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This is an Amazon US deal on books that are available at other e-tailers, but at significantly higher prices. They appear to be independently or small-press published, but I've taken the plunge on the first three out of four novels (not counting the Christmas short) and have the other one on my wish list; I've put my money where my mouth is.
The first three Carrie Hatchett, Space Adventurer novels are US$0.99 each at Amazon, for an unknown period of time. I picked the first book up as a freebie back in August, so I'm guessing its 99-cent price is normal, but the middle two - like book four - are usually $3.99. The blurb for book one is: Quote:
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01-06-2017, 02:44 PM | #18 |
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Trace of Magic by Diana Pharaoh Francis is currently on sale for $0.99.
I've read this and loved it. It's UF with magic users instead of paranormal creatures. According to the publisher it should be on sale until Jan 14 at all retailers. |
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More Terry Goodkind Sword of Truth at £1.19 in the Kindle Daily Deal:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=s9_ac...d_i=5400977031 |
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01-07-2017, 03:46 AM | #21 |
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There are a number of good books currently on sale as part of kobo's "start a new series and save" promotion.
Highlighting a few here (Kobo US prices not sure if the other stores also have this deal) Check out the link for the rest and the other categories https://www.kobo.com/us/en/p/startanewseries2017 The Darwath Series (The Time of the Dark, The Walls of Air, and The Armies of Daylight) by Barbara Hambly $2.99 https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/the-darwath-series Shadow Magic, Daughter of Witches, The Harp of Imach Thyssel, Caught in Crystal, and The Raven Ring by Patricia C. Wrede $3.99 https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/sha...the-raven-ring Kushiel's Dart by Jacqueline Carey (Kushiel's Legacy Book 1) $2.99 https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/kushiel-s-dart The Novels of the Jaran (Jaran, An Earthly Crown, His Conquering Sword, and The Law of Becoming) by Kate Elliott $2.99 (Has been on sale previously, check your libraries) https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/the...s-of-the-jaran Silver on the Road by Laura Anne Gilman (The Devil's West Book 1) $1.99 https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/silver-on-the-road-1 The Bishop's Heir by Katherine Kurtz (The Histories of King Kelson Book 1) $1.99 (Has been on sale previously) https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/the-bishop-s-heir Night Train to Rigel by Timothy Zahn (Quadrail Book 1) 99c https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/night-train-to-rigel-2 The White Hart by Nancy Springer (The Book of Isle Book 1) 99c (Note the rest of this series were part of the free open road deal recently but this one wasn't included) https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/the-white-hart-3 The Disfavored Hero by Jessica Amanda Salmonson (The Tomoe Gozen Saga Book 1) 99c (Note book 2 and 3 of this series were part of the free open road deal recently but this one wasn't included) https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/the-disfavored-hero The Legends of Camber of Culdi Trilogy (Camber of Culdi, Saint Camber, and Camber the Heretic) by Katherine Kurtz $2.99 (has been on sale previously) https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/the...-culdi-trilogy Sea of Shadows by Kelley Armstrong (Age of Legends Trilogy) $1.99 https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/sea-of-shadows-4 |
01-07-2017, 04:56 AM | #22 | |
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Path of Fate by Diana Pharaoh Francis (The Path Trilogy Book 1) $1.99 https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/path-of-fate-2 Synopsis Orphaned by her mother and passed from family to family in the village of Kallas in the land of Kodu Riik, Reisil feels as if she will never truly belong. But her training as a tark, or healer, offers her the promise of acceptance by the townsfolk, and as her talents emerge, it appears she will finally be able to hold her head high. But fate has another path in store: A goshawk named Saljane swoops into her life, and Reisil discovers that she is able to communicate telepathically with the animal. This is an undeniable sign that Reisil has been chosen by Lady Amiya, the goddess of Kodu Riik, to become an ahalad-kaaslane—a guardian of the land who must live a life of constant travel and forgo the very bonds of family and community the girl healer so desires. Though the role of ahalad-kaaslane is a noble one, Reisil cannot bear the thought of losing the ties with society she has worked so hard to form. She rejects the Lady’s appointment, ignoring the goshawk no matter how persistently it follows her. But when a kidnapping plot breaks a treaty with the neighboring country of Patverseme, Reisil realizes the sentient bird of prey is the only creature capable of tracking the traitors down and saving Kodu Riik from the evils of war. Reluctantly, Reisil accepts her destiny as an ahalad-kaaslane, and embarks on a dangerous pursuit of the kidnappers—and a perilous trek of self-discovery—in order to save two kingdoms. |
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James Alan Gardner's Expendable is 99¢ at Amazon US and Kobo right now.
I've read this book multiple times and recommend it highly. Many of you may have picked up series books three and onward in the recent Great Open Road Giveaway. IMPORTANT PRO TIP: the series is set in the same universe, but book two has a different setting and very different feel from Expendable and most of the later books. I'm convinced that Gardner's later books were in the giveaway because people read Expendable, think "wow!" and head to "Commitment Hour" and decide he's a one-hit wonder. Move straight on to book three, Vigilant, instead. Blurb which doesn't capture Festina's great narrative voice: Spoiler:
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Doesn't look like this particular promotion is available in the UK, as per usual...
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For those who may be waiting for the price to go down, the time is now: Serafina and the Twisted Staff is currently $2.99 at Amazon.com
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01-08-2017, 08:34 PM | #28 |
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The Singing Stones by Juanita Coulson is 99p in the Kindle Countdown deals:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Singing-Sto...25520&sr=1-150 |
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The Tar-aiym Krang (Adventures of Pip & Flinx Book 2) by Alan Dean Foster -- $0.99 (#2 of 14)
At Amazon USA I've read the entire series, and enjoyed it. I would class the series as light fun reading. Trying to replace all my DTBs, but the books don't go on sale often, Moth was a beautiful planet, the only one with wings -- two great golden clouds suspended in space around it. Here was a wide-open world for any venture a man might scheme. The planet attracted unwary travelers, hardened space-sailors, and merchant buccaneers -- a teeming, constantly shifting horde that provided a comfortable income for certain quick-witted fellows like Flinx and his pet flying snake Pip. With his odd talents, the pickings were easy enough so that Flinx did not have to be dishonest ... most of the time. In fact, it hardly seemed dishonest at all to steal a starmap from a dead body that didn't really need it anymore. But Flinx wasn't quite smart enough. He should have wondered why the body was dead in the first place... Last edited by LJJohnson; 01-09-2017 at 06:07 PM. |
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Kitty and The Midnight Hour (Kitty Norville Book 1) by Carrie Vaughn is currently $1.99 in the US
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0012Y1GMO vN: The First Machine Dynasty by Madeline Ashby is currently 99c in the US https://www.amazon.com/vN-Machine-Dy...dp/B0076Q1J60/ |
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