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Published: Sun, 02/16/14
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- Toby Ripwood in The Dark Sphere Enigma
About Toby Ripwood in The Dark Sphere Enigma:One boy in a frantic search for a hidden enigma, delves into the world of Aurorithia on an adventure to answer the questions that have plagued him his entire life. Toby Ripwood was living a normal life until he meets a mystery woman. She introduces him to a prodigious secret world where he discovers he is definitely not like everyone else. He learns of a hidden sphere to which he has a deep puzzling connection to. He encounters new friends and foes as he embarks on a challenging journey desperately avoiding the sinister Dominus Mortifus. A truly vindictive villain, a master of the darkness who, unknown to Toby, has caused misery in his life long ago. Toby has to overcome his fears if he has any chance of saving his loved ones by solving the mystery that surrounds him and The Dark Sphere.
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I have always enjoyed reading fantasy and horror fiction from a young age and I understand how important it is to create believable characters with a gripping plot. Although this is my first full length story I have previously written several short stories for friends and family members. I have worked on this particular story for over three years because I wanted to make it the best I possibly could. I have a very vivid imagination and my dreams and nightmares were a big influence to me when I was writing this story and still are as I am currently writing the next instalment for the series. I am inspired everywhere I go and I am 100% committed to my writing. My goal is to eventually become a freelance writer professionally.Toby Ripwood in The Dark Sphere Enigma is a post from Awesome Gang
- The Devils’ Cradle
About The Devils’ Cradle:On Australia’s island state, more than one species of Tasmanian Devil exists…
Beneath the surface of Nina Holt’s perfect marriage lurks a life of terror inflicted upon her by her politically powerful husband Michael and his brother Greg, a sadistic detective. For over a decade they have managed to keep Nina imprisoned, using her to satisfy their every whim.
Worse still, the only light in her life—her 9-year-old son, Sam—considers Michael a hero. When Sam imitates Michael’s violence by lashing out at her, Nina knows it’s time for both of them to escape before Sam truly turns into the monster Michael is grooming him to become.
After crashing her car in her haste to escape, kind motorist Case Herder offers her help. Unaware that he has his own plans for her, Nina accepts, igniting a deadly game of cat and mouse as they flee across Tasmania with Sam.
As Michael and Greg relentlessly hunt them down to Cradle Mountain, Nina finds herself with nowhere left to run. Cornered, she has no choice but to face evil head-on.
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Darcy Daniel loved reading from an early age and fell in love with many genres, but was drawn most of all to thrillers and romances, leaving her elated when she won the Charter Oak Golden Acorn Excellence in Writing contest for Best Contemporary Series Romance.
She lives on acreage in a cottage with her family and energetic dog. With friends and family close by, she enjoys country life in the picturesque, small historic town of Windsor in Sydney, Australia.The Devils’ Cradle is a post from Awesome Gang
- RED BLITZ
About RED BLITZ:
The world’s most beautiful city is about to be destroyed. Dozens of bombs have been hidden throughout Venice by a terrorist who is found dead. As the bombs start to explode, and thousands flee to the mainland, the police launch a desperate bid to save the city – and solve the mystery of what lies behind the attack.
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James Raven is the bestselling author of the thrillers MALICIOUS and STARK WARNING. He is also the author of AFTER THE EXECUTION, ROLLOVER, URBAN MYTH, BRUTAL REVENGE and ARCTIC BLOOD. James has spent most of his working life as a journalist in newspapers and television. Until recently he ran his own TV production company. He’s now a full-time author and divides his time between homes in the UK and Spain.RED BLITZ is a post from Awesome Gang
- SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST by Robin Hawdon
About SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST by Robin Hawdon
A modern detective story, a historical account of the struggles of one of the world’s greatest scientists, and a World War II espionage story, all in one novel, which has attracted nearly all 5 star reviews on Amazon..
Does God REALLY exist? Are science and religion incompatible bed fellows? Charles Darwin shook philosophy to its foundations with his theory of evolution, yet strangely he himself refrained from commenting in depth about the religious implications for fear of adding to the furore.
But suppose that he did in fact write down his conclusions as a secret Addendum to his seminal work, ‘Origin of Species’. And suppose his beloved wife Emma, a devout Christian who kept her own secret journal, was the only other person to know of this hidden postscript.
This is the modern day story of the search for these two hugely significant works. An endearing and eccentric London antiquarian book dealer is hired by an equally eccentric American billionaire to track down the documents for his world famous collection of original manuscripts. Their complex investigation ranges across England from historic towns and stately piles to prisons and Darwin homes, and involves a series of encounters ranging from the criminal to the romantic and the revelatory. Along the way it explores the spiritual struggle within the extraordinary Darwin household, and the effects of that same struggle on the creation of the atom bomb and on modern terrorism.
A dramatic investigation of man’s spiritual dilemma which occupies the spaces between authors Dan Brown and Richard Dawkins. Do we want to know the answer, or will it stir up a hornet’s nest?SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST by Robin Hawdon is a post from Awesome Gang
- WATERSPELL Book 1: The Warlock by Deborah J. Lightfoot
About WATERSPELL Book 1: The Warlock by Deborah J. LightfootRegular price $2.99 — ON SALE for $0.99 through March 31
Drawn into the schemes of an angry wizard, Carin glimpses the place she once called home. It lies upon a shore that seems unreachable. To learn where she belongs and how to get there, the teenage traveler must decipher the words of an alien book, follow the clues in a bewitched poem, conjure a dragon from a pool of magic — and tread carefully around a seductive but volatile, emotionally scarred sorcerer who can’t seem to decide whether to love her or kill her. Mixing environmental fantasy with magic, mystery, romance, and dark dystopian undercurrents, WATERSPELL is a cross-genre trilogy with too many layers for a single label. “If you like epic fantasy that sweeps you to amazing, immersive worlds and while following intriguing characters, be sure to add this series to your to-read list.” —Once Upon a YA Book
WATERSPELL Book 1: The Warlock by Deborah J. Lightfoot is a post from Awesome Gang
- I Bring the Fire Part I: Wolves (A Loki Story)
About I Bring the Fire Part I: Wolves (A Loki Story):In the middle of America, on Route 44, Amy Lewis has a plan — to get to her grandma’s house in time for dinner. Galaxies away Loki is waking up in a prison cell, strangely without a hangover, and with no idea what he’s done wrong — this time anyway. But he does know Thor is hiding something, Odin is up to something wicked, and there seems to be something he’s forgotten…
In this tale that is equal parts “Another Fine Myth,” “American Gods,” and “Once Upon a Time,” a very nice midwestern girl and a jaded, still very mischievous Loki must join forces to outwit gods, elves, magic sniffing cats, and nosy neighbors. If Loki can remember exactly what he’s forgotten and Amy can convince him not to be too distracted by Earthly gadgets, her boobs, or three day benders, they just might pull it off…
This first volume of “I Bring the Fire” is for anyone who suspects chaos and mischief makers might have their own redeeming qualities, and anyone who just wants a good fantasy romp through modern Earth, ancient Asgard, and beyond!
THE I BRING THE FIRE SERIES:
I Bring the Fire: Part I Wolves (FREE)
Monsters: I Bring the Fire Part II
Chaos: I Bring the Fire Part III
In the Balance: An I Bring the Fire Novella
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C. Gockel got her start writing fanfiction, and she is not ashamed! Much. She received emails, messages and reviews from her fans telling her she should ‘do this professionally’. She didn’t; because she is a coward and life as a digital designer, copywriter and coder is more dependable. But in the end, her husband’s nagging wore her down: “You could be the next ’50 Shades of Gray’ and I could retire!” Unfortunately, the author isn’t much for writing smut. She is sad about this; she’d love for her husband to be able to retire and just work for her so she could nag him.Besides trickster gods, she enjoys musing on quantum physics as it applies to the field of magic, and penning the occasional cameo by a velociraptor or hadrosaur. She can be found discussing all sorts of esoteric subjects that pop-up in the Fire series on her Facebook fan page.
At the moment, Ms. Gockel is putting the finishing touches on “Fates: I Bring the Fire Part IV”.
I Bring the Fire Part I: Wolves (A Loki Story) is a post from Awesome Gang
- Unexpected Wetness by Brian Lageose
About Unexpected Wetness by Brian Lageose
The eye-opening tale of a family that went to an amusement park assuming that they would be amused. They were not. Certain things didn’t go as planned, certain people did not act as expected, and there was an abundance of ugly couture and questionable decisions. Happily, everyone survived, and one member of the family thought it best to scribble out a cautionary travelogue of what one should do when a dancing pig appears on the horizon…
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- A Step Too Far
About A Step Too Far:Caitlin O’Connor has the perfect life. Or so she thinks. In her late twenties, she already has a fantastic career as a trauma nurse with a gorgeous, rich, successful husband to match.
But when tragedy strikes on an exotic holiday, all this changes. Caitlin’s near-death experience makes her realise that she has to move out of her comfort zone and make the most of life’s opportunities.
But when she makes plans to have more of a work/life balance, she discovers far more than she bargains for. She fears her husband is about to have an affair, and this situation is made worse by her own current catastrophic failings at work.
Now things are going from bad to worse and Caitlin’s suffering panic attacks. Will she ever be sane again and manage to get her life back on track, or has she gone a step too far?
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L.K. Watts writes an eclectic range of books. Her first two stem from her worldly adventures in Australia, New Zealand and Canada. Often described as hilarious, these books are fresh and funky and reflect L.K.’s personality perfectly. She’s travelled the Trans Siberian Express in Russia and Mongolia and has done a ten week stint of conservation volunteering in Ireland. When she isn’t out making the most of life and living it to the max, she writes women’s fiction. Her debut chick lit novel is her third book to be released. But do not be fooled. L.K. is currently writing something that will make the most unshockable person gasp. At the moment L.K. lives in the U.K with her partner and two adorable dogs. She can be found most days swimming in her local pool and having coffee with her friends.A Step Too Far is a post from Awesome Gang
- Kingdom Churches: New Strategies For A Revival Generation
About Kingdom Churches: New Strategies For A Revival Generation:In Kingdom Churches, pastor, author, and speaker Mark Perry addresses the growing holy discontent in the Western church, as millions of believers are longing for something more raw, more real, and more revolutionary than the current state of the church in the West.
Drawing on years of experience as a church planter, pastor, and consultant, Perry writes about a refreshing new move of God where the kingdom emerges first, ahead of the church, and where the priesthood of all believers becomes a beautiful reality.
With great respect for God’s church, the author artfully addresses the ‘spots’ on the wedding gown of the church and then gets at the core of the holy discontent that is causing millions of believers to leave local churches. But this isn’t another book simply describing problems. The tone is entirely positive and hopeful as Perry writes about practical solutions and solid ways forward. The church as a greenhouse, the balance of blessing and building, and so on–these perspectives and others greatly help the reader to understand a major paradigm shift that God Himself is bringing about to infuse fresh life into the local church of the 21st century.
Kingdom Churches is a book that will help members and leaders of local churches, as well as those who have long since left the local church, to find their way back to a place of healing and hope. As Perry sees it, there is a new ‘recipe’ for life-giving, effective kingdom churches, and it’s time for the church in the West to ‘taste better’ than it has for decades!
Kingdom Churches is a book that will encourage, inspire, and inform. Every Christian, every church member, and every local church leadership team would benefit from reading this insightful, practical book.
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Mark Perry is a gifted communicator, coach, and catalyst. Perry received Christ at the end of the Jesus movement in California in the late 1970s. He excelled in his Christian faith, becoming a leader and a preacher as a teenager. Perry went on to receive his degree in communications and his teaching credential. After working as a carpenter and public school teacher, he entered into full-time vocational ministry in 1991. Mark Perry has served as a church planter, pastor, and consultant for over three decades. He has also directed a house of prayer. Additionally, he and his wife Cheryl have also been involved in several successful businesses. Mark is currently senior leader at Everyday, a regional church and resource center on the Central Coast of California. He is also director of Iris Central Coast, an international missions base part of Iris Global, under the leadership of Rolland and Heidi Baker.Kingdom Churches: New Strategies For A Revival Generation is a post from Awesome Gang
- Devlin’s Dare by Sabrina York
About Devlin’s Dare by Sabrina York
When sexy minx Tara Romano catches Devlin Fox’s attention he wants her. But Tara doesn’t “do” commitments. Her suggestion that they be “friends with benefits” annoys him. So he hits upon a plan to turn their no-strings-fling into something lasting. A series of tantalizing dares—dares Tara cannot resist.
Devlin’s Dare by Sabrina York is a post from Awesome Gang
- Regenerate (A Sgt Major Crane crime thriller)
About Regenerate (A Sgt Major Crane crime thriller)
About Meet Sergeant Major Crane. A Special Investigations Branch Detective in the British Army, he is the soldier who polices other soldiers.
He thinks he has seen every crime known to both war and peace. Sgt Major Crane’s latest case is a vivid tale of love and loss. The soldier who polices soldiers investigates a dead baby left at the Garrison Church, whilst working with the local police to catch a drug smuggling soldier. But when a child is snatched – will this be the one case he can’t crack?
The Sgt Major Crane novels are edge-of-the-seat crime thrillers that are perfect for fans of Lee Child and Peter James.
‘A real page turner, with a brilliantly original detective.’ – Tom Kasey, best-selling author of ‘Trade Off’.
‘Dark, mysterious…and gripping.’ – Robert Foster, best-selling author of ‘The Lunar Code’Learn more about the author, buy the book, or follow them on social media:
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Wendy Cartmell is a former teacher, PR manager and editor of a large corporate newspaper, who has always written, either for her work, or stories for her children. Her new crime series features Sgt Major Crane of the Special Investigations Branch, drawing on her husband’s 22 years of service in the British Army.Regenerate (A Sgt Major Crane crime thriller) is a post from Awesome Gang
- The God King
About The God King:Heroes are not born, they are forged in the fires of apocalypse…
Mercenary Kian Valara wants nothing more than to retire from a life of blood and butchery. But when an arrogant princeling offers him enough gold to buy a throne, Kian straps on his sword for one last mission. And besides, what could be easier than guarding a prince who wants to sow his royal seed in every backwater fortress and village throughout the realm?
Turns out, dying would’ve been easier.
Kian discovers too late that the prince’s ambition has shattered the foundations of the world, and that he intends to remake all Creation.
As the moons collide and the skies burn, Kian and his devastated company of warriors hound the demented prince across a nightmare realm. At every turn, Kian must fight for his life against demons escaped from the underworld, and those who they have transformed into blood-hungry terrors.
Along the way, Kian meets a powerful and beautiful woman who prepares him for a battle he has small hope of winning. To triumph, Kian must summon all his skill and courage, he must sacrifice more than he ever imagined he could, and he must embrace the dark secret that binds him to the power-mad prince.
Only one thing is certain: if Kian fails, the world of men will burn in the fires of apocalypse, and the God King will rule unchallenged and unpunished.
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James A. West is the bestselling author of the epic fantasy series Heirs of the Fallen, and the heroic fantasy series Songs of the Scorpion.Between gritty quests, he recently decided to dip a toe into the primordial sludge from whence he sprang, and penned the dystopian thriller, Beasts of the Field.
James is a native of the Pacific Northwest, but life is a road of many turns. He served in the US Army, spent a year as a long-haul truck driver with his wife (who also happens to be his high-school sweetheart), and attended the University of Montana.
He lives in Montana with his wife. His bodyguard, a Mini-Schnauzer named Jonesy, is always near to hand. James has been known to work for chips and salsa.
While James spends most of his time navigating alternative realities, he periodically comes up for air at: jamesawest.blogspot.com
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- Flight Into Darkness
About Flight Into Darkness:A new hi-tech light jet disappears over the Saudi desert. it should have been the safest aircraft in the world, so air accident investigator James Hayward is sent to investigate. What he discovers leads him into a web of intrigue and political corruption. He finds himself alone, pitted against a new brand of terrorist; one that is ruthless, resourceful and organized with friends in high places.
Set in the post-Bin Laden Middle East, this story is a fast-paced but thought-provoking thriller.
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Roger Hardy is an aviation man, pilot, designer and latterly, safety regulator. He was born into a Royal Air Force family just before our noble Monarch ascended the throne and has worked in the UK, the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany before finally settling in Portugal. He is European by instinct and inclination and currently runs his guesthouse business in Carvoeiro in the Algarve (www.casaluiz.com). He has two grown-up children and, having completed five novels, has set sail into eBook waters. Outside of writing, he can get a trifle boring on the subject of the operas of Richard Strauss, given half a chance. In addition (and we don’t mention this in polite company) he restores old Dinky toy aircraft from the 1930s and 40s.Flight Into Darkness is a post from Awesome Gang
- Tracker by Adrianne Lemke
About Tracker by Adrianne Lemke:Jason is unlike any other eighteen year old. Even barring that he lives on the streets to keep away from his possessive and abusive father, he is also able to detect slight vibrations in the earth allowing him to follow or avoid people with ease. In addition, he can manipulate the ground, calling it up to help protect against anyone who wishes to harm him or those he cares about, such as the group of other runaway children he protects. Over the years since the discovery of his power he has fine-tuned the ability to be able to recognize specific people based on the way they move.
His only contact with authority is Detective Alice Farrow, whom he helps with cases as a Confidential Informant. She is also one of the few people Jason has trusted with his hidden powers. While utilizing his abilities to pursue dangerous criminals, she does her best to keep him out of the line of fire.
Their latest case pits Jason against Trevor Mason, one of the city’s most notorious criminals who is suspected of every crime from theft to violent torture and murder. Mason has discovered Jason’s power and desires to use it for his own means. Jason must work with Alice and her partner to stop Mason before Jason becomes something he shouldn’t: a tool of destruction for an evil man.
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Adrianne Lemke was born in Manitowoc, WI to two Christian elementary school teachers. She began writing a fantasy novel during her freshman year at Wisconsin Lutheran College, and enjoyed it so much she continued writing. For her senior thesis she wrote a mystery novel. She graduated with a BA in English and now works as a Veterinary Assistant. In her free time she enjoys horseback riding, reading, writing, and spending time with her family. Adrianne enjoys writing mystery, fantasy, and supernatural fiction (sometimes mixing the genres) and enjoys reading the same.Tracker by Adrianne Lemke is a post from Awesome Gang