About The Blood of Tokyo
An American travels to Japan. He befriends a local salaryman. They plan to one day undertake an ambitious challenge: a lap around Tokyo’s Yamanote Line. Thirty stops. One drink at each stop. Today is the day, Hiroto.
About The Blood of Tokyo
An American travels to Japan. He befriends a local salaryman. They plan to one day undertake an ambitious challenge: a lap around Tokyo’s Yamanote Line. Thirty stops. One drink at each stop. Today is the day, Hiroto.
About Full Moon Saturday Night
Mike Hepp is an L.A. millennial post-grad, who dreams of making it big in the TV & film industry. He auditions by day and tends bar at night to satiate his massive student debt, credit card payments, and rent. Until one knuckle-busting, full moon Saturday night launches his life into complete upheaval, suddenly placing him in the middle of an international drug smuggling operation and an undercover police sting, consequently ruining his reputation in Hollywood. Can Mike survive his unsolicited undercover work and cleanse his sullied reputation? Or will he end up as shark bait for double-crossing the wrong people?
The Thirteenth Child by Mark deMeza
The Thirteenth Child – Synopsis
On 16 May 1940, the day of his seventh birthday, Hannes is excited to watch the German Army roll into Amsterdam. He is the youngest of the Kisch family, respectable, middle-class Dutch-Jewish citizens.
The Nazi’s quickly introduce regulations which marginalize the Jews, excluding them from ever more walks of Dutch life. As the Final Solution is launched, hundreds of young Jewish men are rounded up at gunpoint in Jonas Meijer Square. Henrik, Hannes’s elder brother escapes.
In the Kisch family home, parents Franck and Elizabeth endeavour to maintain a normal life. Franck, a university professor, joins the Jewish Council, but wrestles with accepting the ever-increasing horror of their situation.
Leo Blumensohn struggles to survive and support his fellow inmates at the rapidly expanding and apparently safe Jewish refugee camp of Westerbork in the Drenthe region of the country; and at the hard labour camp of Mauthausen in Austria the ‘stairs of death’ await those unfortunate enough to be transported there.
These transportations are the catalyst for Rachael, Hannes’s adult sister and Henrik to join the Dutch Resistance. Rachael meets 2 other Jews and Johan van Hulst, a Dutch Protestant, and works with them to save hundreds of babies and young children from deportation. This includes smuggling forged documents in prams, printing fake IDs, and tense escapes e.g., running with children alongside moving trams, shielded from the sight of the SS.
Henrik begins a romantic relationship with Jacoba, one of Rachael’s fellow Resistance workers, and assists the partial evacuation of a Jewish psychiatric hospital and the release of 39 prisoners from a detention centre. Finally, he takes part in the assassination of a Dutch collaborator, leading to the killing of the target’s wife. Whilst fleeing, Henrik is captured and sent to Mauthausen. At the top of the ‘stairs’, Henrik grapples with an SS soldier and falls to his death, taking the soldier with him.
Elizabeth and Hannes are smuggled to the hidden village of Vierhouten, a group of wooden huts in a dense forest sheltering around 100 Jews. Franck agrees to follow shortly afterwards. One night a Bounty Hunter (a Dutch civil servant paid a bonus by the Nazis for arresting Jews) calls at the Kisch home, steals the remainder of their money and fatally shoots Franck.
Bored, Hannes goes for a walk, but by chance is spotted by an SS soldier who is hunting in the forest. Everyone must flee, but Elizabeth falls and is badly injured. She urges Hannes to run. She is found by the SS and shot dead. Hannes escapes.
Rachael is arrested in Amsterdam, sent to Westerbork and, about to be deported, is surprisingly reunited with Hannes. The novel concludes with Rachael and Hannes, together, crammed in a cattle truck bound for Auschwitz, unaware of what awaits them.
Van Hulst survives the war, but is plagued by the thought that he could have saved ‘just one more child’ from deportation. This unknown infant would have been the thirteenth child.
Mariner’s Haven: Waves of Change by Serena Bayfield
In the enchanting coastal town of Mariner’s Haven, where the sun dances on the ocean’s surface and whispered secrets ride on the salty breeze, a captivating tapestry of lives unfolds. From the weathered docks to the charming cottages, the heartbeat of this picturesque town thrums with the joys, sorrows, and triumphs of its unforgettable residents.
Discover the indomitable women who serve as the backbone of the community, their strength and resilience holding together not only their own lives but the very fabric of the town itself. Meet the dreamers whose hearts yearn for distant horizons, even as they remain tethered to the familiarity of home. Immerse yourself in the lives of the locals, their bonds as unbreakable as the ships that grace the harbor.
Against the breathtaking backdrop of golden sunsets and the relentless rhythm of the waves, witness love blossoming in unexpected places, friendships tested by the tempests of life, and long-buried secrets threatening to shatter the tranquil veneer of this coastal haven.
In Mariner’s Haven, prepare to be swept away by the captivating tales of a town where family dynamics are as complex as the tides, where resilience is forged in the face of adversity, and where the promise of small-town romance is as alluring as the siren’s call. With each turn of the page, the ebb and flow of life in this enchanting town will reveal the beauty and resilience of the human spirit, as constant and powerful as the waves that shape its shores.
Dive into this mesmerizing beach read, perfect for a summer escape or any time you yearn to be transported to a world where the extraordinary can be found in the everyday lives of a small coastal town.
Serena Bayfield emerges as a captivating new voice in literature, skillfully weaving tales of small-town family life and enduring friendships that resonate deeply. Discover the enchanting world of Mariner’s Haven: Waves of Change and experience heartfelt storytelling at its best.
About The Oberllyn Origins: Prequel to The Oberllyn Generations
In the beginning, the kidnapped ancestors of the Oberllyn’s had to rescue themselves from slavery in a strange land. How does someone travel from the freedom of tribal lands to Scotland and back again generations later with their integrity unblemished? Who were the true barbarians, the colonists or the native peoples? Travel back with us to the time when trees were tall, the settled country was being invaded by refugees from a failed civilization, and two young people made the best of a terrible situation. They founded a dynasty. However, their first task was survival.
Moonlight Beach – Murder and Magic by Yurie Kiri
Moonlight Beach near the rich and sleepy town of Rancho California has been the scene of a series of either brutal murders or shark attacks. One night, two more people are murdered on a cliff overlooking the beach and now organs are missing, organs that could have been used in a transplant operation to save a person’s life. Was it another random killing, murder for hire or an attempt to extract a much-needed organ? Would someone really sacrifice a stranger’s life to give a loved one another chance at life? Rancho California’s leading venture capitalists want to start a company that provides human organs to people in need of transplants; could one of them be responsible? Then there’s a local group of witches who’ve seen and done a lot of strange things, first hand. What role do they play? Victims or perpetrators?
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About Monochromatic Mind
This book is an invitation to embark on a journey into the limitless expanse of the human imagination. In a world with technology and inundated with preconceived notions of possibility, this book serves as a beacon, reminding us of the boundless potential within our minds. It is a celebration of creativity in its purest form. Through a collection of imaginative micro-stories, readers are transported to worlds both familiar and fantastical. Every story is accompanied by striking black-and-white photographs, serving as visual prompts to ignite the creative spark within. As renowned photographers eloquently express, there is a certain magic inherent in black-and-white imagery. Far from being restrictive, monochrome photography allows for a level of abstraction that transcends the confines of reality, inviting readers to explore realms of fantasy and emotion beyond the limitations of color. The book urges us not to passively consume the stories fed to us by the world but to actively engage our imaginations to tear down the barriers of what we believe to be possible and to embrace the unknown with open arms.
A Grave Every Mile: A Pioneer Western Adventure (Ghosts Along the Oregon Trail Book 1) by David Fitz-Gerald
Dive into a classic western series featuring a family’s brave quest to cross the continent. 2000 grueling miles, a string of disasters, a troubled teenager who imagines ghosts everywhere, and a rolling village full of loco greenhorns… who will endure the relentless migration, and who will leave their bones to rest beside the trail?
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About 170 Spanish Dialogues for Beginners: Engaging Conversations and Short Stories to Learn Spanish
Are you eager to explore the fascinating world of Spanish with an engaging and immersive approach? Here is where your search for the best Spanish study partner comes to an end!
Introducing “170 Spanish Dialogues for Beginners,” a beautifully written book designed to take you to the lively streets and breathtaking landscapes of Spanish-speaking countries.
Language learning becomes less intimidating when you have dialogues that give words and phrases life, making every lesson a fascinating adventure.
Regardless of your level of experience with the language, this book is your key to mastering Spanish in everyday situations. Explore 170 carefully chosen conversations that cover ten broad themes. Each dialogue provides an in-depth look at essential dialogues along with useful phrases, questions, and answers that are appropriate even for non-Spanish speakers.
About Unglorious War Revised Edition by Maxine Flam
Major Thomas Harrison Smith is critically wounded while escaping from a POW camp deep inside LAOS during the Vietnam War. Stabilized by medical personnel, he is flown to Oahu, Hawaii for surgery and rehabilitation. Emaciated, dehydrated, and half-dead from torture and constant beatings, he meets Lt. Marla Bristol, a nurse-therapist assigned to his case. During Major Smith’s recovery, he and Lt. Bristol fall in love and marry. The military wants Major Smith to do another tour of duty. Major Smith agrees to return to Vietnam. Will he see his beloved Marla again? Who is Lt. Anthony Lambello and what part does he play in whether Major Smith returns from NAM? Thomas and Marla are scared but each waits for the time they will be reunited. Major Smith’s faith is strong. Marla has doubts. Both look for the day they will be permanently together again. God answers their prayers, but is it the way that they hoped for?
About A VISITHOME
The best of times often come from returning home, except when home is not a good place to be. When Tom and his sister, Catherine, are adopted as small children, their world changes drastically. Now abuse fills their lives. The sad events they experience will pull at your emotions and make you empathize with the plight of these characters. Their journey toward forgiveness encounters setbacks along the way, but ultimately, they both accept God’s grace and receive forgiveness.
Through different circumstances, Catherine and Tom both escape to new lives. In separate visits, they return home to take their frustrations out on their adoptive father, but both find they’ve arrived too late. With the help of devout Christian mentors both siblings journey from troubled youths to worthy adults saved by grace.
A Visit Home has something for every reader, mystery, a love story, humor, historical background, and family relationships. Using secular circumstances, traditional Christian beliefs emerge. The theme that God stands by us no matter what difficulty we have is woven into A Visit Home with questions of faith being explored in subtle ways.
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That First Year by Margaret Kay
From #1 Amazon Bestselling Author Margaret Kay, That First Year, a story of love, loss, family, and resiliency, with hope, tears, and laughter.
Elyse Laramie created a happy, loving home for herself and her three children, who now, as adults, are successful and living independent lives away from home. Her marriage to her high school sweetheart, Tim, had grown into something that neither of them wanted it to be, but it wasn’t something that either of them wanted to end. Elyse had always secretly hoped the future would bring about a change that would rekindle that spark between them and renew what had become a platonic relationship.
Her oldest daughter, Claire, is married with two young children of her own. She is building her career in the same field as her father. Kade, the middle child, is a paramedic, living with his girlfriend of two years. Kelsey, the youngest, is getting ready to graduate from college.
Then…a terrible accident changes everything.
In the aftermath, life goes on and brings new roles, new or renewed romantic relationships, and new challenges to each member of the family.
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Love, Taylor Made by DW Davis
Ren left North Carolina to live with his aunt and uncle in New Hampshire to escape a dysfunctional blended family. Now a college freshman, he must learn to deal with the coed life and the drama it brings. Like so many young men his age, his decisions about love are often made in haste and just as often lead him into a quagmire of second-guessing and regret. Of the three girls he meets, one puts him firmly in the friend zone, one is in love with the idea of being in love with him, and one truly cares. But how is he to know who his heart truly longs for?
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About Is This What Death Feels Like?
Is This What Death Feels Like?
An American fighter pilot engages multiple enemy jet fighters in a classic life and death struggle.
A routine patrol turns deadly when eight fighter jets from Iran jump a two plane patrol on the Iraq – Iranian border.
Then as the mother of all air battles ensues, fate steps in and an unknown medical condition places the young fighter pilot in the midst of a Near Death Experience (NDE).
As you read, this story places you in the cockpit of an F-15C Eagle jet fighter in the middle of air combat.
The descriptions are so vivid, it will seem you are inside a cockpit of a high performance jet fighter in the middle of a combat situation.
As you read, it will feel as if you are flying the fighter jet and experiencing the acceleration, the g-forces, the exhilaration, the fear, and the thrill of aerial combat as you press the attack against insurmountable odds. These descriptions are so vivid that you will find your self looking around their reading space for deadly air to air missiles homing in on you.
Then the description of unknown illness the pilot followed by the near death experience (NDE) makes you wonder if it happened to the author himself?
When you read, you will experience the thrill of a lifetime and maybe obtain the answer to the question:
Is This What Death Feels Like?.
Author’s note. I excerpted this story from a section of my novel, Redemption, so if you have previously read “Redemption,” you have already read the essence of this story and can save your dollar.
About Saturnalia Stories: Three Tales of BDSM and Femdom in Ancient Rome
Welcome to Saturnalia, the Roman festival renowned for wild displays of sensuality and vice. Servants become masters and masters become servants as rich and poor alike revel in the thrill of role-reversal and the joy of debauchery.
A rich Roman woman allows two of her lovesick servants a night of pleasure with each other, as long as she can indulge her secret desire for shame by watching them.
A nobleman visits the House of Fantasy, where he can indulge his forbidden lust for punishment and humiliation.
An aristocratic lady decides to test her wrestling skills against two men, with a delicious reward for the victor.
This 18,000 word story bundle focuses on consensual BDSM in Ancient Rome, ranging from gentle domination to hard erotic humiliation. It contains the following stories
1. A Night of Liberty – A gentle femdom FMF ménage.
2. A Nobleman Punished – Femdom humiliation, including body worship, bondage and whipping.
3. Battle of the Sexes – Mixed Wrestling, body worship and humiliation.
About Conspiracy Suisse by Filia Pater
Inspired by historical as well as contemporary real-life events and organizations, Conspiracy Suisse divulges the “Untold Tale of Swiss Banking” in the manner of a fantasy and offers an alternative, fictionalized narrative of the collapse of a once invincible Swiss bank, while taking the reader through a romantic journey in a gradual yet spellbinding pace. Prepare to be enthralled by a historical mystery novel that entertains as much as it enlightens, where every twist and turn takes you deeper into a meticulously crafted fantasy of intrigue, romance, and edge-of-your-seat action, entwined with real-world controversies and debates.
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About In the Land of the Living: A Novel
A DEEPLY CATHARTIC EXPLORATION INTO THE HUMAN CONDITION
There is an unrelenting presence that stirs a restless longing within Duncan. A longing to know the truth…His new stepfather, James, is an unwelcomed addition to his life. No amount of time or distance seems to be able to heal the deep-seated bitterness that strains their relationship. It only forces him to grapple with a childhood he would rather forget. Yet, all the while, God has not forgotten Duncan or the pain he suffers. In fact, He has been the One purposefully orchestrating it all, both calamity and blessing.
How can God turn such turmoil into something beautiful and good? Duncan’s life is one such example that answers this very question, albeit in an unexpected way. Told in vignettes, this evocative story of trauma, grief, and forgiveness shines an honest light on the corruption and hope of the human spirit.
About Featured Book: The Devil's Whelp by Vin Jackson
The floating exploration rig, Olympian, is drilling for oil. It has a crew of 80 tough, no-nonsense oilmen capable of handling anything . So they think. But Scott Reef #8 isn't just a jinx – it will prove to be one hole too many.
There's something down there apart from sea and mud that seems to think they're here for fun. The rules of Its game are simple – play or die; the prize for winning – Olympian.
The only one on board who understands the situation is the toolpusher, Del Presswood. With each new event the whelp is coming to know him, enabling it to stay one step ahead, ensuring his warnings about the dangers are ignored.
If Del doesn't do something, and fast, he is going to lose the rig and his entire crew. For their sakes, this is one game he has to win. But time is running out!
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About Concerning Fanaticism in The Human Race by Massimo Fantini
Elijah is a promising young lawyer, in love with his work and confident in the potential of the human race.
His law firm’s senior partner gives him his first important assignment. Elijah will have to follow the case of Leonard, an elderly engineer who lives in Montepastore, a small village in the Bolognese Apennines (Italy).
Leonard’s question concerns the supplementary contribution that engineers enrolled in the professional register are required to pay to Inarcassa, the Engineers’ Pension Fund. At first, the case seems simple. It was the subject of a previous ruling by the Court of Cassation. But Leonard is not satisfied with an institutional response. He wants to know why. He wants to know what hides behind the Supreme Court’s ruling.
Leonard’s demands grow meeting after meeting, and the subject of the dispute widens to include ethical, religious, and historical concerns.
As in the previous manuscripts, questions about the human condition are at the center of this philosophical debate. In the absence of answers, what is the point of writing about anything else?
About PRINCESS IN THE POLICE STATION by J.P. Reedman
1964, Workmen digging on a bombsite in London uncover a hidden vault containing a lead coffin. The coffin is almost reburied in a mass grave in a local churchyard, but an old retired policeman, examining the sarcophagus in the police station where the find has been taken, notices a plaque attached to the leaden lid. What he reads, stuns him–this is not a an unknown medieval nun or noblewoman.
The coffin’s occupant is a child–a Princess, Anne Mowbray, wife of Richard of Shrewsbury, one of the infamous Princes in the Tower, who disappeared in 1483…
1470’s. Elizabeth is the Dowager Duchess of Norfolk. King Edward IV has expressed a wish that the widow’s only child, Anne, might marry his younger son, Richard. Unwillingly, she agrees, even though the marriage contract will cause her to lose her dower lands, and if Anne should die young, all the Norfolk lands would go to her young husband instead of blood relatives. But she dares not deny the King, for Elizabeth is the sister of Eleanor Talbot…the King’s secret wife from years before. If the King suspects she knows the truth of his relationship with Eleanor, all she loves is in danger, for her knowledge could threaten his throne…
So at just five years old, Anne is married to an even younger Prince Richard in a grand ceremony, but Elizabeth fears for her child’s future in Edward’s decadent court.
And soon the thing she fears most comes to pass…
Dual timeline story set in the 1960’s and the years 1472-1502, following the finding of Anne Mowbray’s coffin, through the story of her brief life, burial and first reburial as witnessed by her mother, Elizabeth Talbot, to her final reinterment in Westminster Abbey.