Today's Featured Books

Masters of Terror by Robert Clark

Mystery Thriller Crime and Horror

Private detective Marc LaRose has been invited to caddy for his daughter's boyfriend at a prestigious golf championship in Augusta, Georgia. While staying in a historic hotel in the small town of Aiken, South Carolina, near the nation's main nuclear depository, Marc becomes entwined in a cleverly woven narrative of intrigue, murder, mayhem, and terrorism. 4.4 stars, 45 ratings. From $3.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW


A Home for Christmas by Katie Eagan Schenck

Romance

Brad has just one wish this Christmas: to find a real home. Having lost his parents before joining the Marines, he misses that sense of belonging and family. After a messy divorce, Shelly has decided the only person allowed within the brittle walls of her broken heart is her daughter. But as Brad slowly endears himself to Shelly, she must decide whether she’s willing to risk her heart again. An eBookFairs "Best in Show" selection. From $3.99 SHOP NOW


TempestFray: The Storm Begins by Scott Strozier

Science Fiction and Fantasy

Assumed destroyed, the airship Albatross and submarine Nautilus have been found and repaired by two very different men who were once friends, but are now at war with one another. When their war spills over into an American army base, three soldiers find themselves joining the Albatross and its captain. Although the captain seeks to stop the Nautilus, he is far from being a hero, so it will be up to his three new crew members to help him defeat the Nautilus. From $14.14 SHOP NOW


FREE - Rough Start by Summer Cooper and Sienna Chance

Romance

When Eliana and her alcoholic dad ran away from their home, they weren’t intending to ever return. Years later, Eliana not only graduated from the way-out-of-budget Harvard, she became a successful lawyer. When she receives the sad news of her father’s death, she can’t help but feel a slight sense of relief...she can finally stop living in fear and come out of hiding—until her hot biker ex shows up at the funeral and takes her for the debt that her father owed. 4.2 stars, 500+ ratings. FREE - SHOP NOW


Spotlight on Christian Warren Freed: Military Science Fiction and Fantasy!

Spotlight

Author Christian Warren Freed followed a 20+ year career in the military with a writing career that includes 25+ military fantasy and science fiction novels. His work includes multiple standalone novels as well as The Northern Crusade series, The Forgotten Gods Tales, and the Immortality Shattered series. If you like Star Wars, Dune, or Game of Thrones, or the novels of J.R.R. Tolkien, Dennis McKiernan, or Terry Brooks, the works of Christian Warren Freed are for you.

Today, we are sharing three books that make for a great introduction to Christian's writing. Read on to learn more. Be sure to also sign up to get news from Christian and to check for upcoming events in your area. 


Dreams of Winter: A Forgotten Gods Tale

From $2.99

A space fantasy adventure spanning thousands of years: the Forgotten Gods want their universe back and will burn it down to get it.

In the 3000 years since the gods almost destroyed the universe, humans have risen from the ashes and established a vast empire spanning more than 700 planets. To protect them from the return of the gods, the Conclave was established. Together with the Inquisition and the Prekhauten Guard, they watch the universe for signs of heresy, and worse. But a rot festers within humanity’s soul. A darkness approaches that only a few can see. Should it succeed, the universe will be plunged into chaos and unending civil war.

Dreams of Winter is the explosive first volume in the Forgotten God’s Tales. Fans of Warhammer 40k, the Malazan Book of the Fallen, and David Weber will devour this book and clamor for more.

The Lazarus Men: A Lazarum Men Agenda 

From $4.99 (Fee via Kindle Unlimited)

A thrilling sci-fi noir adventure combining the mystery of the Maltese Falcon with the adventure of Total Recall and the suspense of James Bond.

It is the 23rd century. Humankind has spread across the galaxy. The Earth Alliance rules weakly and is desperate for power. Hidden in the shadows are the Lazarus Men: a secret organization ruled with an iron fist by the enigmatic Mr. Shine. His agents are the worst humanity has to offer and they are everywhere.

Gerald LaPlant’s life changes forever the day he accidentally witnesses a murder and discovers an alien artifact in his pocket. Forced to flee, he is chased across the stars by desperate men who want what he has and are willing to stop at nothing to get it. 

"An exciting and suspenseful read." ~Amazon Review

Coward's Truth: A Novel of the Heart Eternal 

From $4.07 (Fee via Kindle Unlimited)

Welcome to Ghendis Ghadanisban. City of god-kings. City in turmoil.

The god-king is dead! Whispers of murder spread through the city known as the Heart Eternal. Civil war looms as neighboring kingdoms threaten to sweep in and steal the crown. As chaos reigns, a new and terrible factor arises. The god-king's death allows Razazel, an ancient evil from the dawn of time, to return and resume its quest to dominate all life.

The only way to save the jeweled city of the desert is for a small group of reluctant heroes to escort a young boy filled with the dying god's essence to the ancient mountain of Rhorremere so the god-king can be reborn. Meanwhile, far off in the mountains, a squad of stranded space marines sells their services in the hopes of being rescued. They, too, are pulled into the fray as fate and destiny collide.

About the Author
Christian W. Freed was born in Buffalo, N.Y., more years ago than he would like to remember. He has published more than two dozen military fantasy and science fiction novels, as well as memoirs from his time in Iraq and Afghanistan, a children's book, and a pair of how-to books focused on indie authors and the decision-making process for writing a book and what happens after it is published. 

His first published book, Hammers in the Wind, has been the #1 free Kindle book four times, and he holds a fancy certificate from the L. Ron Hubbard Writers of the Future Contest. Okay, so it was for 4th place in one quarter, but it's still recognition from the largest fiction writing contest in the world. And no, he's not a scientologist. 

Passionate about history, he combines his knowledge of the past with modern military tactics to create an engaging, quasi-realistic world for the readers. He graduated from Campbell University with a degree in history and a Master of Arts degree in Digital Communications from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. 

He currently lives outside of Raleigh, N.C., and devotes his time to writing, his family, and their two Bernese Mountain Dogs. If you drive by, you might just find him on the porch with a cigar in one hand and a pen in the other. You can find out more about his work at christianwfreed.com and by following him via Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Amazon, and Goodreads.


Free books + Free Online Event!

Events

Today's Featured Books include several "freebies," and we also want to let you know about a free online event this week...

Join Women & Children First for a free Zoom Webinar celebrating Truth and Repair: How Trauma Survivors Envision Justice by Judith L. Herman, MD. In her groundbreaking work, Trauma and Recovery, Herman fundamentally changed our understanding of trauma. When it was first published in 1992, The New York Times called the book “One of the most important psychiatric works to be published since Freud.” Thursday, March 30, 7 PM CT. 

“Recovery can only take place within the context of relationships; it cannot occur in isolation.” ~Judith L. Herman


Playing Horseshoes With Aliens by John Parker

Book of the Day

Laugh at the cosmos when UFO chaser Dale, along with his two friends, get pulled into a strange horseshoe contest hosted by a gnome-shaped, banjo-playing alien! It gets crazy when they fight off thugs who want the same mysterious horseshoes. This could result in an invasion of alien laughter. This is not a government cover-up. From $0.99 SHOP NOW /  


The Rebel by Tess Thompson

Romance

Delphia Barnes returns home to Emerson Pass as America prepares to join the war. Determined to resist a conventional life of marriage and children, she fights her attraction to her old pal, Jack Depaul. However, her heart won’t listen and falls in love anyway. Jack Depaul is the proud second generation of horse breeders. His old friend, Delphia Barnes, is the last one he’d thought he’d miss. But when America joins the war overseas, he feels he has no choice but to enlist and leave her behind. Will Jack survive the war? Will Delphia recognize the man who returns? Emerson Pass Historicals Book 8. 4.8 stars, 588 ratings. From $5.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW 


FREE - Trouble in Mudbug by Jana DeLeon

Romance

Scientist Maryse Robicheaux thought a lot of her problems had gone away with her mother-in-law’s death. The woman was rude, pushy, and used her considerable wealth to run herd over the entire town of Mudbug, Louisiana. Unfortunately, death doesn’t slow down Helena one bit and Agent Luc LeJeune’s arrival in town is yet another complication for Maryse. Ghost-in-Law Mystery/Romance, Book 1.  4.4 stars, 17,940 ratings. FREE - SHOP NOW


FREE - Earth Alone by Daniel Arenson

Science Fiction and Fantasy

They came from deep space. They came to destroy us. Fifty years ago, bloodthirsty aliens devastated the Earth. Most of humanity perished. We fell into darkness. But now we rise from the ashes. Now we fight back. Marco Emery was born into the war. After his mother is killed, he joins the Human Defense Force, Earth's ragtag army. Emery must survive basic training, become a soldier, and finally face the aliens in battle. Against the alien onslaught, Earth stands alone. But we will fight. We will rise. We will win! Book 1 in the series. 4.2 stars, 4000+ ratings. FREE - SHOP NOW


The Soulful Home Design Guide by Natalia Kaylin

General Nonfiction

The impact of a well-designed and soulful home goes beyond pleasing your senses of beauty. It improves your chances to live a successful, happy, and full life. It boosts your creativity, nourishes your soul, and indirectly improves your health. From ancient feng shui to modern environmental psychology, Natalia equips you with concepts suited for creating balanced and harmonious spaces so you can transform your home into a beautiful, supportive environment for the next chapter of your life. From $2.99 SHOP NOW


Prescription For Evil by James Kirkpatrick Davis

Mystery Thriller Crime and Horror

On May 27, 2001, a nurse in Dr. Hunter-Hicks’ office placed a five c.c. vial of Taxol chemotherapy medicine in a package and sent it to the National Medical Services laboratory. On June 12, 2001, the lab results arrived back. The Taxol sample had been diluted, which could result in possibly fatal outcomes. In September 2001, the FBI opened a new case file: Diluted Trust. Overseen by FBI Director Robert S. Muller III, Diluted Trust was the FBI’s highest priority case in the nation until the terrorist attacks on 9/11. At least 4,200 patients were affected with at least 40 known deaths. This was the first case of its kind in American medical history. From $4.95 SHOP NOW


FREE - Leashed by Zoe Dawson

Romance

Callie Lassiter's normally well-behaved Great Dane Jack has run off and done the wild thing with the neighbor's dog. It must be puppy love! It's doubly embarrassing since she's a professional dog trainer. Of course, the neighbor would have to be hot, hot nightclub owner bad boy Owen McKay, just the kind of man Callie is determined to avoid. Is this bad boy a bad bet? FREE - SHOP NOW


FREE - Go With It by Scarlett Finn

Romance

Bleeding, barely conscious, Ryske collides with Harlow, sending her life onto a winding path of intrigue, danger, and crime. Can the conman make a life with the girl next door? They’re from different sides of the tracks, yet they’re drawn to each other, mesmerized, enraptured. Love isn’t enough to keep them alive, but they’ll fight to the bitter end even if that means prison…or death. Alpha Conman v Good Girl - Steamy Romance. FREE - SHOP NOW


FREE - The Cannabis Preacher: Sermon One by Sabine Frisch

Mystery Thriller Crime and Horror

Connor Beauregard is determined to succeed when a unique opportunity to become a legal drug dealer comes his way. With the charisma of an evangelical preacher and an ego larger than God, nothing will stop him from achieving his goals—even as he faces ever-growing challenges and finds himself taking more and more risks. Will he become the biggest name in the cannabis industry? Or will the risks that he takes prove to be his undoing? Either way, this fast-paced financial thriller will keep you on the edge of your seat. FREE - SHOP NOW


New Giveaway: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Novels!

Events

New Giveaway: Win a Bundle of 39 Mystery, Thriller, and Suspense Novels, plus a new e-reader...a $400 value! Open to booklovers worldwide. Deadline April 9. 

"The suspense is terrible. I hope it will last." ~Oscar Wilde


My Sister Wants an Elephant by Lynne Podrat

Book of the Day

Randy’s sister wants a WHAT?!? And his Mom isn’t flat-out saying no?! My Sister Wants an Elephant is the true story of two siblings who team up to convince their mother to let them own a couple of wild animals as pets and a mother who just might be persuaded. Full of humor and fun, this book is a good lesson in not giving up on your dreams, no matter how truly wild they may be! From $7.99 SHOP NOW


The Wordsmith by Tess Thompson

Romance

As a child, Adelaide Barnes felt sure she wouldn’t live to be an adult. But she grew to be a lovely and ambitious young woman yearning to become a published author. And that’s not her only desire. James West is all she can think of, even though he's promised to another. In the seventh installment of Tess Thompson’s bestselling Emerson Pass Historicals, baby sister Addie Barnes finally gets her story in this heartwarming and wholesome family saga. 4.6 stars, 1089 ratings. From $5.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW


FREE - Mayan Shadows by Craig A. Hart

Mystery Thriller Crime and Horror

Centuries ago, the Maya's last great city fell to conquistadors, initiating an eternal ritual with lasting effects. Treasure hunter Maxwell Barnes and his best friend, Axel Morales, embark on a perilous mission, uncovering the legendary city of Ahrum and the powerful Crystal of Ahrum in the Guatemalan jungle. Amidst enigmatic allies and ruthless foes, Max must unearth the truth of the city's collapse. Book 1 in The Maxwell Barnes Adventure Thriller Series. 4.2 stars, 180 ratings. FREE - SHOP NOW


Fuel and Fire by Justine Manzano

Children and Young Adult

Prequel novella to the popular Keys & Guardians series! Normally, Ray fights interdimensional monsters as a super-powered member of the Order of the Key. But when he stumbles upon a raging fire, he meets Jaina, a firestarter with very little control over her ability. As Ray attempts to convince her to join the Order, they are kidnapped. With Jaina as his only ally, Ray discovers something that unravels everything he’s ever known about the Order. Together they must escape and make it back home…if he has a home left. From $1.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW


Party Games by Fiona Cuthbertson

Mystery Thriller Crime and Horror

"The bell rang out. She knew this was just the beginning." Josephine was new to politics. She was determined to play it straight, to help those in need. Charlie was enigmatic and powerful...a force to be reckoned with at the top of his political game, and someone who could play fast and loose with the rules. Soon their paths crossed. Would passion, intrigue, and self-promotion become the name of the game? From $7.20. Free via KU. SHOP NOW


Dark Fangs Rising by C. Thomas Lafollette

Science Fiction and Fantasy

"A wonderfully imaginative, marvelous fantasy!" -InD'Tale Magazine. An ancient vampire hunter, a mysterious woman, and a jovial werewolf must put aside their differences to survive an invasion of bloodthirsty vampires. “I love the action and sensitivity in the story. I had problems putting my book down even to eat.” -Goodreads Review. “The plot and setting are richly detailed, the characters believable and diverse, the writing excellent. Also, these books have their own soundtrack! Definitely recommend!” -Amazon Review.  Book 1 in the series. 4.1 stars, 33 ratings. From $0.99 SHOP NOW


FREE - American Airman by Jonathon Benjamin

Literary Fiction and Creative Nonfiction

A story of vulnerability, resiliency, and hope. No veteran returns home the same as when they first enlisted. Many scars and wounds go unseen, and the battle doesn’t end at discharge. According to VA statistics, 23 veterans take their own lives every day. This airman's story bears witness to the men and women who make unimaginable sacrifices and then must search for that elusive “new “normal” as they grapple with issues like mental health, veteran health care, and the impact of a recovering veteran on their family. 4.3 stars, 11 ratings. FREE - SHOP NOW


Science Fiction & Fantasy Special Edition: 25+ New Worlds to Explore!

Welcome to the LitNuts 2023 Science Fiction & Fantasy Special Edition—our biggest selection ever, with everything from alien, AI, alternate history, parallel universe, apocalyptic, cyberpunk, dystopian, military, and humorous sci-fi to epic, mythic, romantic, heroic, dark, contemporary, urban, and sword and sorcery fantasy, including great choices for young adult reading. In other words, something for everyone! 

"While science fiction draws on and extrapolates from what we know about reality and science, fantasy invents what does not (and likely could not) exist in our reality. Categories do have their importance, but don’t feel hemmed in by them. Follow the characters and the action on the page and see where it takes you." ~Brandi Reissenweber, Gotham Writers


The Ring Keeper by A.J. Park

Science Fiction and Fantasy

Caught between twin brothers, one courting demons and sorcery, the other the ruler of an empire protected by magic, Ana bears a ring of unknown powers, her legacy from a mother she never knew. Discovering the ring’s ability makes her both a valuable member of the emperor’s court and a target for abduction. Soon Ana finds herself betrayed and kidnapped as the ring exposes a web of love, hatred, and unimaginable betrayal. "Epic adventure fantasy." -Amazon Review. 4.7 stars, 18 ratings. From $4.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW