"The Shameless Promotion and Endless Plug-Your-Novel Thread"

[Bconvisdmd]

Meet William Brookshire. He’s just a simple college student, out collecting a couple of items for a late night rendezvous with the girl who used to be the love of his life. But what should be a night of passion turns into something much worse when a spontaneous street race turns his life upside down.

He knows it isn't his fault when the driver of the Porsche runs a red light. He knows it isn't his fault when the driver dies of the injuries he sustains during the horrible accident. But William just can't make himself believe he is completely free of responsibility. And when a vision of the driver starts appearing in his room, starts stalking him around campus, it threatens to drive him mad.

King of the Merge is an 18,000 word novella that explores how guilt, real or perceived, can threaten to tear a fragile mind apart. It is a horror/thriller, and quite possibly a ghost story, though I’m not entirely sure (and I wrote it!). Read it and let me know what you think.



Amazon for the Kindle: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005U875UA

Barnes and Nobles for the Nook: http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Kin.../2940013266032

Smashwords for PC and other readers: http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/95205

[Mel Comley]

I recently upload a revised version of Impeding Justice. Amazon have it reduced from $2.99-99cents at the moment.

Here's the blurb.

He's a remorseless killer...

DI Lorne Simpkins has him in her sights

She's been on his tail for eight long years, but the ruthless
criminal known as 'The Unicorn' has always been one step ahead.

Now, after he lures Detective Inspector Lorne Simpkins into a trap
in which her partner is killed, she's more determined than ever to
hunt him down.

And when her nemesis kidnaps her teenage daughter, Lorne vows not to
rest until she brings him to justice.

******Warning ADULT content.*******


http://www.amazon.com/Impeding-Justi.../dp/B0045UA6F0

The prequel Cruel Justice and the sequel Final Justice are also available at $2.99.

[Steve Vernon]

There has been a bit of a demi-surge of interest in my horror/historical novel DEVIL TREE that I would love to see continue.




What people are saying...

"This genre needs new blood and Steve Vernon is quite a transfusion." - Ed Lee

"Steve Vernon taps the strange fiction vein like no one before" - Hellnotes

"Steve Vernon is one of the finest new talents of horror and dark fiction" - Owl Goingback

Only one review so far, but the sales have been dogpaddling steadily along. Wouldn't you like something that is guaranteed to creep you out right down to your bone cells?

May I shamelessly tempt you?

[MrFrankenstein]

THE DEPTHS OF DECEPTION

America has disappeared some years ago. A neo-fascist Party has come to power in the UK. China is on the rise.

A submarine hurtles through the cold dark waters of the Atlantic en route to an unknown destination. Only the ship’s doctor knows its true mission, but he is not who he appears to be.

A sweeping tale moving from the violent heart of Apartheid South Africa, to the ruins of the United Kingdom, and down to the edge of the world in the frozen Antarctic landscape, The Depths of Deception is a tale of revenge, served as a shatteringly cold dish.
http://www.amazon.com/The-Depths-of-.../dp/B004RPVVTI

"...one of the most remarkable books I've ever had the pleasure of reading"

"If you are looking for a story with great character development and an amazing ending, this is the book for you."

"I thought it fascinating, surprising, unpredictable . . . all in addition to being quite well written and very well edited."

"An adventure tale on the order of LeCarre's The Spy Who Came in from the Cold..."

"Exceptional ALMOST Captures How Good this book is!"

http://www.amazon.com/The-Depths-of-.../dp/B004RPVVTI

[PamelaMary]

Must Read Romantic/Suspense!!!, October 12, 2011

By The Kindle Book Review
I really love this book. It was an awesome page turner. I was in suspense through the whole book.

It starts out with Julia going and finding out about her brother. She finds him in a hospital not getting the medical attention that he needed. She moves him to a private hospital.

Her car gets towed and when she leaves the impound the car starts acting up. She's stuck on the road and that's how she first meets Robin. He's a lawyer but mistakes him for a mechanic. Robin helps her tow her car and drops her off at the hospital.

Unfortunately Julia's brother dies. Robin suspects foul play.

Robin and Julia join forces to uncover the truth.

This is a wonderfully written story and I really enjoyed it. Wish that Midnight Reflections had never ended. If it hadn't though I'd never got any sleep. 5-stars. - Crystal Newman, The Kindle Book Review.

[joycedb]

Where Dreams are Born, a Kindle or print book from a small publisher.

It was supposed to be a win-win situation—a safe environment in which to raise a son for single mom Vicky, housekeeping and childcare for widowed Jack. Neither one wants or expects anything more. Life, however, has more in store than either one imagines.

“Joyce DeBacco pens one of those tales that is warm and loving while still mixed with trials that will touch a reader's heart. Jodie, Suzy, and Linda are sweet little girls. But five year old Linda holds a secret that would be too much for an adult to live with. As a nanny and housekeeper Vicky is a better woman than many of us as she deals with the little ones. Not unusual that she and Jack would be attracted to one another after what she's lived through. What's unusual, and special, is the way this author weaves their feelings and their struggles with them through the tale. DeBacco pens a wonderful story.” Dee Dailey of The Romance Studio.

I hope you'll give it a try.

Joyce

[GlennGThater]

The Gateway, Book 1 of my fantasy series Harbinger of Doom is now available for FREE from Amazon! See link below. Get yours while you can!

Below is some info on my epic fantasy series, Harbinger of Doom. BTW - Book 1, The Gateway, won 3rd Best Fantasy Novel of 2009 in the Preditors & Editors Readers Poll.

Summary of Reader Reviews:

“...as good as any fantasy tale you will read, it honors the tradition, and adds to our lore a story so good, so well told, I hope it will be remembered forever.” *--- Rai Aren, co-author of Secret of the Sands

“Thater writes with a realism like no other; fantasy lovers of sword and sorcery--check out this short first battle and be ready for the entire saga awaiting you!” -- Glenda Bixler

“...The author paints each scene and battle so clearly that I felt I was in the middle of the action.” --- Mike Monahan, author of Barracuda.

“...fast paced and exciting with characters real enough to leap out of the pages...leaves the reader craving more.” *--- Franz McLaren, author of Demon Drift and A Night of Dark Delicacies

“...Non-stop action that is written so well you can't stop reading it!” -- G.A. Endless, author of Issla: A Vampire Living in the 21st Century

“If you are a hard core fantasy fan, you are sure to love this swords and sorcery adventure.” -- Tim Greaton, author of The Santa Shop.

“...hugely entertaining. One of the best sword and sorcery/historical fiction tales i have read in years. A truly classic yarn that i will read again and again.” -- Jimmyonly

“...The Gateway delivers straight up heroic fantasy with unapologetic hack and slash action.” *-- Tracy Falbe, author of The Rys Chronicles

“...a well written fast paced story that will keep you on your seat.” -- Glenn Skinner, author of the Keya Quests

“...the characterization is simply amazing. I would highly recommend this series to anyone who enjoys Epic Fantasy. -- Nathalia

“...fast-paced, action-packed fantasy.” --- Debra Purdy Kong, author of Taxed to Death and Fatal Encryption

“...An adventure into magic and fantasy that pulls you in and does not let go...left me wanting more.”
--- R.M. Putnam, author of Destiny’s Warriors

“...the action never stops.” --- Susan McLeod, author of Soul and Shadow

“...A great adventure which I could not put down...” -- Larry B. Gray.

“...an excellent foray into dark story adventure.” -- Jacamo Peterson, author of A Hard Place: A Sergeant's Tale, and Blademaster of Norda.

THE HARBINGER OF DOOM SAGA

The Harbinger of Doom saga centers around one Lord Angle Theta, an enigmatic warrior of unknown origins and mystical power. No mortal man is his match in battle. No sorcery can contain or confound him. No scholar or sage can outwit him. But for all his skills, he is but one of us; a man, a human, who shares our faults, our dreams, and our ambitions. He boldly strides across the land, fearless, peerless, and cloaked in mystery; all his will bent on righting such wrongs as he deems fit.

Until the day the Gateway opened and turned the world on its head. On that fateful day, Korrgonn came and washed away our dreams. And his outre' realms of chaos set their unholy mark upon our world and claimed it for their own.

Only Theta and his companions see the enemies aligning against us. Only they foresee our end coming -- the end of civilization, the end of the world of man. Only they can hope to turn the tide of madness and preserve all that we hold dear.

But no man, not even our greatest hero, can stand against the Lords of Chaos and the dark armies of Nifleheim at their command. Fiends that infiltrate unseen within our ranks, that tear down our temples and our traditions; that devour us from within, unseen, unknown, unheralded, and unopposed until the hour grows far too late.

Through the murk and mist that hangs before our eyes, one man only sees true. One man pierces the veil of magic that blinds us all and marks the world as it truly is, revealing secrets, secrets of Angle Theta, so horrifying as to shatter a man's mind and call into question the very nature of good and evil.
Join us now on our journey back to the days of high adventure.

Book 1: The Gateway (FREE on Kindle)
http://www.amazon.com/GATEWAY-Harbin.../dp/B0017H1LCQ

Book 2: The Fallen Angle
http://www.amazon.com/FALLEN-ANGLE-H.../dp/B0018G55BY

Book 3: Knight Eternal
http://www.amazon.com/Knight-Eternal.../dp/B002TG4NN8

Books 1 & 2 combined: Harbinger of Doom
http://www.amazon.com/HARBINGER-DOOM.../dp/B0017RHXAK


Glenn G. Thater
www.glenngthater.com

[joycedb]

When time is short, why not read something short? Midnight and Holding, my new short story collection contains timely stories of interest for wives and mothers everywhere. No blood, gore, or specters involved.

Sometimes we wish we could stop the clock and rewind time. Maybe to savor a happy moment, take back words spoken in haste, or fulfill an ambition. Other times we want to turn the clock ahead, hopeful of better times or fortunes. Midnight and Holding is a collection of stories reflecting those desires. Total words: approximately 12,000.

Rubies and Other Gems – A woman’s trip back in time puts her present problems in perspective. (This is the short that inspired my novel of the same name.)

The Shed – A newly erected garden shed is the catalyst that reconnects a driven executive with his neglected wife and children.

Harvey’s New Suit – A woman buys her husband his first new suit in years.

Rainbow Years – A carefree youth calls to mind a woman’s own dreams and desires.

Mad Dogs and Fishermen – A humorous account of an innocent suggestion taken to extreme.

Midnight and Holding – A parent’s rite of passage.

Code for free Smashwords copy found on my website.

[Gareth Flood]

Hi,

Super excited last week as my debut novel 'Oil and Corruption' broke into the top 200 for Kindle sales on Amazon.co.uk. Great to get such a response and if you haven't checked it out already, please do so.

All feedback received via my website responded to personally. Sample chapters and links to more info also there. Thanks!

http://www.garethflood.com/3.html

[joycedb]

Rubies and Other Gems - the Novel, an e-book in many formats.

Lily’s life isn’t going well. Her husband is clueless; her children are rudderless. It's little wonder she seeks comfort in her dreams, unaware that her grandmother’s rubies have transported her back through time to a safer, saner existence.

When she learns that her dream lover is not a dream after all, but a real man who lived and died years before she was born, family problems mount. Because she can’t repair the damage from the past, she vows to stay in the here and now. She almost succeeds when she accidentally sends herself back in time without her return ticket, the rubies.

"Rubies and Other Gems is a wonderful treat for all women, especially those who know the stresses of married life.” Jaidis Shaw of Juniper Grove.

[peterossi]

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Sunshine Meadows

Crime doesn't pay. Or does it?

If you can't afford to buy something, you can just go and steal it, can't you? You'll probably get away with it. Unless you are really unlucky. Then you'll just have to live with the consequences.

This is the tale of an ingenious robbery. One that goes wrong.

Jen lives right in the middle of a massive run down council estate with her fifteen year old son. For years, she has dreamed of leaving for a better life, but simply doesn’t have the money to do so. Until she wins the lottery, that is. But will that win be the start of good or bad luck?

Approx 8800 words.

Free short story at Smashwords.

http://https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/97140

[UntreedReads]

Bobby of BookWenches took the thrill-ride that is Ballistic, saying:

"This story is essentially one long, nail-biting scene told from the viewpoint of a character who could only be considered an antihero, because he is anything but a typical hero."

Check out her full review.

Originally Posted by UntreedReads

About Ballistic:

Danny has a simple job: he makes people pay for their mistakes. Unfortunately, even hitmen screw up too. When an exhausted Danny escorts an unreliable accountant to his final audit in a run-down hotel, he realizes the moneyman isn’t the only one scheduled for termination. And when you need a professional, lightning-quick gunman dead, they don’t just send one man—they send all of them.

Alone, facing multiple killers, he has to move fast and shoot faster. Worse, Danny knows the leader of the team—the legend who trained him—lies somewhere in the depths of the hotel…waiting. A short work of crime fiction from our Fingerprints line.

About Author Trey Dowell:

Trey has won Grand Prize and Honorable Mention honors several times, including WritersWeekly.com’s quarterly short story contest, and in both Writer’s Digest’s Annual Writing Competition and their Popular Fiction Awards. He is also part of Writers Under The Arch, a critique group attended by several of Untreed Reads’ authors—Chris Bauer, Whit Howland and Jeffrey Ricker.

How to Purchase Ballistic:

Ballistic is $1.50 from The Untreed Reads Store (click the link at the beginning of this sentence) in a variety of formats, including EPUB and Kindle formats. You’ll also find the titles at virtually every ebook retailer around the world including Amazon, B&N, Apple, WHSmith and Waterstone’s.

If the title hasn’t arrived at your favorite retailer, it soon will! It sometimes takes our retailers a few weeks to process new titles.

Untreed Reads ebook titles are also available for sale to public libraries through our distributor Overdrive. If you’d like to see our titles available for electronic checkout at your local library, please let them know.

[joycedb]

Serendipity House. Now with new cover and lower price.

A runaway bride and the PI hired to find her get more than they bargained for at a rundown country inn filled with senior citizens.

Fennel of The Long and Short of It says, "This story is full of wonderful people who all have an integral part to play to bring Alex and Sylvie together. This is balanced by the other half of the cast who are equally intent on keeping them apart. Conflict, goal, and motivation! This book has them all. Ms DeBacco’s understanding of human nature creates a heartwarming story that, for me, is a ‘keeper’."

Why not visit Serendipity House and meet its residents and guests.

[Valmore Daniels]

Ereader News Today has Forbidden The Stars as their Book of the Day

http://ereadernewstoday.com/book-of-the-day-forbidden-the-stars-2/678503/

[UntreedReads]

Double Cross, the second book in Carolyn Crane's The Disillusionists Trilogy, gets a glowing write-up:

The ending took me by surprise and made me rethink a few things. Really looking forward to the finale of this trilogy, Head Rush, and finding out what happens next!

Head over to Alexia's Books and Such for the full write-up.

Originally Posted by UntreedReads

Untreed Reads is pleased to announce that we've obtained the international publishing rights to Carolyn Crane's first two titles in her bestselling series The Disillusionists Trilogy. The series is available in print and US/Canada ebook distribution from Random House.

About Mind Games (Book 1):

Justine Jones has a secret. A hardcore hypochondriac, she's convinced a blood vessel is about to burst in her brain. Then, out of the blue, a startlingly handsome man named Packard peers into Justine's soul and invites her to join his private crime-fighting team. It's a once-in-a-lifetime deal. With a little of Packard's hands-on training, Justine can weaponize her neurosis, turning it outward on Midcity's worst criminals, and finally get the freedom from fear she's always craved. End of problem.

Or is it? In Midcity, a dashing police chief is fighting a unique breed of outlaw with more than human powers. And while Justine's first missions, including one against a nymphomaniac husband-killer, are thrilling successes, there is more to Packard than meets the eye. Soon, while battling her attraction to two very different men, Justine is plunging deeper into a world of wizardry, eroticism, and cosmic secrets. With Packard's help, Justine has freed herself from her madness-only to discover a reality more frightening than anyone's worst fears.

About Double Cross (Book 2):

Justine Jones lived her life as a fearful hypochondriac until she was lured into the web of a mysterious mastermind named Packard, who gifts her with extraordinary mental powers-dooming her to fight Midcity's shadowy war on paranormal crime in order to find the peace she so desperately craves.

But now serial killers with unheard-of skills are terrorizing the most powerful beings in Midcity, including mastermind Packard and his oldest friend and worst enemy, Midcity's new mayor, who has the ability to bend matter itself to his will.

As the body count grows, Justine faces a crisis of conscience as she tests the limits of her new powers and faces an impossible choice between two flawed but brilliant men-one on a journey of redemption, the other descending into a pit of moral depravity.

How to Purchase Mind Games and Double Cross:

Both titles are available for $4.99 each in The Untreed Reads Store (http://store.untreedreads.com/). You'll also find them at Amazon UK, Amazon Germany and virtually all ebook retailers outside of the US and Canada.