Daily Archives: October 7, 2016

The Senatorby Ken Fite

On the evening that Senator James Keller is set to receive his party’s nomination for President of the United States, a kidnapper initiates a plan to stream his execution for the world to see. Ex-Navy SEAL and federal agent Blake Jordan sets out to rescue his friend and mentor along with his partner, Jami Davis. Can Blake stop the kidnapper before it’s too late?

In this action-packed debut novel, Ken Fite has written a roller-coaster of a thriller sure to keep you turning the pages late into the night.

Parched (The Parched Series Book 1)by Andrew C. Branham

The sun has become a ‘red giant’ and the world is hot and parched. In California, James and Lexie Deforio have three goals: to find food and water, to survive another day, and to protect their two children. When their home is abruptly robbed and burned to the ground, the family is forced to embark on a cross-country journey in search of safety and water.

Facing ruthless bandits, murderers, and some of the most extreme conditions they have ever encountered, they struggle to survive. When James is shot trying to help another family, Lexie and her children set out on a harrowing journey to save him. Finding temporary safety in the abandoned Ohio salt mines deep under Lake Erie, they appear to have found a new home. But, like everything on their journey, not all is as it seems.

EDITORIAL REVIEWS

“Branham is an adept writer, and the world he has created is thoroughly planned and well-executed…the relentless pacing of this story, which rarely pauses from the action or relishes in the monotony of life after civilization’s breakdown, keeps the reader engaged throughout. By placing an entire family at the center of his novel, the author makes every challenge feel that much more dangerous. The book concludes with a brief excerpt from a forthcoming sequel, so hopefully readers can expect more adventures in Branham’s fearsome wasteland. A fast-paced post-apocalyptic tale of survival and family.” Kirkus Reviews.

“Parched holds several surprises; not the least of which is its ultimate direction. Readers used to the typical linear progression of many apocalyptic reads will find something unique and special in Parched: highly recommended for any who want a powerful thriller with a strong environmental message.” Midwest Book Review–Diane Donovan, Editor/Senior Reviewer.

“There is a constant urgency and energy in the writing that makes it difficult to put down. The most powerful parts of this story are when the lines of morality begin to blur in the family’s quest for survival. This resilient family always seems to be running away from something, narrowly escaping danger, and eking by to survive – it was exhausting just reading about their life on the run! At its core, Parched is about hope and survival against all odds, and the personal demons we must face when our bodies and minds are pushed to the limit. However, the underlying message is that the bonds of family, morality, and humanity can be bent, but never broken.” Self-Publishing Review, 4 stars.

“The story is taut and inventive and Branham makes some bold narrative choices, the stakes are high and no one is safe. With shifts in perspective each character is made sympathetic and three dimensional. PARCHED sets the stage for a suspenseful saga with well-crafted characters and numerous conflicts yet to be resolved.” Indie Reader 4 Stars.

“The novel presents a deeply intriguing scenario, and Branham’s writing serves it well. Parched is likely to appeal to fans of AMC’s The Walking Dead, as it creates a similar scenario where no one is safe. Readers who reach the book’s cliffhanger ending are likely to want more; Branham promises two sequels that carry the family’s quest to fruition.” BlueInk Review.

“A gripping thriller that vividly and creatively brings the potential terrors of climate change to life, Parched is an engaging and immensely believable novel that captivated me with every twist and turn of its plot.” Jacky Donovan, author of Amazon bestseller Simon Ships Out: How One Brave, Stray Cat Became a Worldwide Hero.

“First of Andrew’s books that I’ve read (so far). Loved the story! Had me on the edge of my seat for most of it. Can’t wait for Part Two!” Debra Ann Galvan.

Chaos Queen – Duskfall: Chaos Queen 1 (The Chaos Queen Quintet)by Christopher B. Husberg

Pulled from a frozen sea, pierced by arrows and close to death, Knot has no memory of who he was. But his dreams are dark, filled with violence and unknown faces. Winter, a tiellan woman whose people have long been oppressed by humans, is married to and abandoned by Knot on the same day. In her search for him, she will discover her control of magic, but risk losing herself utterly. And Cinzia, priestess and true believer, returns home to discover her family at the heart of a heretical rebellion. A rebellion that only the Inquisition can crush…

Their fates and those of others will intertwine, in a land where magic and daemons are believed dead, but dark forces still vie for power.

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LIVE FREE OR DIY: How To Get More Customers, Increase Profits, and Achieve Work-Life Balance As A Small Business Ownerby Justin E. Crawford

From startup to growth to pivoting in a changing marketplace, Live Free or DIY reveals that small business owners in every industry hit the same roadblocks – and that the solutions are within reach. Whether wrestling with customer acquisition, budgeting, time-management skills, work-life balance, the headaches of red tape, or how to build a team, Live Free or DIY is the ultra-practical guide you’ve been searching for.

The vast majority of small business owners encounter the same problems on their road to success: you feel like there just aren’t enough hours in the day to do everything you need to do in order to make your business as great as you know it can be; you know you need to focus on how to get more customers; you know you need to delegate and build a team to make operations hum; you know that better productivity habits and a few key management tools could go a long way; and you know you’ve got to improve your time-management skills – or you’ll never sleep again. In fact, after months and years of trying to build your business, you’re downright desperate for the work-life balance that will finally make your job sustainable.

It’s all here. In an easy-to-use format that systematically tackles the small business owner’s greatest challenges, Live Free or DIY answers all the questions you’ve been asking: How do I build a team – on a shoestring budget? How do I get more customers? How can I do the kind of marketing that will nail customer acquisition once and for all? How do I improve at time management? Is it possible to be a small business owner and achieve work-life balance?

Flapjackby Daniel Ganninger

Two new detectives are all that stand in the way of those who want to control an invention that will change the way the world uses energy forever.

Murphy and Galveston realize there must be more to life than their mind-numbing cubical jobs. Over a barbecue lunch, Galveston attempts to convince his friend to join him in a daring new career as a private investigator. With nothing to lose, Murphy reluctantly agrees. Relying heavily on their humorous wit and questionable tactics, the men employ a creative approach to their investigations. For a time these methods prove successful, until they push too far and find themselves mired in the case of a lifetime.

An explosion has rocked a New England university lab, setting off a carefully orchestrated chain of events. A small device has been stolen, a key to the entire world’s energy problems and the power that comes with controlling it. The fate of the device and its inventor rests with the newly self-proclaimed private detectives.

Who is looking to control this device and its destiny? Is it the government, a huge multinational security firm, a devious billionaire, or a questionable member of Congress? Murphy and Galveston must find out why something so small is causing big problems because the hunters are quickly becoming the hunted.

Humor, action, intrigue, and plenty of twists–that’s what you can expect to find in Flapjack. Join the non-stop, global adventure and escape with the team of Icarus Investigations in their first case as they discover the mystery behind the Flapjack.

The excitement continues in the next Case Files:

Peeking Duck (Case File #2)

Snow Cone (Case File #3)

Coconut Water (Case File #4)

Stolen Dough (Case File #5)

Bitter Pill (Case File #6)

Microwave (Case File #7) Coming Soon

Barren Watersby Julia Shupe

“This book will grab you from the first chapter and keep you riveted throughout.” – Amazon Reviewer

ALL LIFE IN THE WORLD’S OCEANS HAS DIED. HUMANITY SOON FOLLOWED. WHAT REMAINS FOR THOSE WHO SURVIVED?

Sometimes life ends with a bang. Other times it ends with a slow strangulation. The oceans are extinct. Empty. Stagnant. Poisonous. Only the slow passage of millennia can reverse the effects. But what does that mean for the rest of the planet? What does that mean for those who remain?

Enter the world as it exists in the twenty-second century. Follow Jeremy Colt and his family as they race across the continent in order to survive. What waits for them in San Diego and why do they need to get there? The clock is ticking. Can they get there fast enough? And if they do will it even save her?