Bargain eBooks #187:

Murder in Ocean Hall by Joe Flood

Genre: Mystery

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When the world's most famous explorer is murdered at the Smithsonian, it's up to a cynical Washington detective to solve the case. Bob Fundwell dies when a giant whale falls from the ceiling of Ocean Hall, killing him instantly. A veteran black investigator, Detective Thomas, searches for the killer. He's witnessed two decades of bloody mayhem on the streets of the nation's capital. The list of suspects is long, for the victim was arrogant and controversial. Fundwell discovered the Gigantic, a legendary ocean liner that sank in the Atlantic. He became rich and famous by falsely claiming the work of his colleagues. As he investigates the case, Thomas is lied to by people at all levels - from housing projects to the Supreme Court. Deceit is the one constant in this dysfunctional city on the eve of the 2008 election. Yet, he presses on, determined to find justice and prove that Washington has changed since the bad old days of Marion Barry.


What they're saying about it:

"Read this book if you think you've been to Washington, DC. The author, Joe Flood, will take you behind the scenes of places you've been and tell you how they function then give you insights into people in power and how they fail to function."--Amazon Reviewer

"If you enjoy all things DC, pick this mystery up! Super enjoyable. This book is a fun, quick read and will transport you to an interesting, fun and twisty scene."--Amazon Reviewer

Bargain eBooks #186:

The Gods of Dream ny Daniel Arenson

Genre: Fantasy

Price: $2.99

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What are dreams? Some think they are figments of our mind. But what if they were wisps of a distant, magical world… a world you could visit?

Twins Cade and Tasha discover Dream, the land dreams come from. It is a realm of misty forests, of verdant mountains, of mysterious gods who send dreams into our sleep. Cade and Tasha seek solace there; they are refugees, scarred and haunted with memories of war. In Dream, they can forget their past, escape the world, and find joy.

Phobetor, the god of Nightmare, was outcast from Dream. Now he seeks to destroy it. He sends his monsters into Dream, and Cade and Tasha find their sanctuary threatened, dying. To save it, the twins must overcome their past, journey into the heart of Nightmare, and face Phobetor himself.

Discover a world of light and darkness, of hope and fear, of dreams and nightmares. Discover The Gods of Dream.

What they're saying about it:

"I'm hooked. It's fantastic. The descriptions of Nightmare will stay with you all day long." --Michael Crane, author of "Lessons (And Other Morbid Drabbles)"

"This book is masterfully crafted and sits in the vein of Tolkien and Lewis. It is a tale of heroism personified. You won't regret reading this book." -- John Fitch V, author of "Turning Back the Clock"

"Incredibly epic tale." -- Jessica Billings, author of "The Girl Born of Smoke"

Bargain eBooks #185:

Hits and Misses by Chinmay Hota

Genre: Humor, Essays

Price: $0.99

Where to Get It:

Amazon.com (Kindle)


The book is a collection of light hearted articles, which have delighted India's numerous newspapers readers. You will find many familiar and ordinary events, presented ingeniously by the popular author, Chinmay Hota.

Life is full of possibilities and pleasant surprises, just you need to have the eye to catch these special moments.

"Hits and Misses" is a book that makes you sit and wonder about the simple things in life. Chinmay has the ability to find magic in even common day-to-day events. The comparison that he makes between ATM and Atman is really thought provoking and I felt that he conveyed a deep message in a very subtle way. Looking forward to his next book now.

What they're saying about it:

"Chinmay Hota's collected articles in his wonderful book 'Hits and Misses' are compiled from "middles," short, humor-ous, and very popular essays he has previously published in his homeland papers such as the Times of India, and The Statesman. Obviously, his "middles," were placed between much larger, perhaps more 'urgent' global issues. But as I read his book, I began to see these "middles" as a welcome respite for his newspaper readers as they told of small happenings in every day India, an engaging way to let readers pause to catch their breath and perhaps get their bearings. For readers of his book, 'Hits and Misses,' his lucid and human way of rendering everyday events and musings is a brilliant way to bring India into our hearts, whether we live in Hawai'i, as I do, or London, or Botswana.

Hota's characters are universal, they are 'Everyman,' struggling to make their living in offices and public vehicles and in the streets. He relates to us the many moods and colors of contemporary India with humor and compassion and above all, gentle wisdom, describing the most ordinary events with a certain genius. He meditates on life's hits and misses, and how so much of it is unknown. But, he suggests, it is the unknown factor that makes this life unique. Nothing is certain, life is a miracle, and we are here to bear it, and to witness it.

I love his sense of adventure, of taking the road less traveled. And his ingenious philosophical departures, such as the impact of a slap as a way to express anger. This was quoted elsewhere , but I am compelled to quote it again. "A slap allows free play to man's innate aggressiveness, it does not harden his emotions into a set of techniques." A slap, Hota feels, is straight from the heart, and brings man face to face with his primordial self, so that he reconsiders the way he reacts to situations and people in his life.

I am an admirer of great contemporary Indian writers: Rohinton Mistry ("A Fine Balance"), Vikram Seth ("A Suitable Boy"), and of course Salman Rushdie ("Midnight's Children"), but sometimes their books have weighed me down with the chronicling of crippling poverty and hunger and disease of its outcasts. Yes, this is one aspect of life, but too much of it in one book becomes heavy-handed, leaving the reader deprived of the beauty and cultural richness of India and of insight into ordinary, every day people - like people everywhere - just trying to survive, hold a job, raise a family.

My wish would be that Chinmay Hota might give us a larger book next time, even a full-blooded novel or memoir, filled with the same quietly brilliant musings on his fellow countrymen. Till then we have the great gift of his book 'Hits and Misses,' a rich and varied spectacle told in flowing prose, showing the quirkiness and resilience of the human spirit. It is a wonderful book of familiar, ordinary things through which Hota illuminates India and its people."- By Kiana Davenport, author, HOUSE OF SKIN PRIZE-WINNING STORIES (Kindle)


"Hota's delightfully refreshing and humorous book will challenge you to reconsider the way you react to the situations and people in your life. The quote that comes to mind when I think about Chimnay Hota and his book, "Hits and Misses" is "carpe diem!" --Kathleen Stemke, Author

Bargain eBooks #184:

Encrypted by Lindsay Buroker

Genre: Fantasy

Price: $2.99

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Professor Tikaya Komitopis isn’t a great beauty, a fearless warrior, or even someone who can walk and chew chicle at the same time, but her cryptography skills earn her wartime notoriety. When enemy marines show up at her family’s plantation, she expects the worst. But they’re not there to kill her. They need her to decode mysterious runes, and they ask for help in the manner typical of a conquering empire: they kidnap her, threaten her family, and throw her in the brig of their fastest steamship.

Her only ally is a fellow prisoner who charms her with a passion for academics as great as her own. Together, they must decipher mind-altering alchemical artifacts, deadly poison rockets, and malevolent technological constructs, all while dodging assassination attempts from a rival power determined the expedition should fail. As if Tikaya didn’t have troubles enough, her new ally turns out to be exiled fleet admiral, Federias Starcrest, the man who recommended taking over her nation. To trust him could be a mistake; to fall in love with him would be a betrayal to her people, her family, and the fiancé she lost in the war. Those runes cloak more than mysteries, however, and he may be the only one who can help her unravel them before their secrets destroy the world.

What they're saying about it:

"Encrypted (A+) is a fun romp, an adventure in the Lois Bujold Barrayar spirit, with a clear ending though ample scope for more and which I highly recommend if you like your sff fast, page turning with action, mysteries and a dash of romance."--The Fantasy Book Critic

"This is definitely not your run-of-the-mill, cookie-cutter fantasy--there are a few unique steampunk and sci-fi elements thrown in as well. The characters were fun (my #1 requirement in a book), and the action moved right along--fans of speculative fiction should not be disappointed! I'll be reading Emperor's Edge, the next book set in this world, for sure, and am looking forward to more from Ms. Buroker."--Smashwords Reviewer

Bargain eBooks #183:

Luminous and Ominous by Noah K. Mullette-Gillman

Genre: Horror, Science Fiction Novel

Price: $2.99

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If you had three days’ warning of the end of civilization and a safe place to hide:

What would you take with you? Who would you save?

And who would you leave behind?

Henry Willingham and his friends have three days to make the most terrifying decisions of their lives. The world has been infected by an inescapable living nightmare of alien vegetation that will replace all life on Earth. They must get everyone they love safely underground into a fallout shelter. There's not enough time. There’s not enough room for everyone. Who will they save? Who will they leave behind?

How will they live with the consequences?

After hiding underground for a year, the last three survivors must brave the otherworldly infestation and travel through what used to be upstate New York struggling for their lives and their humanity.


What they're saying about it:

"I enjoyed Luminous and Ominous. The questions it poses are fantastic; who would you take and who would you leave behind in the last days of our invaded planet? When is it time to resist and when is it time to except those things one cannot change? The main character Henry wrestles with these very questions. We follow his journey through the days of the invasion of Earth by the beautifully described Cornucopia Blue. With subtle influences from H G Wells War of the Worlds it puts a modern slant on the fears that this type of invasion could conjure and expresses the emotional turmoil felt by the variety of characters. With beautifully descriptive prose and gently moving situations, we follow Henry and those he chooses to take with him through a well conceived journey through uncertain times. I live in anticipation of the next book which will hopefully round off Henry and Earth's journey to a satisfactory conclusion."--Pippa Boreham of Indie Fantasy Review

"The alien "invaders" of this unique science fictionish novel are exactly what the title tells us, Luminous and Ominous, a ravenous plant species with a mesmerizing beauty and a will to live as strong-or perhaps stronger-than any human survivor. And therein lies the problem for our protagonists: not just surviving in a new world, but preserving their very sense of what it means to be alive, and be human.
I'm a bigger fan of Noah K. Mullette-Gillman's second novel than I was of the first (and I'm a pretty big fan). The writing is as mesmerizing as the beautiful alien Cornucopia Blue it describes, and the characters' thoughts and struggles pull readers along with them just as surely."--Isabela Morales of The Scattering

Bargain eBooks #182:

Expert Assistance by Robert Collins

Genre: Science Fiction

Price: $2.99

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To get out of debt, spacer Jake Bonner takes on two odd jobs. The first, chauffeur pop star Evvie Martini on her tour; the second, helping Daniel and Clarissa Rosen overthrow their planet’s tyrannical ruler. Unfortunately for Jake, Evvie finds out about his second assignment and, hoping to advance her career, invites herself to the revolution. From there the absurdity grows for Jake and his band of “freedom fighters.” Expert Assistance pokes fun at revolutions, pop culture, and some of the cliches of sci-fi.

What they're saying about it:

"Sit back and imagine, if you will, a story where Lazarus Long, Hannah Montanna, and Marvin the Paranoid Android on prozac get together to liberate a planet. Got that image in your head? Sounds like fun doesn't it? Yep. Reading it was fun, too."--Amazon Reviewer

"Jake is a space jockey for hire. Odin is his self-aware super spaceship computer. Evvie is the pop star he has to escort on her music tour so he can pay off his debts to get to the real gig, a revolution on a planet that just happens to have the richest gold and silver deposits in the solar system. This is a fun, cheeky, romp through space."--Amazon Reviewer

Bargain eBooks #181:

Coffee @4 by Kavita Nalawde

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Price: $0.99

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In an ideal arranged marriage, parents choose partners for their children; boy and girl get married, have kids and live happily. However, things are much more complicated in real life.

Ria is married to Sunil. She feels that her existence is boring and routine but then suddenly things take a different turn when she starts getting strange clues about Sunil’s life.

She has two very special friends Geeta and Ryan who she meets every Thursday in a cafe. They both are victims of circumstances and had to overcome a lot of hurdles in the past to reach where they are now. They think that they have seen it all but destiny changes their path and they come face to face with their inner reservations.

Will these friends be able to cope with what life has to offer?


What they're saying about it:

"WOW! Excellent novel .Coffee @ 4 kept me hooked ,this story is captivating , intriguing , honest and fresh , with impeccable narration. The actions and relationships of the different characters. are presented beautifully .Since the story occurs in an identifiable time and setting .it makes the subject familiar. This novel carried me along on an interesting journey due to an extraordinary turn of events and it almost took my breath away. While I was reading this novel it motivated me to think and feel about the behaviour and circumstances surrounding the characters of the story .It created an enduring impression . A fabulous Debut by Kavita."--Amazon Reviewer


"A very different perspective from what books set in India usually have to offer. None of the standard ingredients of politics, business or crime appear in this book. Instead, it deals with aspects of urban Indian life which are not often written about.

Ria, Geeta and Ryan are the main characters of the book. They are introduced by detailed narratives of the major events shaping their lives, which then provides an appropriate context to their characters. This book has multiple story lines within it, which ultimately join together. Overall, a very interesting read."--Amazon UK reviewer

Bargain eBooks #180:

Mirai: A Promise to Tomorrow by Scott Kinkade

Genre: Science Fiction

Price: $0.99

Where to Get It:

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In the future following the Collapse, former rebel Zaq Martial just wanted to get away from his problems. But it turns out that's not so easy. He finds himself pursued not only by an oppressive government, but also by a vengeful ex-girlfriend. If he can survive that as well as superhuman enemies, a violent split personality, and even his own quirky allies, he may just become the hero the world needs. Can he stop the ruthless Benefactors, led by dangerous beauty Yamiyo? Or will humanity be led down an eternal dark path devoid of free will?

Bargain eBooks #179:

La Tiers Du Cylindre by Mihai Cristian

Genre: Literary Fiction, Romance

Book price: $0.99

Where to Get It:

Amazon.com (Kindle)


When a New York socialite falls in love with a singer, his life is changed forever. But there's something strange about the woman he loves. Something tragic in nature, something deep inside her eyes. We never get to really know anyone. Not even ourselves.

What they're saying about it:

"It certainly promises to be good!

In a city as big as this one, nothing is tragic anymore. Everything becomes information. Deaths, births, diseases, fires, accidents, all become news, only meaninless data that must be sorted and stored in our mind for a while, than erased. No wonder history repeats itself. When so many events stopped affecting our lives, no wonder it's hard for us to understand that every single person we meet during our life is a human being just like ourselves. I think that this world is as big as we want it to be. People see only what they think they need to see. Some of them don't even know their neighbours even though they spend all their lives in the same house. Sometimes, a relative dying feels the same as a stranger dying half of world away. For the vast majority of people, the world is still flat as a sheet of paper."--Amazon Reviewer

Bargain eBooks #178:

Simple Twists of Faith by Judy Dearborn Nill

Genre: Young Adult

Price: $0.99.

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Fifteen-year-old Emma Thorpe is in love with her married pastor. When he kisses her, just as she dreamed he would, her world tilts on its axis. What does it mean? Who should she tell? Will it happen again? After scandal rocks the church, Emma's forced to decide how much of the truth to share, and at what cost.


What they're saying about it:

"A really suspenseful story"

"Can't recommend this book enough"

"Skillfully written"

"Real emotion and...complexity"

Bargain eBooks #177:

Remix by Lexi Revellian

Genre: Romantic Suspense.

Price: $0.99

Where to Get It:

Amazon.com (Kindle)
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Caz Tallis restores rocking horses in her London workshop. When shabby but charismatic Joe and his dog turn up on her roof terrace, she is reluctantly drawn into investigating a rock star’s murder from three years before – an unsolved case the police have closed. Somebody is prepared to kill to prevent it being reopened – and is Caz's judgment clouding as she falls in love?

REMIX is a feel-good page turner, that you won't want to put down until you reach the satisfying ending.

What they're saying about it:

"Don't pass on this one. I doubt that any new books by Ms. Revellian will be had for such a give-away price, and I, for one, will pay more. The well thought out delivery of the turns and twists of the developing plot and the engaging characters were so well done that you will join me in the wait for more from this author."

"From the very first page (young woman finds a supposedly dead man asleep on her balcony) it's intriguing and develops into a genuinely involving story, well written (the pages seemed to turn themselves) and ingenuously plotted. It's also full of unexpected details, such as the rocking horses, and plenty of humour. The book's greatest strength though is the characters, especially the delightful Caz who's sassy and resourceful and utterly likeable. For her alone you'll read to the end."

Bargain eBooks #176:

Opening Act by Jack Swersie

Genre: Autobiography, Memoir, Nonfiction

Price: $3.99

Where to Get It:

Amazon.com (Kindle)
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"Opening Act" is the autobiography of an entertainer who never achieved huge show business success but made a nice living warming up audiences for over one hundred legendary concert stars of the 20th century. Comedian Jack Swersie shares his recollections of having worked with talent as diversified as Perry Como, "Weird Al" Yankovic, the Smothers Brothers, Tim McGraw, Ray Charles, Milton Berle, B.B. King, the Beach Boys, the Four Tops, and Joan Rivers among many, many others.

But OPENING ACT is not just about the great stars with whom he rubbed elbows. Putting his thirty-year career in perspective, Swersie shares the highs and lows of a show business journey where he was always the number-two man in a business where number-one reigns supreme.

Swersie tells it like it was. From his days as a young actor, through the comedy club era, and on to the dreaded Catskill Mountains. From a cruise ship performance debacle to his very successful national television appearances in the mid-1990's. From his first concert work in 1981 all the way up to 2010 when he began to experience what felt like (but may not be) the twilight of a long comedy career. Swersie takes the reader along on his emotional roller coaster ride through a tough business called "Show".

Show business, from the often humorous and sometimes bitter perspective of an entertainer who never reached the top of his game but always made a good living doing what he loves.

What they're saying about it:

""Opening Act" by Jack Swersie is a interesting read about the Show Business we never get to hear about. Everyone knows about the "Big Stars", but when it comes to the hardest working people in Show Business, we know very little. Opening Act tells about what it's like to be a opening act for some of the biggest stars. Swersie bring to life the pressures and humor of warming up an audience for someone else. It's an easy & quick read that I found very, very interesting. If you like stories about this exciting business, I think you will love this book."

"As someone who's always been interested in show business, I found "Opening Act" to be wonderfully insightful. Jack Swersie gives the reader a refreshingly honest look into the world of comedy and proves that "there's no business like show business"!

"I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book by talented, show business comedian, Jack Swersie. What is is like to be an opening act for the biggest stars? A superbly entertaining & informative book, about dealing with stars, agents, audiences & landing those prime spots in the world of entertainment. Add a smattering of juicy tidbits, about various stars personalities & what it's like to work with them and their staff.... & you have an insightful, innovative & fun read. A compelling story into the world of what it's like to be the Opening Act."

Bargain eBooks #175:

My Perfect Wedding by Sibel Hodge

Genre: Romantic Comedy

Price: $3.49 - $3.99

Where to Get It:

Amazon.com (Kindle)Amazon UKSmashwords (all eBook formats)


Helen Grey is finally getting everything she wants. She's about to have the perfect dream wedding and begin an exciting new life abroad on the sunny Mediterranean island of Cyprus. But living the dream isn't all it's cracked up to be.

After a mix-up at the airport, Helen finds herself drawn into the midst of an elaborate plot to steal an ancient statue and assassinate a local businessman. And as if that wasn't bad enough, her wedding dress is AWOL, the statue seems to be cursed, and Helen is wanted by the police.

With the big day rapidly approaching, a roller-coaster of mishaps, misunderstandings, and disasters threatens to turn the newlyweds into nearlyweds.

Can Helen prevent an assassination, save the statue, and have the perfect wedding? Or will the day to remember turn into one she'd rather forget?


What they're saying about it:

"I loved this book. It is funny, witty and intriguing. If you are a fan of Sophie Kinsella I am positive you will love My Perfect Wedding by Sibel Hodge" --Geeky Girl Books

"I uploaded this book on my Kindle this morning and was so engrossed, I let everything go for the day. A must read, you will enjoy" --I'm Just Sayin...Book Reviews By KK

"In this laugh-out loud, real to the bone, commentary on what being married is like. I recommend this to anyone!" --Hot Gossip Hot Reviews

Bargain eBooks #174:

101 Amazing Things to Do In the USA by Harry Warraich

Genre: Travel, Nonfiction

Price: $0.99

Where to Get It:

Amazon.com (Kindle)


The United States of America is a truly amazing place. It is home to some of the largest, highest, longest and smallest things on the planet! From the tallest roller coaster to the largest arcade and even a crazy Ostrich Festival! There are 101 amazing things for everybody including some of the best dining experiences in the universe!

If you want to experience America like never before then this is the guide for you. For the fast paced generation who want instant access to information, or for those of you who are sat at home twiddling your thumbs, fill up your weekend with things to do!

What they're saying about it:

"This is a fantastic book, full of quality facts and figures and an amazing amount of fun things to do, not just to see and eat!

I would like people to take note, that it is a short guide, but very straight to the point and written in a lovely style. It is aimed at people of all ages, and it could vary from family trips to teenage adventures and road trips.

Highly recommended!"--Amazon Reviewer


"I loved this book because not only was it a visitors must-do guide, but also a book on 101 "did you know?" facts about the United States. I learned a lot of things about the country that i did not know before reading this book. I highly recommend this book for the Kindle if you're planning on visiting the country or already live there or if you just want to know some interesting facts about the country. And plus, it's only a dollar! How can you beat that?!"--Amazon Reviewer

Bargain eBooks #173:

The Burning Sky by Joseph Lewis

Genre: Steampunk, Thriller

Price: $0.99

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THE BURNING SKY - Taziri Ohana is an elite airship pilot, though the long hours away from home have taken a toll on her family and she longs for a simpler life. When the Northern Air Corps is wiped out in a catastrophic fire, only Taziri survives to help the marshals pursue the suspects across the skies of Marrakesh. Their investigation reveals a vast conspiracy of deposed aristocrats, wealthy industrialists, and warmongers plotting against the crown. Taziri discovers that her own inventions have been perverted by the conspirators, the cities plunge into violent riots, and their only hope for salvation may be an exiled princess, her swashbuckling escort, and a crippled airship plummeting out of the burning sky.

What they're saying about it:

"A great mix of intrigue, action and adventure. I'm already looking forward to more in the series." -- Goodreads Reviewer

"The best thing I can say at the moment is that I read this way too early. Now I actually have to wait around for the author to release the next books in the series to see what happens to some of the characters. The world is incredibly rich and almost seems designed from the best cultural eras for each geographic location. I truly hope he continues to explore the "what-ifs" for the rest of these cultures. Some of the characters tragically leave the story line too early for us to get to know them well, but I guess prequels could always pop up in the future. Looking forward to book 2."--Amazon Reviewer

Bargain eBooks #172:

Turned by Morgan Rice

Genre: Young Adult, Paranormal, Romance

Price: $0.99

Where to Get It:

Authors Site (Contains all purchase links for all eBook formats)


In TURNED (Book #1 of the Vampire Journals series), eighteen year old Caitlin Paine finds herself uprooted from her nice suburb and forced to attend a dangerous New York City high school when her Mom moves again. The one ray of light in her new surroundings is Jonah, a new classmate who takes an instant liking to her.

But before their romance can blossom, Caitlin suddenly finds herself changing. She is overcome by a superhuman strength, a sensitivity to light, a desire to feed--by feelings she does not understand. She seeks answers to what’s happening to her, and her cravings lead her to the wrong place at the wrong time. Her eyes are opened to a hidden world, right beneath her feet, thriving underground in New York City. She finds herself caught between two dangerous covens, right in the middle of a vampire war.

It is at this moment that Caitlin meets Caleb, a mysterious and powerful vampire who rescues her from the dark forces. He needs her to help lead him to the legendary lost artifact. And she needs him for answers, and for protection. Together, they will need to answer one crucial question: who was her real father?

But Caitlin finds herself caught between two men as something else arises between them: a forbidden love. A love between the races that will risk both of their lives, and will force them to decide whether to risk it all for each other...


What they're saying about it:

"TURNED is an ideal story for young readers. Morgan Rice did a good job spinning an interesting twist on what could have been a typical vampire tale. Refreshing and unique, TURNED has the classic elements found in many Young Adult paranormal stories. Book #1 of the Vampire Journals Series focuses around one girl…one extraordinary girl!...TURNED is easy to read but extremely fast-paced....Recommended for anyone who likes to read soft paranormal romances. Rated PG."
--The Romance Reviews

"TWILIGHT and INTERVIEW WITH A VAMPIRE were my favorite vampire books. Now my new favorite is TURNED. It is scary, romantic, and original all in one. It is a fast and tense read. The author just pulls you in. After the first page I was hooked and could not put it down. I can't say enough good things about this book."--Amazon Reviewer

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Bargain eBooks #171:

Baronne Street by Kent Westmoreland

Genre: Murder Mystery

Price: $2.99

Where to Get It:

Amazon.com (Kindle)


Love sometimes means having to solve your ex‐girlfriend’s murder.

Burleigh Drummond, a fixer, ignores a voice‐mail plea for help from his ex‐girlfriend Coco Robicheaux. She broke his heart when she dumped him, so why should he care? He goes about his job of manipulating the imbroglios of New Orleans bluebloods and politicos. Still, Drummond misses Coco and regrets not answering her call.

The next morning he is rousted from bed by two extremely unpleasant homicide detectives with the news that Coco has been raped and bludgeoned to death. The detectives also share they have been instructed to do nothing about the case, but should he provide them with evidence…


What they're saying about it:

"BARONNE STREET is a stunning debut. Indeed, Westmoreland writes with the confidence and polish of someone well into their career, not a first time author. The New Orleans setting and compelling lead in Burleigh are ripe for further adventures, and I for one certainly hope to see Burleigh Drummond blossom into a long-lived series. "--Elizabeth White in the Savannah Morning News

"BARONNE STREET by Kent Westmoreland is a fast-past, action packed thriller that takes the reader deep into New Orleans. Not only does Westmoreland give the reader and intimate feel for life in New Orleans he also creates extraordinary characters, vivid and eclectic enough to entertain any reader."--Jennifer Higgins at Rundpinne Book Reviews

Bargain eBooks #170:

Theta Head by Greg Dawe

Genre: Techno Thriller

Price: $0.99

Where to Get It:

Amazon.com (Kindle)
Amazon UK


Stark naked consciousness is exposed like a raw nerve as Georgia’s search for her missing boyfriend, Ben, takes her from London through Asia.
On route she discovers that Ben has been using a neuroscience technology – one that offers the potential of complete liberation to anyone who uses it. It is a technology Georgia must embrace if she is to find Ben, but one that is such an intimate catalyst for change Georgia isn’t sure she can handle the side of herself it uncovers.

It is only her desire to find Ben which drives her on; a force which leads her to the Theta Heads and a choice: continue using the technology to hack away at her layers of mental static and find the real reason he disappeared, or let go and face a future without him.

Theta Head – technology doesn’t need a mind of its own, it can have ours.


What they're saying about it:

"Fantastic neuroscience thriller set in Thailand. Theta Head is 'The Beach' but for the iPod generation. Theta Head is a mystery which mixes new world technology with old world Buddhist faith. The main premise of the book centres around the disappearance of Ben and his girlfriend, Georgia as she travels to Thailand from London to find out what happened to him after he became entranced with a new technology to help him find himself. Will Georgia find him and to find him she will have to use the very technology she suspects led to his disappearance. An excellent book."--Amazon UK Reviewer

Bargain eBooks #169:

New Orleans Nocturnal by O'Neal de Noux

Type: Short Stories

Price: $2.99

Where to Get It:


Amazon.com (Kindle)



NEW ORLEANS NOCTURNAL is a series of nine short stories featuring New Orleans Police Homicide Detective John Raven Beau. Half-Cajun and Half-Sioux, Beau is a relentless pursuer, a man who will track a killer across miles of dark streets, through swamps, wastelands, over rivers and bayous. He will never give up. And he’s an excellent marksman who also carries an obsidian hunting knife. Claims that he’s scalped a few murderers is a persistent rumor.

Nocturnal. Occurring at night. Darkness.

STORIES INCLUDE: “Love and Murder” • “Don’t Make Me Take Off My Sunglasses” • “Murder Most Sweet” • “When the Levees Break” • “Pretty Rita” and “The Bonnie and Clyde Caper” – runner-up for The Short Mystery Fiction Society’s 2009 Derringer Award for ‘Best Long Story’.


What they're saying about it:

"New Orleans Nocturnal is a great collection of short stories focused on O'Neil DeNoux's continuing character John Raven Beau. Beau is relentless in catching killers but understands that sometimes a higher justice requires that they go free. DeNoux's character is convincing and his descriptions unique. I particularly like the suspect who "... blended as easily as a giraffe at a dog show." Having lived through Hurricane Katrina and the aftermath of Hurricane Rita, I am partial to those stories, but all the stories in this collection are well written and absorbing."--Amazon Reviewer

Bargain eBooks #168:

An Agent of the King by Nigel Slater

Genre: Historical Thriller

Price: $2.99

Where to Get It:

Amazon.com (Kindle)
Amazon UK
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Archie Dexter, a hedonistic patriot becomes trapped in Egypt during Napoleon's invasion and plays a crucial role in the Battle of the Nile. Dreadfully wounded, he returns to England and joins the vicious, secret war against Napoleon's spies, moving rapidly from Spain to London, where he risks everything to save the life of King George. A gripping, realistic and at times bawdy adventure unfolds. A new novel by Nigel Slater.


What they're saying about it:

"This is the first historical fiction novel that I am aware of from Nigel Slater, a chef and the author of many cook books sold be Amazon. It is set in the time of Lord Nelson, 1798. The main character, hopefully of a series, is Archibald Fitzwilliam Lewis Dexter. He is an agent for a clandestine British organization, who is posing as a surplus staff officer in Lord Nelson' fleet just before the British victory over the French in Egypt.

Naturally, Archie Dexter is involved in giving Nelson an assist, all the while tracking French spies. This carries him back to England and the hunt for the spy network there. Archie is wounded, of course, and must also escape the clutches of the fair, and unmarried, Cordelia Hendricks, who wants to thank him "properly" for rescuing her.

The plot is well thought out and moves along nicely. It is without those slow spots that make you wonder if the author really had the plot thought out before he started. Nigel Slater's "An Agent of the King" has everything you want in the start of a series, a likable hero, spy and counterspy action, a little bloodshed and a girl who is looking to catch and marry our spunky hero. Maybe in later books, we'll meet the real woman of his life.

I enjoy books of this genre, so once I started, I had a hard time putting it down. Too bad one has to work. It's an excellent read and the price is right."--Amazon Reviewer

Some Quick Notes About Submissions

Hello everyone! I'd like to thank everyone who has emailed me eBooks to be featured and also to thank everyone who has bought and read these eBooks or subscribed to my blog.

Now that we've been going for several months now, I'd just like to refresh a few things about submissions to avoid confusion. My submissions tab is at the top of the page if you're interested in emailing me an eBook to be featured.

Firstly, I am not able to review eBooks. I can only feature them with your blurb, links, etc and some customer reviews. I'd love to be able to read these books, but I simply don't have the time with a full-time job, two novels of my own going, marketing, etc. I'm still receiving several requests for reviews per month, and I don't want anyone to be disappointed when a feature of their book comes up rather than a review.

Also, a note about post numbers: When you submit eBooks to be featured, you receive a temporary post number in return. This number isn't exact, but is close to where your eBook(s) will show up. It's more of a reference for me when I search my emails for the next post. If, however, Bargain eBooks is say, ten post numbers past where yours was estimated to show up, feel free to message me and tell me I goofed up! I'll get your submission in ASAP in that case.

Another thing: I do like to receive press releases for eBooks if they're under 5 dollars, in addition to regular submissions. I usually end up using them as future posts. If you've made a press release for a new eBook of yours, feel free to send it my way.

If anyone has questions for me, my email is hollyannehook84(at)yahoo(dot)com. I'll be happy to answer them.

Bargain eBooks #167:

Angel Fire: The First Book of Fallen Angels by Valmore Daniels

Genre: Paranormal Fantasy

Price: $0.99

Where to Get It:


Amazon.com (Kindle)

Amazon UK
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My name is Darcy Anderson, and I am cursed with a dark power: Whenever my life is in danger, something inside me summons elemental fire to protect me. I cannot control this.

One night, I was attacked in my home. The fire ... it raged out of control. I survived the inferno, but my house burned to the ground - with my parents inside.

I was at a loss to explain to the courts what happened, and so they sent me to prison for ten years for manslaughter.

Now I'm out on parole, and all I want is to return to my home town and rebuild my life; but the man who attacked me is back to finish the job he started.

I can sense the power in me growing. If I can't control it, it will control me and destroy everything - and everyone - I love.


What they're saying about it:

"I think the thing that I really liked the most about this book was the very real emotional connections I felt to the characters. This could be any family, yours, mine or a family down the street. Their history, their conflicts, their feelings, wants and needs are very real. One of the things that draw me to the urban fantasy genre is both having a human story along with fantastic elements, and I felt this story did that for me. I'm really looking forward to the next four books."--Amazon Reviewer

"Once in a while a story comes along that reminds me why I love books so much. I was immediately drawn into the lives of the Darcy and her family, and all the problems with her trying to rebuild her life. While I really love Darcy, I think my favorite was Uncle Edward - he reminds me so much of my grandfather."--Amazon Reviewer

Bargain eBooks #166:

Captive by Lisa Kumar

Type: Short Story

Genre: Fantasy, Romance

Price: $1.99

Where to Get It:

Amazon (for Kindle)
Barnes and Noble (Nook)


When Emma finds herself swept off into a different world and held captive by Cian, an Elven male, she determines to keep herself aloof and return home.

This soon all changes as he wages a seductive war on her defences that challenges everything she’s believed about love and life.


What they're saying about it:

"Emma has been taken from her home town in Vermont, and is being held captive by a sexy but standoffish elf, Cian. While it is unclear, exactly what Cian's purpose in holding Emma may be, what is clear is their attraction and desire for one another.

A sensual romantic experience in a fantasy world connected by mist with ours. Captive is a beautifully writen short story of love and romance. If you love the elegance and refinement of far away places, this fantasy is for you."--Amazon Reviewer

Bargain eBooks #165:

Camille by Tess Oliver

Genre: Young Adult

Price: $0.99

Where to Get It:

Amazon.com (Kindle)
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At a time when society conforms to the strictest rules and most proper etiquette, sixteen-year-old Camille Kennecott and her guardian, Dr. Bennett, live a most unconventional life. They hunt werewolves.

When unwitting victim, Nathaniel Strider, wanders into one of their full moon pursuits, Camille and Dr. Bennett believe they have found a specimen for their study. Finding a scientific key to unlocking the mystery of lycanthropy would end their late night excursions. Yet beneath the irresistible exterior, Nathaniel is transforming into a flesh-tearing monster, and as each experiment fails, Camille loses another inch of her soul to him. In a month’s time, she must face the prospect of destroying the boy who has stolen her heart.

What they're saying about it:

"I think Tess Oliver is a very talanted author & I hope to see more from her in the future. This is the second book, Safe Landing being the 1st, that I have read of hers & I really enjoyed it. I really felt what the characters where feeling & the way she describes things make you feel like you are there with the characters. This story was well written with very few errors in editing. That is one thing that drives me crazy. There were hardly any until about the last three chapters of the book. And they were minimal. The story is about a girl who hunts for werewolves with her guardian, her fathers best friend. They track them & kill them before they can hurt or kill too many people. Well, the last one she hunted & killed bit a boy, well teenager(18-19). And she tries to save him along with John her guardian. And in trying to save him they fall in love & they don't know if it's enough to save him from the monster that he is becoming. You will have to read it to see how it turns out. I highly recommend it."--Amazon Reviewer


"The thing about Camille was that it didn't focus on a pack of werewolves fighting over a girl. Thank God it didn't. Instead, it was about a girl (named Camille) who falls in love with a boy (named Strider) who has been bitten by a werewolf. Strider now has a month until he turns into a werewolf himself, and kills everything in his path. Unless Camille and her friend/gaurdian Dr. Bennet find a good cure for Strider by then, they'll be forced to kill him (did I mention that they're werewolf hunters?). Overall, this was a really good twist on the topic, and the fact that the book took place in Old England was even better.

The writng of this book was gorgeous, with discriptive language that made you feel like you were there. I'm glad that Tess Oliver didn't rely on just her topic to make the story good. She has some real talent."--Amazon Reviewer

Bargain eBooks #164:

Have Broom, Will Travel by James Conder

Type: Novella

Genre: Comic, Fantasy

Price: $0.99

Where to Get It:

Smashwords (all eBook formats)
Amazon (Kindle)
Amazon UK
Barnes and Noble (Nook)


When Susan Crone Takes up the post of village witch, she gets a bit more than she bargained for. She ends up with a klutzy apprentice, and goes up against Damian, the man-witch. Soon Susan finds herself on a journey to stop Damian's power-mad father from destroying all the magic in the world.

Along the way she confronts an army of mermen, a city stomping monster, a shape-shifting demon, flying monkeys, natives looking for a sacrifice for their volcano god, and some munchkins dealing "Magic Herb". Of course she also has to deal with Damian, and his rather loose definition of "celibacy".

What they're saying about it:

"Okay some books are funny, some are silly, and some you get bored with other peoples attempt at humor, but this one really is, truly a laugh and a half. Have not had such fun in years."--Amazon Reviewer

Bargain eBooks #163:

In Search of Home by Brad Chambers

Genre: Science Fiction

Price: $2.99

Where to Get It:

Smashwords (all eBook formats)


In the near future, the economy of the U.S. is falling apart. After losing his family home, Perry James sets off with his dog Jonah in search of a new one. Follow Perry as he meets people, both good and bad on his travels.

What they're saying about it:

"A well written book with likeable characters in a believable bleak future."--Smashwords Reviewer

Bargain eBooks #162:

The Scavenger's Daughter: A Tyler West Mystery by Mike McIntyre

Genre: Mystery

Price: $2.99

Where to Get It:

Amazon.com (Kindle)


A Southern California self-storage unit filled with medieval instruments of torture…

A modern-day Torquemada hell-bent on updating the Spanish Inquisition…

An investigative reporter racing to connect the lurid dots…

Deadline has a whole new meaning.

Tyler West, suspended Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter from the San Diego Sun, is desperate for a scoop that will save his career. Defying a spiteful publisher and a vindictive homicide detective, he investigates the baffling deaths of several of San Diego's powerful, rich and famous. Police call the murders unrelated, but Ty uncovers a common link: torture devices last used during the Dark Ages, including the Iron Maiden, the Pear of Anguish, and the most sinister of all—the Scavenger's Daughter. Ty is plunged into a mysterious world of medieval torture scholars, antiquities collectors, museum curators, and sadomasochists. Aided by photojournalist Melina "Mel" Koric, a former Bosnian War refugee, Ty must break the brilliantly conceived series of slayings that has cast a dark shadow over a city better known for its sun, sand and surf. The elusive killer goes by the name Friar Tom, in tribute to his hero, Tomás de Torquemada, the first Grand Inquisitor of the Spanish Inquisition. As Ty scrambles to unmask the monstrous zealot, he must juggle his investigation with his personal life: He pursues his lost love, Jordan Sinclair, an assistant district attorney, and continues to mentor inner-city kids at his youth golf clinics. With the city caught in an escalating nightmare of medieval mayhem, Ty is drawn into a lethal game of cat and mouse that could cost him everything.

What they're saying about it:

"I read it in one continuous, thrilling five-hour session. It reminds me of my favorite crime series--the Alex Cross novels by James Patterson--only more compelling and convincing."

"...this book is a revelation. From Friar Tom and the Billboard Bandit to the irrepressible Ty West, I love these characters. And the plot device -- which I won't give away -- is nothing short of inspired."

"The Scavenger's Daughter is a hole in one. In addition to suspense, wit and golf wisdom, McIntyre tees up a beautifully nuanced romance."

Bargain eBooks #161:

Concrete Gods by Kealan Patrick Burke and Harry Shannon

Type: Short Story

Price: $0.99

Where to Get It:

Amazon.com (Kindle)
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What if life as you know it was a lie? What if the world was not truly ours?
What if there were old gods dwelling in the earth beneath our feet?

...And what if they came back?

From award-winning authors Kealan Patrick Burke and Harry Shannon comes a vision of the apocalypse that will make you question everything you thought you knew about the world in which we live. For a limited time, the 5,000 word story CONCRETE GODS is only .99 on Kindle and Nook.


About these authors:

Born and raised in Dungarvan, Ireland, Kealan Patrick Burke is an award-winning author described as "a newcomer worth watching" (Publishers Weekly) and "one of the most original authors in contemporary horror" (Booklist).

Although primarily a novelist, Shannon has sold stories to a number of genre magazines including 'Cemetery Dance,' 'Horror Garage,' 'City Slab,' 'Crime Spree' and 'Gothic.net.' Shannon's first signed limited edition short story collection 'BAD SEED' debuted in June of 2001. His debut horror novel 'NIGHT OF THE BEAST'--the first in a pulp trilogy set in northeastern Nevada--was released in 2002. The acclaimed 'NIGHT OF THE WEREWOLF' won the small-press Tombstone Award for Best Novel of 2003.

Bargain eBooks #160:

Heirs of Mars by Joseph Robert Lewis

Genre: Science Fiction

Price: $0.99

Where to Get It:

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The dream that was Mars has become a nightmare for the children born there.

To save New Troy from falling birth rates, Asher Radescu secretly clones people in the back of his old truck. To save New Troy from despair, Claudia Cruz hosts the most popular racing show on two worlds. And to save the city from destruction, they’ll rally persecuted cloners, resurrected colonists, and racing celebrities to fight homicidal AIs.

HEIRS OF MARS follows the lives of six men and women through the final days of the first war on Mars, a war between humans, machines, and the resurrected souls who aren’t truly one or the other.

But even if they survive the war, there is no escape from the red planet.


What they're saying about it:

"Joseph Robert Lewis has written a compelling book that follows the lives of 6 sentient beings during the days leading up to the end of the war. Each chapter tells a piece of the adventure from one of those beings' reference points. The chapters are clearly marked, and I found this to be a very effective way to give us a more complete picture of what was going on in the minds of the humans, clones and machines involved in this war. The premise of the story was really intriguing, and brought up some interesting concepts; cloning people minutes before they die to save their knowledge, machines that seem almost human and yet they're not, Mars being a viable habitat for people when Earth is not enough. With the changing viewpoints and the engaging concept, this was an easy book to get into."-Motherlode

"It’s a brilliant book, a compelling story, well-told. Lewis has two short stories set in the same world, prior to the action in the novel. Guess who downloaded them both? Guess who’s getting eyestrain again?"--Marian Allen

Bargain eBooks #159:

Yaakov the Pirate Hunter by Nathaniel Wyckoff

Genre: Young Adult, Science Fiction, Adventure

Price: $2.99

Where to Get It:

Amazon.com (Kindle)


Los Angeles, 2025. Yaakov and Yosef Peretz discover a treasure map hidden in their family’s robot; soon, their family embarks on an adventure that takes them halfway around the world to save a valuable and revered religious artifact.

In the Mojave Desert, the Peretz family unearths a mysterious treasure chest stolen from a Santa Barbara billionaire named Aharon Sapir. Yaakov and family manage to return the treasure and to outwit the pirates who stole it, but soon learn of a greater danger to the Sapir family fortune. On the Tunisian island of Djerba rests the Sapirs’ most sacred heirloom: the world’s oldest Torah scroll, an artifact worth a fortune. Another pirate is after the ancient scroll, and the Peretzes’ trusted robot dealer may be involved. Yaakov and family journey to the other side of the globe to track down a ruthless pirate and to thwart his wicked plan. To succeed, Yaakov must decide between saving his prized robot, built with his very hands, and protecting a greater good.

What they're saying about it:

"My kids love to read and I am always on the lookout for quality books for them. I heard about this e-book from a friend and decided to give it a try. It was fantastic! It has a nice combination of adventure and good morals. I recommend it for kids ages 7-13 who like a well-written adventure story."--Amazon Reviewer

"If you are looking for great adventure story to read to your children before bed, then look no further. This book is absolutely wonderful and grabs the imagination of the children that you are reading it to. My children were actually excited to go to bed."--Amazon Reviewer