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I ran the heuristic processing fix on All Booked Up in Calibre and then added a space between paragraphs. I think that it is now readable, at least for me. I'm a neophyte at this, though, so there may be better suggestions.
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from Mysterious Press/Open Road, Amazon, US at least
The Eighth Dwarf, by Ross Thomas is reduced to $2.99 (I think normally $8) http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005PFN7F0 Ross Thomas is one of my favorite mystery writers of all time. His plots usually include quirky characters, dry humor, and double-dealing. Although typically set in "current" time (at the time they were written), this one is set in post-WWII era. Characters include the titled dwarf, Nazis and a nazi hunter. Closest similar writing style I can think of might be some of Donald Westlake's stand-alone novels. For those who aren't familiar with his work, it's worth a shot if it looks interesting. For those who are familiar with his books, and get curious, a quick warning: The Amazon author page shows another Thomas novel with a $2.99 price (The Highbinders), but this is actually an identically titled book from a different author. (Thomas's "The Highbinders" is available, but at a higher price not linked to the author page. I've sent Amazon a message asking them to correct the error.) KentE |
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One of the Kindle Daily Deals today is for thriller, The Informationist by Taylor Stevens. This is a Random House book so will probably be available for the same price at the other stores. Right now it is $1.99 only at B&N.
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Free Fire Point by John Smolens. Originally published by Random House in 2004.
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Thank you, BelleZora.
Heuristic processing did fix the horrible formatting. Don |
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Can you give me an example of the earliest typo? I just had to struggle to get a version downloaded (had to quit and restart the kindle software before it showed up) and now I don't see any errors in the first 2-3 pages. I was going to fix them as you suggested, but .... ??
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I didn't see any typos. The problem was the formatting, particularly the very wide margins. Like Dr. Drib, I didn't like the way it looked on my Kindle. I also was bothered by the indents. The heuristic processing fix made it, for me, less irritating to read.
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Free from HarperCollins: Surrender by Donna Malane. Kobo
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The Michaela Bancroft Mysteries 1-3 (Michaela Bancroft Suspense Series) by Michele scott 'For a limited time fans of the Michaela Bancroft Mysteries can receive the first three books together for one great low price on your Kindle! In SADDLED WITH TROUBLE Horse trainer Michaela Bancroft has worked hard to make it in the man's world of training and showing quarter horses. After her husband leaves her for a twenty-two-year-old rodeo queen, she's left with a broken heart and mounting debts. Then death strikes and Michaela is suddenly...Saddled With Trouble. Michaela is trying to rein in her life when she finds her Uncle Lou murdered in his prize stallion's stall. As she fends off debt collectors--and her ex-husband's renewed interest in her--Michaela begins to suspect that the killer may be someone close to her. When she's nearly run off the road the night after her uncle's funeral, Michaela is convinced she's on the fast track to becoming the next victim. Michaela’s adventures continue in DEATH REINS IN as Michaela is headed out for a day at the Quarter Horse Races with her dear friend Audrey Pratt. However, a fun day under the Southern California blue skies turns dark and gloomy rather fast, when Audrey reveals that her brother (racetrack veterinarian) Bob Pratt has been missing for a few days. Michaela suspects that Bob may be out on a binder and hopes that isn't so, as Audrey has recently put her brother through rehab. But when Audrey winds up murdered at the races, out on the back forty lot next to the parked horse trailers, Michaela suspects that Bob's disappearance and Audrey's murder are related. She is determined to find out who did this horrible thing to her friend and locate Audrey's missing brother. In the third segment in this mystery series TACKED TO DEATH A new tack shop and a gala polo match are reasons to celebrate for Michaela-until equestrian Sterling Tabor is found clubbed to death with a polo mallet. Worse yet, suspicion falls on Michaela... The weapon belongs to Michaela, her prints are all over it, and rumors of her alleged affair with the victim aren't helping. With her boyfriend Detective Jude Davis out of town, Michaela doesn't stand a chance of proving her innocence and clearing her name unless she delves into Tabor's mysterious life-and death-on her own. But in unearthing a real suspect and a motive, she discovers a deadly past. One that sends the killer after Michaela herself.' http://www.amazon.co.uk/Michaela-Ban...831542&sr=1-97 |
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