Today's Featured Books

Espionage suspense thriller. Alex Curtner, a new CIA Chief of Station for Ukraine and Russia, assists Ukraine in its fight for freedom during the Russian aggression. It is the largest European war since WW II. In the clandestine world of international espionage, what begins as a routine CIA assignment, morphs into a personal battle. 4.5 stars, 15 ratings. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW / 

Cora's strange ability to locate lost things brings her to the site of a murdered corpse. After the police find no clues to the culprit, Cora allows the victim’s fiancé to persuade her to help him dig up evidence. When Cora discovers the handsome man is not what he seems, she fears the only thing her talent will lead her to is her own grave. 4.4 stars, 800+ ratings. FREE - SHOP NOW / 

An explosive tale of love and survival. "Heart-pounding." ~Publishers Weekly BookLife Prize. Rhyme Carter has a problem: she’s married to the Antichrist. But her heart belongs to Emery, a man who wakes in a hospital to find the woman he loves betrayed him. Rhyme has plans to thwart her evil husband and reclaim her life, but can this former librarian save the planet and the man she loves? 4.8 stars, 48 ratings on Goodreads. From $0.99 SHOP NOW / 

A forgotten legacy. A hidden power. A choice that could change everything. Ameenah lives alone on the edge of the Forbidden Forest, her quiet life shaped by tragedy and survival. But when her craft catches the eye of the ruthless Hir, everything begins to unravel. Drawn into a dangerous game of power and secrets, Ameenah discovers a magic long buried in her blood—and a past that refuses to stay hidden. As an ancient force stirs, her choices will determine whether a lost legacy is reborn…or destroyed forever. 4.3 stars, 60 ratings. From $0.99 - SHOP NOW / 

The Past Never Truly Stays Buried... Charlie Dalton is haunted by memories he thought he had resolved long ago. Thirty-four years after a traumatic childhood event, Charlie's life is once again thrown into turmoil when someone close to him is murdered. When Charlie is immediately considered a suspect, the lines between past and present blur. A web of connections links him to another missing person—someone he’d hoped the world had forgotten. From $3.99 - SHOP NOW / 

Soren was a sculptor, not a killer—until assassins murdered his father. Now forced into their ruthless guild, Soren is trapped in a brutal world of poison, betrayal, and blood. Revenge demands a price: his very soul. Will vengeance destroy him, or can he survive long enough to strike back? 4.4 stars, 75 ratings. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW / 

A once-popular New York priest with family ties to the mob is falsely accused of abuse. A cop with a chip on his shoulder and internal affairs breathing down his neck is on a bad-luck bender. Their paths cross in this gripping thriller. "Thought-provoking." ~Maureen C. Grix, Psychotherapist. 4.6 stars, 44 ratings. From $0.99 - SHOP NOW / 

Part II in the Organic Masculine series, this workbook focuses on integrating our pathologies of sex and aggression into the wholeness of the adult, organic self, providing a path toward embodying the masculine warrior. Drawing on archetypes and integral theory, this comprehensive approach offers a practical, experiential pathway to redefine masculinity in wholeness and become the Warrior the world desperately needs today. From $0.99 - SHOP NOW / 

Today, LitNuts is shining a spotlight on the work of Jason Stocks, a poet known for his collections of "Explicit Southern Poetry": 

• Blameforest, 4.8 stars, 51 ratings on Amazon.com
• Laughing is Forever, 4.8 stars, 32 ratings

Blameforest

Finalist in the 2024 American Legacy Book Awards

"Provocative, explicit poetry written with muscular swagger." ~Kirkus Reviews

"Fierce, bold, and self aware...steeped in the Gothic hauntings of Deep South life." ~Jenifer DeBellis, author of Blood Sisters

"Stocks captures the rhythms of a vibrant vernacular that is original and authentic...a layered and nuanced work of innovative literature to be read in one sitting, and then over and over again." ~Jacob M. Appel, author of The Cynic in Extremis

Laughing is Forever

Gritty, rhythmic, far-out poetry from a unique American voice

"These mercurial poems surprise, thrill, and move in equal measure. They’re dying to be read." ~Independent Book Review

"This collection is brave, unflinching and hits you like a punch in the jaw. It is at times brutal and vicious but also tender and intelligent." ~Sam Szanto, author of If No One Speaks

"These are the kind of tattered, beautiful poems I often search for and rarely find." ~Sean Thomas Dougherty, author of Death Prefers the Minor Keys

About the Author

Jason Stocks is a writer and teacher living in south Florida. Before becoming a teacher, Jason worked in a chicken house, washed dishes, bagged groceries, waited tables, and sold cars. Jason received his BFA from Goddard College and his MFA from Solstice of Pine Manor College where he was the 2014 Sharon Olds Poetry Fellow. His poetry has appeared in numerous journals, including Exterminating Angel Press, Confrontation, and Deep South Magazine. Learn more by visiting his YouTube channel, and be sure to also follow him on Facebook and on Amazon: 

Free online: Earth Day Film Festival, an online documentary film festival that invites you to explore both the wonders and the challenges facing our natural world. Presented by Earth Day Orcas and the San Juan Islands Makers Guild, in collaboration with the Friday Harbor Film Festival. April 19 - 28. 

“Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts.” ~Rachel Carson

They came from deep space. They came to destroy us. We will fight back! The Earthrise Super Box Set: six full sci-fi novels. 2,000+ pages of fun. For FREE. In Earthrise, childhood friends Marco and Addy struggle to survive a hostile alien invasion. If you loved Ender's Game and Starship Troopers, you'll love Earthrise. From a USA Today bestselling author. 4.2 stars, 2300+ ratings. FREE - SHOP NOW / 

A mysterious flu is sweeping the world, killing many. Unexplained violent behavior is being broadcast on the news. A massive solar flare is the final straw, devastating the electric grid and pushing the world into lawlessness. Jack Emily is a regular guy, thrown into a world of violence, sickness, and hippies. In a world where tough guys rule, Jack must find a way to protect his family and friends. Join Jack and his friends a he bumbles his way through the apocalypse. 4.8 stars, 20 ratings. From $5.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW / 

Set in 1875 in the Wyoming Territory, Lost in Prosperity blends romance with suspenseful mystery. It tells the compelling story of Sam Hilliard Stone, a rich and beautiful heiress with a temper as quick as her draw, and Providence "Jackson" Knight, the handsome, rugged rancher who loves her. Together, they struggle to rebuild their lives after a tragic stagecoach accident threatens their happiness. Contains spice, graphic language, and violence. 4.9 stars, 49 ratings. From $4.99 - SHOP NOW / 

Tired of the same old financial struggles? Break the cycle with Money Games—adventure therapy for your wallet! For fans of Atomic Habits and The Psychology of Money, escape the financial Groundhog Day with this playful guide to mastering your relationship with money. Your financial struggles aren’t random—they’re inherited. Money Games blends behavioral science and gamification to help you override scarcity mindsets and rewrite your financial future. Includes a FREE 130-page workbook. 4.8 stars, 38 ratings. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW / 

• Code Name Delilah (The Delilah Series Book 1)
• The Delilah Enigma (The Delilah Series Book 2)

Code Name Delilah

Set in London during the early years of World War II, Code Name Delilah weaves a cast of fictional characters with noteworthy historic figures to capture the events of 1939 through 1942, when an international coalition of nations supporting Great Britain began to pull together to defeat the Axis Powers.

Against this backdrop, Robert Johnston, a New York lawyer at the Office of Strategic Services, and Sarah Leach, a Royal Navy lieutenant with MI6, code name “Delilah,” are thrown together and tasked with tracking a German double agent, RAF Bomber Command missions, French Resistance fighters, as well as each other. They also rescue a German Jewish refugee named Hannah, whose past is catching up with her. Meanwhile, Robert, separated from his wife, and Sarah, alone in London, begin to fall for each other over bottles of wine at the Old Bell Tavern.

The Delilah Enigma

London 1943. The streets teem with refugees and soldiers while double agents circulate among them. Follow Lt. Sarah Leach, a Brit with MI6, and Robert Johnston, an American at the OSS, as they trade secrets and sex while working for the Allied effort. 

Sarah and Robert are tracking the German resistance among high-ranking military officers, while gathering intel for the D-Day invasion and protecting their friend Hannah from a mysterious stalker. Things take a turn for the worse when Sarah is capture by the SS. Her location is unknown until Bletchley Park friends reveal classified intel to Robert. Will his rescue party get to her in time? Historical events and a sweeping cast of real and fictitious characters round out this “terrific read.”

    

Free online: WEHO Reads. Presented by the West Hollywood Arts Council in honor of National Poetry Month, join for readings and conversations with Richard Blanco, the fifth Presidential Inaugural Poet and a National Humanities Medal recipient, and Kim Dower, former City Poet Laureate of West Hollywood. Wednesday, April 6, 6:30 PM PDT. 

"Poetry is the deification of reality." ~Edith Sitwell

With his life in hiding unexpectedly exposed, Griffin, now William Potter, flees with his children to the remote, quirky village of Missouri Plaza, a place where everyone has something to hide. Liars, thieves, and killers alike reside in their newfound haven, and Potter and his family face not only the looming threat of the law, but supernatural dangers much closer to home. "Ideal for fans of the works of H.P. Lovecraft and Stephen King." ~Kirkus Reviews. From $2.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW / 

Eight months after the showdown with the domestic terrorist group that nearly cost him his life, Danny Coogan, a Montana Fish and Game Officer, faces a new threat to his community—and his career. It starts with a dead steer. Which happens to be near the body of a dead rancher. Both of which are on the Dead Horse Indian Reservation. 4.5 stars, 797 ratings. From $3.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW / 

Army Ranger Luke Foster returns stateside to avenge his brother's murder. His brother's history with the Mob was no secret, so it was not a complete surprise his life was cut short. But the Mafia enforcers don't know about Foster, his reputation as a ruthless assassin, or that he's coming for them. 4.4 stars, 23 ratings on Goodreads. From $0.99 - SHOP NOW / 

An unusual collection of engaging encounters with some remarkable and exotic creatures. The photographs are captivating and reflect aspects of the rhyme and the animal, bird, or reptile, which all have interesting names sometimes linked to the countries in which they are usually found. In addition, the book includes 26 activity pages in the back of the paperback edition for further interactive learning and exploration. From $2.99 - SHOP NOW / 

When best friends Peter and George visit Peter’s granddad’s mysterious mansion in the quiet village of Campbell’s Cove, they stumble into a secret world of Viking legends, hidden magic, and ancient danger. Buried deep in the caves below the village, a dark force is rising—one that threatens to destroy everything they know. As Peter uncovers the truth about his destiny, he must embrace his courage, face terrifying enemies, and protect the children of the Cove before it’s too late. Book 1 in a series. 4.1 stars, 200+ ratings. FREE - SHOP NOW / 

My wife died in my arms, the victim of a nameless killer's bullet. I should have died with her. But God had other plans for me. Fifteen years later, I'm back where it all happened. I just want to forget, but the past won't leave me alone. Now, I'm asking a woman who I left broken-hearted twenty years before to catch my wife's killer. I'm Father Tom Greer, a Catholic priest, and I'm playing with fire. Book 1 of The Father Tom Mystery Series of contemporary small-town thrillers. 4.5 stars, 4500+ ratings. FREE - SHOP NOW / 

Today, LitNuts is shining a spotlight on books of the Time Runner Series from author Paul Darden:

• Rise of the Runners - FREE!
• Rise of The Runners: Winds of Ora Grant - $2.99
• Freedom Runner - From $9.99

★★★★★ "Beautiful, emotional, and engaging." ~Goodreads Review

Bonus: Visit the SeriousPensPublishing Shop for book bundles, posters, merchandise, and more.

Rise of the Runners
Genres: Teen & Young Adult Short Reads, Teen & Young Adult Fiction
4.6 stars, 34 ratings on Amazon.com
42 pages
Ebook price: FREE!



Duante Elliot is a brilliant young boy who has everything a child could want. His days in New York City are fast-paced but perfect for him—until his life comes crashing down when a series of events takes away the world he loves the most.

Moving back to the Bronx is a big change. Duante is destined for greatness, but his future is in doubt because Duante is unsure if life is worth living. Duante has to find the courage to get through troubled times, and he finds hope when a light emerges in the midst of the darkness and paves the way for healing.

Life is about choices, and making the right ones will unleash Duante's full potential or drag him into a dark world to do the unthinkable. His destiny is far more significant than he or anyone around him can ever imagine. 

Rise of the Runners: Winds of Ora Grant
Genres: Teen & Young Adult Short Reads, Teen & Young Adult Fiction
60 pages
Ebook price: $2.99



Duante Elliot finds himself processing life nearly a year after an unspeakable loss. To escape it all, he finds himself in Jamaica where he has a chance encounter with Ora Grant and Valentina Sánchez.

The world of the Runners is expanding as Duante takes another step to becoming a Runner in a journey that encapsulates the thrill of adventure, the weight of responsibility, and the warmth of camaraderie among those who serve.

Freedom Runner
Genres: Teen & Young Adult Fiction
4.67 stars, 6 ratings on Goodreads
294 pages
Hardcover: $27.99
Paperback: $15.99
Ebook: $9.99



Duante Elliot's life has been anything but ordinary including ups and downs no child should have to endure. But everything changes forever when he turns sixteen years old...

Duante leaves his house and heads to school with his best friends, as he has done countless times. He expects to continue to thrive at Antioch Academy, making his family proud and finding the peace he once had. But Duante mysteriously vanishes after hanging out with his friends.

Lost, alone, and confused, Duante has to figure out how to survive. He wants to get back home, if possible. He also needs to harness his newfound abilities and uncover the truth behind the journey. In short, Duante must overcome tragedy, accept his destiny, and embrace the runner within.

Paul C. Darden teaches 7th and 8th grade school social studies in The Bronx, New York, making him part of the 2% of black male teachers nationwide. He is also owner of SeriousPensPublishing, and creator of the seven-book Time Runner Series and the five-book Oneirology Chronicles.

Though relatively new to the world of publishing, Paul is not new to writing; he has been creating engaging content for his students for years. His books are an extension of his teaching and a solution to the lack of representation in literature and the classroom. 

Learn more at SeriousPensPublishing.com, and be sure to follow Paul online: 

Free online: Black Mountain Institute Reading & Conversation with Cherry Lou Sy, author of Love Can’t Feed You. Wednesday, April 16, 3 PM EDT, 12 PM PDT. 

“There are as many forms of love as there are moments in time.” ~Jane Austen, Mansfield Park

Winner of the 2024 Discovery Editors' Choice Award. When a supposedly cursed traditional Japanese instrument arrives at the British School of Kyoto, strange things start to happen. A phantom geisha appears, a star student vanishes, and cryptic symbols cover the campus. Jessica Hunter, a seasoned globetrotter trying to adapt to life at BSK, and Kenta Higashi, a local boy with his own connection to the missing student, suspect a sinister force is at play. Book 1 in the series. 4.3 stars, 500+ ratings. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /