In Broad Daylight (Crime Rant Classics), by HARRY N. MACLEAN. (Still free?)This book won an Edgar for Best True Crime and was a New York Times bestseller for twelve weeks. The book was made into a movie of the same name, starring Brian Denehey, Cloris Leachman and Chris Cooper.
"Harry MacLean could have delivered a run-of-the-mill crime story, but instead he researched and wrote a superb book that tells the outrageous true story of a 10-year-long saga involving small-town locals, a diabolical resident and how the collective minds of a small town snap. This is a page-turner, beautifully rendered, that leaves readers at once exhilarated and exhausted!" -- Cathy Beck, Amazon reviewer
From Publishers Weekly:
Ken Rex McElroy terrorized the residents of several counties in northwestern Missouri for a score of years. He raped young girls and brutalized them after they went to live with him or even married him; he shot at least two men; he stole cattle and hogs, and burned down the houses of some who interfered with his criminal activities. Thanks to the expert efforts of his lawyer and the pro-defendant bias of state laws, he served no more than a few days in jail, the author shows. In 1981, sentenced for the shooting of a popular grocer and free on bail, he was killed by the men of Skidmore, the center of his felonies; they closed ranks against all attempts to identify those who had pulled the triggers. Written by a first-time author, this is an engrossing, credible examination of the way vigilante action can take over when the law appears to be powerless.
428 pages, with a 4.6-star rating from 60 reviews.
Man of Steel, by Dave Conifer. (Still free?)Here's a piece of historical fiction that offers a unique take on the JFK assassination.
"Fast-paced and exciting! Two journalists - Joe Jonas and Abby Reno - are assigned to cover yet another crackpot conspiracy theorist with his own idea about the JFK assassination plot. However, there may be more than meets the eye this time.
"Dave Conifer does an excellent job of explaining the major real-life players of the JFK scandal to readers who may not be intimately familiar with the intricate details (*raises hand*). " -- CS, Amazon Reviewer
When twenty-something journalist Joe Jonas is sent to cover a press conference in Texas he figures it's just another crackpot JFK assassination conspiracy theory. But as he's half-assing through the legwork, he stumbles across something that makes him realize this one might be for real. It gets even better when Abby Reno, a saucy reporter from Austin, insists on working on the story with him.
As Jonas and Reno circle closer to the plot they come to realize that the protectors of the secrets are still on the job and they don't take prisoners. The bodies pile up while the reporters look over their shoulders wondering if the story of the century is worth their lives.
"Very intriguing twist on the JFK assassination story! Was there really a plot behind the assassination, and not just a single shooter? The author has clearly read the findings of the Warren Report -- and the footnotes, which include some strange and interesting facts!" -- Smashwords review
292 pages, with a 4.2-star rating from 6 reviews.
Pemberley to Waterloo: Georgiana Darcy's Diary, Volume 2 (Pride and Prejudice Chronicles), by Anna Elliott. (Still free?)This highly-rated historical romance riffs off of Pride and Prejudice, in diary form.
"This wonderfully written diary of Georgiana Darcy was amazing. ” - C. E. Davis
"I was enchanted with this book from the first page." - RG326
Can their love withstand the trials of war?
Georgiana Darcy and Edward Fitzwilliam want only to be together. But when the former Emperor Napoleon escapes from his exile on the Isle of Elba, Britain is plunged into renewed war with France ... and Edward is once more called away to fight.
To be with the man she loves, Georgiana makes the perilous journey to Brussels, in time to witness the historic downfall of Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo. But when Edward is gravely injured in the battle, she will need more courage than she ever knew she had to fight for their future together.
Pemberley to Waterloo is the sequel to Georgiana Darcy's Diary and is Book 2 of the Pride and Prejudice Chronicles. It is appropriate for all ages.
278 pages, with a 4.3-star rating from 23 reviews.
Eternal Spring (A Young Adult Short Story Collection), by multiple authors. (Still free?)Here's a change of pace: dive into this selection of 13 short stories!
"Eternal Spring" blooms with the freshest voices in the YA genre." - Gwen Hayes, author of Falling Under
"Fun, fresh and imaginative, these thirteen tales will delight readers of all ages. A breath of fresh air for the YA world." - Mari Mancusi, award-winning author of the Blood Coven Vampire series.
"Readers will fall in love with this diverse and exciting collection of stories by current and future YA fiction stars." - Maureen McGowan, author of Deviants, Book One of The Dust Chronicles
Collectively, the thirteen authors in Eternal Spring have published over 90 books, and have received or have been nominated for several prestigious awards, including the RITA, the Golden Heart, the Daphne du Maurier Award of Excellence in Mystery and Suspense, the Jasmine, the Maggie, PASIC's Book of Your Heart contest, the Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award, the Cybil Award for Best Young Adult Fiction, the EPIC e-book Award, the Romantic Times Reviewers Choice Award, and the New York Public Library's Books for the Teen Age list.
Flowers, vacation, baseball, prom...what does spring mean to you? From unicorn hunters and teenage exorcists to Egyptian princesses and aspiring ballerinas, this collection of thirteen stories by some of the most exciting authors in Young Adult fiction explores young love and new beginnings during the most beautiful time of the year.
"Camp Cauldron" by Juli Alexander
Forced to spend Spring Break as a counselor at a camp for troublesome young witches instead of drooling over hotties at the beach, Emma relinquishes her hopes for romance. Could the perfect guy be waiting in the midst of poison ivy, s'mores, elephant trunks, and kangaroo feet?
"Barre Hopping at Midnight" by Amanda Brice
How can aspiring ballerina Dani Spevak concentrate on performing at a spring arts festival when her not-quite-boyfriend is in town filming the lead in a hot new vampire movie and he was seen kissing his costar?
"The Vanishing Spring" by Carey Corp
More than a century earlier, Eleanor Quimby tumbled into the water to escape an arranged marriage and disappeared. But was that the tragic end or a brave new beginning?
"The Princess of Egypt Must Die" by Stephanie Dray
A lonely Princess of Egypt is tempted by a forbidden love and forced to make a heartbreaking choice that will upend a kingdom and change her forever.
"Spring Perfection" by Leslie DuBois
Star athlete Scott Kincaid is about to make history and pitch a perfect game. But when he realizes that true perfection lies in the relationship he has with his best friend, Reyna, will he risk everything in order to keep a promise to her?
"Picture Not Perfect" by Lois Lavrisa
Seventeen-year old Tim wants to go to senior prom. Why doesn't his girlfriend Gabrielle want to go with him? Is she not who she says she is?
"Potionate Love" by P.R. Mason
Math geek, Tina, has found a way to get the popular jock, Ronny, to fall for her: a love potion. It'll work unless her best friend Nathan gets in the way.
"1:30, Tour Eiffel" by Jennifer McAndrews
A kiss in the dark will ruin Spring Break and lifelong friendships unless Rachel Healey can prove she is a pawn in someone else's game.
"Off Balance" by Renee Pace
Jennifer's secret is big, but she loves Charlie enough to know ending their teenage relationship will set him free and enable him to join the Army. When Charlie discovers the truth, it's up to him to convince Jen their young love was meant to be.
"On a Field, Sable" by Diana Peterfreund
After the shocking events of Ascendant, what awaits the unicorn hunter Melissende Holtz on the mountaintop where she watched her comrades fall?
"The Language of Flowers" by Rhonda Stapleton
Chrissy, a clerk at her aunt's flower shop, starts getting her own romantic surprises -- flowers with a special secret meaning. Can she bury her longstanding unrequited crush on her best friend's brother to take a chance on mysterious love?
"Dating After Dark (With Clowns)" by Tawny Stokes
All teenage exorcist Caden Butcher wants is a demon-free night to take his new girl to the spring fair. Is that too much to ask for?
"Sometime" by Alicia Street
Sixteen-year-old mythology buff Terry Conn finally gets the after-school museum job she wanted so badly, but who knew those ancient dragon figures would dredge up images of a past she only half-remembered? Or that drool-worthy Jerrod Pierce would be part of it?
293 pages, with a 4.8-star rating from 12 reviews.
Cold Faith and Zombies: A Novel, by Sean Thomas Fisher. (Still free?)Here's a 200-page tale of horror to get you in the Hallowe'en mood! Free today.
"I see this author has a couple more books available and I cannot wait to get started on those." - Josh Davis
"Author is great with the details and he provided an excellent story line!" - awood
"Sometimes good people do get eaten." - P. Pranke
When the power goes out it doesn't take long for the walking dead to go from CNN to Paul's front door. With his wife, Sophia, and trusty friend, Dan, at his side Paul gets them guns, a siphon-kit and a plan to head south, because if the rotting corpses don't get them, the freezing Iowa temps will.
Overnight, Paul goes from the unemployment line to the front line in a battle against darkness. However, his swelling confidence quickly propels them towards tragedy, putting his faith to the ultimate test while the fate of others hangs in the balance.
Praise for Cold Faith and Zombies:
"A dazzling masterpiece from beginning to end," writes the dude from the Donut Hut down the street from Sean's house.
"I haven't cried like that since I watched The Lion King!" says Sean's 9 yr-old niece, Madison.
"Something's wrong with him!" --- Sean's mom.
236 pages, with a 4.1-star rating from 17 reviews.
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