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	Terrell's Mystic Flute	by Billy Davis Feb. 10, 2012	$0.99	53080 words	Sample 20%
	Terrell has problems. Home life is tough and he is getting in trouble at school. Two bullies are making his life miserable. Animals follow him wherever he goes. Shadows seem to be watching him and a dragon took his father away. When he finds his father’s magical flute hidden under his mother’s bed, he begins his journey in a mystical land and learns how he can overcome the bullies in both worlds.
	Lanang	by Nicholas Nicola Feb. 09, 2012	$2.99	51140 words	Sample 50%
	A young courageous male orang utang named Lanang who-impressed by the 1960s Japanese crime fighter series Phanton Agents-organises a small band of orangutangnistas to defeat Mara the big time poacher who kidnaps baby orangutangs. LANANG is a heroic against all the impossibe odds fable of a commando style rescue mission to save hundreds of orangutang orphans caged in Mara's well-fortified ranch.
	AMONG THE MEADOW PEOPLE	by SURAT VANITCHATCHWAL Feb. 08, 2012	$2.99	27248 words	Sample 20%
	AMONG THE MEADOW PEOPLE BY Clara Dillingham Pierson If you have been looking for nature stories to read to your kindergarten age child, look no further! Clara Dillingham Pierson, a Froebel kindergarten teacher in Michigan at the end of the 19th and beginning of the 20th centuries, has written a lovely series of nature stories ideally suited for children ages 4 to 7. Each chapter offers the story..
	Gore Orphenage Road	by Lynn Hones Feb. 07, 2012	$4.99	25326 words	Sample 5%
	Alexis Duncan and her family move into a home once owned by an evil tyrant, and are blissfully unaware of the horrors that await them.
	Lili Tigre - First Power and The Temple of Blood	by FABELHAUS Feb. 06, 2012	Free!	93299 words	Read a sample
	Feisty schoolgirl Lili becomes the Legend Lili Tigre - international adventurer & champion of enslaved children anywhere - with the power to communicate with felines - mild & wild. Hidden in IndoChinese jungles, Boromando, Temple of Blood, holds horrific secrets. Will Lili's crazy international team (plus stray cats & wild tigers)save 100's of stolen kids & endangered tigers? A rollercoaster!
	The Cuban Castaway	by C.J. Cannino Feb. 05, 2012	$1.99	35662 words	Sample 20%
	The Cuban Castaway is the story of Jorge Esquival, a young boy who survives a shipwreck during which he witnesses the drowning of his mother and nine other Cuban immigrants who are trying to enter the United States illegally. The Cuban Castaway is a young adult novel about family, Cuban culture and immigration.
	Anxiety of Tomorrow	by Gladys Glover Feb. 05, 2012	$0.99	21166 words	Sample 10%
	In a world controlled by government-issued microchips, Ezhno Phillips stumbles upon a group of underground vigilantes lead by the scrappy Charlie Layne. Soon they are found by the government and are the only two left to adventure on and stop the one man behind the zombie-like society: The US President.
	Neewa the Wonder Dog and the Ghost Hunters	by John Cerutti Feb. 05, 2012	Free!	69122 words	Read a sample
	Volume One: The Indian Medicine Woman’s Mystery is Revealed! Adventure and mystery in the uncanny spirit world captivate the young lives of fourteen-year-old Christina and her sister Jackie, eleven. When the family moves 1500 miles from their home in New Jersey to the desert of the American Southwest, they encounter many spirits—some good, some evil.
	Best Books for Young Adults - The SECRET AT CHiCHEN iTZA!	by Casey Grace & Landis Grace Feb. 04, 2012	Free!	51296 words	Read a sample
	Landis and Maya are entrusted with a copy of an ancient legend codex secretly unearthed at the Chichen Itza Pyramid. Follow the girls and the clues to discover the whereabouts of the legendary Princess Itza Emerald. Join Landis and Maya as they visit the Mayan village where Maya lives and learn about ancient customs and lifestyles still practised by the in the jungles of the Yucatan, Mexico.
	Chad	by Catherine Johann Feb. 04, 2012	$4.99	86258 words	Sample 15%
	Chad strolls on the ridge that borders life and death. He takes off in the world beyond and lands transformed.
	The Hero Chronicles	by Christine E Schulze Feb. 03, 2012	$3.99	193517 words	Sample 25%
	For the first time, the entirety of Schulze's five-book epic YA fantasy come together in this all-in-one edition of The Hero Chronicles. Join the Hero of 1,000 Years, the Princess of Destiny, the Silver Knight, and their friends and allies in an ultimate battle of good against evil. And, most importantly of all... Remember the phoenix feather.
	Weapons of the Wolfhound	by Moyra Caldecott Feb. 02, 2012	$4.99	38723 words	Sample 20%
	A thrilling and dangerous quest across Iceland in search of the stolen Weapons of the Wolfhound, by a teenage boy and a Viking sea captain.
	The Raven King	by E.J. McCracken Feb. 02, 2012	$7.99	81088 words	Sample 20%
	In Ivindor, 'rebellion' is a forbidden word. With the help of the Raven King, Rolan has taken the throne, and no one, including the powerful elves, are prepared to stop him. Alina is not surprised when, freshly exiled from her Clan, she comes across a smoldering city. Corrupt leaders are commonplace in these war-strewn lands.
	Murk Meadow	by J.E. LUND Feb. 01, 2012	$0.99	72400 words	Sample 20%
	Tired of vampires and fantasy? Then take a trip to Murk Meadow where each chapter is its own adventure. Murk Meadow is the story of six friends who stumble upon a stray dog while camping in a secluded meadow and the wild adventures that follow. A story about the powers of friendship, the belief that things can change, and the love of man's best friend.
	Tin Universe #9	by Brian Williams Feb. 01, 2012	$0.99	6677 words
	The Hillbilly Jungle: Part Two
	The Keepers of Dinosaur Reef	by Colin Rock Feb. 01, 2012	$0.99	44281 words	Sample 20%
	Zane can handle his weird sister; he can even handle his sworn enemies, Spike and Martin Bone, but when real trouble comes to town, Zane and the guys have to dig deep and bend a few rules. Dinosaur reef is THEIR patch and will be defended at any cost...even if it means a night safari into the Zoo, mixing it with animal smugglers, or investigating the mysterious boat in the tidal creek.
	Demon Sprawl (Vampin Book Series #7)	by Jamie Ott Feb. 01, 2012	$2.99	13023 words	Sample 20%
	Vampin is a long running series of short stories for tweens and teens. Before being released as a regular series, it was a monthly publication with the Black Press Online.
	CIC: The Canary Island Commandos	by Sean Patrick O'Mordha Jan. 30, 2012	$1.99	58649 words	Sample 20%
	Concepcion is kidnapped by the Italian mafia and held for ransom. Frustrated that no one is moving fasts enough, David and Alejandro set off to rescue their sister. Armed with secret information, getting into the stronghold is relatively easy. Getting out alive is a different matter.
	The Proximity Power	by Carrie Ann Maxwell Jan. 28, 2012	$2.99	38793 words
	Wray was just minding his own business when he encounters a girl jumping off of a bridge--a girl no one else can see. By helping her, he finds himself crossing a line into a different world, with it's own set of rules. And whatever was after the girl he saved is now after him! If he wants to live to see 17, he has to learn how to control his new 'powers', fast! (Book 1 of the Final Legacy Series)
	Destination Paraguay	by Emily Asad Jan. 28, 2012	$1.99	50432 words	Sample 20%
	Sebastian Segovia is nothing like his father, a brave soldier whose treasure-hunting adventures led him to the New World. But when Sebastian sets sail for his new home in Asunción, disaster strikes. How will he face slave-traders, deadly jaguars, and cannibals on his own? Does Arazunú, the young Guarani warrior, have secret plans for revenge, or will he prove a reliable guide through the jungle?
	The Last Car in the Parking Lot	by Brad Alan Lewis Jan. 28, 2012	$9.99	20033 words	Sample 5%
	Last Car is my favorite work by far. It's about two men searching for a missing hiker in the Sierra Nevada mountains. The weather is just now turning cold. Hike quickly.
	Vampin Box Set (1-6)	by Jamie Ott Jan. 27, 2012	$9.99	83579 words	Sample 5%
	Vampin is a long running series of short stories for tweens and teens. Before being released as a regular series, it was a monthly publication with the Black Press Online.
	Last Plane out of Paris - Free Preview: The First 12 Chapters	by Paul Moxham Jan. 26, 2012	Free!	29849 words	Read a sample
	Blending fact and fiction, this tale of adventure is set in 1940, just after the Germans invade France. It follows two British officers who parachute into the country in an attempt to rescue a French aircraft designer, a man whose designs could decide the fate of the upcoming war. This FREE preview includes the first 12 chapters. For the full book please search on Amazon where it is listed.
	Last Plane out of Paris	by Paul Moxham Jan. 26, 2012	Free!	81284 words	Read a sample
	Blending fact and fiction, this tale of adventure is set in 1940, just after the Germans invade France. It follows two British officers who parachute into the country in an attempt to rescue a French aircraft designer, a man whose designs could decide the fate of the upcoming war.
	The Spirit Walk of Teobu	by Nicole Sheldrake Jan. 26, 2012	$0.99	2287 words	Sample 30%
	Teobu must find her spirit element in order to become an adult. This story is also part of 5 story collection called Mythical Magical Mysterious.
	Shake on It and Spit in the Dirt	by Lynne Gregg and Karen Jennings Jan. 24, 2012	$2.99	40792 words	Sample 20%
	This is a fast-paced, monster-laced, black and white-faced multicultural juvenile novel targeted for ages nine to twelve. This classic page-turner is a first rate, adventure novel. It is filled with timely lessons on race, bullying, friendship, and family. Ready for excitement?
	Keeper of Directions	by L.K. Mitchell Jan. 23, 2012	$4.99	84918 words	Sample 20%
	Lance, a ten-year-old boy with Asperger's Syndrome, and his smart-mouthed, teenage sister are taken under the wing by a clan of shape-shifting Ravens who are preparing for a great war at the Arctic Circle and who have claimed Lance as the next Keeper of Directions.
	The Key To Freedom	by Kathryn Webster Jan. 23, 2012	$0.99	48477 words	Sample 25%
	Mikhel and his friend Caleb live in a country ruled over by an oppressive and wicked king. In pursuit of Mikhel’s kidnapped sister the friends meet with forces that turn theur quest into an even greater struggle for freedom.
	Diary of a Teenage Superhero	by Darrell Pitt Jan. 23, 2012	$0.99	52767 words	Sample 20%
	A teenager wakes up in a seedy hotel room. He has no memory of his name or his past. A man lies dying on the floor next to him. Someone starts pounding at the door. He runs. He is chased. While staying one step ahead of his pursuers, he begins to assemble the pieces of his life. His name is Axel. He is the victim of an amazing experiment and he is not alone...
	The Lightforce Rebellion	by Christopher Walker Jan. 22, 2012	$3.99	80732 words	Sample 20%
	Zach Moran has never measured up. And when he runs through a mysterious door in order to escape a bully, he becomes trapped in the world of Foronar. The thief Soren has stolen the device that would allow Zach to travel home. Now he sets out to recover it with the help of his newfound friends Sid and Walter, and a beautiful girl—Erika, who has a dark secret of her own. She is Soren's daughter.
	Dust to Dust	by Devon Thiele Jan. 21, 2012	Free!	75629 words	Sample 20%
	Tough. Sarcastic. Queen? Cortland, with a job description of Tink meets Buffy, gets news that rocks her world. With danger on her heels, she turns to the only people she can trust. Will Cortland be able to save her realm? Will she find her long-lost brother? More importantly, will she survive?
	Jordan's Story: A Life Worth Living (Book 2)	by Donna Crupi Jan. 21, 2012	$1.99	38990 words	Sample 20%
	Faced with the responsibility of raising his younger sister, Jordan has only his grandfather to turn to for support. Elle living on the outside of the popular group escapes to the senior center to find a place she belongs. Can these two settle their differences in time to team up and face the greatest challenge of their lives? With a little help from a couple of heroes, all is possible.
	Tales from the Green Book Three: Spider's Web	by S.D. Best Jan. 21, 2012	$0.99	122571 words	Sample 20%
	The adventures continue in the largest tale yet! At last accepting his role as the bearer of the Sword of Oaks, the boy hero Alex Samuels has come far during his time in the Green. Will his growing powers be enough, though, when enemies abound...even among his so-called allies? As friends abandon his side and foes plot his destruction, all will find themselves drawn into the Spider's Web...
	The Curse of the Jade Amulet	by Annie Crawford Jan. 20, 2012	$2.99	51374 words	Sample 20%
	When Mayan history major Nic Porter moves in with a host family at Chichen Itzá he never dreams he’ll be plunged into a drama centered on a mysterious jade amulet, a long-ago human sacrifice and a curse that threatens the life of beautiful Itzel. The amulet transports Nic to the era of the ancient Mayas to fulfill its own sinister purpose. But can Nic see an innocent girl sacrificed to save Itzel?
	The Kingdom of Gentenia	by Evan Smyth Jan. 19, 2012	Free!	59074 words	Read a sample
	In a world where the human race is divided based on no more than a matter of DNA, half of it's population now live on a group of countries known as Gentenia - gifted amazing abilities. When the human president's Daughter is kidnapped, his son, and son's closest friend leave the safety of their home in search of her, encountering the prince of the opposing nation in their journey.
	Ben Marcus and the Staff of Power	by Jeremy Cook Jan. 19, 2012	$0.99	59999 words	Sample 20%
	Ben Marcus is not your typical teenager. He is socially awkward, crippled and collects canes. When a new cane sparks a series of terrible events at school, Ben and his high school professor must embark on a quest to discover the truth behind them. What they find is a secret that could unravel the fabric of modern belief.
	The Secret of the Missing Grave - the first Bean and Ab mystery	by David Crossman Jan. 19, 2012	$0.99	62570 words	Sample 33%
	“This well-structured tale never loses momentum. The carefully orchestrated chapters and the fast pace will hold children’s attention throughout.” School Library Journal / “Impossible-to-put-down Maine mystery. Suspense builds neatly and the ending is richly satisfying.” Bangor Daily News, Sunday / “Secret of the Missing Grave is a gripping and well-imagined adventure mystery." The Horn Book
	Daniel's Story: Lungs Prefer Air (Book 1)	by Donna Crupi Jan. 18, 2012	$0.99	41707 words	Sample 20%
	After their teacher assigns a persuasive essay challenging students to improve one aspect of their life, Daniel discovers that Jazmin is still fighting demons from her past. Daniel is ready to become her hero as he comes up with a plan to have Jazmin run for the Board of Education in order to stop an abusive principal. Little does he know, their actions will change their school forever.
	Running With Zombies	by John M W Smith Jan. 18, 2012	$4.99	44456 words	Sample 20%
	Mel is on the run from foreign mercenaries who want access to the zombie that dwells within him. It has terrifying powers which can give them a huge military edge. While on the run Mel meets Matt Black, a lad cynical and world-weary way beyond his years---he is tormented by difficult questions about the meaning of life...
	May Never The Dead Return	by John M W Smith Jan. 18, 2012	$4.99	42823 words	Sample 20%
	Is Matt Black sick or is he really able to have telepathic conversations with a prowling beast in Inglefield Wood? Half the time Matt is not sure about this himself. The farmers want to shoot the beast. Matt is determined to stop them. Then the beast is wounded and becomes...well...really dangerous. But where is it hiding? Why can't all the farmers and armed police track it down?
	Hunting The Beast	by John M W Smith Jan. 18, 2012	$4.99	37187 words	Sample 20%
	Sandy Brown discovers that something is not right when she visits her recently-widowed grandmother. There are strange goings-on at the remote farmhouse. Armed men crawl, ant-like, across a distant horizon. Sandy's gran believes that her dead husband, Harold, is due back home any time soon.
	Look Out....Mum's Gone Crackers!	by John M W Smith Jan. 18, 2012	$4.99	35027 words	Sample 20%
	"No dad, no kid brother, just me and my mother, and she's not the same mum anymore........" So begins Sandy Brown's descent into a nightmare scenario on the freeway, in a car doing 70 miles per hour, driven by a mum who is rapidly losing her mind. Mum believes matchstick-limbed creatures are trying to kidnap them.
	Balancer's Soul	by H. Lee Morgan Jan. 17, 2012	Free!	135836 words	Read a sample
	Finding your other half is the most difficult journey anyone can undertake. It gets doubly so if you aren't exactly normal. Connor and Sarah both have this same problem, but for different reasons. Their fated encounter will turn their world, and that of many others, upside down. Her abilities and his strength set them apart, but also bring them together like no other.
	The Convict's Thumbprint	by Beverley Boissery Jan. 16, 2012	$7.19	52679 words	Sample 15%
	When Chloe Murray's mother disappears from Wahmurra, Australia, no one thinks of looking in the past. Four years later, Chloe's catapulted back to 1833 and befriends Thad, a young convict. Life is hectic. Someone wants to kill her, Thad is always a hairsbreadth away from being flogged, and danger is everywhere. Chloe must choose one world or the other. Which?
	Sanisfreeda	by Jansina Jan. 13, 2012	Free!	1664 words	Read a sample
	When Jane is invited to spend the weekend with her cousin AnnaMarie, she little suspects the playful adventure that awaits her. Joined by her friends, they explore an abandoned church...with more to discover than dusty hymnals! Characters from the novel, Forgotten Memories.
	Sea Lavender	by Chika Onyenezi Jan. 13, 2012	$4.99	70404 words	Sample 10%
	The voyage of Adrian, son of Ibem, tells the story of a wrongful coming of age. At a tender age he suffers the loss of his innocence; it marks an event that haunts his path through eternity.
	Runaway Twins	by Pete Palamountain Jan. 12, 2012	$0.99	37101 words	Sample 10%
	Beautiful preteen twins flee polygamous cult before forced marriage on their 13th birthday. Their adventures (in Montana’s Bitterroot Mountains) include searches for food, shelter, water, and warmth—all the while looking over their shoulders for pursuing cult members. As they race for freedom, they are fully aware that capture means death or brutal enslavement.
	The Time Of His Life	by J Lee Graham Jan. 11, 2012	$2.99	41268 words	Sample 20%
	In this sequel to IN THE NICK OF TIME, Andy Mackpeace, on a class trip to the Historical Society, hears a dead boy calling to him from a photograph of a boys' camp from 1925: "Who killed me? I was murdered here." Andy and Miranda, using the incense sticks, time travel to solve the mystery. Unprepared for the evil that stalks there, they race against time to find a killer and put a ghost to rest.
	Brandon Marlowe and the Spirit Snatcher	by Eric Livingston Jan. 10, 2012	$3.99	76521 words	Sample 20%
	The first book in the series. Brandon is a teen boy who has inherited the ability to control the winds. This is his first year of actual combat and where his journey will truly begin.
	Aftermath (Blades series part 4)	by J. William Turner Jan. 09, 2012	$4.49	40326 words	Sample 15%
	Having survived some dangerous situations and seen death during the wildfire crisis in California, Julian returns home to Australia severely traumatised, but neither he nor those around him are aware. He begins abusing alcohol, which finally leads to an act of violence against his best friend. Diagnosed with PTSD, he goes to a rehab unit for teens, before slowly recovering and reclaiming his life.