Saturday, June 30, 2018
Wednesday, June 27, 2018
Flicker by Rebecca Rode @RebeccaRode
GETTING SOLD TO THE EMPIRE WAS NEVER PART OF THE PLAN.
Ember lives two very different lives. By day she's a mysterious Roma future-teller, and by night she struggles to care for her sick father. All she wants is the power to control her own life--no arranged marriage, no more poverty. Her future-reading talent is what will get her there.
But when the Empire discovers her gift, Ember's life changes forever.
Ember soon finds her innocent talent is far more dangerous than she believed. The Empire wants to turn her into a deadly weapon. But Ember has plans of her own, and they don't include living under the Empire's control.
Because even the best weapons can backfire.
Monday, June 25, 2018
The St. Paul Conspiracy by Roger Stelljes @RogerStelljes
Murder... Greed... Treason...
Thirty-two-year-old, fourth-generation St. Paul Homicide Detective "Mac" McRyan thought his day was going to be less stressful. The day would involve paper work, coffee, and maybe even an early trip to the pub. Then his cell phone rings... A body has been found in a high-end condominium between Summit and Grand Avenues; and it's not just anyone. With the Daniels brutal murder on top of the latest serial killer attack, the political and media pressure on the police department only builds and places Mac in the middle of a dangerous and high-stakes murder investigation that will ultimately have national political and security implications.
Saturday, June 23, 2018
Autonomous Future by Victor Illian @IllianVictor
It’s the year 2035. Autonomous cars have become commonplace and have had unexpected impacts on modern culture. As we learned to trust self-driving cars with our lives, trust in corporations has grown.
Like most software developers, Lucas Trent works hard to produce effective, efficient software. But he dreams of doing more. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has advanced to a point of impending evolution and Lucas needs to be a part of it.
The corporate superpower, Korelucent, provides most of the technology hardware and software in both government and public sectors. The corporation also builds the leading edge AI Lucas is eager to be involved in.
When given an offer he can’t refuse, this sportbike racing developer joins Korelucent and finds a new technology far too advanced for any one corporation. He also discovers a hidden agenda so big he can’t trust anyone. Enlisting the help of his Marine brother, a team forms endeavoring to stay one step ahead of Mark Holt, CEO of Korelucent.
As Korelucent’s new technology comes online, entire countries fall under the corporation’s power. Will Lucas and team be fast enough to stop the growing company before its control becomes too great?
Friday, June 22, 2018
Phone Pirate: A Cautionary Tale Vadim Viktorov @VadimViktorov2
This inconceivably outrageous, semi-autobiographical novel, will curl your toes and turn you slack jawed at the audacity and ruthlessness of one man and his team of shameless phones pirates. Doctors, dentists, lawyers, captains of industry, all fell foul to their high-octane spiel. Cajoling, convincing, and bullying their clients into sending huge sums of money for worthless
shares, these bandits enjoyed lifestyles of fine wine, fast women, faster cars, and whatever else they damn well wanted. John Robson was possibly the most dangerous of them all. In this eye-opening, no holds barred, roller-coaster of a ride through the seedier side of life in Barcelona, to the paradise islands of the Philippines, the author recounts loose versions of events that led to his eventual capture, conviction, and six year sentence in an American federal prison.
Wednesday, June 20, 2018
Keeping Secrets by L.A.Dobbs @leighanndobbs
When long-time White Rock resident Mike Donnelly is found dead at his hunting camp, it appears as if the tragic death was by his own hand. But a gut feeling tells Chief of Police Sam Mason otherwise.
Is it any coincidence that Mike’s family farm sits smack in the middle of a parcel of land that greedy Lucas Thorne desperately needs to complete the development of his resort?
Sam and Sergeant Jody Harris’s line of questioning stirs up a hornet’s nest. When Thorne threatens to expose a secret from Sam’s past, Sam realizes the corruption in White Rock runs deeper than he ever suspected. And when a startling discovery surrounding slain officer Tyler Richardson is brought to light, Sam and Jo discover that you never can tell who might be keeping secrets.
Saturday, June 16, 2018
Review - Judas by Roy Bright @Brightylad
Review - This book was a joy to read. Fast action and a well paced story. Judas is a great anti-hero if there ever was one and I look forward to the next book. Charlotte's character grows stronger with every new obstacle as she become aware of more and more what power she possesses.
The story of redemption and sacrifice is peppered through out this book. Some times it gets hard to swallow but that's life.
This hero's tale is well down and extremely enjoyable. The theology gets off track in some places but it fits the narrative that Judas is kept immortal for 2000 years. That fact would change the nature of God. So don't bring this book to the seminary just to the couch or lounge chair, read it and enjoy.
Thursday, June 14, 2018
A Change of Hart by D.P. Gertner @madmonc
Eddy Hart is a not so hard-boiled private investigator. Amidst blackmail, murder and political intrigue that pit Eddy against Nazi spies and the Los Angeles mob, he finds unexpected support from a wealthy industrialist and discovers his secretary is anything but a simple Iowa farm girl. Just like 1940’s America, Eddy’s world is about to change.
Invasion of the Ninja by Jeffrey Allen Davis @jeffreyallendav
Jamie and Yoshi are late twentieth century members of the Funakoshi ninja clan who were trained by Yoshi’s uncle, Tanemura Funakoshi. When the Waruiyatsu, a sinister clan with an ancient grudge, attack Jamie’s high school and hold his classmates hostage in an effort to bring Tanemura and his two students into the open, Jamie and his clan sister are forced to attempt a rescue.
Going along are a close group of friends, each with his own interest in the fighting arts. From Dave, whose muscle-bound frame and love of a good scuffle are overshadowed by his cheerful personality and kind heart, to Buster, whose Bible is his greatest weapon, each of their friends has a loyalty to them and each other that is stronger than the Waruiyatsu can ever fathom.
This is a story of courage, friendship, and faith ....
Wednesday, June 13, 2018
The Pillar of Light by Anna Travis
When Nani awakens in the jungles of Brazil, she has no idea who she is or how she came to the tiny missionary hospital. When she finally manages to make new friends, the entire group is whisked away to another world where they quickly find themselves under threat from the Hunters of Avoria.
In order to unravel her past, Nani is forced to align with one of the young men trying to capture her. But can she trust him? Will Nani forgive him for his past, in order to regain her own?
The first book of The Milana Legends, The Pillar of Light is, a Christian fantasy adventure about brave living, redemption, and forgiveness. Discover a thrilling journey through an enchanting world where faith blends with the fantastic.
Monday, June 11, 2018
The Catalyst by Antuan Vance @antuanvance
They were called the Red.
They came in droves. Their great armies marched through cities and enslaved nations. Some worshiped them. Some surrendered in awe and terror. But when humanity resisted, the Red ravaged the world with fatal radiation and destroyed billions of lives.
After a long, hard fought battle, the Red were defeated. Humanity survived. And they killed every Red until not one of them walked among us.
Or so it was believed.
When Earth's greatest enemy returns, Lukas Brown must send his daughter and protegé west on a dangerous cross-country mission, and retrieve the key component to the world's survival, The Catalyst.
But the road west is filled with more delays and challenges than expected, and Lukas discovers there's more to their newest threat than meets the eye.
Sunday, June 10, 2018
Salvation in the Sun by Lauren Lee Merewether @LLMBooks
This future she knows for certain—the great sun city will be her undoing.
Amidst a power struggle between Pharaoh and the priesthood of Amun, Queen Nefertiti helps the ill-prepared new Pharaoh, Amenhotep, enact his father's plan to regain power for the throne. But what seemed a difficult task only becomes more grueling when Amenhotep loses himself in his radical obsessions.
Standing alone to bear the burden of a failing country and stem the tide of a growing rebellion, Nefertiti must choose between her love for Pharaoh and her duty to Egypt in this dramatic retelling of a story forgotten by time.
Thursday, June 7, 2018
The Pattern Ship by Tobias Roote @TobiasRoote
Zeke's on the run from government scientists who want a piece of him; and now an alien wants him too, or more precisely the piece of exotic meteorite that's moulded to his skull. To get it the alien has to get Zeke to give it up, but knows the extraction will kill the human. Then there's the Nubl, an enemy artificial species who will eradicate all biological life on Earth. Time and space are running out for all of them.
Follow Zeke as his world changes from homeless bum to world leader in the blink of an eye. Where a budding relationship with an alien AI binds two worlds together in POD, the second novel in the series. Sky City and Nubl Wars conclude the story, but expect more to come as the exploration of a world where Artificial Sentience, Humanity and Transhumanism fight for the right to exist within the same space.
The Pattern Universe spans the emergence of humanity and its integration into a multi-species universe where Artis Prime gives you a glimpse of what may be to come.
Wednesday, June 6, 2018
The Girl on the Bus by N. M. Brown @normthewriter
The Girl on the Bus: a gripping new crime thriller
A retired detective and a young woman are about to face their worst fears.
Vicki Reiner is emotionally isolated and craves the fleeting happiness she experienced in the years prior to her college graduation. In an attempt to recapture this, she invites her old friend, Laurie, for a break at her deserted beachside home. However, despite booking an online bus ticket, her friend never shows up.
Unable to accept the bizarre circumstances of the disappearance, Vicki approaches the police who dismiss her concerns before enlisting the reluctant help of Leighton Jones – a newly retired detective who is haunted by the death of his teenage daughter.
Despite trying to remain detached from the case, Leighton is drawn to Vicki and her search for justice.
The unlikely pair face numerous obstacles but using a combination of methods they track down the answers across the dusty freeways of North America. Soon Vicki and Leighton will find themselves in grave danger.
Will they ever discover what happened to Laurie?
And can they both escape with their lives?
Tuesday, June 5, 2018
Raptor 6 by Ronie Kendig @roniekendig
Captain Dean Watters keeps his mission and his team in the forefront of his laser-like focus. So when these two things are threatened by hackers, Dean’s Special Forces training kicks into high gear. Failing to stop the hackers from stealing national security secrets from the military’s secure computers and networks isn’t an option. Zahrah Zarrick is a missionary teacher to Afghan children in Mazar-e Sharif. And a target. When Zahrah is captured because of her expertise in quantum cryptology, endangering the US national security, Dean is forced to crack the lockbox around his heart—a move that might come at the highest cost.
Sunday, June 3, 2018
Worlds Without End: The Mission by Shaun Messick @AuthorShaunMess
The discovery of a new world may be the very thing that threatens the freedom of the human race and changes the destiny of mankind forever.
Twenty-three years after the disappearance of the Mars I space shuttle, NASA receives a mysterious transmission from Adrian Palmer, the commander of the mission. Adrian's brother, Kevin, wastes no time funding the Mars II rescue mission, commanded by Jake Palmer, Adrian's son.
Jake and Dr. Steven "Skip" Hendricks, a NASA physicist, travel through a wormhole that Skip believes was the reason the Mars I crew disappeared. They eventually crash-land on the planet Terrest and are thrust into a dangerous conflict. The native Terrestrians are at war against a super-race of humans called the Gnols, led by Koroan Chast. The Terrestrian's struggle is futile because of the godlike abilities of the Gnols.
Now, the only hope mankind has may rest on a 2000-year-old prophecy discovered in an ancient temple on Terrest. But before the prophecy can come to pass, Adrian and Jake must first stop the Gnols from attacking Earth and enslaving the human race.
Friday, June 1, 2018
Perspective by Stephanie Barganier @StephBarganier
Death has come to Elyssia. Samantha Shepard is orphaned as her village is massacred by hordes of men and dark monsters. The Temple in Maganda believes little Samantha to be the Child of Prophecy and they will stop at nothing to control her.
Now Samantha, who has never known anything but love and peace, finds herself captured by soldiers and nightmare creatures. She finds allies in the most unlikely places as she learns she is destined to discover and to spread a truth that the Temple would kill to keep hidden.
Prophetic, allegoric and unforgettable. Perspective is an entertaining and thought provoking tale of war both physical and spiritual.
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