Crew is the flip side of The Thursday Murder Club coin, where instead of solving crimes a bunch of pensioners attempt to commit them, but ultimately (and humorously) fail. When 74-year-old northerner, Blakey, has a near-death experience on his allotment, he feels reborn. Looking at his life through a new lens, he grows misty-eyed for his youth and decides to reconnect with his old school friend, 'Captain' Finley John. However, when Blakey tracks down Finley, Blakey finds that he's not the dashing, charismatic man from Blakey's youth. He's a widower, whose debt problems have made him a bitter recluse. So Blakey recruits his allotment friend, Geoff, to help get Finley back on his feet, but they can only think of one way to solve Finley's money problems - a good old-fashioned bank robbery. After all, they've seen them done a million times on TV. How hard can it be? "The Boomer Crew" is a light-hearted cozy crime caper. ...

Genre: Humor & Satire

The Lords of Carnage Ironwood MC: Books 1-3 by Daphne Loveling (17 Reviews)    Price verified 16 hours ago

The Lords of Carnage MC, Ironwood chapter are a brotherhood bound by oath. These men fight hard and love harder. They protect their club and their families - no matter the cost. Each of the three books in this collection is an action-packed, drama-filled love story with alpha males, feisty females, and smoking hot romance! This exclusive box set includes the following books: Iron Will - Book 1 Iron Heart - Book 2 Iron Fist - Book 3 IRON WILL Biker. Criminal. Bastard. Rourke Powers is all those things, and more. We come from totally different worlds. I'm ambitious. Professional. I keep my nose clean and my reputation impeccable. No bad choices. No bad boys. The VP of the Ironwood Lords of Carnage? Definitely not part of the plan. He's confident and cocky. Deliciously dangerous. Definitely doable. He's fire to my ice. Bad boy to my good girl. But when fate slams us together, to protect someone we both care about It's impossible to deny the heat between us. He's damn ...

Genre: Romance

This Love by Alexis Hudson (5 Reviews)    Price verified 12 hours ago

Maurice and Sharron Cannon have been married for thirty-five years and making sweet melodies together even longer. A spontaneous trip back to where their love and musical careers began proves to be more than they bargained for. Their world is turned inside out by a few twists of fate in this tale of love, heartache, and perseverance.

Genre: Black & African American

Passport Bros and Green Card H*es by Nika Michelle (26 Reviews)    Price verified 16 hours ago

Malakai Jackson, an extremely vocal advocate of the Passport Bros movement, is adamant about seeing the world. Newly divorced, he decides that he is done with African American women. On a quest to find a woman abroad, he ends up finding himself lost in a whirlwind of chaos. Chance Monroe is the exact opposite of his best friend, Malakai, but somehow allows himself to be sucked into his never-ending drama. Dealing with a very jealous, vindictive ex, he starts to listen to Malakai's warped point of view. Different as night and day, these young, successful black men find themselves engulfed in circumstances that neither of them could've ever imagined. The old saying play with fire and you get burned is proven true in this explosive urban tale of greed, love, lust, and deadly consequences.

Genre: Black & African American

The Narrows: A Deep Sea Thriller by Sean-Michael Argo (Severed Press) (6 Reviews)    Price verified 12 hours ago

The Narrows are the most shark infested waters of the Caribbean, a three kilometer wide strait steeped in folklore that exists between the islands of St Kitts and Nevis, upon which ships full of people risk passage every day. In 1970 the Christena ferry disaster claims the lives of over 233 passengers, and a young man named Marcus is part of the daring rescue operation, battling abnormally aggressive sharks and stormy seas to rescue victims. In 1994 a group of jetset Americans are on the last leg of a vacation tour filled with relationship drama and underwater adventures, and they have come to wreck dive the Christena. When the Americans find themselves trapped in the submerged wreck, fighting off sharks and with dwindling oxygen, an older Marcus is once more forced to face the horror of the Narrows. Blood is in the water and the sharks are swarming as the past and present collide in this tale of tragic misfortune and savage heroism.

Genre: Sea Adventures

Kingdom of Rinnia Series-Awakened Under the Blood Moon by C.A. Burkhart (4 Reviews)    Price verified 16 hours ago

The Kingdom of Rinnia series follows a young woman, Genevieve, as she embarks on a journey of magic, betrayal, and heartbreak. Genevieve is a normal village girl when suddenly she has nightmares of the time before the war. She is confronted with the truth that she is a witch and that she must save the kingdom from a bloodthirsty tyrant of a King. Will she accept her fate? Will she save the Kingdom? Follow Genevieve along in her pursuit of justice in the Kingdom of Rinnia series.

Genre: Romance

Isle of Beauty: An arranged marriage mafia romance (The Moretti Chronicles Book 1) by C.J. Lucci (47 Reviews)    Price verified 12 hours ago

ALANA I'm the Heir to the Moretti Empire and I will do anything to help it prosper, including entering a loveless marriage to grow our influence in the Mediterranean Sea. On my last night of freedom, I meet him. Lisandru Pierce. He ignites my soul and body like no one ever did before but he's not mine to keep. He'll remain a secret within the depth of my heart. When my husband dies and I need to remarry for protection, I never imagined the man I never forgot would come back into my life as none other than my new fiancé's brother. PIERCE When she left, she took a piece of my heart with her. For the first time in my life, I gave someone my trust and she left me bleeding. I searched for her for three years to exact my revenge. When my brother calls me to announce his impeding nuptials, I know I can't let her escape anymore. I will do anything to claim her as mine, even if it means selling my soul by rising to take my rightful place in the underworld as Heir to the Bartoli Family.

Genre: Romance

Silvertooth: The Original Vampire Hunter by Kate Starke (6 Reviews)    Price verified 16 hours ago

Born a hybrid and despised by her own kind, Natarlia Slivermoon is hated for her unique blood. With no choice, she leaves the safety of the pack to hunt down those after her. Having felt like an outcast her whole life, Natarlia finds what she's been seeking in an accepting and loyal group of extraordinary friends with talents of their own. Together they are strong and more determined to rid the world of vampires. But when Natarlia comes across a mysterious, powerful, and extremely dangerous vampire she finds herself unable to fight her attraction towards him. Over come with lust and desire, her instincts take over and the need to devour every inch of his delicious body consumes her thoughts. As her heart yearns for her chosen ate, she curses the Gods for making her choose between forbidden love and her sworn duty. With blood on his hands, Hayden a once blood thirsty and vicious vampire was no stranger to violence or death. He goes against his elders to protect and fight along side ...

Genre: Romance

Metamorphosis of the Wilted Souls~Dark Romance~Short Stories~Anthology~Series by Nicole Mastropool (2 Reviews)    Price verified 12 hours ago

Nicole Marie is a versatile author who writes across multiple genres. Having been a fan of horror since childhood, she has channelled her love for monsters into her writing. Her works often feature elements of dark romance, thrillers, paranormal stories, witches, and fantasy. This book comprises four short stories, each of which will be part of a future series. Each story has its own unique universe, filled with suspense, dark romance, monsters, love, and mystery. XXX Trigger Warning 18+ Metamorphosis of the Wilted Souls ~ Book One Chapter Stories 1. The Path of Ash 2. The Twins of Malvado part 1 3. The Twins of Malvado part 2 4. The Witches End part 1 5. The Witched End part 2 6. The Starlets

Genre: Romance

The Red Munia | A Fictional Story : Love in the Midst of Life's Challenges by Kamini Puri (49 Reviews)    Price verified 12 hours ago

About the Book: Laila spends an enviable childhood in Kapurthala, Punjab, where she lives with her parents, grandmother and her younger sister Dia, in a luxurious Haveli. Horse riding, royal style picnics, house parties along with games like Scrabble, Hide and Seek, and climbing trees are a way of life for Laila, which she enjoys with Dia and her friend Maya. Extremely sensitive as she is, her adolescent shoulders want to share her father's burdening concern about the anarchic state of affairs in India just prior to the exit of the British. Laila is eighteen when she leaves home in Kapurthala to go to Bombay to pursue a course in journalism in order to hone her writing skills. It is in Bombay that she turns her childhood dream into a real mission; to meet with the Queen of England! An amazing mix-bag of life-experiences await her in England. While in London, in her pursuit to meet with the Queen, Laila comes across Jai who's unlike anyone she's ever met before. Jai introduces her to ...

Genre: Romance

The Supreme Healer of Isekai: A Cultivation Adventure Progression Fantasy (book 1) by Hen Mang Lu (27 Reviews)    Price verified 12 hours ago

The most outstanding disciple of the Medicinal King's Valley died by accident due to his curiosity about a poison that no one could cure... Fortunately, he transversed to another world, into the body of Meng Yi, a blind young master of a prominent family. Although Meng Yi hailed from a renowned family, his blindness made him a marginalized figure within the family, often subjected to bullying. Determined to avenge past humiliations, his goal is not only to make those who insulted him pay but also to utilize his knowledge in Medicine to prove his value... "The emperor of the empire seeks medicine from me? Tell him to hand over the imperial jade seal for me to play with first." "The second greatest expert on the Supreme List seeks medical treatment due to severe injuries? Let him sign a servitude contract with me then!" "The master of the Hidden Eagle Pavilion seeks medicine? Send a message to him, telling him to wash his neck clean and wait for me to slaughter him." "What? A ...

Genre: Fantasy

Ensnared Desire: A Dark Thrilling Romance (Dark Highlanders Book 1) by Felicity Brandon (85 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

It was supposed to be a haven. A place to find myself. But it turned into my prison. Trapped on a secluded island, The goliath who rescued me is nothing more than a savage. A beast intent on my detention. I have to escape, Flee his dark clutches. He's captured my body. Now he wants my heart. From USA Today bestselling author, Felicity Brandon, Ensnared Desire is the first in a new, dark Highlanders series. Meet the brooding men of the north, determined to get their women -- and their way!

Genre: Romance

The Magic Sight: Witches of Boothbay Harbour Book one by Katy Michele (Snorkeling Elephant Publishing LLC) (8 Reviews)    Price verified 12 hours ago

Maggie, Nora, and Stella Palmer live under a near-constant fog in the wonderful little town of Boothbay Harbour, Maine. The local residents were perplexed as to why their idyllic town was somewhat popular when it had the potential to be a sought-after tourist destination, but the truth was that the Palmer sisters preferred it that way. Each is gifted with abilities to glimpse the past, present, and future, they try to remain hidden from the outside world, unaware that they had been found.. Maggie, the eldest is gifted with the past, Nora can hear present thoughts, and Stella, the youngest has the ability to glimpse the future but has appointed herself as town matchmaker. Charged with magic, love, murders and mystery, Witches of Boothbay Harbour is a delightfully entertaining read from author Katy Michele.

Genre: Women's Fiction

Caller No. 5 by Elizabeth Blackwood (12 Reviews)    Price verified 12 hours ago

This one goes to all you Brads out there. -- An interwoven story unfolds with Sheriff Bucky Ballard, his Deputy cousin, Busby "Bus" Ballard, and Forensic Investigator Fiona Peach and her private team on the trail of Kat Walker, a travel nurse with a deadly hobby. "What's your name darlin'?" the Love Doctor asked. "It's Kat, from Sugardale, Georgia." The chloroform was starting to wear off as Brad made more noises and coughed against his gag. He moaned as Kat pushed herself to stand and he wailed when his eyes focused below. His face was red and flushed as he hung over the side. He cried and attempted to maneuver his way out from his restraints. To no avail, he couldn't pull loose but only tightened the knots. His muscles were taxed from being drugged, dragged, starved, and shut up in the trunk for hours on end. He spit out his socks and looked around until he saw Kat standing over him. "It's you. You Nutty Bitch."

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

The Tao of Spock: How Vulcan Philosophy Intersects with Taoism In the Star Trek Universe by Joseph Di Lella (1 Review)    Price verified 12 hours ago

The beloved character of Mr. Spock in the Star Trek franchise has earned respect not only for his heroism and principled way of life, but also for the philosophical path of existence of his people he from Vulcan. Spock, a half-human, half-Vulcan, tries to live his life through the teaching of Surak - a non-violent branch of both Stoicism and Humanism. Through this approach with others, the Trek character shows his logical side, and yet there is another philosophical stance that often intersects with Spock's behavior - Taoism. Lao Tzu, a composite character of Chinese origin, also taught his followers how to approach life. Tzu's Tao Te Ching deals with the areas of nature, political power, social interactions, family, and peace, among the most important areas of life humans must find their way. Spock, a character from Gene Roddenberry, displays both the collective knowledge of Surak the Vulcan and Tzu the Chinese philosopher, as he helps Captain James T. Kirk and his fellow crew ...

Genre: Science Fiction

Monsters of Consequence: Book One of The Time Between Moments by Nicholas Zint (1 Review)    Price verified 8 hours ago

There are monsters among them. They look like their friends; sitting next to them in class, sharing a meal, a bunk bed. What could be more terrifying than learning their best friend is a monster? Then seeing them explode before their eyes, killing classmates and teachers alike? What could be more painful than the burns on their hands? Ronnie Todd knows. To wake up one morning and find the monster within him. That was the greatest terror of all.

Genre: Science Fiction