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Skerryvore
Skerryvore Lee Williams
Could you live without a phone?
How about the internet?
TV?
This is just what teenage twins Daniel and Rose are forced to do because of their conspiracy obsessed dad.
But then something happens…
The people he always thought were after him actually turn up.
With their dad missing and house burned to the ground, Rose and Daniel are whisked into the centre of a worldwide conspiracy that stretches back through the ages, involving some of the most powerful and mysterious organisations on the planet, and an ancient network that has the power – literally – to change the world.
Why them?
Why their dad?
The answers to these questions and darker mysteries lie on a remote Scottish island, beyond the doors of an ancient house called Skerryvore…
How about the internet?
TV?
This is just what teenage twins Daniel and Rose are forced to do because of their conspiracy obsessed dad.
But then something happens…
The people he always thought were after him actually turn up.
With their dad missing and house burned to the ground, Rose and Daniel are whisked into the centre of a worldwide conspiracy that stretches back through the ages, involving some of the most powerful and mysterious organisations on the planet, and an ancient network that has the power – literally – to change the world.
Why them?
Why their dad?
The answers to these questions and darker mysteries lie on a remote Scottish island, beyond the doors of an ancient house called Skerryvore…
Sounds compelling and I love the eerie cover!
Great name and cover for this one!
Code of Rainbow: Soaring Flame and the Dragon...
Code of Rainbow: Soaring Flame and the Dragon-transcending Magimal Weiqi Wang
Some say this book has a harry potter feeling, but it's a completely novel story and unique magic world. The world is beautiful because it's full with magic elements of seven types, each in a designated color - just like the rainbow code! That said, those colors could only be seen by some special eyes, such as Soarame's!
Many animals in this world possess magic power, so they were called "magimals". A well-known example is dragons, and we all know how strong they are. However, they are still not the most powerful kind of magimals, because each type of magic has a king kind - and never underestimate a magimal just because it looks cute and little!
Many animals in this world possess magic power, so they were called "magimals". A well-known example is dragons, and we all know how strong they are. However, they are still not the most powerful kind of magimals, because each type of magic has a king kind - and never underestimate a magimal just because it looks cute and little!
beautiful cover :)
Looking forward to reading this!
UPROAR
UPROAR Michael W. Huard
Young Brin lived on the streets; struggling to survive in the 31st Century. She simply did her job; prepping food for a clan of individual's clinging together in New York.
Though in truth, she liked to fight; she had a little rebel in her; some tomboy. By chance one day, she heard of a legendary Sisterhood of powerful strong-willed woman; those who were out to bring freedom back to the land. It would be so amazing to be part of something like that she thought; she had a dream and set out to find it.
Suddenly her life took a turn for craziness; kidnapped and nearly operated on by some odd altering, cybernetic project; everything now changed.
Brin had a purpose; she would never let another young girl suffer such an atrocity.
It was her chance to make a difference. This is her story!
Though in truth, she liked to fight; she had a little rebel in her; some tomboy. By chance one day, she heard of a legendary Sisterhood of powerful strong-willed woman; those who were out to bring freedom back to the land. It would be so amazing to be part of something like that she thought; she had a dream and set out to find it.
Suddenly her life took a turn for craziness; kidnapped and nearly operated on by some odd altering, cybernetic project; everything now changed.
Brin had a purpose; she would never let another young girl suffer such an atrocity.
It was her chance to make a difference. This is her story!
I really love that cover. I wish it was an audio book!
Looks like a very exciting story!
Haven't finished it yet but this book has a great start!
An amazing futurism tale! Michael W. Huard puts together a dystopian tale which is as believable as it is frightening. Excellent sharp dialogue and plot development combine into this epic tale. Put it next on your summer reading list!
This cover captured my attention immediately! I love the synopsis and look forward to reading this story! :)
A Phone Conversation
A Phone Conversation Emily Martha Sorensen
An alien child calls the White House while trying to reach McDonald's.
I love the premise of this book!
Emily has done an exceptional job of creating a world that we'd all want to explore!
This is the first book in a 10-book series. I can't wait to immerse myself in Cassie's world!
If you're looking for clean YA fantasy then you can't get any better than Emily Martha Sorensen.
Remarkable entertainment for all ages. Perfect for relaxing -- and you can read her books anywhere.
Emily Martha Sorensen is an exceptional author.
Hacker
Hacker Camille Picott
Her family teeters on the jagged edge of poverty.
Hank must barter her hacker skills for food and rent money.
All she has to do is work that is illegal. And deadly.
If she turns a blind eye, people will die. If she acts and gets caught, she and her family will pay the ultimate price.
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If you liked the high stakes of Ready Player One and the fast action of The Hunger Games, check out the free prequel to the Sulan series. This fast-paced YA dystopia adventure will keep you turning the page.
Hank must barter her hacker skills for food and rent money.
All she has to do is work that is illegal. And deadly.
If she turns a blind eye, people will die. If she acts and gets caught, she and her family will pay the ultimate price.
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If you liked the high stakes of Ready Player One and the fast action of The Hunger Games, check out the free prequel to the Sulan series. This fast-paced YA dystopia adventure will keep you turning the page.
HACKER is a well-written hair-raising, character-driven sci-fi thriller short story with more action than is found in many full-length novels. Don't miss this one!
Wow, can't wait to dig into this!
Comics Character Kills His Author!
Comics Character Kills His Author! Jen Finelli
Skye is the storm-tossed comic character out for revenge on the author who murdered his family.
Jace is the math-loving #blerd trying to escape his father’s deadly legacy.
When their worlds collide, Jace must choose between the real world he’s always hated, and the comic book world he’s always loved–and Skye must decide if killing his author will save his world, or damn his soul.
Jace is the math-loving #blerd trying to escape his father’s deadly legacy.
When their worlds collide, Jace must choose between the real world he’s always hated, and the comic book world he’s always loved–and Skye must decide if killing his author will save his world, or damn his soul.
The Fallen Empire Collection by Lindsay Burok...
The Fallen Empire Collection by Lindsay Buroker Discover Sci-Fi
A fighter pilot on a mission to reunite with her daughter. A cyborg soldier on a quest to regain his humanity. Mortal enemies during the war, they must now work together to salvage a seventy-year-old freighter and navigate the gauntlet of pirates, scavengers, mercenaries, and other pitfalls that stand in their way after the fall of the largest empire mankind has ever known.
This set includes:
Book 1: Star Nomad
Book 2: Honor’s Flight
Book 3: Starseers
The previously unpublished prequel novella Last Command
The short story “Starfall Station"
This set includes:
Book 1: Star Nomad
Book 2: Honor’s Flight
Book 3: Starseers
The previously unpublished prequel novella Last Command
The short story “Starfall Station"
I'm a big fan of Jay Allan's work and love his style. Lots of great action, he's a writer who is right in my wheelhouse.
This is one of Jay Allan's best MSF Series you will ever read. I gave this Book 4 Stars on Goodreads and the story gets even better in Books 2 and 3. Check out my Review on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/1549693826
Read this book awhile back and it's still as good as ever with plenty of action and adventure to be had.
Lindsay Buroker's Fallen Empire Collection has caught my interest. I'm sure others will enjoy it too!
Tombstone
Tombstone Jay Allan
Tombstone is a prequel to the best-selling Crimson Worlds series.
In the 23rd Century, the Superpowers of Earth vie for control of occupied space and the vast resources of the colony worlds.
Darius Jax is a senior officer and hero of the Marine Corps, veteran of countless battles fought throughout occupied space. But once he was a raw private fighting his first battle on a planet so deadly, so hellish, its own occupants called it Tombstone. This is his story, before fame, before glory.
The fighting on Tombstone is brutal and deadly, and Jax must find his inner strength if he is to survive. As he struggles through an unwinnable war he learns to rely on himself as he never has before, and he begins to understand just what he is - and is not - fighting for.
In the 23rd Century, the Superpowers of Earth vie for control of occupied space and the vast resources of the colony worlds.
Darius Jax is a senior officer and hero of the Marine Corps, veteran of countless battles fought throughout occupied space. But once he was a raw private fighting his first battle on a planet so deadly, so hellish, its own occupants called it Tombstone. This is his story, before fame, before glory.
The fighting on Tombstone is brutal and deadly, and Jax must find his inner strength if he is to survive. As he struggles through an unwinnable war he learns to rely on himself as he never has before, and he begins to understand just what he is - and is not - fighting for.
A Mind Reader's Christmas: An Eric Beckman My...
A Mind Reader's Christmas: An Eric Beckman Mystery Al Macy
Eric Beckman, a mind-reading private investigator, is spending Christmas in snowy Vermont with his wife and daughter. He needs a break from solving cases, but the townspeople convince him to look into the village mystery: Every holiday season, someone switches the baby Jesus with one of the other figures in the town’s nativity scene.
With the help of his ten-year-old daughter, also a mind reader, he soon learns that some of the residents of the small town are not who—or even what—they seem to be. There’s something supernatural going on in Newburn, Vermont.
With the help of his ten-year-old daughter, also a mind reader, he soon learns that some of the residents of the small town are not who—or even what—they seem to be. There’s something supernatural going on in Newburn, Vermont.
William's War
William's War Robert McDermott
When William gets thrown five hundred years into the future humanity is on its knees in a war for survival. The same gene that sent William to the future brings him other benefits. As his body develops special powers he meets Sara, the resistance's best warrior. Sara is the only other person to have shown these powers and has become formidable in their use. Can Will develop a friendship or more with Sara and between the two of them do they stand a chance against earth's invaders?
Cool cover! The blues really capture the darkness of this story.
Sounds like Mathias is in for some excitement. Can't wait to see what it is.
Sounds like a good read and i really like the cover too!
McDermott creates a ripping yarn of adventure for the farm boy thrown into the hands of adventure. A fun read for all!
Pendomus (The Pendomus Chronicles Book 1) - C...
Pendomus (The Pendomus Chronicles Book 1) - Chapters 1-3 Sample Carissa Andrews
A secret hidden in plain sight. A devastating attack. And a world hanging in the balance.
There are a lot of things I wish I’d known earlier—but three top my “wow, she was naïve” list.
First—there are others on Pendomus.
Second—a prophecy is in motion & I hold the key to the survival of literally everything.
Third—I'm being hunted by a madman who is desperately trying to wipe me from existence.
So yeah, no pressure.
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If you like Maze Runner, or The Hunger Games, then you’ll love Carissa Andrews’ Pendomus Chronicles.
Download the first three chapters of Pendomus today and dive headlong into this action-packed dystopian series brimming with mystery, magic, and suspense.
There are a lot of things I wish I’d known earlier—but three top my “wow, she was naïve” list.
First—there are others on Pendomus.
Second—a prophecy is in motion & I hold the key to the survival of literally everything.
Third—I'm being hunted by a madman who is desperately trying to wipe me from existence.
So yeah, no pressure.
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If you like Maze Runner, or The Hunger Games, then you’ll love Carissa Andrews’ Pendomus Chronicles.
Download the first three chapters of Pendomus today and dive headlong into this action-packed dystopian series brimming with mystery, magic, and suspense.
Looks like a very exciting story!
Carissa is an amazing author who keeps you on the edge of your seat and wanting more!!!
great cover
This cover is beautiful! It really draws me in.
Love the new cover! PENDOMUS is an imaginative dystopian sci-fi that keeps you on the edge of your seat until the very end.
80AD - The Jewel of Asgard (Book 1)
80AD - The Jewel of Asgard (Book 1) Aiki Flinthart
Take an ordinary, unhappy 14 year old, Phoenix. He's bored by school, hates his step-father, has no control over his life. The only things he likes are computer games and martial arts.
Add in smart, miserable Jade. The youngest of seven girls; a misfit; her own mother doesn't get her. All she likes is books and botany.
Throw them into a computer game - 80AD - AND into their avatar's bodies. Phoenix and Jade aren't kids any longer. They're 17 year old warriors, confused and trapped in an ancient world of warfare, magic and death. They're stuck in 80AD Britain. To Phoenix, it's fun - a gamer's dream come true. To Jade, it's a nightmare.
In order to get home, they have to play out Level One, defeat the Romans and find the Jewel of Asgard. Fail and they'll be stuck in the game forever.
Add in smart, miserable Jade. The youngest of seven girls; a misfit; her own mother doesn't get her. All she likes is books and botany.
Throw them into a computer game - 80AD - AND into their avatar's bodies. Phoenix and Jade aren't kids any longer. They're 17 year old warriors, confused and trapped in an ancient world of warfare, magic and death. They're stuck in 80AD Britain. To Phoenix, it's fun - a gamer's dream come true. To Jade, it's a nightmare.
In order to get home, they have to play out Level One, defeat the Romans and find the Jewel of Asgard. Fail and they'll be stuck in the game forever.
Mark Roman’s Sci-Fi Shorts
Mark Roman’s Sci-Fi Shorts Mark Roman
Thirteen humorous sci-fi stories telling of the man who saved the world (kind of), and the man who didn’t, the laptop that discovered it is self-aware, the weird message from Outer Space, and the spur-of-the-moment decision that doomed Mankind.
Great cover! I look forward to reading these sci-fi "shorts".
I've read Mark's 'The Ultimate Inferior Beings', which I most remember for its brilliantly 'Heath Robinson' technologies - wonderfully over-complicated mechanisms that (in view of Mr Roman's scientific background) one suspects might actually work. And I read, too, The Worst Man on Mars, which is another incarnation of British humour at its lunatic best. Messrs Roman and Duke clearly work together very well - though, as I've said before, if they'd ever been at school together, I suspect they'd have been considered a disruptive influence on the class.
He's in my all-time top five funny sci-fi authors. Ok, let's be honest, if we exclude the 'Douglas', he's my number one.
I love humorous science fiction--especially British! I can't wait to read this one.
Can't wait to read this!
Sundown Apocalypse
Sundown Apocalypse Leo Nix
It is the end of days, the Apocalypse of Revelations has begun and terrorists have taken out the super powers cleansing the planet of the 'disease of civilisation'.
Small bands of survivors are forced to confront the horrors of a psychopathic enemy. They fight back the only way they can - with sudden and savage violence.
Sundown, under the mentorship of an ex IRA commander and a retired Vietnam war CIA operative, struggles with his own demons as he guides a determined band of civilians to defeat their enemy and to survive the harshness of the Australian desert.
If you enjoyed Devon C Ford's 'After it Happened' series then this is the series for you-hard-hitting, fast-paced adventure without the fluff.
This is a 10% sample.
This is Book 1 of the series, book 6 is due 2019.
Small bands of survivors are forced to confront the horrors of a psychopathic enemy. They fight back the only way they can - with sudden and savage violence.
Sundown, under the mentorship of an ex IRA commander and a retired Vietnam war CIA operative, struggles with his own demons as he guides a determined band of civilians to defeat their enemy and to survive the harshness of the Australian desert.
If you enjoyed Devon C Ford's 'After it Happened' series then this is the series for you-hard-hitting, fast-paced adventure without the fluff.
This is a 10% sample.
This is Book 1 of the series, book 6 is due 2019.
Anti Life
Anti Life Allen Kuzara
The opposite of life isn't death; it's something far worse.
In an anarcho-capitalist future, space-based corporate settlements have replaced the State. Colonel John Alvarez, a fifteen-year veteran, is unwilling to waste more years leading missions into deep space. He wants to start over and make a new life with his wife and son.
But when a distress message from a distant research probe is received, Novos Corp reactivates Alvarez's contract. He must carry out one last mission, a rescue attempt. Unknown to Alvarez, however, is the hidden threat that awaits him, one that—if he cannot stop it—will doom humanity to a fate worse than death.
In an anarcho-capitalist future, space-based corporate settlements have replaced the State. Colonel John Alvarez, a fifteen-year veteran, is unwilling to waste more years leading missions into deep space. He wants to start over and make a new life with his wife and son.
But when a distress message from a distant research probe is received, Novos Corp reactivates Alvarez's contract. He must carry out one last mission, a rescue attempt. Unknown to Alvarez, however, is the hidden threat that awaits him, one that—if he cannot stop it—will doom humanity to a fate worse than death.
I picked this up to write a blurb then couldn't put it down! Really good SF about a future where Statists and Corporations are at war. It has a detailed and interesting outer space setting, an original take on warp speed and likeable characters. Great stuff.
Cool title, cool cover!
A terrifying sci-fi tromp through an uncomfortably possible reality.
Great descriptions and an unexpected ending.
Sounds so good! Can’t wait to read this one!
I love this theme!!! What could be better than a space-based anarcho-capitalist future! Giddy up!
The Society of Imaginary Friends (Book 1 of T...
The Society of Imaginary Friends (Book 1 of The Conjurors Series) Kristen Pham
Belief is a powerful magic.
Valerie Diaz has a power that she can't contain, and it's killing her. Bounced between foster homes and the streets, she only has time to concentrate on staying alive. But a visit from the imaginary friend of her childhood opens a world of possibilities, including a new life half a universe away on a planet that is bursting with magic.
Valerie Diaz has a power that she can't contain, and it's killing her. Bounced between foster homes and the streets, she only has time to concentrate on staying alive. But a visit from the imaginary friend of her childhood opens a world of possibilities, including a new life half a universe away on a planet that is bursting with magic.
Sassafras and the Queen
Sassafras and the Queen Sandra L Vasher
Sixteen-year-old Carina only wants to harness her increasingly lethal magic to steal a bottle of sassafras beer...and protect her and her little sister from the immortal Red-Eyed Ones. Eighteen-year-old Queen Vivian needs to obtain enough magic to survive the assassination attempt that left her infected with the Immortality Virus, and her brothers, who are supposed to be helping her, are driving her crazy with their bickering. When the girls meet, they both see an opportunity. Queen Vivian could teach Carina everything, and Carina could have the magic Queen Vivian needs. But can Carina and Queen Vivian trust each other? What would you risk to save yourself and protect the ones you love the most?
The Disappeared (Short Story)
The Disappeared (Short Story) Irving Belateche
Robert Grayson was becoming invisible. There was no doubt about it. And it made sense if you took a second to think about it. Robert was an average guy with an average job in an average American suburb. Invisibility was bound to happen. So the question wasn't why was he becoming invisible, it was were there other invisible people out there, too?
"Like the great Ray Bradbury, Belateche invents a world much like yours and mine but with that one twist that makes it different." -- A. Silver
"Like the great Ray Bradbury, Belateche invents a world much like yours and mine but with that one twist that makes it different." -- A. Silver
Extinction Lost
Extinction Lost Nicholas Smith
Extinction Lost was originally published in SNAFU: Black Ops. This short story can be read as a stand-alone for new readers, but Extinction Cycle readers might want to read it after Extinction Aftermath.
The war continues…
Two days after the events of Extinction Aftermath, European Unified Command calls on Team Ghost for a top secret mission. The residents of a small Inuit fishing village in Greenland have gone missing and reports of Variants unaffected by Kryptonite have surfaced.
The war continues…
Two days after the events of Extinction Aftermath, European Unified Command calls on Team Ghost for a top secret mission. The residents of a small Inuit fishing village in Greenland have gone missing and reports of Variants unaffected by Kryptonite have surfaced.
An eye catching and compelling cover immediately draws me into the world. I will be checking this book out for sure!
Vaporized: Fast Paced Science Fiction Thrille...
Vaporized: Fast Paced Science Fiction Thriller Simon Rosser
An Inexplicable Celestial Event...
Earth's Water Vaporized...
Civilization in Ruins...
For Amber Lee, a lawyer working in London, the thought of the approaching long bank holiday weekend fills her with joy. A chance to catch up with old friends, and generally relax. But as the weekend gets underway, news starts filtering through of unidentified objects from space entering Earth's atmosphere. As Saturday morning unfolds, Amber will soon wish that the long weekend never arrived...
Vaporized, is a gripping science fiction action horror thriller. Suspend your disbelief for a while, jump into Amber's shoes and enjoy this edge of your seat ride...!
Earth's Water Vaporized...
Civilization in Ruins...
For Amber Lee, a lawyer working in London, the thought of the approaching long bank holiday weekend fills her with joy. A chance to catch up with old friends, and generally relax. But as the weekend gets underway, news starts filtering through of unidentified objects from space entering Earth's atmosphere. As Saturday morning unfolds, Amber will soon wish that the long weekend never arrived...
Vaporized, is a gripping science fiction action horror thriller. Suspend your disbelief for a while, jump into Amber's shoes and enjoy this edge of your seat ride...!
Rite of Passage
Rite of Passage Emily Martha Sorensen
Twelve-year-old twins Jaeda and Kaedin are preparing for their society's rite of passage. Kaedin's hoping to get magic. Jaeda just wants to survive. But neither are prepared for the surprise awaiting them.
I love the premise of this book!
Emily has done an exceptional job of creating a world that we'd all want to explore!
This is the first book in a 10-book series. I can't wait to immerse myself in Cassie's world!
If you're looking for clean YA fantasy then you can't get any better than Emily Martha Sorensen.
Remarkable entertainment for all ages. Perfect for relaxing -- and you can read her books anywhere.
Emily Martha Sorensen is an exceptional author.
The Harvest
The Harvest Alanah Andrews
ONLY THE WORTHY PASS THE HARVEST
Ever since WWIII devastated the surface of the Earth, emotions have been strictly forbidden. Childhood friends, Eve and Hana, have grown up in an underground compound, their emotional control monitored at all times. But the harvest is approaching...
Ever since WWIII devastated the surface of the Earth, emotions have been strictly forbidden. Childhood friends, Eve and Hana, have grown up in an underground compound, their emotional control monitored at all times. But the harvest is approaching...
This is slightly different than most of the dystopian books out there. It's about a friendship, something we all need. Hope there is more to come from Alanah.
Hero (The Hero Rebellion Book One)
Hero (The Hero Rebellion Book One) Belinda Crawford
**Harry Potter meets The Golden Compass in an action-packed sci-fi about a dauntless teen and a centuries-old plan to change the world.**
Hero Regan is special, and not in a way she likes. She hears voices, voices in her head that other people can’t. Surrounded by butlers, bodyguards and tutors, insulated from the outside world, her only solace is Fink, a six-hundred-kilogram, genetically engineered ruc-pard. They share lives, thoughts, triple-chocolate marshmallow ice-cream and the burning desire for freedom.
Their chance comes when Hero is allowed to attend school in Cumulus City. Here Hero discovers she is an unwitting part of a master plan set into motion by the first colonists, a plan she must either help or foil if she’s ever to attain the freedom she craves.
Hero Regan is special, and not in a way she likes. She hears voices, voices in her head that other people can’t. Surrounded by butlers, bodyguards and tutors, insulated from the outside world, her only solace is Fink, a six-hundred-kilogram, genetically engineered ruc-pard. They share lives, thoughts, triple-chocolate marshmallow ice-cream and the burning desire for freedom.
Their chance comes when Hero is allowed to attend school in Cumulus City. Here Hero discovers she is an unwitting part of a master plan set into motion by the first colonists, a plan she must either help or foil if she’s ever to attain the freedom she craves.
Rise of the Orphans
Rise of the Orphans Aaron J Ellis
Nineteen-year-old Danny Blackmore is truehuman, his brother Benjy, living droid. They live in the Rose Quarter, a peaceful, urban community where there's no racism, no hatred, no war.
And there hasn't been for over 200 years.
But when a rogue faction of LDs calling themselves The Orphans suddenly commits an act of terrorism that kills 30,000 Trues, President Damia Dunne uses the tragedy as an opportunity to crack down on all living droids -- an element that makes up half the nation's population.
It begins with invasive and painful data mines of innocent LDs, and it will eventually culminate in The Tenth Proclamation: A call for all living droids to report for deactivation.
Permanently.
And there hasn't been for over 200 years.
But when a rogue faction of LDs calling themselves The Orphans suddenly commits an act of terrorism that kills 30,000 Trues, President Damia Dunne uses the tragedy as an opportunity to crack down on all living droids -- an element that makes up half the nation's population.
It begins with invasive and painful data mines of innocent LDs, and it will eventually culminate in The Tenth Proclamation: A call for all living droids to report for deactivation.
Permanently.