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Bagheads by Karen Woods Bagheads by Karen Woods Feb. 06, 2012 $5.99 109301 words Sample 10%
As heroin addict Shaun Cook lies comatose in hospital following a suicide attempt, his family come to terms with his life and their part in his downfall. At turns funny and heart-breaking, Karen Woods' fourth novel sees her return to familiar territory to craft an indictment of modern society that will make you laugh and cry.
The Orchards of Ithaca by Harry Mark Petrakis The Orchards of Ithaca by Harry Mark Petrakis Feb. 05, 2012 $9.99 80391 words Sample 20%
In 'The Orchards of Ithaca,' celebrated Chicago novelist Harry Mark Petrakis returns with great humor, charm, and revelation. Here Orestes Panos, a prosperous restaurateur on the eve of his fiftieth year and the coming millennium, Petrakis personalizes humankind's epic struggle between the unresolved guilt and sins of our shared past and the potential of a still untainted future.
21 Cancellati by Barbara Rayne 21 Cancellati by Barbara Rayne Feb. 03, 2012 $5.99 19878 words Sample 20%
Sarah era un’ architetta.La situazione difficile nel paese, fece ottenere un lavoro come cuoca nel governo.Notò l'ingiustizia,la violenza e la fame intorno a lei,ma chiuse gli occhi,cullato in sicurezza del suo lavoro.Una conversazione amichevole in cui ha rivelato che non era cieca del sistema ingiusto in cui viveva,sarà mostrarla che non c'è sicurezza per chi pensa.Era cancellata,viva,come morta
The Tube Healer by Matt Wingett The Tube Healer by Matt Wingett Jan. 31, 2012 Free! 14593 words Read a sample
When a man witnesses a miracle on the London Underground system, he becomes obsessed with the healer who is travelling London's tube network, making changes in people at will. Who is the Tube Healer? Will the man who saw him ever meet him? And what do the authorities think of this strange entity that is adding a little bit of magic to the lives of millions of Londoners every day?
Cutia Pandorei (poveste) by Adria Martin Cutia Pandorei (poveste) by Adria Martin Jan. 30, 2012 Free! 8885 words Read a sample
Dupa o poveste adevarata. Viata bate filmul, nu-i asa?
Maenads by Robert Eisenhart Maenads by Robert Eisenhart Jan. 23, 2012 $4.99 29475 words Sample 20%
Jill is out of prison, seeking vengeance. She uses brutal men as her weapons. Gil is perfect. He is obsessive and lethal. When virtues are liabilities, a hint of decency may be an Achilles heel. Mix in a lesbian cellmate, two golddiggers, and a lovelorn prostitute—shake well and stand back. The result is a mean-spirited concoction that explodes off the pages with style, and without remorse.
Town M by Roman Shabanov Town M by Roman Shabanov Jan. 22, 2012 $3.99 68112 words Sample 20%
Дорогое жилье, нашествие гастарбайтеров, плохая экология - у Москвы можно найти тысячу недостатков. Но есть 28 причин посетить столицу. Добро пожаловать в город М.
Incident On Walsh Street by Thomas Stone Incident On Walsh Street by Thomas Stone Jan. 20, 2012 $2.99 25262 words Sample 25%
Incident on Walsh Street is a quirky novella of American political intrigue and suspense. Carter Smith finds refuge in studying conspiracy theories, especially the Kennedy assassination. How far will such a man go in pursuing the truth? Incident on Walsh Street is a study in political correctness and corruption -- not intended for the kiddoes.
Harkness Candle Takes It Home by David Barron Harkness Candle Takes It Home by David Barron Jan. 19, 2012 $0.99 2042 words Sample 20%
I believe that the universe came into existence five minutes ago, entirely—implicitly—for my amusement until such time as I die, at which point it will cease to exist. The fact that I do not rule the universe is a reflection of my need for a challenge. Besides: who says I can’t, later? I’ve got time, but now I’ve got a job to do.
The Insult by Deepankar The Insult by Deepankar Jan. 19, 2012 $0.99 3303 words Sample 40%
A loner likes to stare at the apartments in front of his balcony. One day he discovers that the married woman in the opposite flat might be interested in him. She makes an overture. His game had become serious. What will be the consequences?
Sex on the Beach by Raud Kennedy Sex on the Beach by Raud Kennedy Jan. 16, 2012 $0.99 54846 words Sample 15%
In Boston's Irish neighborhood of Charlestown, the Code of Silence still reigns. Witnesses never live to testify. When Sean, a transplant from the West Coast, overhears two townies plotting a murder, he warns the victim. Soon he finds himself in a life or death struggle with those who live by the Code of Silence.
Short Takes by Michael Meltsner Short Takes by Michael Meltsner Jan. 15, 2012 $4.99 69251 words Sample 16%
Novel, first published by Random House, about a liberal lawyer's urban journeys in New York, facing the angst of seeing his work undone by institutional inertia and his relationships undone by indecision and the handcuffs of people's expected roles. “...engaging and extremely well written first novel, creates a character of enormous vitality and considerable charm, funny, caring..." --Boston Globe
Dark Stranger by Anthony J Fuchs Dark Stranger by Anthony J Fuchs Jan. 13, 2012 $0.99 2347 words Sample 20%
Rose Brewer survived a vicious attack years ago, but she's never been able to remember how, until a chance encounter with a dark stranger in a parking garage brings back more than just her terrifying memories.
Hearts of Ice by Patrick O'Duffy Hearts of Ice by Patrick O'Duffy Jan. 12, 2012 Free! 1355 words Read a sample
You come home one night, worn out by another day of hard work and not falling back into bad habits, to find the women you love has left you. What now? A short story about addictions that never quite dry out and wounds that never heal.
Stick Out Your Tongue by Raud Kennedy Stick Out Your Tongue by Raud Kennedy Jan. 11, 2012 $0.99 72621 words Sample 15%
When Echo crashes, her life as a bicycle messenger in Boston spins out of control. One of her packages is full of cash and that can only mean one thing. She's made thousands of drops, but now knowing the contents and the locations makes her a liability. Helping her is out of her boyfriend's depth, but it's not for a guy at work who she secretly likes.
Paylag by Jupiter Walp Paylag by Jupiter Walp Jan. 09, 2012 $1.99 3296 words Sample 20%
Another powerful slice-of-life short story by Jupiter Walp is now available for purchase. Walp's story, 'Paylag' follows the life of Hector and his sultry wife, Donna. Hector, a many-sided young man, has just inherited land from his grandfather, formerly a wealthy and enigmatic entrepreneur. 'Paylag,' an Armenian word meaning lightning, is a depiction of a man's thunderous existence.
A Wake of Vultures by J. Lewis Celeste A Wake of Vultures by J. Lewis Celeste Jan. 03, 2012 $0.99 10092 words Sample 5%
Follow Slaw and Shittin' as they take advantage of the destruction of Hurricane Katrina by looting scrap metal. See how two friends linked together by love and circumstance attempt to better their lives by seizing opportunity while others wait for deliverance. A poignant and moving tale of two souls bound together with tenderness and humanity where society would least expect it.
All The Way Gone by D. James Eldon All The Way Gone by D. James Eldon Jan. 01, 2012 $0.99 63179 words Sample 20%
When Jack Turner's wife disappears, the police suspect he may be involved. The story turns on a series of seemingly unconnected events. Things become complicated as the two detectives assigned to the case begin following different threads, leading them in opposite directions. All The Way Gone will hold your attention from the first page to the last. You won't be able to put it down.
Clockwork by Meghan Kelly Clockwork by Meghan Kelly Dec. 31, 2011 $0.99 7209 words Sample 10%
In a broken down world connections make all the difference. A glimpse into a tempestuous relationship where love meets obsession on the fringes of society, blurring the lines of conventional romance.
Public Key by David Axel Kurtz Public Key by David Axel Kurtz Dec. 29, 2011 $8.99 103533 words Sample 5%
PUBLIC KEY is the story of a recent college graduate on the run. He tried to help someone. Now there’s a price on his head. He must work to establish his innocence. He just has to make sure he isn’t caught before he does. All he has are his wits and his laptop. Fortunately he’s pretty good with both.
Knockout King! by Graham Murray Knockout King! by Graham Murray Dec. 27, 2011 $0.99 5039 words Sample 10%
A new terror has hit the streets of the USA; gangs of kids that attack the defenceless and the elderly - for FUN! When his father becomes a victim, Stanley finds himself on the wrong side of a teenage ‘Knockout King’ gang. But there’s more to mild-mannered Stanley than meets the eye - and the streets will never be the same again! Stanley’s philosophy is simple: fight fire with fire!
La espera by Merari Fierro La espera by Merari Fierro Dec. 27, 2011 $1.99 24402 words Sample 10%
En este libro encontramos los sueños de Merari Fierro. Pero no es lo onírico, que tiñe en ocasiones sus páginas de un surrealismo delicioso, es algo más contundente: La descripción de la mujer en toda su extensión; con sus problemas cotidianos, su descarnada infelicidad o las alegrías más pausadas.
Melody by Michael Hemmingson Melody by Michael Hemmingson Dec. 26, 2011 $2.98 28779 words Sample 20%
Lovers reunite in Nevada's city of sin, scandal, and sleaze, Las Vegas. Melody is a stripper who's running from a splendid and sordid past, and Georgie wants to recapture the bygone days of his erotic youth. He'll do anything Melody asks; he is her slave as they drive deep into sexual perversity and crime noir.
Fractured in this Killing Scene by Stevie Mach Fractured in this Killing Scene by Stevie Mach Dec. 19, 2011 $2.29 66555 words Sample 20%
Rab and Tam are two Jack the Lads who like fun, women, and drink, in whatever order they appear. Unfortunately, they are unready yet to face the challenges and responsibilities that confront them in adult life. Each has their own major situation to contend with, and how they each cope and come to terms with these challenges dictates the kind of people they will eventually become...
Walking Home by Monica P Walking Home by Monica P Dec. 18, 2011 $1.00 1314 words Sample 15%
Carla walks home after being left at school. She walks in the dark. Soon she finds a pair of eyes, and they are staring right at her.
Cidade Dormitório by Henrique Komatsu Cidade Dormitório by Henrique Komatsu Dec. 18, 2011 Free! 8111 words Read a sample
"Cidade Dormitório" é um livro de contos sobre as reflexões que fazemos num ambiente urbano, sobre as coisas que as cidades nos fazem pensar.
Block by D.D. Ruby Block by D.D. Ruby Dec. 17, 2011 $2.99 85072 words Sample 20%
Two ordinary women leading their lives at the extremes of society. Three men seeking to push the boundaries of science and politics. Block is a novel look at power and powerlessness, crime and corruption. This is a story of dual identities where everyone's limits are being tested.
From Brooklyn Dressmaker's Diaries or Big Kiss from Russian Dolls by Zhanat Manceri From Brooklyn Dressmaker's Diaries or Big Kiss from Russian Dolls by Zhanat Manceri Dec. 08, 2011 $4.99 85921 words Sample 20%
Автор приглашает читателя в закулисный мир русских танцовщиц стриптиза в Нью-Йорке. The author invites the reader to the backstage world of Russian exotic dancers in New York.
Scumbo by Barry Graham Scumbo by Barry Graham Dec. 06, 2011 $3.99 34606 words Sample 10%
Dark, funny and compassionate stories of love, friendship, sex and violence, set in the urban jungles of Europe and the U.S.A in the early 1990s. In this world of punk rock romance, talking mailboxes, poverty, flowers, guitars and random death, things are never as they seem - and nor are they otherwise.
South Beach by Diego Fonseca South Beach by Diego Fonseca Dec. 05, 2011 $4.99 39871 words Sample 25%
Cuentos y relatos. Un libro donde los personajes flotan a la deriva y, con más preguntas que respuestas, pasan por el mundo sin conocer otra vida que la palpable. Sus existencias, mientras, respiran en las entrelíneas tejidas con sutileza por el autor.
Hoodie by Brendon Lancaster Hoodie by Brendon Lancaster Dec. 03, 2011 $0.99 107873 words Sample 20%
Ben (aka Hoodie) is a contemporary anti-hero, struggling to retain his integrity in a world of shifting values. His escapades provide a blend of up-to-date realism, dream-like escapism and gritty hard-hitting action, all while navigating a magical mystery tour of his mind.
Twenty Seven Seventy by Perry Gamsby Twenty Seven Seventy by Perry Gamsby Dec. 01, 2011 $1.99 50244 words Sample 20%
Is A Tag On A Fence Worth The Rest Of Your Life? Twenty Seven Seventy, 2770, the postcode of one of Sydney's most working class of suburbs, Mt Druitt. This edgy story of choice and consequences gives the reader pause to consider their own decisions and how they can lead to life changing moments. A gritty, all too real and very readable novel about social issues that challenge ordinary people.
Shoes by Brian Hammar Shoes by Brian Hammar Nov. 30, 2011 $0.99 4387 words Sample 30%
A dying homeless man promises a reward to a friend if he will take him to a church at Christmas. When they arrive, the homeless man discovers the church has suffered some deterioration.
Conta'm la veritat sobre l'amor by Santiago Forné Conta'm la veritat sobre l'amor by Santiago Forné Nov. 18, 2011 $11.14 164570 words Sample 20%
Víctor Verchili, quaranta-tres anys, professor de filosofia i separat. Iniciarà un viatge (figurat i real) cap al que ell suposa que és la veritat de l'amor. L'acció narrativa va guanyant en intensitat a mesura que la novel·la avança i l'amor ho embolcalla tot d'incertesa.
La vida de los demás by Joaquín Padeira La vida de los demás by Joaquín Padeira Nov. 16, 2011 $4.99 104074 words Sample 10%
Narrada de un modo ágil y manteniendo una tensión constante, "La vida de los demás", última novela de Joaquín Padeira, nos muestra ese lado bronco de la vida cotidiana que late junto a nosotros sin que nos demos cuenta, o no queramos verlo, pero que cuando casualmente nos toca es capaz de desbaratar en un momento todas nuestras seguridades.
Fiasco or Desired celebration which didn't happen by Oleg Frolov Fiasco or Desired celebration which didn't happen by Oleg Frolov Nov. 14, 2011 $6.99 59261 words Sample 20%
Офисная жизнь: явное и тайное, интриги и противостояние, любовь и предательство, честь и подлость, смелость и трусость. Office Life: explicit and secret, intrigue and conflict, love and betrayal, honor, and meanness, cowardice and courage.
Come le oche by Antonio Castelli Come le oche by Antonio Castelli Nov. 11, 2011 $6.99 85435 words Sample 20%
La storia di un uomo che, perso nelle paludi del Delta del Po, trova se stesso.
La seduzione della vita by Maxim Serranos Soler La seduzione della vita by Maxim Serranos Soler Nov. 10, 2011 $3.99 21795 words Sample 20%
Fantasie sull'amore, divagazioni sull'arte e meditazioni sulla vita sono la colonna portante dei pensieri di un personaggio indeterminato. Alle sue riflessioni s'intrecciano le storie di uomini che, presentati in situazioni forse banali, ci svelano il quadro inquietante di un'umanità in preda agli impulsi e alle contraddizioni. Si lasceranno sedurre dalla vita o soccomberanno alle ossessioni?
Death in the City by Michael Jasper Death in the City by Michael Jasper Nov. 08, 2011 $0.99 7554 words Sample 30%
"His story can be summed up in this cold, uncaring manner: another death, another homeless man found, this time on a bench next to the river. His name was Porter. These few facts are the only I truly know, without speculation." A tale of one man's desperation and another man's determination, though neither man truly knows one another, despite living so close together in the city.
Best of Friends by B.G. Hope Best of Friends by B.G. Hope Nov. 06, 2011 $0.99 3181 words Sample 20%
High school friends start a band. The way to fame looks easy.
Manual de Trigonometria Aplicada by Victor Domingos Manual de Trigonometria Aplicada by Victor Domingos Nov. 04, 2011 $2.99 6234 words Sample 40%
O livro começa com uma misteriosa carta e apresenta-nos a história de um engenheiro que parece ter encontrado na trigonometria e na matemática em geral uma forma muito pessoal de se exprimir e de reflectir sobre a sua própria vida. Esta novela venceu em 2002 o Concurso Literário “Ecos da Memória”.
The Personal Touch by Joe Solomon The Personal Touch by Joe Solomon Nov. 02, 2011 Free! 7034 words Read a sample
A unique collection of poems that are sometimes comical, sometimes satirical, sometimes lyrical, sometimes personal, and sometimes (perish the thought!) political - and sometimes all of these together. A veritable wordfest, tasty and tempting even to those who think they dislike poetry.
Free Parking by Henri Bauhaus Free Parking by Henri Bauhaus Oct. 22, 2011 You set the price! 1632 words Sample 20%
On a cold winter night a flock of dark avian creatures appears near the home of the main character. Are these birds simply trying to survive an unusually cold winter - or is there something more sinister at work?
Piedra by Bruno Aceves Humana Piedra by Bruno Aceves Humana Oct. 21, 2011 $0.99 2924 words Sample 50%
Todo aquel que haya vivido atormentado por el mosca muerta de la clase o por el gigantón al que hasta los profesores le rehuían se identificará con el protagonista de “Piedra”. Como en las historias felisbertianas, aquí los objetos cobran vida (una roca con impulso propio o un automóvil que se inclina ante los cerros) para influir de forma decisiva en el destino de los personajes.
La flor del frío by Jorge Luis Cáceres La flor del frío by Jorge Luis Cáceres Oct. 21, 2011 $2.99 32017 words Sample 10%
Estamos ante una antología de relatos que recrea, con gran habilidad, una suerte de Sin City quiteña, en la que los personajes, sin embargo, tienen rasgos y características más reconocibles, más “reales”. A través de la sórdida corrupción de sus habitantes, la urbe despliega su pléyade de monstruos, engendros y pesadillas.
Sunny Beach - Code Yellow (Bulgarian edition) by Lyubomir Nikolov Sunny Beach - Code Yellow (Bulgarian edition) by Lyubomir Nikolov Oct. 20, 2011 $2.99 18440 words Sample 10%
Have you been in Sunny Beach. Have you seen the extacasy of multiligual crouds. My funniest novel. Real page turner. You will enjoy every page. Although the text is wearing the uniform of a novel, actions in the book are so rapid, as in Sumo. Holiday adventure in Sunny Beach Resort - Bulgaria. Lyubomir Nikolov (Author), Pedro Szekely (Illustrator)
My Transylvanian Cousin by Inez Baranay My Transylvanian Cousin by Inez Baranay Oct. 20, 2011 $0.99 6500 words Sample 20%
The narrator Inez is contacted by the mysterious Vlad from Transylvania who claims to be her cousin and wants to introduce her to the tradition. As Inez becomes drawn to Vlad’s gifts, Vlad discovers new pleasures at the Gold Coast, enough to even make mortality acceptable.
The 13 Collective: Bound by Fate and the Universe by Jeffrey Zweig II The 13 Collective: Bound by Fate and the Universe by Jeffrey Zweig II Oct. 19, 2011 Free! 5492 words Read a sample
Thirteen, a long forgotten superhero, finds himself trapped in an alternate world. Trying to make the best of it, he joins an organization called the 13 Collective. Led by D-13, an retired American Spy, he and his superhero partner investigate a new string of space-time loopholes that causes a chain reaction of violence and chaos among the population.
Sonko 95 by José Ángel Mañas Sonko 95 by José Ángel Mañas Oct. 12, 2011 $4.99 38917 words Sample 10%
Calificada por el autor de “novela punk”, Sonko 95 es un texto directo, escrito en forma descarnada, sobre el “Sonko”, un local de copas y de música en torno al que se reúnen los sueños de varios jóvenes, entre ellos el propio autor. Un antro que no acaba de despegar económicamente y en el que todo comienza a ir de mal en peor.
David,s Child by Lyubomir Nikolov David,s Child by Lyubomir Nikolov Oct. 08, 2011 $2.99 10279 words Sample 10%
Short stories to grab you. From the award wining author of "Karoi - the rope dancer" here is a new collection of contemporary, professionally told stories. The story "DAVID'S CHILD" received LiterNet award, and ""In the Beginning Was the Subway" was awarded in a competition organized by Human Library Foundation.