About Tornados, Rattlesnakes & Oil — A Wildcatter’s Memories of Hunting for Black Gold by Thomas E. Cochrane

Black Gold…OIL…the magic bullet of liquid petroleum not only propels all manner of people-movers globally, it’s also a component of more than 6,000 products everything from motorcycle helmets, to vitamin capsules, to ink. But who DISCOVERS these critical and elusive fossil fuels of oil & gas?

MEET A WILDCATTER whose back-in-the-day journey from the hills of New York, to the ice fields of Alaska, to the plains of the Midwest brings the reader along on this complex quest to SEE underground. Here’s an insider’s look at the petroleum industry of the latter 20th century and what geologist Thomas E. Cochrane experienced along the way. From Oklahoma, to Texas, to rubbing elbows with iconic oilman T. Boone Pickens, his personal tales of the oil fields provide a firsthand glimpse into the art as well as the science of exploring and drilling all in the relentless pursuit of hitting the big one, every wildcatter’s dream.

From company man, to making indie deals and partnering on the fly while chasing the next hot prospect, Cochrane discloses the technical processes involved in detail…but also the thrill of the hunt including what can sometimes go very wrong. From dry holes, to blowouts, to sketchy money men among a cast of other colorful oil patch characters, his story delivers a step-back-in-time look at a bygone era in an ever-evolving global industry… and he has a sage perspective to share on its future as well.

INCLUDES: over two dozen vintage B/W photos, charts & diagrams along with helpful sidebars to introduce the uninitiated to the science of hunting for oil.

Note: Frankly, this is a man’s book with warts ‘n all tales of yesteryear and the author’s earlier [more sexist] attitudes are redeemed by the book’s conclusion when he candidly shares the key a-ha moments he subsequently experienced later in life, both personally and professionally.

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About Loyalty’s Betrayal

Head of security for the world’s most powerful secret society isn’t an easy job. Mateo failed in his duties, and people died. When he’s offered a chance to prove himself and unmask a traitor, he accepts without hesitation.

His chance for redemption comes with a condition, a deadline…and an ultimatum. The condition? Mateo won’t be working alone. He’s partnered with Cecilia–a brilliant woman who knows more about the Masters’ Admiralty than anyone, and Dimitri, an arrogant man with a dangerous skill set.

The deadline? He has one week to find the traitor or lose his position as captain of the Spartan Guard. The ultimatum? Cecilia and Dimitri think Mateo is going to be their third in an arranged menage marriage. They can’t know there’s a chance the union will be dissolved if Mateo finds the traitor in time.

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Writing a book was number one on Mari Carr’s bucket list and on her thirty-fourth birthday, she set out to see that goal achieved. Too many years later, her computer is jammed full of stories — novels, novellas, short stories and dead-ends, and she has nearly a hundred published works, including her popular Wild Irish and Compass books, along with the Trinity Masters series she writes with Lila Dubois.

Virginia native Mari Carr is a New York Times and USA TODAY bestseller of contemporary erotic romance novels. With over one million copies of her books sold, Mari was the winner of the Romance Writers of America’s Passionate Plume award for her novella, Erotic Research.

About The Fire of Life by Dana Haywood

Why go to law school when Eric can add supernatural conspiracy to his resume?
The new college year starts off innocently enough for the introvert sophomore until he awkwardly trips over his feet for a hot redhead named Bria. He didn’t realize how literal that was.

However, walking down that disastrous path leads to consequences his freshman year didn’t even remotely prepare him for.

Not the girl’s fault, though.

Faes has plans for Eric, and they expect him to play even if it costs him his life.

Welcome to the Fiery Soul Dark Urban Fantasy Universe, which was inspired by Dresden Files RPG gaming sessions.

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Dana Haywood is a short story author, urban fantasy novelist, and a doctoral tutor (with a Doctorate in Information Technology). He has works coming soon to Amazon with The Fire of Life, the debut novel for the Fiery Soul series. When not concentrating on writing exercise or delving into fantasies, he is educating minds as a Doctor of Information Technology. Between those, he is often playing roleplaying games, which he draws inspiration for in his writing ventures.

About God Must Think I’m A Bad Ass

God Must Think I’m A Bad Ass is a story following a 20 something year old previously healthy young woman who is forced to endure not one but two rare and chronic brain illnesses. The story takes the reader through her 9 brain surgeries, depression, financial struggles and relationships. In the end of this incredibly raw and honest biography we will see how Essence turns her darkness into a light for many others.

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Essence Unique the author and main character is a 23 year old woman from Columbus,Ohio. She resides there with her loving man, silly dog and supportive family. Essence enjoys gardening, binge watching netflix ,and cooking. Her favorite stories to write are always based on her experiences! Her favorite to read are suspense and erotica. In the past you could catch Essence on stage dancing or skating but now you’ll find her behind the scenes running the non-profit she founded Enduring Minds the Foundation. As well as authoring God Must Think I’m A Bad Ass, Essence writes a blog also called Enduring Minds and has been published as a contributor for the online website The Mighty.

About Hollywood Redemption

Sometimes an ordinary life can turn into a fairytale.

Alex was a single mother from a small Midwest town living a normal, boring existence. One night changed the course of her life, but Alexandra must overcome her past demons that caused her to become a shell of the woman she once was if she wants to fight for the promise of the new life she wants.

Luke was a Hollywood actor on the rise, whose work ruled his life until a chance encounter. He’s nothing like the egotistical, selfish Hollywood type. Now Luke must convince the woman who has his heart to give him a shot.

They were from two very different worlds – collided by fate and pushed apart by distance, crazy fans, paparazzi, and exes.

Luke and Alex’s story continues in Hollywood Fairytale.

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Harlow Layne has lived her entire life in Missouri where she now lives with her husband, two kids, and two dogs. She’s addicted to all thing happily ever after.

She started writing fanfiction several years ago and decided to try writing my own book that had been swirling in my head for years.

About Havoc and Mayhem by Derrick A. Bonner

Once upon a time in Brooklyn, there was a man you could go to if you were in trouble and needed help. He’d listen to your story and make a judgment. If he thought you were wrong, you were out on your ass. But, if he thought you were wronged then you never had a better friend.
The year is 1988. Ronald Reagan is president. The music of the urban streets known as Rap has proven to be more than just the passing fad it was brushed off as. Everyone dressed fresh, is sick with Pac Man fever and Brooklyn is in a state of emergency due to a new wave drug called ‘crack’, which is turning people into addicts at an alarming rate.
Enter Tommy Strong a smooth-talking, rough-riding, flyy-guy who reaffirms action in and out of any woman’s bed or against any dude’s head. Known as Havoc on the mean streets of the borough that’s thorough, Brooklyn he leases himself out as a Trouble Consultant, ridding neighborhoods of punks, pimps and pushers for a profit.
Tommy loved the highly profitable, adrenaline rush, lavish and sublime lifestyle. Arrogantly causing him to believe he was untouchable. That is until the predator became the prey when under the leadership of a mysterious criminal mastermind his deadliest enemies called a truce and joined forces to hunt and eliminate their common foe. And if things couldn’t get any worse, it all goes down while he’s been left in charge of watching his adorable younger sister Tatiana nicknamed, Tee-Tee who happens to have special needs.
Armed with brute strength and his loyal to the end partner Mayhem, Havoc strikes back in a series of wild car chases, shootouts and bone-crunching fistfights as he uncovers the horrific truth behind who and why he’s been marked for death!
Havoc and Mayhem is a Double-Dutch busload of Good Times that rocks the house and guarantees to give you a nostalgia attack from all the old school flashbacks. Violent, cool and street-smart it has all the right ingredients for a delicious story; visual action, cold hard reality, thought provoking subject matter, family matters, humor, fantasy, sizzling-passion, endless pop- culture references, a verbal soundtrack and vivid sexuality.
Unlike anything currently on today’s book shelves. Urban movie style chaos on the written page is the best way to sum up this exciting tale, because it reads like a movie, opening with a bang and doesn’t let go until you close it.
So, listen up close, so you all don’t miss, as we go a little something like this…Hit it!

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Derrick A. Bonner was born and bred in Brooklyn New York and is the author of 2 outstanding novels, Alley Katt and Havoc and Mayhem. He self-published his first novel Alley Katt back in 1998 and even though he had decent success for a first-time author, he discontinued writing and shelved his second novel Havoc and Mayhem. Twenty years later at the request of his wife he decided to resurrect his writing career and finally put out his second novel Havoc and Mayhem. Set in the 80’s the lead character Havoc is based on the strong and influential men he grew up idolizing in his East New York neighborhood, as well as the lead character from his all-time favorite television show as a kid, A Man Called Hawk. Played by the suave Avery Brooks, Hawk was a man’s man. An impeccably dressed jack-of-all-trades, renaissance man who helped out desperate people in trouble who had nowhere to turn. His realness and black masculine presence on TV was rare then and still is today.
“The thing about my characters is they are people we all know. We’ve seen in the neighborhood doing good and giving back to the community. You ever knew someone who was ordinary but did extraordinary things and you were like wow? They seemed like they had super powers, but the truth is they were just good individuals. That is Havoc and Mayhem….That is Alley Katt.”
Derrick currently lives in Hudson Valley New York with his wife and two sons. And although he no longer resides in the borough that’s thorough, he still shouts ‘BROOKLYN!’ at concerts and still considers himself a Brooklynite. Because as he puts it, ‘You can take me outta Brooklyn. But, you can’t take Brooklyn outta me!”

About Remote Access

A quiet Florida day is shattered for Marcie Kane and her fiancé, Nathan Harris, when they are faced with this question. The call came from Annie Logan, a new friend of Marcie’s who happened to be the wife of the chief of staff to the president of the United States. While Annie’s personal problems bring into question her credibility, Nathan, a consultant with the FBI, soon confirms the threat is real and helps Annie convince her skeptical husband in Washington.

As the online threats grow, the impulsive president is determined not to listen to anyone, and especially not a hacker. The hacker is equally determined not to fail and risk damaging his reputation. Marcie and Nathan find themselves directly in the middle of a winner-take-all cat and mouse game where the stakes include the life of the president of the United States.

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Barry Finlay is a fiction and non-fiction author. In his previous life, he had an extensive career in financial management before retiring in 2004, after thirty two years with the Canadian federal government. Since retiring, he has divided his time between writing, working as a consultant on financial policy matters, travel, playing golf, climbing mountains, philanthropy and enjoying his three grandchildren.

About The Witch and the Warlock

A man without memory of his past launches out on a quest of self-discovery. Meanwhile, a great evil is subjugating the known world. Only, Michael and this far-reaching adversary seem to be connected in a manner he cannot fully grasp. When all that he loves is taken from him, he is confronted with the choice that will determine his future, and also the higher struggle between the light and darkness.

Will he bend knee to the cryptic Spirit, or will he embrace the Shade?

A mystical young lady, branded as a witch and confidant of the notorious Enchantress, is an outcast from the nearby village. She is an untouchable, scorned and shamed. The darkness gathers overhead, pulling on her inner anguish, summoning her to join forces. Yet, she crosses paths with a wandering man that has lost his way, and sees, for the first time, that not all men inflict unnecessary pain. Like herself, he too is tormented, drawn to the light one moment but then to the darkness the very next.

When the ashes settle over the ground soaked by blood, who do you suppose will be left standing in this unexpected tale of loss and love?

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Hello, I’m Dave, a dad of three (and counting) and a husband of one (and not counting ;-). Writing has been a hobby and love of mine since grade school. I find that there’s a freeing aspect to it, where I can create fresh and exhilarating worlds filled with complex characters that soar unfettered.

About The Oceanic Princess

The wait is over. Coast Guard Commander Brice Bannon and his team of highly-skilled operatives are back in David DeLee’s latest adrenaline-filled seacoast adventure.

Tasked with recovering a dangerous item from a suspicious cargo ship bound for Boston Harbor, Coast Guard Commander Brice Bannon and his colleague CWO Skyjack McMurphy get more than they bargain for when they board the vessel along with a highly trained Maritime Security Response Team and discover what the item actually is.

Before long, they’re thrust into a ruthless confrontation with an international terrorist group planning a large-scale attack against the United States, the biggest in nearly two decades.

With the fate of innocent lives at stake and one of their own – Tarakesh “Blades” Sardana – in deadly jeopardy, Bannon and McMurphy must race against time to save Tara, find the devastating weapon the terrorists have acquired, and stop them from using it, all while forced to confront an old enemy, who’s as blood-thirsty as ever, back for revenge.

In this ultimate winner-take-all showdown, Bannon and his people must prevail–if they don’t, thousands will die!

Book 2 in the pulse-pounding Brice Bannon Seacoast Adventure series

Don’t miss any of David DeLee’s explosive Brice Bannon Seacoast Adventures: FACING THE STORM * THE OCEANIC PRINCESS * STRIKE OF THE STINGRAY (coming soon)

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David DeLee is the author of the award-winning Grace deHaviland Bounty Hunter series, the Nick Lafferty thriller series, and the Flynn & Levy police procedurals, among others. Of David’s work, Grace deHaviland’s been called “original, interesting, and a fascinating point of view character” and SUSPENSE MAGAZINE called Crystal White “…a dark portrayal of the evil that men–and women–can do.”

David is a member of the Mystery Writers of America and International Thriller Writers. He holds a Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice and is a former licensed private investigator. A native New Yorker, David currently resides in New Hampshire.

About The Committee

Shane’s perilous journey through the drug underworld, a cesspool, haunted by corrupt politicians, drug cartels, an ongoing criminal conspiracy and a shadow government, forces him and his team to make quick decisions that will alter their lives forever.

Shane’s investigation takes him back to a cold case investigated by a team of investigators and reviewed for prosecution by his father. . . The Case that led to his father’s death. The only remaining case file documenting his father’s massive investigation is encrypted and protected by The Beckett Cypher, hidden by his father in a secret place only Shane may discover.

Shane recovers The Beckett Cypher, and begins to expose mysteries from the past, including The Committee’s partial identity. As the cypher works through encrypted files, it also reveals The Committee’s plans for future crimes that threaten personal freedoms and the continuing existence of all governments of the free world. Shane and his team find they must seek help from the past and the present in order to secure the safety of the future.

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Throughout his careers, writing remained one of Lee’s passions, and he planned this collection of novels, for years. Calling on all his training and experience, Lee now offers his first series of spellbinding, mystery, thriller novels as “The Beckett Cypher” series.

Readers will experience passionate romance, love, and heartbreak that develops during the intriguing investigation. The plot is filled with unexpected twists and turns that leaves the reader wanting more, with each passing page.

Lee now lives in Florida with his lovely wife, his multi-breed rescue dog Bentley, his King Charles Cavalier puppy and his grand-motherly Cocker Spaniel. He enjoys writing, traveling, experiencing the great outdoors, boating, good food, family, friends and pets.

About For Nothing

Undercover cop Alex Vaughn goes deeper than ever into the organized crime family of Buffalo, NY. Motivated by justice and revenge, he seeks out the assassin that laid his friend Jack low.

Professional killer Rafael Rontego traverses the deadly politics of Buffalo’s mafia underbelly. In a city whose winter can be just as deadly as those wielding power, Rontego tries to stay ahead of the game.

Their two worlds collide in this epic thriller that takes the reader on a search for self, justice, and truth.

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Nicholas Denmon was born in Buffalo, NY. He started storytelling from the moment he could talk and has spent a lifetime perfecting the art. Later, he studied English at the University of Florida. He is an accomplished novelist, poet, and also writes for The Huffington Post and several online magazines.

His life has been varied, giving him no shortage of material. Some of his unique experiences include growing up with a lovable yet schizophrenic mother, having five brothers and sisters (of which he is the middle-younger child), a perfectionist father, an evil step-mother, a college life of epic proportions, and working for politicians on the Presidential as well as the local stage. He has been, at times, a devout Catholic, a closet atheist, and an honorary member of the Jewish tribe.

Nick’s joy of art knows little in the way of limitations, as he loves unique paintings, music, acting, film, and of course writing.

About Capital Kill

A few short blocks from the safety of the museums and monuments on the National Mall, a ruthless murderer roams the Capital, stalking his prey. Federal prosecutor Jeff Trask joins a team of FBI agents and police detectives as they try and solve a series of brutal murders. As the body count rises, the investigation leads to a chilling confrontation with the leader of an international drug smuggling ring, and no one is safe, not even the police.

Capital Kill uses a backdrop story of the dangerous Jamaican drug “posses” that were responsible for dramatic increases in the murder rates from New York to Miami in the late 1980’s and early 1990’s to create a vivid and accurate police procedural of federal and local teamwork from investigation to prosecution.

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Marc Rainer is the pen name for Charles (“Chuck”) Ambrose, Jr. He is a graduate of the United States Air Force Academy, and is a former Air Force JAG Circuit Prosecutor and former federal prosecutor in Washington, D.C., and in Kansas City, MO. In his more than thirty years of experience, he has tried hundreds of both military and federal (civilian) major cases, including prosecutions of homicide cases, federal conspiracy trials, and mafia and other organized crime prosecutions. He weaves scenes from his investigative and trial experiences into the plot lines of his novels, which have been hailed by those in the criminal justice fields for their realism.

About Understanding the Modern Man, His Secret Sexual Desires and Kinky Habits That Every Woman Should Know by Kevin Rush

WHAT DO MEN WANT: Good sex, and lots of it.
HOW TO GIVE IT TO THEM: Read this book and find out!
Theres this adage that goes Sex is like pizza; even when it’s bad, it’s still good. But you know what? Good sex is always better than bad sex, so there is absolutely no reason why you shouldnt be gunning for mind-blowing sex.
Sex, more precisely, the conscious enjoyment of sex, is as old as man himself. Empires have been won or lost because a guy (or two) couldnt get his rocks off or didnt get any.
A U.S. President used cigars for something else aside from smoking in the White House Oval Office and was impeached. Another U.S. president is in danger of getting impeached because he supposedly paid off women to keep quiet about you guessed it, sex.
Prostitution, or paying for sex, is said to be the worlds oldest profession. And people all over the world get it on in the office, the bathroom, the kitchen, the car, or the floor.
But more than anything else, sex is about relationships. But heres the thing: good sex for many men isnt just about finding a warm receptacle, although it is a requirement. This is because for good sex to happen, there has to be stimulation.
Sometimes, good sex happens with good chemistry, and sometimes it happens in the context of good relationships.
For many men, if the relationships arent working, then sex isnt as much fun as it should have been. But that doesnt mean that sex shouldnt be fun when it’s available, whatever the status of the relationship is.
This book will help ensure you can satisfy your man or any man — every single time to make his (sex) life worthwhile!

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Kevin Rush is a best selling author and with over 20books to his credit. He has books in both fiction and non fiction category.
A husband and father to two beautiful girls, Emily and Sandy, who loves playing golf in his spare time when not writing or travelling around the world.
As a social traveller, for over 15years he has met and interacted with so many people, this exchange gives him a rich repertoire of references