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In this “weird west” tale of grit and adventure, an eccentric bounty hunter pursues a criminal aboard an experimental space craft, bent on bringing frontier law to the stars.

In this “weird west” tale of grit and adventure, an eccentric bounty hunter pursues a criminal aboard an experimental space craft, bent on bringing frontier law to the stars.

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The Artists’ Colony Patrick Freyne   Dear ­­­­­­­______, I think you would love it here. It’s so peaceful and you were always saying, back in the city, that we needed to get away. So let me describe what I can see from my writing desk. Outside my window I can see a silver lake which […]

An Incomplete Account of the Case of the Bird-Talker of Yaros by Eleanna Castroianni     PANAYOTIS M., interviewed by Eleni Haji, November 1975 When I first saw her, she was covered in wings. Sea birds flocked to her as if she was honey and they were the bees. Watching from the men’s prison, we […]

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On a world where old magic and technology exist, the skeletons of the past never stay buried for long. Melinda Scott should know. She just found a big one. Where Weavers Daire is the first book in a new rip-roaring space opera series in the same vein as Babylon 5, Farscape and Star Wars!

"My daughter was taken during a UFO encounter." "The government fired me for asking too many questions." "I'm being followed by a mysterious stranger." "Oh, and the world is about to be hit by a global pandemic." Hunter's week just goes from bad to worse as he is confronted by a mysterious entity and told humanity is in grave danger unless he and reservation ranger Johona, act quickly, and figure out a way to solve the situation. Enjoy some reading time with this near-future science fiction techno-thriller novel by Arlo Quinn. To find out more about the author and his upcoming work, go to www.arloquinn.com 

When Hannibal and his apprentice warriors break through the forcefield of the last bastion of their enemy only to find themselves trapped behind enemy lines, he and his boys must battle their way to the enemy's palace and put an end to the war before more of the army falls into the same trap. When victory is the only path to peace, there can only be one direction they will go; Forward, and damn the consequences! Get this book delivered to your email account! Over 3000 other readers have already downloaded and enjoyed the story. By providing your email above, you can join our author newsletter, where, in addition to receiving the book a chapter a time in your inbox and the chance to read the entire story, you will also get updates on other great book give aways and new releases going on in the same genre! Download it today, because this adventure is just the beginning!

How do you stop a dangerous outsider when the rules say you can't kill him? Crane likes rules almost as much as she likes her knives. Rules give structure to her world. She can depend on rules to provide firm footing. Unlike, say, gravity. It takes a grav-walker like Crane to navigate the treacherous, unpredictable gravity zones that fill the city. Outsiders to the zones—the downies who think “down” means the ground—are all too likely to get themselves killed. Crane has been assigned the mission of escorting a downie to the mysterious Tower, and the mission rules give her regrettably little wiggle room to use her knives on him. Even though no one—especially not a downie—should get their hands on the secrets in the Tower. Crane always obeys the rules. But in the zones, rules are like gravity—all a matter of perspective.

Pex Aerospace - A privately owned company discovered a natural resource on the dwarf planet Pluto that will change space exploration forever. Five crew members volunteered to embark on a journey to the outer edge of the solar system and discovered something more than what they have signed up for. Some things are not meant to be discovered

Nix flips the envelope through his fingers. It's an invitation for Zoe to the Spring Ball. Will she accept this time? Or avoid the court function like usual. He elegantly writes her name across the front. There's only one way to find out. An Invitation is an accompanying short story of the Twilight Realm Trilogy.

How do you stop a dangerous outsider when the rules say you can't kill him? Crane likes rules almost as much as she likes her knives. Rules give structure to her world. She can depend on rules to provide firm footing. Unlike, say, gravity. It takes a grav-walker like Crane to navigate the treacherous, unpredictable gravity zones that fill the city. Outsiders to the zones—the downies who think “down” means the ground—are all too likely to get themselves killed. Crane has been assigned the mission of escorting a downie to the mysterious Tower, and the mission rules give her regrettably little wiggle room to use her knives on him. Even though no one—especially not a downie—should get their hands on the secrets in the Tower. Crane always obeys the rules. But in the zones, rules are like gravity—all a matter of perspective.

Pex Aerospace - A privately owned company discovered a natural resource on the dwarf planet Pluto that will change space exploration forever. Five crew members volunteered to embark on a journey to the outer edge of the solar system and discovered something more than what they have signed up for. Some things are not meant to be discovered

A boy genius is transported to the year 2358 to meet his future self, but doesn’t like what he discovers on a planet full of hostile robots—which he helped create. Curtis Waylonberry has just woken up on the wrong planet. With no parents, teachers, or annoying older sisters to boss him around or tell him what to do, he spends his days eating junk food and playing video games. But all his unlimited freedom turns into a daily nightmare—a life loop, where all he wants is his “boring” life back. When a mysterious message shows up on his computer, Curtis learns that he must travel the Oregon Trail to seek answers. Setting out on his electric scooter, he stumbles across a mysterious stranger hiding out in a tinfoil house. With a strange remote in his pocket and a note of warning in his hand, he learns that he must continue on to the White House if he wants to get back home. His only friend on this hostile planet is a robot Dachshund—a wiener dog—created by Curtis’ future self, and pre-programmed to help. But when they arrive at the White House, Curtis will come face-to-robotic-face with the greatest threat of all—a futuristic President Waylonberry, who requires one human employee, since his last one just expired.

Blue May used to be a state-recognized mathematical genius. Until she ruined it all—so the Media insists. Quitting the uptight rigidity that had been her life—the life in which her parents orchestrated every single motion she made, had been the second-best decision she'd ever made. Falling in love with Kent Westerwood was the best and she loved every moment. Until her world came crashing when he mysteriously vanished, and her only hint to finding out what happened to him was his last live stream on an online gaming platform testing website. Along with the help of some close friends, she starts a tricky adventure that changes reality as she knew it and soon learns that playing with time is like walking on the sharp edge of a blade.

Taya just wants a little respect. Okay, a lot of respect. She’s earned it. But as the youngest graduate of an elite government training agency, no one takes her seriously … until they do. Enter Dezmind, a rogue agent determined to stop the end of the world – not that it’s actually happening. But fate, and her boss, force her to guide this zealot and his unwitting followers into the forbidden deserts on a fool’s errand. Can she survive the unknown and outsmart destiny while finally earning a little respect? Time’s Tempest is the first book in the Chronicles of Xannia, a sci-fi/fantasy epic adventure packed with plot twists, a kick-butt heroine, and a touch of romance. If you like Lara Croft and Katniss Everdeen, you’ll love Taya's feisty energy and no-nonsense attitude. Pick up a copy of Time’s Tempest and discover this exciting other-world adventure series today! Time's Tempest is an indieB.R.A.G.Medallion Honoree

What if a dragon looked into your eyes…and saw into your soul? Wenlyn dreams of seeing one of the legendary Harpy’s Servants up close. As a poor village boy, he can’t help but dream of the adventures the dragon-riding protectors of the realm must have. Now one of them has come to Tranquil village. With the Servant's arrival, Wenlyn’s entire world falls away. He's about to embark on an adventure of his own that even his wildest dreams couldn’t have conjured up. Soar the skies with Wenlyn in this short prequel to Dragon Magic, an epic fantasy series. First volume to be released in 2020.

"My daughter was taken during a UFO encounter." "The government fired me for asking too many questions." "I'm being followed by a mysterious stranger." "Oh, and the world is about to be hit by a global pandemic." Hunter's week just goes from bad to worse as he is confronted by a mysterious entity and told humanity is in grave danger unless he and reservation ranger Johona, act quickly, and figure out a way to solve the situation. Enjoy some reading time with this near-future science fiction techno-thriller novel by Arlo Quinn. To find out more about the author and his upcoming work, go to www.arloquinn.com 

He wanted peace. He found a life-changing adventure… Tristan Blake’s time in the army left him scarred and broken. Now that he’s home from war, the atheist bishop’s son wants nothing more than the peace and quiet of the New Zealand coast. When a Maori priest named Rau offers him a lift, neither of them expect a ride that could change their lives forever. On a beach up north, a mysterious man scores Rau a colossal snapper with no bait. As Joshua joins the atheist and the priest on their journey to the heart of the nation, Tristan is surprised by his provocative friendship. As word of the jean-sporting guru spreads, the prime minister and Tristan’s father take notice… Tristan is left with a choice: follow a man who demands love that could transform his life, or thwart Joshua’s influence by doing the unthinkable… A New Kind of Zeal is a spiritual and psychological suspense novel for people of all walks of life. If you enjoy compelling characters, a new take on ancient teachings, and stories with a New Zealand flair, then you’ll love Michelle Warren’s book of faith under fire. Download A New Kind of Zeal to explore a whole new world today.

Lekore lives alone above an ancient boneyard with ghosts for company, until he learns from wind spirits about a band of enemies working their way toward the southern grasslands, and the unsuspecting Kel who live there. Determined to stop the invading band from attacking, he crosses the mountain ranges to stand alone against them... and encounters more than he bargained for.