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The Vampire Mariki by Joseph Howard
Against a malevolent vampire, a daring prince named Mariki sets out on a thrilling quest to safeguard his kingdom in the ancient kingdom of Kemet. But that’s not all – for Mariki, his challenges are twofold. As he delves deeper into this perilous journey, Mariki uncovers long-hidden family secrets that shake his very foundation, as well as the perilous power grab of his stepfather and wicked stepbrother. And here’s the twist – Mariki is no ordinary mortal. As a vampire, he soon discovers he is unique, destined to traverse the ages, interacting with cultures across the globe.
Joined by his maker, a wise mentor, and a fiercely loyal protector, Mariki sets off on an extraordinary odyssey, where loss, pain, and heartache test his resilience at every turn. In the midst of these trials, he unearths profound discoveries and experiences a tapestry of emotions, including electrifying thrills of adventure, tender warmth of romance, and even moments of lighthearted comedy.
In this enthralling tale, shadows lurk around every corner, and enigmatic mysteries shroud Mariki’s path. With each twist and turn, the story keeps readers on edge and craving more, blending fantasy, horror, and suspense. Every twist and turn keeps readers on the edge of their seats, eager for more to come. With his quest to uncover the secrets of his lineage and confront the forces of darkness that threaten his beloved kingdom, Mariki embarks on a grand adventure through the ages. Take part in a breathtaking adventure that explores human nature and reveals a world you never knew existed.
Five Moons: Resurrection by William Parker
Five Moons: Resurrection is science-fiction with the full flavor and robust action of a guns-blazing western. At the same time, the comedy of human nature balances the drama in this end-to-end action adventure.
Outworld veteran, Dallas Blake, struggling to start his life over after the Corporate War. buys a war surplus starship never meant for sale. The alien enigmas of this ship engulf Dallas as he struggles to overcome his grief at the loss of his entire family. Dallas discovers that his artificial crew are all copies (called moons) of the human crew lost during the ship’s last mission as the Five Moons sets out to rescue Emma, an innocent young girl. The Mercs had killed her parents and kidnapped Emma for a monthly ransom in gold to keep her alive.
In order to rescue Emma, Dallas needs help. So, he goes to Moss Kata to find Luke and Sam, but they all end up in jail. Mariah breaks the men out of jail. Dallas is nearly killed.
The Five Moons arrives at the jungle planet only to discover Dallas’ old nemesis in orbit, but Dallas refuses to turn back. He’s determined to save one little girl. To save Emma, though, Dallas must first save a young jungle girl, Sophie. She guides Dallas’ squad through the jungle trails to find Emma.
But that’s where Dallas and the crew of the Five Moons run out of luck. For all that they got right, they are put on the run by an entire Merc Battlegroup commanded by the man that gave the order to kill Dallas’ whole family. In the end, only Dallas Blake and the crew of the Five Moons can save Panara-5, their homeworld, from total annihilation at the hands of the Mercs. This one’s a nail-biter right down to the end. Breath of Malice by Karen Fenech
It’s a game of cat and mouse. And she is losing . . .
FBI Special Agent Paige Carson hoped she’d be able to start a new life in small-town South Carolina. But when a senator’s sister is murdered and a blank postcard is left next to the body, Paige realizes that a killer from her past has found her–and is sending her a very personal message.
From the moment he hired her, FBI Special Agent in Charge Sam McKade knew Paige was hiding something. Prompted by this recent threat, she finally opens up: one year ago, she caught the eye of suspected serial killer Todd Thames. Now he’s come back to pull her into his game, whether she wants to play or not.
As the danger increases, Paige and Sam give in to their growing attraction, and he vows to protect her no matter the cost. But the murderer will stop at nothing to get to his intended prey, and the strong arm of the law–and the shelter of her new love–may not be enough to save her.
Everything Led Me to You by Sara Kate
After Jen woke up in the hospital, she just wanted to get her life back together but when she found out that the driver who crashed into her got away, she couldn’t let it go.
She had one question. She just didn’t know that it was going to lead her down a dangerous path to finding the answer.
Jack Knight: Just The Meat 1 by Richard Manley
Jack Knight… gay crime novelist with a mansion, a popular club, a son, and a problem. He has a good life but it’s become predictable. But when the cops call him in on a case, things get interesting!
Forced Entry? by Bill Lockwood
Henrietta, a twenty-three year old has moved in with her old actress mother on the coast of California. The daughter is in hopes she will inherit her mother’s fortune. To hurry that along she enlists a young man she has met at a party. She has him leave strange verses that hint at the dark arts. The guy is more interested in Henrietta going north with him where he has a new job waiting. The old actress calls on her helpful neighbor, Max, to help solve the puzzling events. As the pursuit heats up Max enlists the help of his girlfriend, her teen age daughter, his grandfather, the grandfather’s friend, and even a coven of witches from next door.
Briarwitch Academy 1: A Whisper Before Dawn by KC Kingmaker
Dawn Rose doesn’t go looking for trouble, it finds her: murderous teachers, sexy supernaturals, devious plots. After witnessing a brutal murder-by-magic, she’s whisked away to Briarwitch Academy. In this slow-burn why choose paranormal romance, Dawn has to navigate bullies, classes, and magical weirdos, without falling for the hot shifters, and root out evil from hurting her friends and home.
Psychic Daughter of Fate: A Paranormal Women’s Fiction Novel (Midlife Crusade, Book 3) by Ellie Ellis and Iris Bird
Get ready for magical fun in this laugh-out-loud Paranormal Women’s Fiction series.
HEA and standalone to some extent. Discover what waits ahead in this last book of the series!”
Jennifer White at 44 mothers of two daughters who are now adults and her husband Derek saw living her life doing common chores and was happy but an accident which was happened with her when she was in her high-school still gives her nightmares. She thought Lisa Hutchinson and Kristin Miller had successfully killed him but the trio gets in trouble once again and this time they don’t know how to retaliate. Jennifer have never imagined he would ever start a family. Will she avenge her father?
A hot new genre celebrating midlife and older women who still like a little adventure by authors Ellie Ellis & Iris Bird.
The Girl with Three Eyes by Ana Smocvin
Amy is an unusual girl, she was born with three eyes. But her parents, just like her entourage, can’t accept her hideous feature. One day, however, she realizes that this is rather a blessing than a curse. Her third eye helps her see more than others, she discovers she has supernatural abilities. Will she be able to handle her gift? Would people accept and love her?
The Finger Trap by Johnny Worthen
Tony Flaner is a malingering part-time comedian, full-time sarcastic, who’s never had it hard, and never finished a thing in his life. He’s had twelve years to prepare for his divorce and didn’t. He had his entire life to choose a career and hasn’t. Now time’s up, and he’s in a world of trouble. But it gets worse—a first date and a drunken party ends with Tony facing prison for the murder of a girl he hardly knew.
But other than that, it was a pretty great party.
To save himself, wise-cracking Tony must discover who the mysterious girl was, what she was involved in and what the hell she saw in him in the first place. Their lives are linked together at the ends of a Chinese finger trap, like life and death, friends and enemies, arugula quiche and pigs knuckles.
Winner of the League of Utah Writers Diamond Quill for Best Book of the Year.
