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The Grave by Mike Bennett The Grave by Mike Bennett Feb. 07, 2012 5359 words Read a sample
A short, black comic tale about two men, a grave, unrequited lust ... and murder.
The Russian Blonde by Robert Hendry The Russian Blonde by Robert Hendry Feb. 06, 2012 50690 words Read a sample
Free e-book. The Lidiya Petrova series follows the lovely young wife of Russian Admiral Mikhail Petrov as different factions vie for power in the 1980s Soviet Union. Land, sea and air action, a chemical weapons plot to attack Scandinavia, submarines, Spetsnaz, a manhunt and romance in a convincing setting from an author who studied the USSR for over 30 years. Taste the series with this FREE e-book
Painted Leo: Short Story by Jade Alyse Painted Leo: Short Story by Jade Alyse Feb. 05, 2012 1751 words Read a sample
A woman disguises herself as a Parisian courtesan, and with a bottle of illegal Absinthe and the thirst for retribution guiding her, seduces a French artist by asking him to make her body his greatest work to date...but will it be the last one he ever creates...?
Freeview: The Deleons - Satine Tierney Book 2 by Kristine Decoyly Freeview: The Deleons - Satine Tierney Book 2 by Kristine Decoyly Feb. 05, 2012 1103 words Read a sample
Get a sneak peek at the first chapter of the second Satine Tierney book.
That Summer Night by N. Jaber That Summer Night by N. Jaber Feb. 05, 2012 1602 words Read a sample
"Lisa jumped into my arms, and for the first time I noticed how smooth her skin was." In the midst of a warm summer night, Lisa's grandfather sees things in her that he knows he shouldn't.
Suzanne Degnan by Sherry Wood Suzanne Degnan by Sherry Wood Feb. 04, 2012 94745 words Read a sample
Based on a true story. Sarah, a young bassist, is challenged when, in 1996, she and her band move into a Chicago apartment building that turns out to be a murder-vortex. Back in 1946, the building was a scene of "The Crime of the Century" where six-year old Suzanne Degnan was murdered. Now the angry spirit has returned, and it is Sarah's job to find out why.
Mirrors by Shane Rynhart Mirrors by Shane Rynhart Feb. 04, 2012 1698 words Read a sample
A man obsessed with his looks gets into some serious trouble...
The Green Man by Mike Bennett The Green Man by Mike Bennett Feb. 03, 2012 5379 words Read a sample
If you go down in the woods today, you're in for a big surprise - Alec Bingham is murdering his wife. He's got it all worked out, but there are some things in the woods that even the most careful planning can't anticipate.
The Betrayed by Roger Busby The Betrayed by Roger Busby Feb. 02, 2012 5952 words Read a sample
How far would you go for a promotion? how important are your dreams and aspirations above others? What are you willing to sacrifice or more importantly who are you willing to sacrifice to get what you want? These are the questions and consequences that Mark Fletcher has face in his quest for a coveted Flying Squad position.
Payback by Ted Stetson Payback by Ted Stetson Feb. 01, 2012 2913 words Read a sample
Repaying a debt takes a deadly turn.
Reminiscence by Jake Murphy Reminiscence by Jake Murphy Feb. 01, 2012 4684 words Read a sample
As the sun sets and night creeps into the grounds, an old gentleman prepares for dinner. That evening he receives a visit from an old acquaintance, whose visit changes both their lives forever. A gripping story of love, nostalgia, ambition and betrayal, Reminiscence is the latest story from the 'Forgotten Tales' saga by Jake Murphy.
Butta': Worldwide - Sample Chapters by Corey Aaron Burkes Butta': Worldwide - Sample Chapters by Corey Aaron Burkes Jan. 31, 2012 9513 words Read a sample
Butta’, Munch, Kasey and Trigger are back in pursuit of the last and largest of the Stein diamonds—taking them to the farthest reaches of the world to claim what Butta’ rightfully believes belongs to her while keeping an innocent little girl from impending harm.
Celeste, The Eyes of the Demon by Kevin Lazarus Celeste, The Eyes of the Demon by Kevin Lazarus Jan. 30, 2012 13598 words Read a sample
Celeste is the hottest cheerleader in her high school–at least she thinks so. And Halloween is right around the corner. She and her friends have made big plans for that night and have spared no expense for the event of the season–the Halloween dance. Unfortunately, her plans are going to take an abrupt detour into Hell.
Detective John Saunders' Mind the Gap by Adrianna White Detective John Saunders' Mind the Gap by Adrianna White Jan. 30, 2012 5856 words Read a sample
Be mindful of the gap, detective. That’s the last thing Detective John Saunders remembered before he was beaten in the parking lot of West Hollywood University. He couldn’t help but think of the events that had brought him to this particular point. Her name was Cindy Faulk, a nineteen year old freshman, and she was attacked in her classroom.
The Quartet Intro3 by Ipam The Quartet Intro3 by Ipam Jan. 30, 2012 100220 words Read a sample
The Quartet turned crime fighters TRIAL deadly killers using their brains, their brass & their billions.
The Candela of Cancri (Book 10 in the Jay Leicester Mysteries Series) Special Preview Edition by JC Simmons The Candela of Cancri (Book 10 in the Jay Leicester Mysteries Series) Special Preview Edition by JC Simmons Jan. 29, 2012 25989 words Read a sample
J.C. Simmons, returns with the tenth in the Jay Leicester series. From Gulf of Mexico waters to mountain ski resorts, Leicester deals with the disappearance of close friend and retired Radiologist, J.D. Ballard, who has fought long and hard for FDA approval of a noninvasive cure for cancer he believes is being suppressed by the medical aristocracy simply for power, money, and prestige.
Akel Dama (Book 9 of the Jay Leicester Mysteries Series) Special Preview Edition by JC Simmons Akel Dama (Book 9 of the Jay Leicester Mysteries Series) Special Preview Edition by JC Simmons Jan. 29, 2012 25986 words Read a sample
AKEL DAMA is exciting and well written, with pervasive humanity and the grit of truth. This work tells a vivid and compelling story, reminding us that we live amid pending horror. This is an impressive evocation of a threat of terrorism around the world at a crucial time in history. It is an important work that will be useful to all who are interested in the world from this time on.
Do You Like to Kill? by J. Conrad Guest Do You Like to Kill? by J. Conrad Guest Jan. 29, 2012 1212 words Read a sample
It’s strange how a comment, even made in jest, can affect an impressionable young mind. This short story provided for your quick reading entertainment by J. Conrad Guest, author of the detective novel series, "One Hot January" and "January's Thaw", and the romantic baseball novel "Backstop, A Baseball Love Story in Nine Innings".
Four Nines Fine (Book 7 of the Jay Leicester Mysteries Series) Special Preview Edition by JC Simmons Four Nines Fine (Book 7 of the Jay Leicester Mysteries Series) Special Preview Edition by JC Simmons Jan. 29, 2012 26039 words Read a sample
One hundred million dollars' worth of pure gold traded for stolen military arms... the brutal murder of a Mexican Governor... the involvement of La Eme, the Mexican Mafia, Outlaw Motorcycle gangs, and violent street gangs, and a contract ordered on his life... These are the pieces of the puzzle Jay Leicester must put together to save not only himself, but those of innocent people working with him.
The Underground Lady (Book 8 of the Jay Leicester Mysteries Series) Special Preview Edition by JC Simmons The Underground Lady (Book 8 of the Jay Leicester Mysteries Series) Special Preview Edition by JC Simmons Jan. 29, 2012 24919 words Read a sample
A small airplane mysteriously disappears in the dense piney woods of Mississippi. The pilot, a young widow named Hadley Welch is the lone occupant. Now, 25 years later, her daughter hires Aviation Consultant, Jay Leicester, to investigate. Jealously, revenge, and murder with colorful and deadly characters, all heading toward one climatic question: What happened to Hadley Welch and her airplane?
Popping the Shine (Book 6 of the Jay Leicester Mysteries Series) Special Preview Edition by JC Simmons Popping the Shine (Book 6 of the Jay Leicester Mysteries Series) Special Preview Edition by JC Simmons Jan. 29, 2012 23319 words Read a sample
New Orleans settings, gangland murder, police corruption, and international drug operations are the backdrop for J.C. Simmons' sixth serial mystery. Jay Leicester, P.I., is drawn into a worldwide drug manufacturing operation when an old family friend's grandson is brutally murdered and nailed to a French Quarter street in New Orleans, Louisiana.
The Electra File (Book 5 of the Jay Leicester Mysteries Series) Special Preview Edition by JC Simmons The Electra File (Book 5 of the Jay Leicester Mysteries Series) Special Preview Edition by JC Simmons Jan. 29, 2012 23654 words Read a sample
Jay Leicester, P.I., is hired to find a missing sailboat which is eventually found scuttled offshore with the bodies of two individuals associated with the new gaming industry in Biloxi, Mississippi. After another killing, this of a mayoral candidate who openly opposed the gambling industry, much suspicion is directed towards casino officials. Leicester's mandate: Solve the case or die trying
Memories of Murder by Chloe Gallagher Memories of Murder by Chloe Gallagher Jan. 29, 2012 4541 words Read a sample
Memories of Murder is a fresh interpretation of the English Jack the Ripper mystery. When the protagonist experiences horrific, graphic dreams of the serial killer's murders, he begins to question his sanity and identity...
Astral Andy y El Oso Divertido by James Cage Astral Andy y El Oso Divertido by James Cage Jan. 29, 2012 4862 words Read a sample
Astral Anday y El Oso Divertido por James Cage es la traducción al español de la segunda historia en la vuelta de Bardo por James Cage. La historia es anterior al cartel mexicano asesino a sueldo-los campamentos en Guatemala por treinta años.
Icy Blue Descent (Book 4 of the Jay Leicester Mysteries Series) Special Preview Edition by JC Simmons Icy Blue Descent (Book 4 of the Jay Leicester Mysteries Series) Special Preview Edition by JC Simmons Jan. 28, 2012 18952 words Read a sample
Free Special Preview Edition (first 10 chapters): What appears to be an ordinary matter of a missing person is suddenly magnified, as Leicester plunges into the world of high finance, drug dealers, and murder. He ranges from Mississippi to Miami to islands in the Bahamas, tracking men and women who are pursuing the fast buck in the drug trade, and comes close to an icy blue descent into death.
Some People Die Quick (Book 2 of the Jay Leicester Mysteries Series) Special Preview Edition by JC Simmons Some People Die Quick (Book 2 of the Jay Leicester Mysteries Series) Special Preview Edition by JC Simmons Jan. 28, 2012 22615 words Read a sample
Free Special Preview Edition of "Some People Die Quick" by JC Simmons: Pristine offshore islands, coastlines ruined by casino hotels, and Gulf of Mexico waters is the setting for intrigue, horror, and quick death. A must read for any aficionado of the Mystery/Thriller genre.
Tenencias de los Ladrillos by James Cage Tenencias de los Ladrillos by James Cage Jan. 28, 2012 2756 words Read a sample
Tenencias de los Ladrillos es la versión en español de las tenencias de los ladrillos (Holding the Bricks by James Cage). El cuento es sobre el inicio o los carteles de la droga en México en la década de 1970.
Blood on the Vine (Book 1 of the Jay Leicester Mysteries Series) Special Preview Edition by JC Simmons Blood on the Vine (Book 1 of the Jay Leicester Mysteries Series) Special Preview Edition by JC Simmons Jan. 28, 2012 26676 words Read a sample
This is the free Special Edition of "Blood on the Vine" by JC Simmons: The crash of a Gulfstream V corporate jet with three of his friends aboard leads Leicester from Mississippi to the Napa Valley wine country in California where he becomes involved with an old world family winery, the investigation of the crash, murder, and a beautiful raven-haired siren who could love him or kill him.
The Quartet Intro2 by Ipam The Quartet Intro2 by Ipam Jan. 27, 2012 72886 words Read a sample
Love or hate them...in "The Quartet Intro"...first then...follow in "The Quartet Intro2" four billionaires turned crime fighters who TRACK, deadly killers with their brains, their brass & their billions.
The Quartet Intro by Ipam The Quartet Intro by Ipam Jan. 26, 2012 74089 words Read a sample
Introducing Austin, Tom, Stu & Frank... Crime drama...billionaires turned red, white & blue caped crime fighters (well, only sci-fi Tom...who TRACE, deadly killers using their brains, their brass & their billions.
Kiss My Country's Asset by Ipam Kiss My Country's Asset by Ipam Jan. 24, 2012 17230 words Read a sample
Billionaires take back America.
Een duivels plan (bis) by Kasper Kombrink Een duivels plan (bis) by Kasper Kombrink Jan. 23, 2012 4074 words Read a sample
De universitair docente Loes van Wijk wordt verliefd op Stefan Wilkes, één van haar studenten. De twee krijgen een verhouding. Het blijkt echter niet allemaal rozengeur en maneschijn. Loes krijgt vreselijke spijt. En niet alleen maar van haar overspel. Omdat het mijn eerste publicatie op Smashwords is, helemaal gratis en voor niets.
Alone by Sean Cairns Alone by Sean Cairns Jan. 23, 2012 45141 words Read a sample
A young man and woman awaken on-board an eerie and deserted space shuttle with no memories of who they are or why they are there. Now they are forced to learn everything they know from scratch again if they wish to survive. The man though is haunted my horrific images and apparitions of the missing crew and has to piece together what happened to them as his memory gradually comes back to haunt him
13 Angry Women by Jacqueline Collin 13 Angry Women by Jacqueline Collin Jan. 22, 2012 5342 words Read a sample
13 Angry Women is the story of a group of women who travel across a country looking for human traffickers and trying to make things right. The book takes a difficult look at the issues associated with trafficking through the eyes of several women whose lives have been touched or destroyed by the problem. Each Chapter is the voice of a different woman.
Watching with Thoughts by P. Lowe Watching with Thoughts by P. Lowe Jan. 22, 2012 2408 words Read a sample
A compilation of three small stories in one book. I like to people watch and imagine what their stories are. I change them around completely so that they do not look or act like the ones that I am seeing in front of me. MY imagination likes to run a little wild and these are three of the ones that I kept.
A Few Hours of a Smoker’s Life by Indrani Kar A Few Hours of a Smoker’s Life by Indrani Kar Jan. 22, 2012 1902 words Read a sample
This is a short thriller story based on a Metro city of Eastern India. The main character of the story is a 55 year old lower middle class man who commits a crime. This short story narrates how he spends few hours after committing the crime.
Transcription by Dwayne Bearup Transcription by Dwayne Bearup Jan. 21, 2012 225 words Read a sample
When bad things need to happen to despicable people, the universe finds a way....
A Murderer's Kiss by Shelby Nultemeier A Murderer's Kiss by Shelby Nultemeier Jan. 21, 2012 1731 words Read a sample
A twisting tale about a girl who is accused of killing her family. Is she guilty or until proven innocent of no crime well she be able to walk the streets again?
Siddhartha by Willie Wit Siddhartha by Willie Wit Jan. 19, 2012 561 words Read a sample
Weaving a daft yarn...
King of Lions by Malcolm W. Keyes King of Lions by Malcolm W. Keyes Jan. 18, 2012 12761 words Read a sample
When Keaton—a champion of the swordsman's circuit—falls in love with a promising up-and-comer in the female "Fox" division, he begins training her in hopes she will survive her upcoming fights. Keaton's own training falls by the wayside, and with a title defense against a murderous new contender hanging over his head, he must make the choice between his crown, his love, or his life.
Last Flight Out of Oz by Adam and Richard Swenson Last Flight Out of Oz by Adam and Richard Swenson Jan. 18, 2012 95945 words Read a sample
The mysterious disappearance of an mercurial visionary shakes the community. Has Weissman gone bad? Two brilliant students join forces in a high-stakes mountain chase, battling danger, vengeance, and each other to rescue their beloved mentor, now suspected of terrorism.
myzombiejounal by Ivan and Ian Desabrais by Ian Desabrais myzombiejounal by Ivan and Ian Desabrais by Ian Desabrais Jan. 18, 2012 20835 words Read a sample
What if zombies were real and they are everywhere? The year is 2014. We never saw it coming. Zombies are everywhere. Everybody I knew is gone.
Amber: Short Story by Jade Alyse Amber: Short Story by Jade Alyse Jan. 17, 2012 895 words Read a sample
She's broken into a big, old house with can of kerosene, an unbridled smile, and an enigmatic mission for retribution. This is Jade Alyse's first published short story.
The Stingray by The Stingray by josephcmangilaya Jan. 16, 2012 20603 words Read a sample
War erupted in the Spratly, between China and Philippines. Stingray is the most advanced flying boat of China that wreak havoc to her enemies, the Philippines and its ally, the United States. The craft can even sink the Aegis cruiser of the U.S., as boasted by China.
Black Friday by B Y Rogers Black Friday by B Y Rogers Jan. 15, 2012 3905 words Read a sample
An angry teenager, his identity lost in the social system of American justice, finds purpose and direction as a member in the New World Army. His assignment? Begin the destruction of the United States economy. It starts in your hometown next November 23, 2012. Are you ready? Black Friday is a microcosm of the world's perception of and reaction to American avarice and cultural dominance.
Fumble by Mac Logan Fumble by Mac Logan Jan. 15, 2012 2963 words Read a sample
Up behind the victim, barrel close to the bump at the base of the skull, the shot, the drop of the body, a coup de grâce, a swift exit. This is the prologue for The Angels' Share (TAS). It links to the series. Please feedback thoughts and opinions. I hope you enjoy this.
Two Tales by Chris Gallagher Two Tales by Chris Gallagher Jan. 15, 2012 3935 words Read a sample
Two short monologues; Dorothy's Story, and The Teddy Bear's Picnic. Take a walk on the slightly darker side of life.
The Black Dress & The Red Dress Two Twisted Tales by Garden Summerland The Black Dress & The Red Dress Two Twisted Tales by Garden Summerland Jan. 13, 2012 1791 words Read a sample
Two dark tales of passion, each involving a dress of a different color; one representing sin and the other a controlling lust. At the heart of each story is a woman who has in one way or another become a victim of a man she chose to love. And each one chooses a different way of dealing with these unfortunate circumstances. *Not for the faint of heart.*
Trust No One by Ben Kalcher Trust No One by Ben Kalcher Jan. 13, 2012 4514 words Read a sample
Fully updated Version... Can you really trust the person you've just met online to be really who they say they are... Heather thought she had found the one. Someone to share her life with and to be happy with, but he had no interest in her. Chris longed for a daughter, but failed relationships caused by a troubled childhood had seen them all fail, now he was trying something different.
The Hand Of His Life by Michael Heitkemper The Hand Of His Life by Michael Heitkemper Jan. 13, 2012 1044 words Read a sample
Two men play a poker hand with life changing results.