Today's Featured Books

When New York City's most famous man dies suspiciously, homicide detective John Keegan must follow a trail of corruption that may just lead to the top of city government...and the end of his career. Ronald Mullins had it all...money, power, and a happy family. Suicide seemed an unlikely end for him. Partnered with Rick Calhill, a rising star in the NYPD, Keegan must battle his partner's aspirations and corruption in city government. 4.0 stars, 663 ratings. FREE - SHOP NOW / 

Our modern world needs some reverence for our daily lives in trying times. Some of our norms have been swept away from a good and healthy life. We can bring back a life of honor and joy. This lovely coffee table book incorporates poetry and illustration, and is about all of the caring, hard work, and thoughts still felt by an aging population. "I hope this book will be a keepsake on a bookshelf to read when someone needs some inspiration or comfort." -Arlene Kinnavy. From $22.02 SHOP NOW / 

In this YA high and dark fantasy, children are vanishing in the night. Miraden has always been in love with Ceychell, but Kyradel (Ceychell's sister) is vying for Miraden's attention. When Kyradel is abducted, Miraden has a chance to prove himself and win Ceychell's heart. But he finds that the treachery of the abductions runs far deeper than he ever imagined. 4.8 stars, 19 ratings. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW / 

As a coupon cutting single mom, double shifts at the diner are my jam. But when the diner catches fire and my apartment burns to the ground, my kids and I are officially homeless. Things get worse when my ex-husband and his mafia family want to snatch my babies. Enter three strapping ex-military firemen to save the day in this stand-alone reverse harem romance filled with humor, danger, and generous amounts of love. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW / 

The Chronicles of the Chosen Undead: Book 1 - The Gifts of the Dark God

4.8 stars, 75 ratings on Goodreads
Paperback $12.99
Ebook: $0.99 (Free via Kindle Unlimited)


At the beginning of time, the God of Light created the souls of men using the sparks of the Primeval Flame. Millennia have passed since then, and almost all the gods have perished in their battles, leaving humanity weak and corrupt.

A dark prophecy unfolds as the world descends into chaos. Radamant, a malevolent sorcerer, assassinates the last emperor of Heidal and seizes the Primeval Flame. With this stolen power, the daughters of the God of Darkness unleash a plague of the undead, turning the dead into monsters that prey on the living.

In this epic fantasy adventure, the Primeval Flame's light fades, and humanity's survival hangs by a thread. Amidst this turmoil, an undead named Rhys rises. Cursed with a scarlet-eyed demon within his soul and devoid of memories from his past life, Ryhs knows only his name, which means "Chosen one" in the ancient language of the gods.

The three Keras, goddesses who control the fate of humanity, summon Rhys but are unable to decipher the enigma of his curse. Ancient legends speak of an undead who will one day determine the fate of the world. Is Rhys destined to be this figure? What path will he choose in this dark fantasy saga?

Praise for The Gifts of the Dark God
★★★★★ "A powerful blend of magic, mystery, and action." ~Goodreads Review

★★★★★ "A true masterpiece, blending dark fantasy elements with profound character development." ~Amazon Review

★★★★★ "With its complex characters and intricate plot, this novel stands out in the fantasy genre." ~Goodreads Review

      

Moonlight Beach

Book 1 in the Murder and Magic Series
4.1 stars, 47 ratings on Goodreads
From $0.99


Winner of the Hollywood Book Festival Award for Genre Fiction and the Chick Lit Café Award for best Paranormal Thriller, Crime & Mystery

Bodies are washing up on Moonlight Beach in the idyllic, seaside community of Rancho, California, worrying the privileged one percent in the gated communities of one of SoCal’s ritziest enclaves. Speculation centers on sharks, satanic rituals, and greedy venture capitalists. But then two more people are killed on a cliff overlooking the beach—and all their organs are missing. What the hell is going on? They better figure all this out before more people get butchered or, God forbid, Rancho’s inflated property values plummet.

Moonlight Canyon

Book 2 in the Murder and Magic Series
4.2 stars, 30 ratings on Goodreads
From $1.49


Winner, Best Sequel, Los Angeles Book Festival

The rural paradise of Silver City, just south of Moonlight Canyon, is under attack. Half-eaten, mutilated bodies are showing up in public places. The peaceful residents of Silver City are in a panic. Is it drug smugglers? A biker gang? Some sort of dark ritual? Space aliens? Whatever is terrorizing Silver City must be stopped and fast before this pastoral heaven becomes a living hell.

"A mystical tale that walks a thin line between paranormal and crime-based stories." ~Amazon Review

Moonlight Rocks

Book 3 in the Murder and Magic Series
4.8 stars, 21 ratings
From $1.49


What would you do if God fell into your lap?

The desert east of Los Angeles can be a dangerous place. The rocky landscape is littered with meth labs, drug gangs, abandoned mines, and broken down ranches with fringe people living in them. Despite the risks, the natural beauty and clear skies attract stargazers and campers. One night, a group of friends set up camp to watch the Leonid meteor shower. A space rock crashes to earth nearby, and the first person to reach it becomes the target of a deady chase by religious fanatics who believe that the meteor heralds the birth of a new Messiah. Is this the dawn of a new spiritual age, or just a bunch of psychos raging in the desert?

"Full of mystery, suspense, thrill and lots of action." ~Goodreads Review

Moonlight Rip Tide

The newest book in the Murder and Magic Series!
4.2 stars, 11 ratings
From $1.49 (Free via Kindle Unlimited)


Want to go for a ride in a classic car? Park by the ocean? Sounds nice huh?

Mona found the man and his car, a beautiful, old Ferrari, very attractive. Sure, she'd go for a ride with him to look at the ocean. The party was boring anyway. Maybe by the time they got back things would liven up a bit...

She felt the bag tighten around her neck, cutting off her air supply. This cannot be happening. She gasped and struggled, but it was no use. He was too strong. Everything went dark as she lost consciousness, her last thought was about the mistake she'd made threatening to tell Danny's wife...

Later, Susan felt that someone was stalking her. She'd gotten several strange calls attempting to make appointments for private exercise and aerobics lessons. Who was this unknown client?

Tokyo Games

Book 1 in the Games Series
4.2 stars, 30 ratings
From $0.99


"A magical ride through Asian Sci-Fi." ~Amazon Review

Virtual reality has become all too real. With the right equipment, virtual gamers can see and hear everything another human being, a game character, is experiencing half a planet away. When a game character witnesses a gruesome murder, the initially entertaining virtual experience becomes an ordeal for survival in a deadly world filled with dark forces, demi-gods, demons, and people trying to control them. Vigilance is essential or total annihilation will be their fate.

Osaka Games

Book 2 in the Games Series
4.7 stars, 7 ratings
From $0.99 (Free via Kindle Unlimited)


"A fascinating, complex novel relating the inner workings of a worldwide virtual reality game." ~Amazon Review

The Game Master keeps everyone safe during their virtual video games. But everything changes when the Game Master witnesses a murder and kidnapping by a wealthy and powerful player. Could it be a play for world domination? A team in LA, with the help of their nearly sentient computer, is dragged along with a game character in Osaka as that character experiences the murderous power of gangsters, samurai ghosts, body-swapping spirits, and brutal Japanese sword fighting. It’s anyone’s guess who will survive this paranormal vortex of betrayal and bloodshed.

New York Stories

4.7 stars, 20 ratings
From $1.49 (Free via Kindle Unlimited)


Winner, Best Science Fiction & Post-Apocalyptic Novel, Chick Lit Cafe & Best Science Fiction & Post Apocalyptic Novel, Artisan Book Reviews

The wars have wound down and New York still stands, largely undamaged and more crowded than ever before. Global warming has left the city hot and soggy, and the oceans are rising. Terrestrial travel is difficult, but "spiritual travel" is an option...have your spirit extracted and shot into space, leaving your empty physical body "sleeping" on Earth. And if you're afraid of travel, there is a tough, complex computer game available to play. So life can be fun—as long as the game doesn't want you dead.

"A huge cast of characters, a plot line with multiple twists and turns, and an element of magical realism." ~Amazon Review

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About the Author
Yurie Kiri speaks Japanese, English, and French, and has studied Chinese, Arabic, and Spanish, along with a smattering of other languages, including Korean and Russian, as well as binary and hexadecimal machine language. Why? Because if you really want to get to know someone, you need to speak their language no matter if they’re machine or human.  

Yurie currently lives on that sailboat, cruising between various ports in the Pacific Ocean. Sailing, writing, and photography are Yurie's primary passions. Learn more at YurieKiri.com. 

Free online: Memories of Summer. Relive the carefree days of summer with this online concert of summer-related pop, classical, Broadway, and folk tunes. Sunday, August 4, 7 PM GMT, 2 PM EDT, 1 PM CDT. 

"Music: What so many sentences aspire to be." ~Mary Oliver

At 18 years of age, John Walker Pattison was diagnosed with cancer. After years of failed chemotherapy and radiotherapy treatments, his parents were told that he would not survive. Yet today, he is one of the longest-surviving cancer patients in the UK. Later, his daughter was diagnosed with terminal cancer, yet she too went on to defy the odds. Learn more in this inspiring true story. 4.9 stars, 20 ratings. From $4.50 SHOP NOW / 

Today, LitNuts is shining a spotlight on The Silent Codename action/adventure series from author E.S. Benton. Follow Alpha Team...a group of covert agents that includes ex-spies, a computer expert, and an ex-assassin...as they hunt a group responsible for committing heinous acts following supposedly natural disasters, and as a global toxin conspiracy plunges the team into a race for the antidote.

★★★★★ "An ensemble action thriller that delivers epic action scenes and enigmatic heroes." ~BestThrillers.com

Operation Storm's Eye

★★★★★ "A gripping, action-packed espionage thriller." ~Readers' Favorite

Someone is responsible for committing heinous acts following supposedly natural disasters, and it's up to Alpha Team to hunt them down. But within the shadows and deep underground, Alpha Team are much like their targets; hidden to all who seek them. With nothing more than the name of one man, their morality, trust, secrecy, and armory are stretched to the limit by a hidden enemy.

The deeper Alpha Team goes, the more difficult it becomes for them to stay under the radar. As the natural disasters become more targeted, it’s clear their enemy is more than one step ahead. Their enemy might have assets and technology, but so does Alpha team. The enemy might seem unstoppable, but so is Alpha team.

"A high-octane thriller with a fantastic hero team and an engaging premise." ~Samantha Ann Rainbow, ManyBooks.net

"A relentless rush of espionage and adrenaline." ~Self-Publishing Review

Operation Cavolo

A toxin conspiracy threatens the world, and Alpha Team has only 86 hours to find the antidote and thwart a lethal countdown. As they grapple with internal sabotage and unseen connections to their adversary, trust becomes as scarce as time.

Tensions mount as leadership fractures and revenge fuels a battle that blurs the line between friend and foe. In the end, their greatest ally might be the very villain they seek, dangling a cure above their heads.

Free online: The Hudson Valley Writers Center presents author Nana Brew-Hammond who will read from My Parents’ Marriage, a novel about a woman trying to redefine what marriage means to her and what it takes to break free of harmful generational cycles. Thursday, August 1, 7:00 - 8:30 PM EDT. 

"Storytelling is as old as humanity—every known civilization has told stories of life as they lived it, passed down legends of how we got here, and created fables or parables to illustrate morals or deliver lessons." ~Nana Brew-Hammond

Today, LitNuts is shining a spotlight on Three Sixes and a Forked Tongue (aka, Cold Medicine and a Liar) by James Tyler Toothman, a book that has been described as a "satirical and deliciously dark."  

"An intriguing coming-of-age horror novel in which outcast friends encounter witchcraft and grow apart." ~Clarion Reviews

Note: The audiobook version of Three Sixes and a Forked Tongue was recorded at the world famous Blasting Room in Fort Collins, Colorado, and co-stars Joe Lawrence Parsons, Jr., along with the author as narrators. 

Three Sixes and a Forked Tongue or Cold Medicine and a Liar

It's 1971 and deep in the woods of West Virginia, two childhood friends discover a book that dismantles and unravels everything they once considered reality. When an enigmatic stranger later rolls into their small coal mining town in the back of a Rolls Royce, the teenagers are plunged deep into a world of drugs, sex, music, and violence.

Together, the two friends confront the forces of good and evil head on—the unwitting pawns of an eternal game played without rules or directions. Badder than Louisiana Lightning, flyer than Sly Stone on a 747 jumbo jet, feverish, satirical, and deliciously dark, Three Sixes and A Forked Tongue or Cold Medicine and a Liar is an offbeat, coming-of-age, face-melting novel unlike anything you've seen or heard before.

Praise for Three Sixes and a Forked Tongue

"A wild brew of sorcery, Satan, and rural America." ~Kirkus Reviews

"Follows friends as they learn to live fully—and then face the consequences of their choices." ~Clarion Reviews

"Those seeking off-kilter stories celebrating the occult as a tool of feminist vengeance will be immersed in Priscilla’s magical awakening as a country witch." ~BlueInk Review

New Giveaway: Win a Bundle of Cozy Mysteries. Enter for a chance to win a bundle of 21 cozy mysteries plus a new e-reader (a $250 value). Earn entry points by following participating authors on BookBub or Amazon.

"Every human creature is constituted to be that profound secret and mystery to every other.” ~Charles Dickens