Indie Freebies for the Kindle

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Novellas/Short stories:

The Practice Date - A Novelette by Victorine E. Lieske

The Beard by Andersen Prunty (Atlatl press)

Max Under the Stars ( 2,500 word short story) by Theresa Weir

Jonathan Rush and the Star Academy: Part One (The Star Master Trilogy) by Gregory Blackman

Heart of Gold by Lacy Williams

mOOn platOOn by Steve Games

Welcome To My Pond by FrogCheeks

The Pale Boy by Theresa Weir and Anne Frasier

The Smell of Magic (Short Story) by Mike Lewis

Through The Veins: An Insanity by German Alcala

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Moon Dance (Vampire for Hire #1) by J.R. Rain

Product Description
Mother, wife, private investigator...vampire. Six years ago federal agent Samantha Moon was the perfect wife and mother, your typical soccer mom with the minivan and suburban home. Then the unthinkable happens, an attack that changes her life forever. And forever is a very long time for a vampire. Now the world at large thinks Samantha has developed a rare skin disease, a disease which forces her to quit her day job and stay out of the light of the sun. Now working the night shift as a private investigator, Samantha is hired by Kingsley Fulcrum to investigate the murder attempt on his life, a horrific scene captured on TV and seen around the country. But as the case unfolds, Samantha discovers Kingsley isn't exactly what he appears to be; after all, there is a reason why he survived five shots to the head.

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Let's Play Ball by Linda Gould

Product Description
Miranda is a bright woman with an important government job, a nice home, and a prominent lawyer husband. Her fraternal twin sister, Jessica, is a sportswriter who has spent years sacrificing her social life and conventional career prospects to establish a magazine. However, Miranda envies Jessica's seemingly perfect relationship with her Cuban-born, baseball-playing fiancé, Manny. She can't help comparing their exciting love story to her own deteriorating relationship with her husband, Tommy.

When Manny disappears, his ex-wife, Guadalupe, takes responsibility in a televised address from Cuba. But as the weeks pass, Jessica's wide-ranging suspicions include baseball owners Johnson Carter and Javy Castilla, who seemed to have benefited from the crime, and two of Manny's "redneck" teammates, Wilson Boyd and Petie Jansen, who are members of a local militia-style group. Miranda's and Tommy's prior friendship with Boyd and Jansen also raises Jessica's ire.

Sensing that everyone involved in investigating the crime, including the local police, the FBI, and even Jessica, is headed down the wrong track, Miranda determines to uncover the truth herself--no matter how risky this proves to be, or who is exposed in the process.

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Stories (A Prayer for Dead Kings and Other Tales) by Scott Fitzgerald Gray

Product Description
A preview short story from the anthology A Prayer for Dead Kings and Other Tales

"Stories" tells the tale of a reclusive storyteller who yearns to be a hero -- and who is forced to rise to the occasion when the story of his own life becomes more heroic than he ever thought possible...

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Self Consciousness by R.J. Hamilton

Product Description
In this sequel to Self Convictions, let the Hudson family tell you their story as it continues. The twins, Brielle and Bennett, grow and their powers emerge. When Sarah & Brandon eliminated the chapter in Texas, they opened a floodgate. Sensing the development of their gifts, the Society will stop at nothing to get their hands on them.
New rivals surface, using their powers against Sarah & Brandon in order to get the twins for themselves. Will the Hudson’s be able to handle a couple whose wrath is well beyond what they could’ve ever imagined?
Join them as they all share with you in the continuing story in the Self series.

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Short stories:

Rape the Earth and Trendsetter: Two Animal Horror Short Stories by Joshua Scribner

When I Woke Up I Knew I was Dead: A Short Story by N. Primak

Gumshoe Casefiles - Case 132 by Adam Slade

My Christmas Angels by Jason W. Chan

Good Landing by Royce Day and Anke Wehner

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The Venom of Vipers by K.C. May

Product Description
Ryder wants to be more than a lab rat; he wants to be free.
Katie wants him to save the world.
Purists want him dead.

BOOK DESCRIPTION:

A supervirus threatens to wipe out the human population.

The only hope for the future is a cure hidden inside Ryder Stone. Created in a lab and brutalized, betrayed and hated by humans, Ryder yearns for freedom. On the outside, a group of human genetic purists want him dead.

When Katie Marsh, a brilliant young geneticist, discovers his secret, she must fight to protect Ryder, gain his trust...and convince him to save humanity before the purists destroy them both.

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Two and a Half Dead Men(For fans of Jim Butcher and the TV show Supernatural) (The Grym Brothers) by Jason Krumbine

Product Description
People die every day.

But not all of the souls can or want to move onto the afterlife.

That’s where the brothers Thane and Mort Grym come in.

Thane and Mort are bounty hunters for dead souls. They inherited the job from their father and they’re two of the best in town.

But when there’s a double homicide at the Kirkland Motel the Grym brothers end up with more than they bargained for. In a world without vampires, zombies or the undead, one of their bounties might not be as dead as he’s supposed to be.

The Secret in the Love of God by Osman Nuri Topbas

Product Description
The Secret of Love was penned to engrave hearts with the love of Allah and His Prophet, through words reflecting a love of the kind straight from the author’s heart. It consists of two main chapters.

The first chapter deals with themes that manifest the love of Prophet Muhammad –blessings and peace be upon him-, drawing attention to the affect of this love on each creation. To give an example, under a title inspired from a date log weeping from the separation of the Prophet –blessings and peace be upon him-, it elaborates the love towards him experienced by what is on the surface an inanimate object. The chapter then goes on to dwell on issues constructive of Muslim character; like insan-i kamil, staying on the path of uprightness, being in the company of the righteous and spirit and body, laying emphasis thereby on the balance of life a Muslim ought to maintain.

The second chapter voices the way in which the righteous led their lives, their lifelong commitment and service to Islam and their love and devotion, aspects sure to provide an example for others.

The book teaches us the way to love the Beauty of all Beauties, instead of being deceived by beauties which are only temporary.

In an eloquent style, The Secret of Love serves to remind us of the truth that only Allah, glory unto Him, is the Absolute Beauty.

Shorts:

Reining In (The Network) by Dawn Judd

Product Description
Khalida is a five thousand year old vampire. As technology and national security become more prominent, it becomes harder and harder for her to hide her secret from the world. In order to remain undetected by humans, she creates a network of people whose only job is to hide her identity.

But these aren't just any group of people. They are the best of the best, brought to her by chance; tied to her by a bond stronger than any she's ever known before. Being discovered by the human world isn't Khalida's only concern, however. She has made enemies in the vampire world.

When she makes a mistake that exposes her to those who want to take revenge on her, she is tossed into a whirlwind of death and destruction. She has to find out who is killing the humans who have become her family, and save those who remain.

Khalida has spent her entire life trying to protect the people she loves, but ultimately, she will have to decide between the ghosts of her past and the people who have put their lives on the line for her. Her decision may haunt her for the rest of her life.

The Dying Times (a zombie apocalypse novel) (The Survivor Chronicles) by Brian Kittrell

Letter Of Love by Virginia Henley

Celebrity Space (Space Hotel Series) by Alain Gomez

Haunting At Heidelburgh Mansion (A Hot Ticket Short Story) by Tracy Marchini

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Megan's Way (2011 Beach Book Festival Award Winner, 2010 Next Generation Indie Book Award Finalist) by Melissa Foster

Product Description
What would you give up for the people you love?

When Megan Taylor, a single mother and artist living on Cape Cod, receives the shocking news that her cancer has returned, she's faced with the most difficult decision she's ever had to make. The love she has for her daughter, Olivia, and her closest friends will be stretched and frayed.

Megan's illness reawakens her best friend, Holly Townsend's, torment of a long-held secret and years of betrayal. How does one choose between a daughter and a life-long best friend? Can the secret she has been keeping be revealed after years of lying without destroying everyone in its wake?

Meanwhile, fourteen-year-old Olivia's world is falling apart right before her eyes, and there's nothing she can do about it. She finds herself acting in ways she cannot even begin to understand. When her internal struggles turn to dangerous behavior, even the paranormal connection she shares with her mother might not be enough to save her - her life will hang in the balance.

Megan's Way is a journey of self discovery and heartfelt emotions, exploring the depth of the mother-daughter bond, and the intricacies of friendship.

WINNER, Beach Book Festival Award
FINALIST, Next Generation Indie Book Awards
FINALIST, Readers Favorite Awards, TWO categories (women's fiction, drama). Winners TBD
NOMINATED, Dan Poynter's Global eBook Award. Winners TB

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Return to Pearl Island, Bonus Chapters by Julie Ortolon

Product Description
Dear Reader,

This ebook is my gift to fans of the Pearl Island trilogy who own the stories in print. When I released Falling for You, Lead Me On, and Don't Tempt Me as ebooks, I added a bonus chapter to each one so fans can see what’s happening today at the Pearl Island Inn.

If you haven’t read the series, this ebook can read as three short stories to give you a taste of this award-winning series. Titles include Falling for You, Lead Me On, and Don't Tempt Me.

Best,
Julie Ortolon

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Kittyhawk Pilot by James Edwards and Michel Lavigne

Product Description
This is the true inspirational story of James “Stocky” Edwards, Canada’s top living fighter pilot. The story begins in Battleford, Saskatchewan where Stocky grew up. During his childhood, shooting partridge, and working hard, Stocky learned the lessons that would serve him well during the Desert War. The story progresses through Stocky's training and then his posting over seas to the Desert War where he flew the P-40 Kittyhawk. This is the incredible story of a young Canadian who goes to war and becomes a superior pilot and leader of men.
This book was written by Michel Lavigne and Stocky Edwards and first published in print in 1983.

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Novellas/Short Stories:

You Are Free by Matthew Montague

My Christmas Angels by Jason W. Chan

Three Steps to Enlightenment by Gary Rutz and Kim Enraca

Li'l Red in the Hood (The Ongoing Adventures of Li'l Red in the Hood) by Graham Murray

The Whatever Society by Steve Richer

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Short:

8810 by Nicholas Taylor

Product Description
Join Bill Morison on his journey through corporate America, as he learns about auditing insurance and just how irritating people can be. This book contains office related humor, inspired by the author’s experiences in navigating through corporate life.

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From The Dead by John Herrick (Segueblue)

Product Description
A preacher's son, a father in hiding, a guilty heart filled with secrets: When Jesse Barlow escaped to Hollywood, he hungered for fame--but eleven years of failure result in a drug-induced suicide attempt. Revived at death's doorstep, Jesse returns to his Ohio hometown to make amends with his preacher father, a former love, and Jesse's own secret son. But Jesse's renewed commitment becomes a baptism by fire when his son's advanced illness calls for a sacrifice--one that could cost Jesse the very life he regained. A story of mercy, hope, and second chances, From The Dead captures the human spirit with tragedy and joy.

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The Saga Hoard Volume 1 (Temple Libary Collection - The Saga Hoard) by Unknown and Mark Ludwig Stinson (Jotun's Bane Kindred)

Product Description
The Icelandic Sagas are histories written in prose, describing life and events that took place during the Icelandic Commonweath period, around the 10th and 11th centuries. They are stories of families, adventures, feuding, deal-making, political maneuvers, wars, treasure amassed, great journeys, geneology, tribute given, kings, freemen, history, and myth. They are stories of the Norse and Celtic settlers and their descendants in Iceland during what is sometimes called the Saga Age.

It is believed that the Sagas were written down in the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries, and that at least some of them originated in the oral storytelling tradition. Their authors remain unknown, but the Sagas are recognized and respected as some of the best of world literature.

What is amazing about the Icelandic Sagas, is the weath of information included in them and the storytelling with which it is presented. Though written hundreds of years ago, they are still enormously compelling to the modern reader. Their style is crisp and quick, and there is action, emotion, and humor to keep one entertained.

The stories describe actions and conversations among the characters, but at no point are we told directly what a character is thinking. But while reading of their deeds and words, we develop a sense of their psychology and their thoughts.

The Icelandic Sagas are more than just great literature about an entertaining subject matter. For Asatruars and Heathens, there is indispensible knowledge to be gained here. These tales give us a window into the world of our heathen ancestors. What did they value? How did they resolve conflicts and disputes? How did they uphold their responsibilities to their famlies and their friends? How did they approach life itself and their places within the community? How did they view and honor their Gods and Ancestors? What sort of men and women were they? While these great stories were compiled and written down by Christians after the conversion, they preserve in their tales of our pagan ancestors much that we should know.

Some Sagas have been lost to history. We read of their existence or see reference to these lost Sagas in other works, and it is impossible to not feel the tragic loss. But a large body of work has been preserved, and it forms an amazing resource and foundation for our reconstruction of the heathenry of our Ancestors, in our modern times.

Contained in this volume are nearly 800 pages of Icelandic Sagas. Read, learn, and enjoy these tales of our Ancestors.