Capitol Punishment (An Art Jefferson Thriller), by Ryne Douglas Pearson. (Still free?)Here's a nail-biter for you today: a free suspense/thriller from acclaimed author Ryne Douglas Pearson. Meet special agents Frankie Aguirre and Art Jefferson in this standalone book in the Aguirre/Jefferson series of action thrillers.
"...a plot that is all too believable." - New York Times
"...chillingly prescient..down-to-the-wire suspense" - Publishers Weekly
For fans of David Baldacci, Tom Clancy, and Robert Ludlum...
In Capitol Punishment, Special Agents Art Jefferson and 'Frankie' Aguirre, who thrilled readers in Pearson's previous novel, October's Ghost, are back again. This time they are in pursuit of a white supremacist--John Barrish--who has in his arsenal a chemical weapon so lethal that the smallest amounts can cause mass death. Barrish has struck before, when four black children were killed in cold blood on their way to church. Now he is bolder, and his plan for destruction goes far beyond simple homicide, with plans to strike a blow at the heart of the American government in Washington, D.C.
Bone-chilling in its detailed accuracy, Pearson's novel of homegrown terrorism is a fast-paced, provocative thriller that shows just how deadly the mix of politics and high-tech sabotage can be. From the opening page to the culmination of events on the day of the president's State of the Union address, the action and intrigue in Capitol Punishment never lets up.
281 pages, with a 4.4-star rating from 8 reviews.
ABRAHAM AND SARAH, by J. SerVaas Williams. (Still free?)This beautifully-written and well-researched book was first released in the 80s. It's a love story, intertwined in a rich tapestry of ancient times and biblical history.
"Elements of mainstream fiction, biblical scripture, and archaeological fact move this saga of ancient civilizations and religious faith. Williams invests characters with human emotions that take them off historical pedestals and deposit them in the land of the living." - Marc Shapiro, The Los Angeles Times
Take all that can be gleaned from the classic narrative of Abraham and Sarah; add the wisdom of ancient as well as modern historians; then, intersplice the wealth of the most up-to-date archaeological evidence; and a man and a woman of striking abilities, reality, and humanness appear.
If Abraham lived in a pagan environment, how did he become a man of great faith? Who was Sarah? Is there any logical explanation for her dazzling beauty that charmed and enticed kings when Sarah was at the age of seventy-five and again when she was ninety?
Archaeologist Sir C. Leonard Woolley observed that "Amongst the shadowy characters of ancient history, Abraham stands out as a living personality--whom we can know, and with whom we can sympathize...and now, alongside this living personality, we find Sarah--perhaps the most remarkable, yet mysterious woman of all time!"
ABRAHAM AND SARAH is an epic love story, an engrossing page-turner for the ages, a must read for every person of faith.
336 pages, with a 4.5-star rating from 13 reviews.
Shadowland, by C.M. Gray. (Still free?)Journey back to the days of King Arthur in this historical fantasy - free today!
"A fine rendition of the adventures preceding King Arthur and the round table. The author brings Uther, Merlyn, and the Lady of the Lake to life in this engrossing tale. The characters are real and believable. The action flows quickly as the author stories the lives of our young heroes from young teenagers to heroes of Britain. If you like the Arthurian Legend genre, you'll enjoy this book. " -- Bart Trahan, Amazon reviewer
We grow up with the Legend of King Arthur ... But where did he come from? Who was Merlin? What part did the Druids play in bringing Arthur to his round table? This is the story that came before, when Britain was just a Shadowland.
Shadowland is a story of historical fantasy set in Dark Ages Britain.
`I have lived more years than I can remember, probably more than the sum of all your years combined. Kings have called me friend and brigands have sworn to burn the flesh from my bones even if they have to search all seven halls of the shadowland to find me.'
On the night of midwinter's eve, a storyteller takes his listeners back to the Dark ages and a tale from his youth.
Deserted by its Roman masters, Britain has been invaded by the Saxons at the invitation of Vortigern, traitorous leader of the Britons. Now, as the tribes unite to reclaim their land, one man must rise to lead them and become their true and only king.
222 pages, with a 4.1-star rating from 25 reviews.
The Shadow of Black Wings, by James Calbraith. (Still free?)This 340-page fantasy is the first book in the Year of the Dragon series. Calbraith has created an exquisite alternate version of Queen Victoria's world. Published in July 2012, it's the debut novel of Polish writer James Calbraith - and hit the Historical Fantasy and Alternate History bestseller lists on Amazon US & UK.
"Fast paced and full of energy" - Adrian Tchaikovsky, author of the Shadows of the Apt
"This manuscript is full of highly crafted detail that will make readers shiver at times with fear and delight ... a familiar yet highly original fantasy that is a worthwhile read." - Publishers Weekly
"The real-world cultures are incredibly well-researched and truthful, and yet well-balanced with the fantasy elements. An intriguing and impressive series." - Ben Galley, author of the Emaneska Series
It is the Sixteenth Year of Queen Victoria. In the powerful empire of Dracaland, Bran, a young dragon rider, joins his father on a military expedition to the mysterious lands of the Orient. In the reclusive Yamato, Sato, a tomboy samurai girl, strives to prove her right to inherit her father's school of western magic. Nagomi, a timid shrine apprentice, is haunted by the visions of dark future she must keep secret even from her best friend.
They don't know it yet, but their paths will cross... And when they do, nothing will ever be the same again.
Welcome to The Shadow of Black Wings, a steam-powered romp across the land of dragons, wizards and samurai. It's big, it's fast, it's been compared to Tolkien in terms of world-building, it has strong female characters and lots of carefully researched detail. You will meet the Royal Marines sailing mighty ironclads and Chinese walking machines; mysterious warlords and crazy inventors; you will discover dark prophecies, family secrets and blood-thirsty demons. And all that in just the first volume!
340 pages, with a 4-star rating from 7 reviews.
How to Write a Dick: A Guide for Writing Fictional Sleuths from a Couple of Real-Life Sleuths, by Shaun Kaufman. (Still free?)Interested in writing detective or private investigator fiction? Here's your reference manual - 250 pages from industry experts, free today!
"Forget Google and Bing. When you need to research PI work, go to the experts, Colleen Collins and Shaun Kaufman: they live it, they teach it, they write it. How to Write a Dick is the best work of its kind I’ve ever come across because it covers the whole spectrum in an entertaining style that will appeal to layman and lawmen alike. This will be the industry standard for years to come." - Reed Farrel Coleman, three-time Shamus Award winner for Best PI Novel of the Year and author of Hurt Machine
The private eye genre has come a long way, baby, with new subgenres - from teenage PIs to vampire gumshoes to geriatric sleuths - attracting new readers every year.
Unfortunately, most writers are not aware of the state-of-the-art developments that shape today's professional private investigator, which sometimes leave writers floundering with impossible and antiquated devices, characters and methods in stories. Which is why we wrote this book, with material we culled from our combined 14 years as private investigators, and also from our teaching online classes and conducting workshops at writers' conferences about writing private investigators.
How to Write a Dick isn't about how to write a novel, but what you need to know to write an authentic, compelling 21st-century sleuth character or story.
"If you want authenticity in creating a fictional private investigator for your stories, then this is a must-have reference book. Its authors, Colleen and Shaun, are living breathing PIs with years of actual experience in the PI game." - R.T. Lawton, 25 years on the street as a federal special agent and author of 4 series in Alfred Hitchcock Mystery Magazine.
246 pages, with a 4.7-star rating from 6 reviews.
IS GOD SAYING HE'S THE ONE?: Hearing from Heaven about That Man in Your Life, by Susan Rohrer. (Still free?)Some worldly advice from Emmy-nominated writer, producer, and director Susan Rohrer - free today.
"Rohrer's book is filled with practical tips and wise counsel for the many women out there who are wrestling with the all-important question, "Is he the one?" Having asked that question countless times in the past, I understand clearly why Rohrer's advice is so sound. I especially enjoyed reading the examples of other women, whose stories Rohrer shares, who were on similar journeys to what I experienced as a single person. The quest for a mate is universal for many women, and I have no doubt this book can help them. " - -Cheryl McKay (Author, Finally the Bride: Finding Hope While Waiting / Co-Author, Never the Bride)
- Does God speak about the choice of a husband?
- Will my best guy friend ever see me that way?
- Is there such a thing as a match made in Heaven?
CHAPTER TITLES INCLUDE:
- Hearing from Heaven
- Who's That Talking?
- Defining the Relationship
- Things You Can Be Sure God Is Saying
- How God Helps Sort the Laundry
- Kicking the Best Friend Habit
- Healing for the Heartsick
- How to Know If He's The One
- The Wedding Singer
189 pages, with a 5-star rating from 11 reviews.
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