The Sapphire Astonishment - A Nick Firestone Mystery (The Nick Firestone Mysteries Book 1) by Edward C. Patterson (Dancaster Creative) (18 Reviews)    Price verified 57 minutes ago

The last time we encountered Nick Firestone (in The People's Treasure and In the Shadow of Her Hem - Book 4 and 5 of The Jade Owl Legacy) he was a five year old scamp, precocious and filled with the spirit of adventure. Now he's all grow'd up, as Simone DeFleurry would say, and itching for an occupation worthy of the scratch. It's 2025 in San Francisco (post-earthquake of 2020) and things have changed for the adventurer as he wakes up to the sparkle of a rare relic - a Chinese hat-pin called The Sapphire Astonishment. This first Nick Firestone mystery will take you on a wild ride through the city by the bay as young Firestone seeks the provenance of the curious hat-pin and its secrets. Many want this prize, including characters familiar to the readers of The Jade Owl Legacy series, but you won't need that story to enjoy this one. So, slip into your eShirts and hold on to your gillifrickers for a ride down the hills of San Francisco into the world of the youngest China Hand. Your ...

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

A Glimmer of Uncommon Fairy Tales by Elizabeth Klein (4 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

A collection of unknown, untold stories that will stir the souls of fairy tale lovers everywhere. Each tale is carefully woven together with a silver thread of starlight and a sprinkle of magic, with the golden melody of music from the Boy with the Nightingale's Voice. Will Leo Byrd, a reckless but valorous Whistler, save the kingdom with his superlative voice? Through the forest, a magical procession is witnessed by a boy who later receives a mysterious and dangerous message. What became of the orphan girl who ate too many apricots and left none for anyone else? When Coira discovers where Einor, the fisherman, goes at night, she is gripped with an all-consuming desire for vengeance. Siblings seek revenge for past injustice, and wield their wiles against an undeserving ruler. Using lies and deception to get what you want isn't advisable, especially if you cheat a shrewd witch. There's definitely more to the old egg who stops to share his sad tale at the bus stop. The customs of ...

Genre: Children's eBooks

The Trouble with Podoks: A fast-paced, humorous, first contact science fiction adventure featuring aliens with edible tails (Podok Tales Book 1) by Chet Novicki (100 Reviews)    Price verified 19 minutes ago

Oh, no! They've kidnapped my Podok friend and they want to CHOP OFF HIS TAIL!! Unfortunately for Podoks, those strange aliens from the planet Pode, their edible tails are the tastiest and most-expensive food items in our galaxy. When his new Podok friend is kidnapped for his valuable tail, Roger Denton, Assistant Professor of Off-World Cultures at the Pacific Institute of Technology in Honolulu, blames himself, for it was his suggestion of a late-night outing that led to the kidnapping. Now, with wily kidnappers, an uncaring police department and time working against him, Roger must locate and rescue his Podok friend before that friend's tail ends up a delicacy in a local meat market. A funny and extremely fast-paced adventure with likable characters, set in Hawaii in the year 2111. American English. Complete story, no cliffhanger, 67,000 words. If you like adventures with lots of laughs, you'll really like this! Don't miss out on the fun. Get it now!

Genre: Science Fiction & Fantasy

Reality Testing (Sundown Book 1) by Grant Price (78 Reviews)    Price verified 19 minutes ago

"A rip-roaring cyberpunk novel... it's definitely science fiction, but it's frighteningly plausible." -The San Francisco Book Review Welcome to Berlin. Population: desperate. In the throes of the climate crisis, the green tech pioneers are king, and if you aren't willing to be their serf then you're surplus to requirements. Carbon credit for sleeping on the job. That's the offer a dreamtech puts to Mara Kinzig, and she jumps on it. After all, the city ain't getting any cheaper. Then somebody changes the deal while she's dreaming in the tank. Now Mara has a body on her hands, an extra voice in her head, and the law on her tail. Only the Vanguard, a Foreign Legion of outcasts seeking an alternative path in the dust between the city states, might be able to help her figure out what went wrong. First, though, she'll have to escape the seething streets of Berlin alive.

Genre: Science Fiction & Fantasy

In Plain Sight (Arcane Casebook Book 1) by Dan Willis (4,249 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

Private Detective Alex Lockerby has a book of spells, a pack of matches, and four days to prove he's not a killer. In 1933 New York, there are two kinds of magic, the all powerful sorcerers who use their abilities to acquire wealth and fame, and the runewrights who scratch out what meager spells they can to make a living. Decidedly in the latter category, Alex Lockerby uses his magic to aid him in his work as a private detective, consulting for the police on cases with mystical ties. When a lethal magical plague is released in a Manhattan soup kitchen, the police fear it is a test for a more devastating attack. They call in the big guns, the FBI and their own consultant, Sorsha Kincaid, New York's resident sorceress. Wanting to help, Alex instead finds himself under suspicion because of his ties to the priest who ran the kitchen. With the FBI and their powerful and dangerous sorceress breathing down his neck, Alex has his book of runes, a pack of matches, and four days to find out ...

Genre: Science Fiction

Random Man: A Superhero Novel (The Heliotrope Diaries Book 1) by A.R. Maxwell (92 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

Every year on his birthday, 17-year-old Randy Regal wakes up with a new superpower. Unable to control his powers and tired of hurting the people he loves, Randy finds himself at the chronically underfunded Western Academy of Super Police -- a small school buried deep in the bottom of a secret canyon. At WASP, Randy forges fierce friendships, confronts dangerous enemies, and must out-perform his rival (without falling in love with her) in one explosive, redemptive school year.

Genre: Teen & Young Adult

Regen: Part Three by Jason Anthony Peffley (8 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

In part 3 of the Regen series things are beginning to take a dark turn. Lucky 13, the genetically modified alligator lizard is still alive and on the loose. The Regen serum continues to convert his consumed calories directly into body mass. Lance Macklin, comes home to hear about his brother's passing and begins to investigate. Thorne back channels a lucrative deal, while Martin and Kait realize Lucky 13 could still be alive.

Genre: Science Fiction

The Last Blade Of Grass by Robert Brown (Severed Press) (196 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

Eddie Keeper and his wife prepared for the fall of society. They outfitted their ranch for survival, built up defenses and stockpiled years worth of supplies. When the collapse arrives as an engineered plague instead of a monetary collapse, their plans of hunkering down and hiding until order is restored are thrown out the window. Instead they work to save people from the fast moving illness and to maintain a small safe zone around their home. But in this new world, survivors will kill for supplies, criminals have free reign and all the others are zombies that hunt the uninfected. Eddie struggles to maintain his sense of right and wrong in this post-apocalyptic landscape where the safest course of action is to kill anyone you meet rather than speak with them. His actions and decisions make his friends, family and even himself question where the real evil resides, at the ranch or outside of it.

Genre: Science Fiction

Daughter of the High Lords and other Speculative Fiction Stories by David Scholes (17 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

The book comprises a collection of some 14 science fiction and science fantasy short stories. In "Task Force to Earth XXX" heli-carrier forces from an Earth dominated by Greater Britain are able to re-enter a parallel Earth for the first time in the 30 years since that alternate reality was subjected to alien invasion. "Trathh - Return to Empire" continues the Trathh story arc as the mighty Trathh returns to his part of the Universe to find the oppressive Empire in the midst of a life and death struggle against an even more malevolent enemy. "Daughter of the High Lords", pits the High Lord race and the Brell super power empire against the Coordinator of All Realities as Garthhe an enigmatic entity from an equally enigmatic race seeks to rescue, Raechelle, daughter of the High Lords. In "The Search for Humanity" the far flung human race disappears without explanation from the upper reaches of time. By law the fearsome Xelk in "Human Hunter" should not be plying their trade on ...

Genre: Science Fiction

Eris by Draven Aurora (6 Reviews)    Price verified 19 minutes ago

In Eris, Draven Aurora twists a narrative of humor, horror, and heart to bring to life a world where ghosts are less haunting than the death of one's humanity. Ami Antolik wants what most 24-year olds want: a sense of purpose, a better career, and to stop reliving the deaths of the ghosts around her. Twelve years after the ghosts appeared, Ami is working at a coffee shop and avoiding the entities who mistake her for one of their own. When a cult's botched attempt to sacrifice Ami leads her back to her childhood best friend and first love, Kaleb, she discovers a dark secret about herself that may be the world's undoing. And, when the ghosts shift from being a nuisance to becoming a danger to society, Ami must decide if she wants to uncover her forgotten past or if she's willing to let the whole world go to hell to escape it.

Genre: Science Fiction & Fantasy

The Shores of the Dead : Book 1: The Rising by Josh Hilden (92 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

THE SHORES OF THE DEAD BOOK 1 - THE RISING (Novel) The world ended in less than a day. An ancient evil relegated to the most ancient myths and legends has returned. The dead rise to consume the flesh of the living, and only the lucky and the strong can survive the initial onslaught. In the chaos and horror, three groups of survivors must come together and unite against an army of the dead. An army led by a dark priest and his human followers looking to find the key to opening the barriers between worlds and turning the Earth into a true realm of the dead.

Genre: Science Fiction & Fantasy

The Old Woman Who Created The World (The Imagined Realm Book 1) by Robert Burke (1 Review)    Price verified 8 hours ago

The Accursed King has been overthrown, but not defeated. In his fortress city of Imperium, he plots a way back to power with the help of a fanatic soldier bent on using magic to rewrite the past. In the nearby city of Queensrealm, Captain Jaya Neale just wants to be forgotten. A former loyalist in a rebel city, she's forced to confront her sins to save her reality. Her best hope lies with a young woman she considers a nuisance, who may be gifted enough to decipher the magic to create worlds. This book collects the first 27 chapters of Robert Burke's Kindle Vella series, The Imagined Realm, published from August to October, 2021. A world of adventure is reborn here...

Genre: Fantasy

Far Haven: A Quest for Certitude. A Fight for Justice. (The Windflower Saga Book 3) by Aleksandra Layland (4 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

Part III of the inspirational epic fantasy Windflower Saga trilogy, Far Haven is set in a time not now and in a world not of our own. Far Haven is the main content of The Far Haven Treasury, which was a medalist in the Florida Authors and Publishers Association President's Book Awards. Centuries have passed since the Kingdom of Kimbria became a crowned republic. Peace and prosperity foster its entrance into an age of scientific discovery and early industrial development. Even so, pirates and crime rings continue to operate throughout the region, and injustice still rears its ugly head. A man sick in body, mind, and spirit stands on the deck of a steamship approaching the southern coast of Kimbria. He's traveled far to come here. Disgraced and dishonored in his own homeland, convicted of a crime he can't even remember, he's lost any hope in his future. All he can think of now is silencing the screams he hears in the nightmares that disturb his sleep. Married by proxy and in name ...

Genre: Fantasy

SOULBOUND by Richard Murray (3 Reviews)    Price verified 15 minutes ago

Embark on a thrilling journey through the realms of darkness and the supernatural as Jonathan Winters defies the clutches of Hell itself. Forced into an unexpected vessel -- a young woman's body -- Jonathan finds himself entwined in a deadly mystery. But fate has more in store as he crosses paths with Becca, a wielder of forbidden powers. In a daring pact born of necessity, Jonathan and Becca delve into the shadows, seeking answers to both their fates. With vengeance pulsing through his veins, Jonathan navigates the treacherous waters of his new identity while aiding Becca in her quest for justice. Yet, the clock ticks relentlessly as danger lurks at every turn. Can Jonathan reclaim his rightful form and confront his oppressors before time runs out? Join them on a spellbinding odyssey filled with twists, magic, and the ultimate quest for redemption.

Genre: Science Fiction & Fantasy

Paranormal Activity: Trapped In Shadowland by Sherri Granato (3 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

Explore hundreds of paranormal journeys that travel into unknown territories deep within the realm of the haunted shadowlands that exist all over the world.

Genre: Science Fiction & Fantasy

Of Thieves and Shadows (The Heart of Quinaria Book 1) by B. S. H. Garcia (48 Reviews)    Price verified 19 minutes ago

Some secrets are best left to the shadows. But shadows have a mind of their own. The ancient land of Quinaria teeters on the brink of war, as its most precious resource is unearthed and exploited. Three nations have maintained tenuous peace for centuries, but as the life-giving nevethium dwindles, rumors of an ancient evil long thought dead spread like wildfire. Elaysia never wanted to lead. As the high chieftain's only surviving heir, she's thrust into a role that jeopardizes the already fragile peace. A deadly attack on the day of her induction strengthens her resolve -- and her suspicion that her parents' murders and these disturbing rumors are connected. With newfound companions, she embarks on a journey to uncover the truth. But as they unravel layers of secrets, they find themselves in the clutches of a dictator whose unethical nevethium experimentation threatens to bring about a new world of terror and violence. Elaysia and her allies could be all that stands between war ...

Genre: Science Fiction & Fantasy

Calamity: (The Calamity Series, Book 1) by Sam Winter (35 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Two elite operators are fighting at the tip of the spear to save humanity from society's collapse. What weapons, gear, and rations do they have? Whatever they can find. In a ravaged United States, a relentless pandemic pushes society past the point of no return. As the infected hordes of rabid humans surge, SWAT Officer Derrick Hart and Army Ranger Brandon Armstrong must choose between protecting the nation and saving their loved ones. Today, they will learn the price of survival... Buy This Book and dive into this relentlessly fast-paced series with book 1 of the Calamity series. Praise For Calamity Series: "This is an action-packed, no-holds-barred, nuclear-intensity zombie survival saga" -RoyalRoad Review "Heavy, intense, brutal, and unrelenting" -RoyalRoad Review "Page turner from start to finish. You won't be able to put it down until the last page is read." -Amazon Review "The author leaves you on the tip of your seat for most of this ride!" -RoyalRoad Review "No one is ...

Genre: Science Fiction & Fantasy

RETURN (A Speculative Science Fiction Battle for Power - Domino Book 5): There's No Easy Way by A. Nation (A. Nation Books) (6 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

As Robert, and his family return to Mars in the alien ship, they are attacked by the ex-ruler (Book 5 of 10). The ex-ruler escapes his confinement and kidnaps the lovely DiLane. Now humans and aliens fight for their lives in this battle in space. Robert fights his nemesis onboard ship and finds himself accused of murder once again. Will the real killer confess in this exciting episode of the Domino Sagas? Next book in the Domino Series: Desert Shock # B01LZ43IQU Updated 5/18/24

Genre: Science Fiction

Romulan Dictionary: Learn the language of the Romulans (The languages of Star Trek) by lingoXpress (2 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

The Romulans, inhabitants of Romulus, were a humanoid species with biological ties to Vulcans, stemming from those who opposed Surak's reforms during the Time of Awakening. By the 24th century, the Romulan Star Empire stood as a prominent galactic power. Following the destruction of the Romulan sun by a supernova, the Romulan Free State emerged as the recognized governing body. In time, the Romulans and Vulcans reconciled and settled on the renamed planet Vulcan, now known as Ni'Var. Within the pages of this book, we will delve into the intricacies of the Romulan language, offering a captivating exploration for any dedicated Star Trek enthusiast! This is no doubt a collectors item!

Genre: Science Fiction

Voices of Qo'noS: The Wisdom of Klingons | Klingon Sayings and Proverbs (The languages of Star Trek) by lingoXpress (1 Review)    Price verified 19 minutes ago

Who is this for? "Voices of Qo'noS" is a must-have for Star Trek fans, cultural anthropologists, linguists, and anyone intrigued by the Klingon culture. Whether you're a seasoned speaker of Klingon or simply curious about their philosophy, this book offers a unique blend of education and inspiration.What's inside? Embark on a riveting journey through the heart and soul of one of the galaxy's most enigmatic and respected cultures with "Voices of Qo'noS: The Wisdom of Klingons." This compelling book delves deep into the rich tapestry of Klingon philosophy, offering readers a unique opportunity to explore the profound wisdom and teachings that have guided this warrior race for generations. Key Features: • Bilingual Presentation: Each proverb is meticulously presented in three formats - the original Klingon script plqaD, its romanized Klingon version, and an accurate English translation, making this book an invaluable resource for both Klingon enthusiasts and linguists. • ...

Genre: Humor & Entertainment

Born In The Apocalypse by Joseph Talluto (105 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

Abandoned houses. Burned out businesses. Towns overrun. Dead bodies left to rot where they fell. Hordes of the infected roaming the land, killing anyone they find. Survivors huddled behind walls, trying to scratch out an existence in a world turned upside down. This is the world Joshua Andrews grew up in. This is the only world he has ever known. After the Tripp virus wiped out the rest of the country, the state of Illinois is the only part of the country left with any survivors. Walled in to preserve the remnants of the country, Josh and his friend Trey deal with growing up in a world that will literally tear them apart if they make a mistake. But that's the price they have to pay for being born in the apocalypse.

Genre: Science Fiction & Fantasy

The Power of the Ascendant: A Novel by Van Ris (9 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

BY WAY OF CREATION, EVERY HUMAN BEING POSSESSES A DROP OF GOD'S POWER, WHICH THE SCIENTISTS CALL THE POWER OF THE SUBCONSCIOUS MIND. While held prisoner at the Research Institute for Paranormal Power Activity in the Rocky Mountains of Montana, Philip develops an ability for telekinesis, teleportation, and other paranormal powers. As a result, he becomes an Ascendant. When Philip escapes from the Institute, he meets and befriends Steve, a ranger and war veteran with bitter memories of his service in Afghanistan. Together, the two of them face off against forces that want to control Phillip's powers. Philip's biggest challenge is that he doesn't want to kill or hurt anybody. Will Philip's abilities and knowledge be enough to keep him free or will those seeking to recapture him use his abilities and plunge the world into war?

Genre: Science Fiction & Fantasy

Exploited Blood: Book 1: The Onslaught by R S Merritt (553 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

It comes in waves. It's already too late for most of us. Walking around with bio-bombs ticking away in our bloodstreams. Bombs that are synchronized to go off together. Before you know it you're diving into the deep end of depravity. A pool of insanity you're never coming back from. Surfacing once or twice to witness the horrors you've caused before your soul takes a deep breath and disappears forever. It's not natural. The infections occurring simultaneously across the globe prove it's not a freak phenomena. Someone is behind the pandemic that's turning people into insane cannibals. Who'd benefit from so much death and chaos though? The humanity of whatever group pulled the trigger on this madness is seriously up for debate. There's No Vaccine Chris watches as the world around him falls apart. Bitten by a loved one he hovers in a feverish state for weeks. His recovery carefully observed by a group that considers itself above humanity. A group that sees people as prey. Chris ...

Genre: Science Fiction & Fantasy

A Heart of Bones (Raven & Crane Book 1) by Lily C. Strauss (38 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Run away to a small coastal town. Leave your dark past behind. Start over. It was a pretty good plan. And Jack Parker is happy living the boring life of a small-town bookstore owner. A life outside of the world of magic. But when a new ghost shows up on his doorstep, followed by an irritatingly attractive detective investigating the murder of his partner, Jack knows his dream of a quiet life is about to magically disappear. Because Detective Richard Zuraw is about to pull him back into the world he hoped he'd left behind. A world of warring magical houses, powerful talismans, and evil cultists who would rather kill a mage like Jack than talk to him. Can Jack and Richard work together to stop the coming apocalypse? And if not, can Jack at least get a little action before the whole damn world ends?

Genre: Science Fiction & Fantasy

A Night Shift by Joshua Scribner (7 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

A short story about loyalty, disloyalty, and deadly consequences.

Genre: Science Fiction & Fantasy

Color Me Orange: Lila's Story by Selma J. Lewis (2 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Lila has no color. Everyone else in the world communicates their feelings through skin hues. A lonely person exudes teal; someone in a playful mood radiates gold; lavender conveys relaxation; red precedes a fight. But no one's seen a colorless before. Strangers shrink away from Lila in horror; classmates either hassle or shun her. No one tries to know her, except Liam. But once high school is over, she's on her own. Is she doomed to a life alone? Or is it possible for someone like Lila to find love? Color Me Orange A speculative coming-of-age love triangle

Genre: Science Fiction & Fantasy

Set You Free. : A dystopian romance novel. Invincible series book 2 (The Invincible Series) by Suman Rao (2 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

? I am free but only because of Vikram. He risked his life to save me and got trapped in Agni's clutches. He's lost himself completely now. ? Agni controls every action of Vikram. Now my lover only wants to capture me and hand over me to the Invincible organization. It is my chance to return the favour but as far as I know, it is impossible to free him. ? The odds are against me but I am ready to do whatever it takes for the sake of my loved one. ? The Invincible warriors are truly Invincible. Their number is great and it keeps increasing. Whereas I am all alone. ? I am unable to retrace my way back to my family and my best friend is fighting against me. ? I have only one thing - a tiny chance of winning, and I have only one option - to make the best out of it. But is one person's courage enough against the indestructible Invincible warriors?

Genre: Science Fiction & Fantasy

Saving John Doe: A Paranormal Kitten Cozy Mystery (Psychic Cozy Mysteries) by Zeph Baxter (Zeph Baxter Press) (13 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

Some small towns have secrets best left alone. Riza is an amateur psychic with a penchant for failing. Most recently, it was her prestigious FBI internship. When she calls back an unknown number on her old phone, police summon her to a quiet little town to identify a dead body whose ghost starts to haunt her. Now, she and her mysterious kitten, Misty, must solve the murders before she becomes they become the next victim. Fans of R. L. Stine, The Three Investigators, and Nancy Dew will love the Meditating Psychic cozy mysteries!

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Frankenstein by Mary Shelley (39 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

In a dark laboratory shrouded in mystery and secrets, a young scientist defies the laws of nature and embarks on a perilous quest for immortality. Driven by ambition and haunted by a relentless curiosity, Victor Frankenstein hurls himself into a realm where life and death blur into a macabre dance. Assembling body parts stolen from the grave, he stitches together a grotesque being, an abomination that awakens with a spark of electricity. But what he creates is far more than he bargained for -- a creature with a mind as tormented as its disfigured form. Frankenstein, a timeless tale of science and morality, explores the boundaries of human knowledge and the weighty consequences of playing god. As the creature grapples with its existence and yearns for acceptance, Frankenstein must confront the horrors he has unleashed upon the world. From the icy peaks of the Swiss Alps to the mist-laden streets of 19th-century Europe, this Gothic masterpiece delves deep into the darkest corners of ...

Genre: Science Fiction & Fantasy

Into the Forest: A Colorful Fairy Tale of Beauty (Beauty and The Fae Courts of Light and Dark Book 1) by S.R. Jaye (29 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

An unmatched fairy tale retelling of beauty and wonder. The reward is in the journey - true beauty is more than skin deep... The High King of the Mortal Realm requires a beautiful wife. She should be without flaw, untainted by curse. And he's forced, by law and magic, to select her from the next province in the line of succession... A handsome young king has ascended the throne of the High Kingdom of the Mortal Realm. An untested, unmarried king without an heir is a dangerous situation for a kingdom under siege by the dark powers of the Fairy Queen, ruler of the Unseelie Court. The truce that ended the Great Magic War between the mortal and fae realms many years ago specifies that the king must marry a woman from the next province in the line of succession. But King Kylan has his eye on a princess from a lesser kingdom four provinces down the list... Originally, the four provinces stood in his way, but three of the king's betrothed have died under mysterious circumstances ...

Genre: Science Fiction & Fantasy

The Sickle's Edge (Tales of the Cursed Book 1) by Toby Bennett (1 Review)    Price verified 7 hours ago

It has long been accepted that nothing good comes out of the wastes. The catastrophe, which left the world choking on cinders for forgotten centuries buried many truths, but that much wisdom remained intact. Still, no one alive could be expected to appreciate the significance of the silver-haired youth who strolled out of the Dunlands, leaving the town of Ruckfield ruined in his wake. This interloper, Wyatt, represents both hope and bane for the people of the Union. The young mage's origins are shrouded, but there is no doubt he holds a spark that has not been seen for generations. With the wastes still smouldering, only the desperate or insane would fan it into flame.

Genre: Science Fiction & Fantasy

Runtime: A Chameleon Moon Short Story (Chameleon Moon Short Stories Book 1) by RoAnna Sylver (The Sylver Lining) (13 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

The streets of Parole are dangerous - and fragile. They can crumble underfoot and vanish at any moment. And with a permanent fire below, even walking can be perilous. Sometimes, it's safer to run. When people with practical survival skills or fantastic abilities join forces to get jobs done without getting burned, they call it runtime. Tonight's run went off without a hitch. Infamous cyber-revolutionary CyborJ just delivered his best cache of goodies yet to the people of quarantined Parole, while cross the city, his silent partner Regan carries the real treasure in his pocket: a secret that could change all their lives forever. All Regan has to do is get home alive - but this run is about to be intercepted, and Regan is about to receive an offer nobody in Parole could refuse: escape. All he has to do is betray everyone and everything he loves. Welcome to Parole, where the fire is always burning, and everyone is always running out of time.

Genre: Science Fiction

Project Domain by S. L. LUCK (Independently Published) (7 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

Things have been strange in the small town of Garrett, Ontario. Things have been way stranger underneath it. Garrett is the kind of town where people know each other. Everyone knows the police chief is a good guy. Everyone knows the lady at the grocery store is extra helpful. Everyone has the local principal on speed dial. And everyone knows Scotty Waymore is a little bit of a nut. He hears voices -- or the Voice, as he calls it. And he believes the Voice is telling him something important. Something so important he won't be medicated even if his wife leaves him and his daughter avoids him. When grisly murders and bad accidents begin to happen in Garrett and he sees people who died walking around, Scotty wonders whether to talk about it and be thought completely insane -- until suspicious newcomers become uncommonly interested in what he has to say. And until the owner of the Voice shows up to turn Scotty's world upside down. Literally. Because it's not what happens on the ...

Genre: Science Fiction

The Conflagration (The War Against Infinity Book 4) by Rob Bartlett (5 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

Book 4 of the War Against Infinity Milo Sapphire was once an itinerant starship captain. Now he's the CEO of Interstellar Products. And the First of the Tribes. And the Chosen of the Most High. (he really loves this one) He's supposed to be working on saving the Universe against the Adversary, just not sure how. And there're a few complications (because, why not?). The Emperor of the Mercantile Empire is missing. The Privy Council is installing an Interim Emperor, because that always works. The STM network, the most advanced communication system ever devised, is broken. Something is extinguishing stars where STM nodes are located. (That's why it's broken.) The Imperial Senate is clamoring for someone to do something about the stars going dark. Or, at least, have someone to blame. The leader of the Senate is just a hardworking elected representative of his planet, trying to take advantage of the crisis. Oh, and a Princess of Tyrol has been abducted. Hang on, it's gonna be a bumpy ...

Genre: Science Fiction & Fantasy

Blood Pawn (Vampire Rebellion Book 1) by Sierra Rowan (376 Reviews)    Price verified 19 minutes ago

I used to believe vampires didn't exist. Neither did demons or werewolves or magical houses that create anything you want. Then a deranged vamp tried to tear my throat out. Now, I'm surrounded by four hot vampire warriors, their hearts and minds scarred by the horrors of their past. The Sentinels say they know me, even if I've never seen them before, and though they're drawn to me, they'd also just as soon see me dead. Because it turns out I'm anything but an ordinary vampire. I'm the reborn soul of a creature who made the world tremble in fear. The monsters who attacked me are hunting me now, determined to control me no matter the cost. Without the Sentinels, I won't survive. But the dark power inside me just might kill us all. Blood Pawn has: • Grumpy heroes • Lethal, protective heroes • A strong heroine who is far more than she appears • Fated mates • Secret societies • Enemies to lovers • Vampires, witches, and more! The Vampire Rebellion series is ...

Genre: Science Fiction & Fantasy

Viper's Tongue Shall Slay Chapter Five: Dr. Tex Arcana Book Two (Dr. Tex Arcana and the Cult of Relics Book Two 6) by Scott F Neve Price verified 9 hours ago

In his mind's eye, Tex remembered a champion caber toss from a long time ago. He studied the land where the event would be performed. He had found the perfect place. Before the competition, he had practiced with a similar log. He discovered the best way for him. He opened his eyes once more. It was his turn. Now Tex cradled his chosen pole. He leaned forward. It looked like the log was falling from his grip, but it was all part of the plan. When the top of the log was a quarter of the way to the ground, he heaved up with a lifting motion. His form was that of a graceful pole vaulter. The log spun in the air. The top of the pole struck the soft patch of ground and stayed there. The body of the log was propelled upright. When the momentum ceased, the log was completely upright. It stayed in the 12 o'clock position as the judges and crowd cheered. After nearly thirty seconds, it slowly fell away from Tex. The super inspired native team with Tex, Honey and the American young women ...

Genre: Science Fiction & Fantasy

Child of the Flames (The Seven Signs Book 1) by D.W. Hawkins (Laconic Press, LLC) (1,511 Review)    Price verified 9 hours ago

From the ashes, a fearsome blade arises. The Galanian Empire's soldiers strike at dawn, armed with steel and insatiable cruelty. In their quest for an ancient relic, they extinguish Shawna Llewan's family, leaving her world in smoldering ruins. But fire is the birthplace of the fiercest blades. Bearing her mother's heirloom -- the very artifact that brought doom upon her family -- Shawna embarks on a perilous journey to unravel a conspiracy that could cast the world into eternal darkness. To survive, she must transform into a vengeful weapon. Fueled by wrath, she becomes a blade aimed at the hearts of her adversaries -- the Child of the Flames. Child of the Flames, the captivating first book of The Seven Signs, invites you to explore a sword and sorcery saga teeming with magic, intrigue, action, and mystery. Discover your new favorite series and venture into a mesmerizing new realm. Purchase now and ignite your imagination. categories: dark sword and sorcery series, dark sword ...

Genre: Fantasy

Days of Endless Night: A fantasy retelling of Norse mythology (Runeblade Saga Book 1) by Matt Larkin (Incandescent Phoenix Books) (121 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

Every runeblade holds a curse... Hervor's sword cannot be sheathed without taking a life. She gladly pays the price to destroy the man who murdered her family. She has tracked him across the land. She has joined his crew when he sailed to the ends of Midgard. And her chance draws near. But what if her only chance for survival is in his hands? On an island where horrors stalk the night, can she trust the murderer?

Genre: Fantasy