Mules; Masters & Mud by G J Griffiths WARNING! This book may contain NUTS! (Non-Uniform Text Speech) In other words speech in what some have called "Olde English Vernacular". It is spoken by characters in the book from the North, the Midlands and the South of England. There is a glossary at the end of the book to help if you can rise to the challenge. It adds shades of colour to this 19th century story that you may not be expecting. When Mrs Alexander wrote about “the rich man in his … [Read more...] about Mules; Masters & Mud by G J Griffiths
Anyone? by Angela Scott
Anyone? by Angela Scott The end of the world? That’s the stuff of Hollywood blockbusters and deep philosophical exercises in school. No need to sweat it. So when sixteen-year-old Tess’s doomsday-dad builds a bomb shelter in their suburban backyard, everyone thinks he’s gone crazy…. …Until fire rains down from the sky, sinking whole cities into colossal craters and setting much of the world ablaze. Tess’s dad gives her a few short minutes to gather her emergency bag and her freaked-out … [Read more...] about Anyone? by Angela Scott
Echo from Mount Royal by Dave Riese
Echo from Mount Royal by Dave Riese Montreal, 1951. Rebecca Wiseman, 18 years old, from a Catholic-Jewish family, lives with her working-class parents. At a local dance, she briefly meets a handsome young man, but has little hope of seeing him again. When Sol Gottesman tracks her down and asks her on a date, her joy mingles with disbelief when she learns he is the son of a wealthy businessman. Sol takes her in a chauffeured Rolls-Royce to the most expensive restaurant in the city, … [Read more...] about Echo from Mount Royal by Dave Riese
Universe in Flames – Box Set (Books 1 – 5 + bonus Novella) by Christian Kallias
Universe in Flames - Box Set (Books 1 - 5 + bonus Novella) by Christian Kallias A terrifying force has risen from the ashes. Something ancient, powerful, and malevolent. It lurks in the shadows, assembling its forces, and getting ready to set the universe in flames. This book should appeal to all the fans of Star Wars, Star Trek, Babylon 5, Wing Commander, Battlestar Galactica, Farscape, Stargate, Aliens, Terminator, Dragon Ball Z, Marvel, Top Gun, and more. If you haven't yet read the … [Read more...] about Universe in Flames – Box Set (Books 1 – 5 + bonus Novella) by Christian Kallias
The Far Side of Evil by Sylvia Engdahl
The Far Side of Evil by Sylvia Engdahl On completion of her training as an agent of the interstellar federation's Anthropological Service, Elana is sent to a world whose people may soon destroy their civilization. Since not enough is understood about the situation to justify any interference with their evolution, the Service has no power to act; its agents must go as helpless observers, posing as natives, in the hope of gaining knowledge that may help to save other worlds. This passive role … [Read more...] about The Far Side of Evil by Sylvia Engdahl
Symmetry of Snowflakes by Paul Michael Peters
The Symmetry of Snowflakes by Paul Michael Peters Hank Hanson's family is not only blended; it's pulverized. To give structure to his unique network of friends and family, Hank compares it to a snowflake’s intricate design. The only missing piece in his life, the element that would form that rare, perfect snowflake, is the love of a fantastic woman. When Hank meets Erin at the Thanksgiving Day parade, it seems like she might be that woman—until pressures start to mount with his family and … [Read more...] about Symmetry of Snowflakes by Paul Michael Peters
The Devolution of Adam and Eve by Mit Sandru
The Devolution of Adam and Eve by Mit Sandru Genetic Altering Pathogen Devolves Humans into Apes. By 2062, humanity has recovered from the Apocalypse, but the population has increased to over 20 billion souls, straining societies, countries, resources and Earth itself. Wars and lawlessness are a fact of life in most of the world, and the merchants of death are selling any armament imaginable, including nuclear and bio-chemical weapons. In Africa a mysterious new plague affects one billion … [Read more...] about The Devolution of Adam and Eve by Mit Sandru
Sferogyls by Mit Sandru
Sferogyls by Mit Sandru Evil empire attacks a peaceful planet. Fight or be enslaved. On Earth, Tim Andrus was a science-fiction writer, who, after dying, had his head preserved cryogenically – just in case he’ll get a second chance to live again. He was resurrected, not by doctors but by gods. To his surprise he’s not a mere mortal, but a god himself and his god-name is Timurud. Unfortunately, the life of a god is not all heavenly. Timurud, the god, must protect the good against the evil, … [Read more...] about Sferogyls by Mit Sandru
My Pilgrimage to Nowhere by Garred Kluth
My Pilgrimage to Nowhere by Garred Kluth Join me on my journey of 1,100 miles on the Pacific Crest Trail. "We conversed about the many levels of the hike, from the physical to the mental to the emotional to the spiritual. Layer upon layer of trials and growth. We called ourselves pilgrims, but realized that there really was no destination, no holy monastery, no mecca, no temple at the end waiting for us. The journey itself was our destination and our sanctuary. This was our pilgrimage to … [Read more...] about My Pilgrimage to Nowhere by Garred Kluth
Jurassic Jail, The Time Wars Book 1 by William Alan Webb
Jurassic Jail, The Time Wars Book 1 by William Alan Webb The Time Wars have begun! Can you prosecute a 155 million year old murder if the victim is still alive? Peter Dance thinks he can, unless the killers get him first. During a shady militia meeting in New Orleans, a famous scientist claims a bold discovery. The government mole in the group, known only as Gomorrah, knows he’s been tagged. He takes off with carloads of gunners on his tail. Meanwhile, a partial skeleton turns up in a … [Read more...] about Jurassic Jail, The Time Wars Book 1 by William Alan Webb
