The M/S Atlantica, one of the most advanced cruise ships in the world, is lost.
Land has disappeared. Fuel, food and hope begin to dwindle.
After months recuperating in hospital, US Marine Jack Cohen hoped a Caribbean cruise would help him recover from the horrific injuries he sustained fighting in the Middle East. Instead, when the ship is attacked, he is once again thrust into battle to protect Atlantica against the ruthless enemy hunting her, and the insidious threat already aboard.
On these mysterious and uncharted seas, where even the compass shows the sun rising to the west, Atlantica's salvation may lie with a Navy warship which is as lost as they are. Together, they must pool their resources and use every means available to defend themselves while discovering what has happened to them.
And the rest of the world.
Unfathomed, a military science fiction thriller which will appeal to anyone who enjoyed Lost, BSG or The Last Ship.
From the international best-selling author of Endeavour and Erebus.
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Inspector Stone Book One
An armed robbery, a kidnapping, and an enemy that's closer than anyone realises.
A rich family, a big house, and everything her heart desires, Alice Keating has a life that many want, and now someone has decided to take it.
Inspector Stone has to put aside problems at home and an ambitious underling when Alice is kidnapped, and a multi-million Euro ransom demanded for her return.
Can he find her and return her safely to her parents when the man behind Alice’s kidnapping it closer to home than anyone suspects, and he’s not above murder to stay out of jail and get what he wants.
Inspector Stone Series
Book 1 - Where There's A Will (released)
Book 2 - An Eye For An Eye (coming 2017)
Book 3 - Model Behaviour (title to be confirmed - coming 2017/18)
Book 4 - Title to be confirmed (coming 2018)
Book 5 - Busman's Holiday (title to be confirmed - coming 2018/19)
Book 6 - Under Pressure (title to be confirmed - coming 2019)
Book Description:
A lifetime of dread, pain, and eternal servitude await those who are cursed and banished to the World of Shades. But, wait! It’s not necessarily a lifetime if they know how to break their curses.
This ongoing series follows the adventurous roller coaster rides of Amber and Carlini as they attempt to break their evil spells with all their might. There seems to be no way. Is there hope? Or are they doomed forever?
Amber in the World of Shades
When young Amber finds herself stranded in a strange world, she learns of the steep price that must be paid for magic, both good and evil. In this journey of strength, determination, and love, Amber will be tested to the very core of her soul to shield herself from Vossler's insidious grasp and to save herself and her friends from their unbreakable curses.
In a world where danger and magic go hand-in-hand with destiny, will this young girl be able to steel her courage and face the darkness head-on, or will she succumb to its shade of evil?
A 20,000-word fantasy novella.
Carlini in the World of Shades
Carlini, the young apprentice sent to search for the ultra-powerful Zuiver Stones sets out to protect her world against Lestak's nefarious plan of domination.
Her companion, Stafan, is a mind reader with an even more impossible curse to break. With a good number of powerful foes at her heels, Carlini must learn to trust Stafan, despite her hesitation at their growing attraction. Sneaking into the heart of Lestak's castle seems an insurmountable task, but with a few good companions gathered along the way, and her fierce determination, Carlini must now show the World of Shades that no amount of darkness can dishearten her.
Can she stop Lestak from harnessing the power of the Zuiver Stones to rule the World of Shades and beyond? Or will she crumble under the weight of her impossible task?
Books in this series
Amber in the World of Shades
Carlini in the World of Shades
Coming Soon…
Lavinia in the World of Shades
And more…
Foreword Reviews 2015 INDIEFAB Book of the Year Awards Finalist
2016 New York Book Festival - Runner Up
"Klingler presents his craftiest yarn to date, summoning the pulpy spirits of Raymond Chandler and Dashiell Hammett. The setting of Chicago rattles from the page in lines such as, 'The buildings held noise and exhaust fumes around me like a torture chamber.'" --Kirkus Reviews (Kirkus Recommended List)
Tommy has boomeranged back to his parents residence and a dead-end job after too many years in college. As he looks squarely at his next decade of life, his smartphone convinces him the time is ripe for a change. A gift from his grandfather provides the means, so he embarks on the path of blues artists and beatniks before him--and hits the road.
He immediately meets a damsel in hitchhiking distress who says her name is Mona. Her presence persuades him that the bright lights and dark clubs of Chicago might be his kind of town. So on a summer Saturday night they settle into a fancy hotel overlooking the beaches of Lake Michigan.
On Sunday...Mona disappears.
But she leaves behind more than a sweet memory that involves Tommy in a brand new cash flow problem he never imagined. While trying to sort out how to stay on the right side of the law and get back on the road, he meets a young criminologist who helps him, a DJ who doesn't, and a librarian who teaches him about the city, women, and the art of the makeover. After truth and lies are stirred like a blue martini, being assaulted by a pink monkey, and witnessing a drive-by shooting that drowns a Ferrari--Tommy is desperate to help Mona.
If he can find her.
"A private investigator, a mysterious hitchhiker, dancers, gangsters, a mysterious bag that holds the unthinkable and twists and turns that will have the reader unable to put it down, Missing Mona by Joe Klingler has it all."--San Francisco Book Review (5 of 5 stars)
A collection of some 23 speculative fiction short stories including science fiction, alternate history, science fantasy and an alternate reality story.
In The Intervention a super power empire’s long search for the truth about an ancient war yields an unexpected result. The horrifying trip encountered in Dangerous Journey is not quite what it seems while in Easy Meat a powerful star fleet finds an apparent mining colony more troublesome than expected.
Rescue Mission involves the attempted rescue of a group of humans that are being deliberately transported among ever weirder alternate realities while in Hired Guns star troopers for hire rid Earth of all it’s terrorists but there is a price to pay.
In the A Greater Britain series the United Kingdom is the third super power in a very dangerous post WW II environment while in Trathh an alien prison ship crash lands on Earth.
About the Author
David Scholes is a writer and also works as an economic (and occasionally actuarial) consultant to various Australian government departments. This collection of short stories is his sixth science fiction book. He has also written two novellas and three earlier collections of short stories.
He lives in Canberra, Australia with his wife Joy and dog Maddy and has a married daughter Kristen and a young grandson James.
When Tim, Maria and Bob’s fourteen year old apparently model son goes missing, they are baffled and distraught. A police investigation reveals Tim wasn’t quite the son they thought he was. Frantic attempts to find him fail, and when their quest becomes an obsession this causes problems between them. But they never give up, and are determined to find him DEAD OR ALIVE, even though it may cost them dear.
Editorial Reviews
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic read
Absolutely loved this book really worth the read. I would recommend to anyone who enjoys suspense thrillers. Can't wait to read his next book
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5.0 out of 5 stars Couldn't put it down
I am so glad that I came across this book. It completely kept me hooked- I couldn't put it down.
I was caught in the mystery myself- Tim was missing and his parents Maria and... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Amazon Customer
3.0 out of 5 stars When fourteen year old Tim disappears the nightmare begins for ...
When fourteen year old Tim disappears the nightmare begins for his parents. The story follows them through the police investigation, in which they become suspects, and the... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Ann Chassagnard
4.0 out of 5 stars Psychological thriller
A classic psychological whodunnit. We start with the worst nightmare for parents - their only child goes missing, and from then on we follow the disintegration of their marriage as... Read more
Published 2 months ago by reader
4.0 out of 5 stars A life can change
This book is fairly good and has characters that are deep, realistic, and complex. The book has enough layers that it is definitely possible to get lost in the story. Read more
Published 2 months ago by James Wilson Penn
5.0 out of 5 stars Good read
The worst nightmare, one's child goes missing. The storyline was well set up for the characters (Tim, the missing fourteen-year-old, and his parents, Bob and Maria) to move through... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Luv2read
5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable read
I really enjoyed this book dealing with the mysterious disappearance of a couple's young son. Most of the book is about the way that it affects the lives of his parents who are... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Bailey
5.0 out of 5 stars A good story with believable characters
A story of a suburban couple whose lives are irrevocably torn apart by the sudden and mysterious disappearance of their apparently normal fourteen-year-old son, Tim. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Yanville
5.0 out of 5 stars Gritty tale
This is the grim story of a family that implodes when the 14 year old son walks away one day. He's his father's pride and joy, his mother's sole focus and love, and suddenly he's... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Amazon Customer
4.0 out of 5 stars Whether Dead or Alive- a good read
Missing, Dead or Alive, is a novel based in England. It could best be described as a mystery, but has the added bonus of a surprise twist. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Brian wilson
About the Author
Born and bred in the West Midlands UK. Martin writes under the pen name of Peter Martin. Missing - Dead or Alive is his second novel, following Against Her Will, his debut novel, the story of one young woman's fight to lead a normal life after a horrific attack.
His current novel is about a teenager who goes missing for no apparent reason. It is the story of how this affects the lives of his family
Martin's interests lie mainly in crime, suspense and thrillers. His favourite authors are diverse, including Robert Goddard, R J Ellory, Kate Mosse, Dean Koontz, Stephen King, Diane Chamberlain, HarperLee, Wilbur Smith.
More info: http://petermartinauthor.co.uk/
TIRED OF BEING SINGLE? SICK OF HAVING NO DATES? DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT!
Are you sick of being single? Tired of dead end dating? Are you ready for a change? Are you ready to have tons of dates and men bowing at your feet?
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Serenity is a singer whose dreams are about to come true, but a chance encounter with a little boy forever changes her destiny. When Serenity is injured protecting him, His father, Michael does the one thing he knows he shouldn't do, he brings her home.
The Saints of the world are being hunted, betrayed by the Guardians who were sworn to protect them. Once every five hundred years a new Saint is chosen and gifted with tremendous power. After five hundred years of waiting Ayva intends for that power to be hers! No one will stop her this time. Not Michael, the son of the Saint, and certainly not some human girl.
Serenity awakens to a world of magic, desire and danger. Legend tells of a time when the guardians will fall. A Queen will be chosen, gifted with power potent enough to protect both worlds. Her role is to ensure the safety of Michael's family until a new Saint is chosen.
Is Serenity strong enough to return peace to Christmas?
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The book comprises a collection of 20 fast paced, action packed, science fiction and science fantasy short stories.
The lead story “Human Hunter” is based on a story arc pod cast on the Beam Me Up Pod cast site during 2014/15. In its desperation to acquire an alien artifact an Earth based organization courts disaster by illegally employing Xelk human hunters on Earth.
“Grey Power – Consolidation” looks at the world post the Young/Old War while in “The Empress Voluvita” the authority of the Empress of one hundred worlds is challenged in an unexpected way.
“Dystopian Transcontinental Journey” involves a desperate trip by an ex SAS soldier across an Australian continent ravaged by war with the alien Dreelth. In “Living on Compressed Time” participants on the compressed time program are taken advantage of while in “Deep Web” aliens penetrate the dark web.
And much more!
The Clash of Civilizations
In her heart-rending memoir, Janet Tavakoli bears witness to the incompatibility of Western values and fundamentalist Islam. In 1978, Janet Tavakoli lived in Tehran with her Iranian husband when the Shah’s secular regime was overthrown in a violent revolution. She fled the Islamic Republic of Iran and studied the expansion of fundamentalist Islam along with the spread of terrorism promoted by religious leaders at the highest echelons in the Middle East.
In 1993, she worked in the World Trade Center complex when terrorists detonated a bomb in the parking garage of the North Tower. On 9/11, she watched the news from London as terrorist plane hijackers destroyed the World Trade Center's Twin Towers in New York.
Tavakoli takes us on a brisk tour of the conflicts and intricacies in the Islamic world to give us a clear view what comes next for the East and West.
Spell Binding Adventure of Love & Danger
While mourning the loss of a mother figure, Elizabeth Blake, a smart but socially introverted seventeen year old girl from Ann Arbor Michigan, thinks she's enrolling in an international school in the south of France to finish her final year of high school. Instead, she falls in love; finds out that she is a witch from an ancient family –– who weren’t thought to exist anymore; and discovers that her life is in danger, as the Elders believe that she is the heir to a legend they fear above all else.
Wicka, the debut novel by Christy Deveaux, has been compared to other fantasy paranormal tales such as Twilight, written by Stephanie Meyer and Harry Potter, written by J.K. Rowling. Young adults and grown ups alike are sure to love this adventure filled magical romance.
I truly enjoyed Wicka, a paranormal fantasy with love, jealousy, betrayal, and of course, magic. Young adult-friendly, the book contains its own mythos that really added to the interest in the story for me. It has a truly original take on witch lore, with its own quirks and novelties, that enrich the existing idea of witchcraft. The interpersonal story here is also compelling, and it’s perfect for teens. All in all, fantastic. ~ Sam G.
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Janet Tavakoli's Wall Street memoir of decisions that reshaped financiers' lives, drove some to suicide, and changed the landscape of global finance.
What would you be willing to do for money and power?
In New York, the Federal Reserve Bank hides damaging information about too-big-to-fail banks from the public eye. A prominent bank CEO seems on the verge of a nervous breakdown.
In Washington D.C., a former Wall Street regulator checks into a hotel using the name of a hedge fund manager for an illicit meeting with a prostitute. In a D.C. suburb, the CFO of a beleaguered mortgage giant chooses a drastic personal end to “relentless pressure”.
In a picturesque suburb of Zug, Switzerland, the CFO of a major insurance company decides to end his life. In London, a financier kills himself in a way he once said he never would.
In her new memoir, Janet Tavakoli shines a bright light on the money-driven culture of Wall Street and Washington, and the life and death consequences of our decisions that put profit above all.
Approximately 16,000 words of text (not including front and back matter and references. 105 total pages)
Praise for Decisions
"Tavakoli takes us on a scenic tour of the recent lowlights of Wall Street and Washington...demystified and rendered tragically human. It's a compelling tale.”
Jake Bernstein, winner of the Pulitzer Prize for National Reporting
"Merrill Debauchery Only Begins This Woman's Tale... 'Neither Bill nor I believed Calvi committed suicide,' Tavakoli writes. 'Bill joked that he'd never hang himself. It was too gruesome.'"
Bloomberg News
"Janet Tavakoli is a born storyteller with an incredible tale to tell. She takes us on a br /isk journey from the depravity of 1980s Wall Street to the systemic recklessness that crushed the global economy.”
Nomi Prins, author of All the Presidents' Bankers
“An authority on credit derivatives, has written a reflective memoir about life in the world of finance. Tavakoli is not a woman who employs words carelessly, and when she says fraud she means ... fraud.”
All About Alpha
Praise for Janet M. Tavakoli
“She knows her stuff, has strong opinions, and turns a colourful quote.”
Financial Times
“Janet Tavakoli knows more about the inside of the financial world than nearly anyone else!”
Jim Rogers, Author of Street Smarts - Adventures on the Road and in the Markets
“Intelligent analyst whose command of the arcane world...mixed with a br /utally honest analytical framework makes it a pleasure to read her work.”
Asia Times Online
FINALIST: 2015 IAN Book of the Year, Historical and Romance
"The plot tugs at the heart and gets the heart racing. Reading 'A Subtle Grace' was like riding a Victorian-era wooden roller coaster: a luscious historical setting that provides a tantalizingly dangerous thrill ride." Erin McCole Cupp, author, Don’t You Forget About Me
1896, Philadelphia. In this stand alone sequel to "In Name Only" (2009, FQP), "A Subtle Grace" continues the story of the wealthy and unconventional O’Donovan Family as they approach the dawn of a new century. At 19, Kathleen (oldest daughter) is unmarried with no prospects. Fearing the lonely fate of an old maid, her impatience leads to an infatuation with the first man who shows interest. The suave, handsome son of the local police chief seems a perfect match. But will her impulsive manner prevent her from recognizing her true love? A disturbing turn of events brings a dark shadow that threatens the life-long happiness she desires.
Dr. Luke Peterson (the family’s new physician) also makes quite an impression on Kathleen. His affection for her leads him to startling revelations: about Kathleen, about his practice and, most importantly, about himself.
Will (oldest son) believes God may be calling him to a religious vocation. Eventually, he discovers the hidden circumstances of his humble beginnings compelling him to embark on a pilgrimage to Rome.
(Note: Although "A Subtle Grace" is a sequel, it can be read as a stand alone book, independently of the first book in the series.)
Reviews:
"'A Subtle Grace' is a masterfully written illustration of the difference between lust and love, between rashness and fortitude, between mere existence and truly living." AnnMarie Creedon, author, 'Angela's Song'
“A Subtle Grace is a novel to stir your heart, your emotions, and your soul. I highly recommend it!”
Therese Heckenkamp, award-winning author, Frozen Footprints
“Beyond mere lust there is a healing hope which can bear not only joy, but a wonderful story - ‘A Subtle Grace’ was very engaging and certainly kept me turning the pages.”
A.K. Frailey, author, the Deliverance Trilogy (www.akfrailey.com)
Britain is overrun with zombies. Quaint villages, stately homes and majestic castles echo with the moans of the undead. Staff Sergeant Breht wanders alone through it all. He has a revolver, one bullet and a single burning desire – to hunt down the man who betrayed his trust, butchered his friends and left him for dead.
Haunted by grim memories, Breht tracks him through a hostile wilderness, intent on only one thing: to deliver that last bullet.
But first he must survive the rapacious hunger of the undead.
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 Earth. Should they?
In Broolt the Universe’s most formidable star trooper is confronted with an Asgard gutted and somehow transported to the other side of the Universe. While in “Grief Counselors” a new firm has something quite different to offer.
Also in “Reality Check” alternate reality travelers coming home must make sure they are returning to the right reality. In “Past his used by Date” older people who have passed their actuarial expectation of life are reported to authorities by watchful neighbors. In “Search Mission” the survivors of an ancient starship crash are a bit coy about being found. And much more.
ARE YOU READY TO MAKE THE WORLD A BRIGHTER AND MORE SPARKLY PLACE?
Everybody has the wrong idea about Princesses. Sure, we dress like superstars and rarely have to buy our own drinks, but we're not divas. (Life's too short to throw a tantrum because a barista spelled your name wrong.)
In this entertaining and insightful book, Rosie Blythe offers a fresh perspective on what it means to be a powerful woman in the 21st century. Discover the intriguing secrets of the Princess life:
•How to dress for maximum impact – and why stylists get it wrong
•6 types of toxic people and the surprising strategies you can use to deal with them
•How to make Valentine's Day amazing when you're single
•Budgeting so you can afford the wardrobe of your dreams
•How to use celebrity tricks to create a sexy aura of mystery and avoid answering questions you hate
•Why dependence on your phone is sabotaging your friendships
•How to make your home look stunning and feel inviting (even when it's smaller than your cubicle at work)
•What nobody ever tells you about getting ahead in your career
•How to get what you want while convincing everyone you're adorable
Packed full of smart (and sneaky) tips and clear, practical advice, this is the ultimate guide to living life beautifully... graciously...joyfully.... like a Princess.
An ominous black hood, a murdered judge.
When Sheriff Jeff McQuede finds Durmont’s highly respected judge, Phil Grayson, bludgeoned to death in his study, a black executioner’s hood shoved over his head, he faces his toughest case yet.
The judge has many enemies, including Darin Keefe, sentenced by Grayson and just released from prison. McQuede soon finds out that Keefe's case is linked to a city scandal that may involve Grayson. Seven years ago the judge's best friend, John Harwood, was believed to have taken a bribe from Keefe Construction and to have committed suicide rather than face conviction.
Had Keefe, taking the fall, left prison intent on revenge?
Or is the the judge's murder the result of a robbery gone wrong? Grayson died surrounded by his fabulous Old West outlaw collection, including a death mask, a famous Peacemaker, and other rare artifacts. The intruder could have been after some unknown item of great value.
Is the judge's murder a simple burglary gone wrong or a case of modern-day vigilante justice?
Sink or Swing, a detailed account of balancing life, personal challenges, diets and staying in shape!
Sink or Swing – Working Out When Life Isn't Working Out,from author Chad V. Holtkamp follows up his bestselling debut release Work Out, Pig Out. Sink or Swing is a month-by-month retelling of his fitness and dieting regimens and how they fit in with the everyday life of a busy professional.
As chronicled in his hilarious first book, Work Out, Pig Out – A Year of Losing Fat, Gaining Muscle, and Eating Lots of Ice Cream, Chad V. Holtkamp tried nearly a dozen workout plans throughout 2014. While dealing with a recurring shoulder injury, he got stronger and healthier while stripping off his belly fat, feasting and fasting his way through enormous amounts of food, including his beloved ice cream.
Author Chad V. Holtkamp gives us a refreshing look at fitness and the way that life can interrupt even the most well-laid plans!
Sink or Swing picks up as the calendar turned to 2015. Those successes - and failures - from 2014 led him to stop jumping from program to program. He focused on finding that one perfect workout, that one plan which would finally break him through to the best shape of his life. Armed with iron determination and a handful of kettlebells, he embarked on what he dubbed “40 Days + 10,000 Swings.”
Too bad life kept getting in the way!
As he made his way through the workouts, his dad was facing one of toughest challenges anyone can face - small cell lung cancer. Every quest has its roadblocks, its ups, and downs. Would Chad and his dad have the perseverance to make it through?
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