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Benny: A “Special Boy”
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Now an elderly man, Benny sits alone in his small Riverside, California apartment, staring at his blood-stained hands, questioning whether he's the one responsible for the violence around him. How could he be? If only women treated him the way he believed he deserved, none of this would have happened. How many times has he warned them? Benny's mother always praised him as her special boy, the most talented and handsome of all his peers. So why can't his wives and lovers see him that way? As he tries to make sense of the attack that has left him covered in blood, he reflects on the calculated cruelty he has inflicted on those closest to him. This psychological suspense novel unfolds across a shifting timeline, exploring the life of a slowly developing sociopath, the toll it takes on his family and lovers, and the unexpected form of retribution he ultimately faces.
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Sword of Allah: Middle East Espionage and Love Story
$14.50 Quick ViewSword of Allah: Middle East Espionage and Love Story
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After giving his keynote speech at an Information Technology conference in New York City, Vincent meets CEO Charley, who will forever change his life. He becomes the key player in a deal gone bad in the Middle East, setting into motion a dangerous chain of events with profound worldwide consequences.
As the plot code-named “Sword of Allah” emerges, Vincent is entangled in affairs with two mysterious women. There is Eva, a wild seductress in Monaco, who lures him into a world of extravagant wealth that hides her dark secrets. There is Anne, a reductant French double agent, who might become his soulmate, if she can survive her dangerous mission. Both women offer a passion and vitality missing in his current sedate suburban life.As we follow Vincent’s Journey, themes of identity, betrayal and redemption emerge, within the drama of espionage and seduction with global stakes. Actual characters interweave with real world events and U.S. Presidents
The story’s period brings us right up to the present, and a future that is actually happening today. Vincent learns the lessons of life and love as the international plot between Iran, Syria, and Israel and the U.S. comes together to confront him. He discovers that the real battleground is that freedom that we all have: choosing between good and evil.
“The author has done an extraordinary job of describing events, corruption, and seedy characters. Readers will feel as if they were right there. (Sword of Allah) is scary, informational and very entertaining.”
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Ox In The Culvert
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Step into the untamed heart of the American West! Prepare for an epic journey with "Ox in the Culvert, " a riveting historical fiction novel that plunges you into the raw, exhilarating world of the early 1850s. Meet Texas Rangers Ray Andrews and Tom Jenkins - two friends whose lives are forever changed by a twist of fate. While Tom dreams of the California Gold Rush, Ray is content with his Ranger life... until a fateful shooting contest in Austin. Witness Ray's sharpshooting prowess as he wins a cutting-edge Colt Navy revolver, a prize that thrusts him and Tom into a perilous mission: guarding a vital payroll wagon through the treacherous Indian territories of Southwest Texas. But danger lurks in the shadows. The ruthless outlaw Sores Aguilar, a master of disguise, has his eyes on that wagon. He's meticulously planned a heist that could shatter the Rangers' mission and change their destinies forever. From the rugged landscapes of Central Texas to the sun-drenched trails of California, and even across the vast Pacific to the bustling streets of Hong Kong before returning to San Francisco, "Ox in the Culvert" is an adventure on an unprecedented scale. Experience the true Wild West - a time of heroes and villains, courage and cunning, where the American dream was forged by both the good and the bad. Discover a forgotten era that finally gets its due respect. "Ox in the Culvert" - Your next great adventure awaits!
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The Girl Who Electrified the World
$16.99 Quick ViewThe Girl Who Electrified the World
This book is the sequel to The Girl With The Lightning Brain, or perhaps the first book is its prequel. Regardless the reading sequence, it picks up where the first ends, tracing the unexpected twists and turns as Electra Kittner continues battling Techno-Plague and Middle East terrorism while keeping a harsh government at bay. Older and more experienced, Electra is ready to allow males into her games if they can help, adding emotional richness to the mix. Whether or not readers have read the first book, they will quickly learn the background that drives Electra and her allies relentlessly toward the book's gripping conclusion. The novel's theme reveals that no matter how extraordinary the person, anyone can be a victim in a primitive world that can't handle the truth, and each of us must deal with the complexities of being "merely human," best handled by having an optimistic, pragmatic philosophy.
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The Helper’s Apprentice: The Jackson Skye Mysteries
$18.95 Quick ViewThe Helper’s Apprentice: The Jackson Skye Mysteries
Filled with humor and insight, The Helper's Apprentice is a series of six multicultural mystery novels, each centered around a distinct case: The Case of the Scary Divorce, The Case of the Scary Stepfather, The Case of the Scary Middle School, The Case of the Scary Boyfriend, The Case of the Scary High School, and The Case of the Scary Illness. The series follows a young boy's journey from late elementary school to high school as he unexpectedly becomes the assistant to Professor Jackson Skye, an African American former military street psychologist. Through Professor Skye's unconventional methods, the boy is pushed to develop problem-solving skills that not only help him navigate his own challenges but also assist others he encounters along the way.
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Hobo, Succubus, Bueno Rio
$28.65 Quick ViewHobo, Succubus, Bueno Rio
3 captivating tales in 1 collection.
Embark on a journey into the depths of human experience with a collection that brings together three captivating stories that explore the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.$28.65