Today's Featured Books

"A quick, fun, easy read with great character development and important moral questions." ~Amazon Review. The wild ocean frontier. Daring pioneers. They must build in secret...smuggling networks, encryption, and some really cool techno-toys. In this action-packed ocean adventure technothriller, James Bong and his crew search for freedom on the high seas. But will it be enough to survive and evade the state? Book 2 of The Evolution Saga. From $2.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW / 

Catherine, a desperate young woman, takes on a mission even the Resistance wouldn’t dare attempt. Stealing a high-speed train, she sets out to break into the Authority’s heavily guarded Armory for a dangerous rescue. Wired, hearing voices, and on the edge of losing her mind, she’s ready to ride or die—no matter the cost. “The story is very quickly paced, and the characters well drawn." ~Amazon Review. From $4.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW / 

Today, LitNuts is shining a spotlight on the work of award-winning author Alan Brenham, including thrillers from The Claire Deveraux and The Kit Hanover Series!

"An intoxicating mix of mystery, murder and mayhem." ~BestThrillers.com

When Things Fall Apart

Winner of the Global Book Award for Mystery/Detective and a Finalist for the coveted Silver Falchion Award for Best Investigator/Detective Fiction

Newly minted homicide detective Kit Hanover is paired with a crusty veteran who makes no bones about his feelings for Native Americans. Their prickly partnership becomes more antagonistic when Kit's first murder case proves devastating and she is reassigned.

Determined to work the case in her own time despite the emotional consequences, Kit finds herself and her family the target of an unknown madman. She withstands the inexplicable attacks as she continues her investigation until she finds herself face-to-face with the murderer. Only one of them can survive.

Praise for When Things Fall Apart
"A knotty detective story from a skilled author." ~Kirkus Reviews

"Palpable tension from start to finish." ~BookTrib

"Skillful prose...engaging narrative...compelling characters." ~Literary Titan

Every Silent Thing

Shy and deaf, twenty-three-year-old Claire Deveraux has worked hard to land her dream job as a foreign service officer at the U.S. Embassy in Paris. But on a visit to The Louvre, Claire's dream is shattered when she finds a woman dying from a gunshot wound. The woman utters three words to Claire and conceals a thumb drive in Claire’s pocket.

The information is the key to the location of proceeds from a bank robbery, and the killer, now certain that Claire has the information, sets out to find Claire, recover the drive, and kill Claire before she can solve the puzzle and recover the money. 

Praise for Every Silent Thing
"An irresistible international crime thriller that delivers an intoxicating mix of mystery, murder and mayhem." ~BestThrillers.com

"A cleverly structured, tense and involving crime thriller." ~The BookViral Review

"Recommended for fans of international mystery novels with strong female lead characters." ~Self-Publishing Review

Breaking Silence

Silence is like trust: easily broken.

The first time Claire and Megan Deveraux receive a cryptic text from the anonymous “AMZ,” they decide it’s a sophisticated scam. But when further evidence of a long-lost sibling starts to add up, Claire begins to wonder whether there is merit to AMZ’s wild claims…or just Photoshop and dumb luck?

As the sisters weigh up the risks of pursuing a ruthless blackmailer’s trail, another victim is scrambling to keep his secret safe, whatever the cost. Because no amount of money can make a man bulletproof…

Praise for Breaking Silence
"A compelling thriller that masterfully combines intricate plotting with rich, character-driven storytelling... Fans of intense, well-crafted mysteries will find much to appreciate in this gripping novel." ~Literary Titan

"A devastating jaw-dropper with emotional resonance and dire consequences for all characters." ~BestThrillers.com

      

Today, we are sharing a friendly reminder about a forthcoming Reading Retreat in New York. The event will take place September 27 - 30 at Birdy's House in Delhi, NY. The cost to attend is $100. Learn more at Who Could Use a Reading Retreat?

"Reading is the sole means by which we slip, involuntarily, often helplessly, into another's skin, another's voice, another's soul." ~Joyce Carol Oates

The name's Bong. James Bong. This sci-fi James Bond parody combines the best elements of espionage, humor, and heart-pounding action. Follow the daring exploits of James Bong, a former MI6 spy turned renegade, as he defies authority and takes on daring missions with his team, leaving a trail of laughter in his wake. "A wild and hilarious ride that gleefully parodies the iconic James Bond series." ~Literary Titan. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW / 

Today, we are shining a spotlight on The Evolution Saga from author Todd Borho, a five-book series that parodies James Bond while also delving into the world of science fiction, technothrillers, and high seas adventure.

★★★★★ "Delightfully subversive." ~Literary Titan

James Bong: Agent Of Anarchy

The name's Bong. James Bong.

Not to be shaken or stirred and not to be confused with the popular James Bond series, this light-hearted adventure combines the best elements of espionage, humor, and heart-pounding action.

Follow the daring exploits of James Bong, a former MI6 spy turned renegade, as he defies authority and takes on daring missions with his team: the brilliant hacker K, the fiery blogger Miss Moneybit, and the mysterious AI Symphy. Throughout, Bong navigates a world of danger and intrigue, leaving a trail of laughter in his wake.

Packed with cutting-edge technology, pulse-pounding suspense, and laugh-out-loud humor, James Bong: Agent Of Anarchy is a must-read for fans of sci-fi adventure and spy thrillers alike.

Praise for James Bong
★★★★★ "A wild and hilarious ride that gleefully parodies the iconic James Bond series." ~Literary Titan

★★★★★ "Spy tale that is a fun parody yet still has it's suspense and mystery." ~Amazon Review

The C.A. Salt Project

The Evolution Saga continues with this action-packed ocean adventure technothriller. James Bong and his crew play pivotal roles as the search for freedom heads to the high seas.

The wild ocean frontier. Daring pioneers. They must build in secret. Smuggling networks, encryption, and some really cool techno-toys are in their arsenal. But will it be enough to survive and evade the state?

Praise for The C.A. Salt Project
★★★★★ "A quick, fun, easy read with great character development and important moral questions." ~Amazon Review

SeAgora: A High Seas Adventure

A sci-fi adventure packed with cutting-edge technology, high stakes, smugglers, emotionally deranged AI, and some remarkably flawed heroes...

There is freedom on the ocean for a few. There is tyranny on land for everyone else. When one of the ocean dwellers finds the secret to faster-than-light propulsion and infinite free energy, the ruling class on land will stop at nothing to steal it.

The Great Agora Space Race

Faster-than-light travel and infinite energy. It's a secret held by those in the SeAgora, but the ruling class on land wants it and will do anything to steal it.

Facing mounting threats from the tyrannical AI led governments, some in The SeAgora plan to flee for the stars. Can they develop the tech to escape Earth before it's too late?

The Space Race is on in this fun, hyper-speed read you don't want to miss.

Agora One: A Space Adventure

This action-packed space adventure brings The Evolution Saga to a thrilling conclusion.

In 2578, it's been nearly 500 years since humans started to flee Earth. They've now spread across multiple galaxies, thanks in large part to the SPEED drive, which hits velocities thousands of times the speed of light. Earth is now an afterthought.

Agora One is a moon-sized ship, the first of its kind. It is a thriving, mobile trade port and vacation hot spot. When news reaches Agora One that Earth has suffered its final calamity, some want to investigate. What they find on Earth is far more stunning than anything they could have imagined. The consequences of their investigation will impact Agora One, and possibly all life in the universe.

Today, we are launching a new giveaway, but first...congratulations to Maureen Beisel of Canada, winner of the LitNuts Summer Giveaway, which offered the winner a choice between silver resin octopus bookends or a $75 Amazon.com gift card.

Didn't win the Summer Giveaway? Don't fret! The LitNuts Fall Giveaway is here, and the prize is a genuine stained glass table lamp or a $75 gift card, winner's choice. Good luck! 

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