Book 3 of the Talus 3 series.The planet the explorers discovered is called Haven. Considering the Korians and Sholites, once ferocious enemies, had recently come to a peace agreement, the planet's name is an excellent omen for a peaceful future-or so the Korians thought.Now, with their space armada left behind, the people living on the new-found planet find a growing rift amongst them. A civil war erupts between the Korian Patriots and the Loyalists with Romy Gunn caught in the middle.Romy Gunn, great grandson of Natalie Lowe of Earth, and son of Ryder Gunn, has not had an easy life. Circumstances, out of his control, have tarnished his family name, leaving him shunned with no purpose in life.However, the appearance of a mysterious woman wielding psychic powers, proclaiming to be both saviour and mentor, has Romy's mind spinning. She reveals an incredulous tale providing Romy with great opportunity, but even more responsibility. It leaves him with a decision that will alter his life forever.
How can a man, 78 years old and suffering from advanced stage dementia, be missing from his nursing home with no explanation? This is the dilemma Natalie Lowe faces when her father disappears with no plausible explanation. The apparent kidnapping has the authorities just as baffled.With little progress, Natalie, as an agent of the intelligence community, embarks on her own investigation. She is surprised to discover there are others, in similar comatose conditions, who are also missing. Who would take people in comas or those having severe cognitive impairments? What possible purpose could this serve?Putting her own life at risk, her investigation takes her across Canada to the remote northwest. What she finds pulls her into a longstanding feud between powerful, secret agencies that, with advanced weapons at their disposal, are bent on destroying each other. Drawn into the escalating conflict that could spell the end of the world as she knows it, she is forced to pick sides, with the lives of billions on Earth held in the balance.
Will Nami ever fit into her new school, in a new land, in a new country? The first day of school for any child is a mixed bag of emotions. For Nami, this was especially true. She had just immigrated to the states with her family from Korea. While she felt excited about her first day of school in America, everything was so different. She worried if she would make any friends when she couldn't even speak the same language. In Nami's New Friend by Mandy Namjou Yom we experience what it feels like to be the new kid from a different country in a new school. Can the universal themes of belonging and friendship prevail over differences and barriers?
This collection of short stories is very diverse, dealing with difficult times of human suffering during World War Two and the Hungarian Revolution, but it also celebrates the exultation that goes with winning a life of freedom.There are also stories of life in the Golden Horseshoe area of Ontario and the enjoyment from the multitude of lakes and beaches the area has to offer.Mixed in with these historically accurate stories, are others purely from the imagination, filled with clever fantastical locations and humorous characters that will leave the reader in thought but, most likely, laughter as well.
DIVIDED is a story of two individuals, one a black slave and the other a white man. Both were born on the same plantation in 1840. The black slave was to be the servant of the white man for life. At the age of ten, the two were separated. The black boy was sold at a slave auction and escaped from a Coffle. The black slave, Manuti, used the Underground Railroad to find freedom. When the Civil War broke out, Manuti joined the Union Army. The white man, Jaxson, attended the military academy the Ciidal and became an officer in the Confederate Army. The story is about these two men who find themselves on opposite sides of the warring armies. Throughout the war, Antietam, Gettysburg, Wilderness, Spotsylvania, Petersburg, and Richmond both had opportunities to kill the other, but through divine intervention, the bullets did not find their target. The story is about enmity, friendship, hate, love, and the pursuit of peace; the story ends with the climactic battle in Richmond, Virginia, the capital of the Confederacy.
The voice inside Veronica Mattingly's head urges her to do violent, unspeakable things to the people she loves...it's not easy to ignore.Returning to rural Kentucky following the suicide of her dissolute brother, she learns she's not alone in hearing the voice. It's a voice from the past, one demanding that she act, but is Veronica up for it? Can she exhume the root of this evil and right a historical wrong. What follows is a descent into madness involving ghosts, sacrifice, a reclusive, a cult, and a decades-old secret that lies at the heart of a mountain. Sloe is a story about family: mothers and sons, mothers and daughters, and the ties that bind us all-even after death.
The asteroid, Talus 3, has been hurtling through space for over two thousand years. After passing close to Earth, a disaster is barely averted. Now, as the massive rock continues towards Alpha Centauri, the eight million Korian's living in cities within the asteroid hope to find a habitable planet to call their own.Standing in their way is a fleet of seven hundred enemy ships, mirroring the path of Talus 3. The Sholites are relentless, continuing the war with the Korians that has lasted since both their home worlds were destroyed in a solar system many light years away.In Talus 3, Ryder Gunn, grandson of the infamous Natalie Lowe, tries to live a simpler life, focused on the search for a new home. However, as a high-ranking official in a powerful family, he is drawn into the politics of Talus 3 and the ongoing war. No one, including himself, knows if he has the skills and fortitude to be the leader the people expect. He walks a fine line, focusing on the exploration of space while desperately trying to keep one step ahead of the relentless Sholites.
Earn their heart first, then, earn everything else. You have dreams and you deserve to live them. Making them possible means that you must fear less, and do more. My wish with this book is to provide you with insightful inspirations, valuable tools, and principles that will serve to market & sell yourself, your products, and/or services like a pineapple, making you a better version of yourself, a more engaging leader, and a more prosperous salesperson. This book builds on the fruitful power of The Pineapple Theory's life & leadership principles, and not limited to, your reading will inspire: Cultivating an entrepreneurial mindsetHarvest a more self-reflective mind to overcome obstacles with calculated risk using principles that works.Understand the value of thinking, acting, and speaking with care about your clients, employees, and partners.>Theoretically, what if adding a pineapple to your life, leadership, and business recipes could assist living more happily, together?
A hot single dad romance between one reluctant dog sitter and one sexy, hot vet. Delilah Daniels>On the bright side, Dr. Herriot could star in his own veterinary reality TV show, if there is such a thing. The man is sex in scrubs. The vet might just become the highlight of my year. As it turns out, not only is he single, but he also needs some fun in his overworked life. And fun? That I can do. Mason Herriot>Delilah Daniels walks into the clinic on one of those days. My partners are out with the flu, and I, once again, am stuck at work. I can't even explain why I ask her out. It's spontaneous. There's an energy to her. A zest for life. And there's something about how she cares for her friend's dog. We aim for casual. I may be a single dad, but I'm not blind. Delilah packs some curves and it proves hard to keep those dates family-friendly. In a nanosecond, casual loses all appeal. We can make this work. If I can convince Delilah her home's no longer in the Big Easy... >Walk the Dog is the third book in the West Side Series, a set of contemporary romances about a group of friends living on the west side of Manhattan. Each standalone love story in the series features a different couple, and the series can be read in any order. Walk the Dog features a single dad romance and family drama, southern style. Expect a sexy, angsty, single dad romance with a guaranteed happily ever after. Download today and let the binge-reading begin! REVIEWS "Fun and a great HEA!" - Amazon reviewer "Absolutely delightful!" - Bookbub reviewer "Compelling characters, wonderful story, and terrific writing combine to make this a must-read." Goodreads reviewer
In this cosmic tale, where the ordinary defies, my mom's alien spirit brings wonder and surprise.
Another silly look at a world where animals use their unique skills and abilities to do human jobs.
Hawkins Harbor is hosting its annual volleyball tournament, and coffee shop manager Brinley Brubaker can't wait to attend. What starts out as a friendly competition quickly turns to murder when a player on one of the teams is found dead near the net. When the man who takes care of her aunt's lawn becomes the main suspect, Brinley and her amateur sleuthing friends will do whatever they can to prove his innocence. Searching for the killer isn't easy. The more the gang learns about the recently deceased, the more people they find with reasons for wanting him dead.
A gripping espionage thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat.Beirut Station takes readers on a thrilling journey through the complex and dangerous world of Beirut in 1997. Nava Sarsi, one of Iran's most talented intelligence officers, has been given a delicate assignment - to work with and spy on Lebanese Hezbollah. As Nava investigates the disappearance of a Hezbollah commander and tries to recover missing funds, she discovers that hardline factions in Iran are pressing for a resumption of war in Lebanon and confrontation with the United States. With the help of a small group of American mercenaries from a mysterious private company, Nava must find a way to free an American hostage and prevent war from breaking out. But when things take a deadly turn and Nava finds herself the chief suspect in her boss's murder, she must fight to clear her name and seek justice. Beirut Station is a gripping spy novel that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end.
"The twists and turns had me captivated and the personal struggles the characters had to deal with was so vivid that I could feel the emotional pain, embarrassment, indecision, and desire of each. I was shocked at the visually violent way some of the bad and the not so good guys met their fate. I have to admit I hated the unexpected ending, but then there was another unexpected surprising twist."- Tag Gilbert Dark Traffic is a fast-moving action thriller novel loosely based on true events about a sex trafficking organization operating in the Los Angeles, California area. Retired DEA agent Ian Martin runs a private security and investigation agency in Ventura, California and provides security for The Great Nations Import Company. An accident involving a Mrs. Ashley Davis and Ian brings the two of them together. Mrs. Davis is separated from her billionaire husband, Jon Davis, who is a property developer and owner of large apartment buildings and rental homes throughout the United States, England, and France. Ian and his team provide security for her after Ian and Ashley are attacked at one of Jon's rental properties and it marks the beginning of multiple attempts to eliminate Ashley and Ian. Ian, with the help of his team, a woman connected to the sex trafficking organization, and his old DEA boss, finally discovers the people behind the attacks and the reason for them. When everything seems to be resolved, a shocking conclusion devastates not only Ian, but everyone involved in protecting the billionaire's wife.
Patrick Smite is now following in his father's footsteps as the sheriff of Donn, TX. His sister, Laura, is worried he won't be able to do all the job requires. For while he believes he can keep the town safe, she knows the awful truth: they must honor the family's obligation to The Pale Man, no matter the cost. Danielle Kipler is on the run. The Pale Man in her dreams promised her sanctuary. The only thing required is her undying allegiance. But is she prepared to make the necessary sacrifices to become a citizen of Donn, TX? Years ago, a pact was made that requires payment in blood. For in the end, all that matters is the harvest.
It's summertime on Sully's street. That means hours of doing nothing, reading comics, and being in love with his neighbor from afar. Then his drunken mom brings home a mysterious hookup.She may have gotten the night of her life, but she had no idea what she was letting into her bed. And when Sully has to deal with her new friend, strange things happen. New feelings emerge, Sully's mom falls apart, and he's forced to choose between his carnal instincts and his humanity.It's a test of desire vs. love, body vs. mind, and man vs. bug. A lot of bugs...Larval Seeds is EXTREME HORROR. You should not read this. You've been warned.Praise for Larval Seeds: "As a former nurse and seasoned splatterpunk writer, I like to think I can handle any amount of grotesquerie. Yet, Larval Seeds managed to turn my gut like hot, rotten milk. Delivered with the smooth storytelling D.W. Hitz is known for, Larval Seeds is sure to leave its mark on the extreme horror canon!"Patrick C. Harrison III, author of Grandpappy and 100% Match
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