A NEW HERO FOR A NEW ERA Mustang Sally has some speedy shoes to fill. This young superhero has waited her whole life to join Just Cause – the premiere team of American heroes. Now she’s hoping her super-speed will earn a spot on the same team to which her parents and grandparents belonged. AN OLD GRUDGE FROM AN OLD ENEMY A chance encounter with the villain who killed her father changes everything. Even though she’s only an intern, Sally devotes herself to finding the man known as Destroyer. With the help of her eagle-winged best friend Sondra and her super-strong love interest Jason, her investigations uncover a sinister plot stretching all the way back to her grandparents’ era. Sally and Just Cause must risk everything to halt Destroyer’s plans and save the entire world. BONUS FEATURES Beyond the revised original text, this volume contains three all-new short stories that expand upon the history of Mustang Sally's family line in the context of the Just Cause Universe. It also contains a summary of the historical and contemporary superhero teams that have been part of the legendary history.

Leave No One Behind For warriors, those words and the meaning behind them have been sacred law, ever since the first human picked up a stone in anger. For Captain Shane Mallory, United Nations Air & Space Command, the spirit of those words rings no less true now than it did then. Captain Mallory and the Special Operations soldiers assigned to her gunship have just completed a cake mission, and all are looking forward to some well-earned down time. But when a desperate distress call comes in over the communications wave, those sacred words— leave no one behind —will truly be put to the test.

Originally part of the anthology Salvage Conquest , this short story Taming the Beast should whet your appetite for more Salvage Adventures! Marine Gunnery Sergeant Ron Harper is back on Planet Salvage, retired from the Tretrayon Defense Force, he kept his rank when he joined Tomeral and Associates and the Salvage Fleet. He was known as The Gunny .

"Ray Bradbury meets H.P. Lovecraft" A little boy defies the curse of a mummified Indian princess, prepared to halt the emergence of an ancient god, even if it costs the lives of everyone close to him. "Grandmother Who Breaks the Sky," from #1 bestselling author Michael Darling, is a masterful blend of fantasy, science-fiction, and horror. One of his best-reviewed short stories, it can be found in the collection Sailing on the Tides of Burning Sand , along with eleven other award-winning tales. "A unique, often creepy delight." — Michaelbrent Collings, Multiple Bram Stoker Award Finalist and Bestseller "Michael Darling is a talent, an master of perspective and playful storytelling." — Johnny Worthen, Award-Winning Author of What Immortal Hand

In the medieval Northlands, a dangerous family seeks power. They slaughter all who get in their way. Children’s rhymes hint at what’s to come, but no one recognizes the danger at hand. Astrid doesn’t know she holds the key to this power. She’s just a blacksmith who makes swords for dragonslayers. But Astrid has a dark secret … A dragon once chewed her up and spit her out. She hides the old scars covering her body through shapeshifting. But the time for hiding is over. AUTHOR'S NOTE: This YA Epic Sword & Sorcery Fantasy series is written for adults but appropriate for ages 14 and up. Book 1 can be read as a standalone. Book 1 – The Dragonslayer’s Sword Book 2 – The Iron Maiden Book 3 – The Sword of Darkness Book 4 – The Dragon’s Egg

Did you know all those fairytales you heard as a kid about witches weren’t fairytales at all? Well, neither did I. Imagine my surprise when I found out that not only did I possess magic, but that an entire secret coven of witches lurked right under my nose my whole life. When my powers first manifested, I wanted nothing to do with them, but as I discovered more of the women welcoming me into their fold, I couldn’t get enough! Unfortunately, life has a tendency of knowing when you’re happy and jumps at the chance to throw a wrench in all your plans. That’s exactly what happened to me. One minute I’m starting a new life and minding my own business, and the next, I’m barreling face first into trouble. Oh, did I mention the mysterious, alluring stranger that won’t leave me alone no matter how much I push him away? So, yeah. I think it’s safe to say I’m in for quite the ride. Care to join me? Just kidding. Stay away if you know what’s good for you.

After decades of wyvern-slaying in the Dragon Goddess’ name, the Genshu clan swore a vow of peace… until their unruly progenies unveil a sorcerer’s sinister plot. Blessed with the Goddess’ four elements, Hidekazu is stuck squandering his talents on the defensive arts. A unique opportunity allows him to shed his clan’s peace-loving mantra… if he betrays his twin. Refusing isn’t an option. The Goddess denied Masanori of her divine energy, ki. He is Hidekazu’s opposite. Hidekazu should snatch the chance to rise through the ranks of nobility, but instead, he plots a way out. Yet when a dark sorcerer kidnaps their best friend, Hidekazu can’t escape his future amongst the warrior elite: he must embrace it. He won’t leave Masanori behind. They will accomplish their dream together, no matter what Hidekazu must sacrifice. Especially if doing so will hide his planned betrayal. But their kidnapped friend isn’t the sorcerer’s first victim. Nor will she be the last. Unravelling the truth means involving the twins in a disturbing, century-long game. It’s too late to stop it. They can only make their first move. For fans of Avatar: The Last Airbender who love elemental magic and a darker twist to their epic fantasy adventures. Pick up your copy of the book and experience the first part of the adventure today!

Loki's favorite great-grandkids are back in these two quick tales. Jake and Esmy face some interesting situations following their experiences in Over a God's Dead Body. Beach Blanket Necromancy features the twins hitting the beach for a hot summer day. Problems and hilarity ensue when they realize they grabbed the wrong cooler. Instead of sandwiches and drinks, they brought Jake's woodland critter zombie experiments! In Demigod Psych Ward Blues, Esmy wakes up from a rough weekend in an asylum. How hard can it be to explain that you really are related to Loki and you really can perform magic? Most psychiatrists are hard sells! A must read if you loved Over a God's Dead Body! If you haven't but enjoyed Boredom & Bedlam, pick up a copy of Over a God's Dead Body, available on Kindle, Kindle Unlimited, Paperback and Audbile/iTunes!

When Fatima stepped out of the school of Nafoura, she never expected for her life to turn into an adventure. From Nafoura to the capital of magic in Agartha, Eldorado, Fatima stepped on a predetermined path. She joins the order of the Diamond Sun, traverses the desolate desert of Ryogoju, and endures two times a town occupation. All she wanted was to be a good Agarthan, save her homeland from a bleak future, and find the Needle of Fate. Join Fatima in her adventure, today.

His human flock had run wild for over a thousand years, their numbers increasing with each generation. Their racial memory, their true purpose, only seeped out through the dreams of the few. Deep beneath the earth, his stirring body, slowly woke, he craved sustenance. His thoughts focussed on just one goal, to quench his deep yearning for the sweet taste of hot human blood. The time of the next cull had finally arrived.

Book 1 in the 4-book Dragonfly series. In a medieval fantasy world where a handful of refugees from a Viking-like world now live in peace in a village of Shining Star people in the Great Turtle Lands, Greeta faces a dilemma. Although she longs to be married and have children, her sweetheart is balking. Something is wrong, and she suspects its because she looks nothing like any other young women. Instead of being petite and dark, Greeta is tall and pale. For the first time in her life, Greeta realizes she has nowhere to fit in. She faces the possibility of a lonely life without love or a family of her own. The appearance of a shaman in her village changes everything. The shaman insists Greeta must learn to walk in the Dreamtime because dark days approach and a key to the survival of all people will be a gift that Greeta doesnt yet know she has. Convinced she no longer belongs in her own village, Greeta leaves with the shaman. But the travels beyond Greetas home becomes perilous. She will soon learn that Dragonfly, the name given to her by the Shining Star people, is a clue to both the mysterious past she cant remember as well as her future. Dragonfly is Book 1 in the second series set in Resa Nelsons Dragonslayer World, a world brimming with female heroes, shapechangers, ghosts, and dragons. The Dragonfly series revolves around fantasy cultures inspired by the Norse exploration of Native America over 1000 years ago.

After the looking-glass... Comes the clockwork! Wonderland, built on the back of a giant clock, is winding down, and only Alice can rewind it. But between her and the winding-key is a war between Wonderlanders, none of whom wish to be slaves to the clockwork any longer. Who will win? Will Alice find her way to the key? Or will an older version of Alice, the dull and boring grown-up one, find a way to stop her? For fans of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass, a terrifying and wonder-filled new adventure!

When a deadly virus sweeps the country, Vivian sets out for California in hopes of seeing the daughter she gave up for adoption. Then her car breaks down and she’s faced with a choice: give up or accept a ride from redneck brothers, Angus and Axl. Vivian knows getting in the car with strangers is a risk, but with time running out, she’s willing to do whatever it takes to reach her daughter. The virus is spreading, and by the time the group makes it to California, most of the population has already been wiped out. When the dead start coming back, Vivian and the others realize that no electricity or running water are the least of their concerns. Now Vivian must learn how to be a mom under the most frightening circumstances, cope with Angus's aggressive mood swings, and sort out her growing attraction to his brooding younger brother, Axl. While searching for a safe place to go, the group meets a pompous billionaire who may be the answer to all their problems. Trusting him means going into the middle of the Mojave Desert and possibly risking their lives, but with the streets overrun and nowhere else to turn, he might be their only chance for survival...

As Shadow Health Secretary, Bernard feels powerless in the face of the UK’s latest pandemic. But a good politician never lets a crisis go to waste. Seeing the opportunity to seize power, how far will Bernard go to achieve his lifelong dream of becoming Prime Minister? How low will he stoop? How many must die? Black Death London is a dark apocalyptic satire set in modern-day London. If you love post-apocalyptic fiction with a twist, grab your copy now.

A young girl, Natasha, born to a family of four goes into a coma for a couple of days after getting drowned in water whilst swimming with her brother and two cousins. While in coma, Natasha in her subconscious state, sees herself being driven in a train alongside some other people into an unknown land which looks a century farther from hers. The dream seems to be longer than the actual amount of days she spent while in coma. She is healed by someone with magical powers in her dreams. Natasha is discharged a week later after she regained consciousness. Returning back home, young Natasha begins to discover strange things about herself. As time goes on, she coincidentally comes in contact with those she saw while in coma. Her strange behavior births concerns from family and friends, but with time, Natasha adjusts to her new normal. She discovers her magical powers. Who has healed Natasha with magical powers in her dreams? How does Natasha discover her magical powers? When can Natasha use her magical powers? While in coma, Natasha in her subconscious, sees herself being driven in a train alongside some other people into an unknown land which looks a century farther from hers. The dream seems to be longer than the actual amount of days she spent while in coma. Natasha is healed by magical powers in her dreams. Natasha is discharged a week later after she regained consciousness. Returning back home, young Natasha begins to discover strange things about herself. As time goes on, she coincidentally comes in contact with those she saw while in coma. Her strange behavior births concerns from family and friends, but with time, Natasha adjusts to her new normal. She discovers her magical powers. Who has healed Natasha with magical powers in her dreams? When does Natasha discover her magical powers? How does Natasha use her magical powers? ================ * Excited to read more of Anabel's books ? Click here to see ALL of Anabel’s books Anabel’s books’ genres are mainly into mystery, suspense, action & adventure, thrillers, fantasy, science fiction & crime thrillers. View ALL & GET Ebooks and boxsets of Anabel Bright Get Anabel’s BEST SELLING series boxsets …. Suspense, Action & adventure, Crime Thriller Series Boxset Series: Boxset Series: Best Crime Thriller Series Boxset (Complete Collection, 5 books) Boxset Series: Crime In Metro City Series 1 Boxset- The Blake Run (Complete Series, 5 books) Boxset Series: Crime In Metro City Series 2 Boxset- Volglor’s Throne (Complete Series, 5 books) Boxset Series: Crime In Metro City Series 3 Boxset- War In The Temple (Complete Series, 10 books) Boxset Series: Taken Crime Thriller Series 1 Boxset (Complete Series, 10 books) NEW RELEASES: Taken Crime Thriller Series 2 (10 books series) Taken Crime Thriller Series 2 (10 books series): Book 1 "Courtney's Crazy" https://storyoriginapp.com/universalbooklinks/f32452ac-a830-11eb-b380-17a0d5655433 And more.... Mystery, Fantasy & Sci-Fi Thriller Series Boxset Series: Boxset Series: Guardians Series 1 Boxset- Guardians Thriller Series (Complete Series, 5 books) Boxset Series: Guardians Series 2 Boxset- Guardians Feat Series (Complete Series, 5 books) Boxset Series: Planet Kenursh Series Boxset (Complete Series, 5 books) Boxset Series: The Chase Series Boxset (Complete Series, 5 books) Boxset Series: Guardians Series 3 Boxset- Kingdom Enchanted (Complete Series, 10 books) NEW RELEASES: Totem Bearers Series (10 books series) Totem Bearers Series (10 Books series): Book 1 "Chosen" And more... ============================ * Join Anabel’s newsletters to stay updated with new releases, access to exclusive bonus content and much more! Click here to see all of Anabel’s books Click here to join Anabel’s Reader Group on Facebook here

Peacemaker Academy Graduate Reynor was nervous about his confirmation mission. Thankfully, he had the guidance of a senior Peacemaker, the Besquith Sempay. Besquith were renown for ferocity and carnage. Basically, everything Reynor was not. When their transport ship has to make an unexpected stop to fix a problem with the hyperspace engines, Reynor convinces his partner to visit the backwater planet in the system. Once they arrive on world, Reynor learns the hard way that you can’t come at every problem straight on. Sometimes it requires a tangential approach.

A cute little bite-sized fantasy romance She is a wizard. He is a normal human. She knows that these sweet moments will soon be just a dream. Iman has respected and obeyed her grandfather Charles and his teachings all through her young life. For this reason, Charles trusts her to always be responsible and keep the wizard code of conduct close to her heart, especially the ruling whereby a wizard can never fall in love with an ordinary human. He even gifts her a magical red diamond to keep all humans away from her. But Troy is so irresistible. This science nerd is the hottest guy in class, and Iman is happy to be scientifically examined by him. Whatever it takes, she wants him! Nothing can hold her back, not even the red diamond! Charles isn't your typical grandfather. As the chief wizard, he isn't someone you can easily outwit. Will Iman be able to keep him in the dark about her relationship with Troy? What price is she going to pay for breaking the "stupid" code? And behind every rule is a story, right? Iman's Journal is a 5 book series. Each book is a 10k word short story.

Cole decided to leave the underworld and its shadows behind, and to achieve this, he needed to steal the most secure treasure in the realm, the elemental batteries. But he couldn't possibly pull this alone, so, he assembles a group of society rejects, a cursed dwarf, a failed air sorcerer, a stripped of his powers necromancer, and the lowest of the undead, the shade of a beggar. With a group of thieves like those, who needs luck? Join Cole and his group in their ultimate theft of all time, The Elemental Heist.

General Ned works from home. It's a cushy job – most of the time – and nothing too risky, nothing his wife needs to know about. But there's something off about his new client, something he just can't put his finger on. General Ned is a short story that is part of the Merrywhile series, expanding on characters and events in the near-future sci-fi novel MUNKi .

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.

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"H2LiftShips, a tech manual for a future” -Imagine a world, exactly like ours, but different- It's cold, rocky and a little dark. Solar Sail cargo ships ply the commercial space from Earth to the distant Asteroids. Trading foodstuffs, coal, and nuclear engines for pure steel alloys, ZeroG Wool, and bioGel computers. Anti-Dystopian SciFi, because we have too much Dystopia right now. Just regular sentients making a living in the void around our Sun: Earth, Luna, Mars/Phobos, and Asteroid belt. Gig work is the norm, jumping from job to job, trying to earn enough for air, food, shelter, and waste treatment. The ships' crew; Captain Graciela, Jack, Tang, and an Octopus work with a boost crew to cross the empty divide before getting the laser boost at the Lagrangian station. Meet, barter or run from multiple sentient societies on the asteroids, many a variation on Earth's history. Gambling at the Luna Casino and in Las Vegas and a trip across the desert for tasty carne asada burritos round out the journeys. Gigging the Void, is this our Asteroid Future? No: Aliens, Monsters, blasters, pyrotechnic computers, Anti-Grav powered rockets. Yes: Solar Sail ships, nuclear-powered boost lasers, coal to smelt steel and the only alien is the Octopus First Mate.

Shadows in the Key of Fear and Roland the Headless Mech Driver are both part of the history of the Gurkha Rifles, Nepal’s first mercenary company in the Four Horsemen Universe. The first story, Shadows in the Key of Fear, takes place more or less simultaneously with the events in High Mountain Hunters, my first novel of the Gurkhas. Roland the Headless Mech Driver takes place sometime after that book and its forthcoming sequel, No Cowards Allowed. If you like these tales keep an eye out for Oogars, Guns and Credits coming in late 2021. High Mountain Hunters is available on Amazon, where it is free to read with Kindle Unlimited

When Benzel is a boy, his family is murdered and his village is destroyed by berserkers. Now grown, he dedicates his life to finding the berserkers responsible but is stymied at every turn by magic, dragons, and dragonslayers. Benzel meets a monster that can help him, but at what cost? Get this book today to begin the Dragon Seed series, one of four series in the Dragon Cycle. The Dragon Seed series: Berserk The Dragonslayer's Heart The Dragonslayer's Curse The Dragonslayer's Fate

Fail the tests and become a slave. Display defectiveness and be put to death. Monroe Academy was built to separate the weak from the strong. Pass the biyearly leveling and be released into society upon graduation. Fail to be promoted and be stripped of rank and forced into servitude. That was a rule that applied to all but Rayah Bardeau. A student of Monroe Academy, branded as a Null because of her absence of Lighter energy. With her mother standing as a slave in her place, Rayah was given until the age of twenty to make level six, but at nineteen-years-old and with only eight months until her twentieth birthday, she was only a mere level one. The same level she’s been since she was ten. With the stress of her upcoming test, the loss of a friend, and the constant wrongdoings towards her, Rayah could only dream of escaping from Lytonia, and escape she did. Only, when she awakened in her dorm, she couldn’t distinguish if she had only dreamt of meeting Soren, a wild and adventurous defect in the Wild Lands, or if she had somehow used her Lighter Form to get there. But only the elite  the most powerful of Lighters  could tap into their Lighter Forms. Right? And what was the dark energy she used when she and Soren were attacked by Depleters? Was Rayah really as powerless as she thought? Was she a defect? And if she used dark energy, could she call herself a Lighter at all?

Sirena Guerrero has been off the grid for nearly a century. But when her twin sister turns up dead, she wonders if the New Order has finally discovered that they were the last two daughters of Michael… and if they are coming for her, next. When she travels to New York City to draw out and handle her sister’s enemies, she discovers that the situation is more complicated than she imagined. She follows the trail of clues her sister left in her last hours… and discovers a secret that will change her life forever.

When Olivia and DeAnn were recruited into a secretive organization, they had no idea they’d accidentally find themselves on a field mission. Unprepared and unqualified, will they rise up to the challenge?

Jump into seven full-length novels exploring the last great frontier. Rogue Stars has alien invasions, artificial intelligence, galactic intrigue, and heroes that will defy orders to do what is right. Blast off to new worlds. Download this collection today. About the Books: Archangel Down - C. Gockel Commander Noa Sato doesn’t believe in aliens. She’s wrong. In the face of genocide she must hatch a daring plan with a ragtag crew to save the lives of millions—and her own. Every step of the way she is haunted by the final words of a secret transmission: The archangel is down. Betrayal - Pippa DaCosta She is programmed to kill. He’ll do anything to survive. In a world where only one thousand synthetics were built, synthetic #1001 should not exist. She is no ordinary synth and the memories locked inside her code could bring the entire Nine systems, an ex-con Captain Caleb Shepperd, to their knees. Quantum Tangle - Chris Reher A deep cover agent fights to keep the enemy as well as his own people from taking control of a strange alien that has invaded his ship, his mind and his life. It's high adventure in deep space where the voices inside your head are all too real. Starshine - G. S. Jennsen Space is vast and untamed, and it holds many secrets. Now two individuals from opposite ends of settled space are on a collision course with the darkest of those secrets, even as the world threatens to explode around them. Hard Duty - Mark E. Cooper) In the far future, nanotechnology will be all that keeps us alive in a brutal war with the Merkiaari. Into this war-torn galaxy a courageous Marine, an alien geneticist, and a broken hero will unite in common cause to oppose the coming onslaught. Ambassador 1 - Patty Jansen In Coldi society, you can get killed for looking a superior in the eye. Never mind accusing him of murder. Lunar Discovery - Salvador Mercer Alien technology has been discovered on the moon, and NASA scientist, Richard “Rock” Crandon must lead a desperate race to get there before America’s rivals. But it isn’t just the fate of Earth that is at stake in this exciting adventure.

In this hard-charging techno-thriller, can one young woman from an elite military family stop the deadly dark forces pulling the strings in every part of society, government, and even other potential realms? When Captain Sahara Scholz is charged with investigating the mysterious murders of a series of VIPs, she finds herself increasingly entangled in a web of danger, intrigue, treason, and unexpected love, crossing multiple worlds. The key to everything may lie in two discontinued covert technology projects hidden by the government for years. Secret records offer glimpses of the power to make living organisms, including humans, simply vanish, which ultimately leads Sahara to uncover a pathway to a parallel reality. But soon, she discovers that she is not alone in her quest…an entity of superhuman strength with no conscience and a thirst for killing is stealthily working against her to support a dark agenda. Can Sahara succeed? Will her world and others achieve peace and prosperity or be jolted back into a dystopian social system based on techno-slavery and abuse of human freedom?

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