Adventure Drama

When successful journalist Marshall McEwan discovers that his father is terminally ill, he returns to his childhood home in Bienville, Mississippi - a place he vowed to leave behind forever. His family’s newspaper is failing; and Jet Turner, the love of his youth, has married into the family of Max Matheson, one of the powerful patriarchs who rule the town through the exclusive Poker Club. Bienville is on the brink of economic salvation, in the form of a billion-dollar Chinese paper mill.

In a time when earthquakes, tsunamis, and other strange occurrences are wreaking havoc across Sicily, word spreads of a young boy from Messina named Cola - a fisherman’s son who spends so much of his time diving beneath the waves that many call “Colapesce” or “Cola the Fish". Rumors of Cola’s incredible diving abilities eventually reach Sicily’s Princess. Defying the wishes of her father, the arrogant King, the Princess appeals to Cola to investigate what lies beneath the sea’s surface and find the cause of the destruction.

Some day Tristen will leave this small town and go on to bigger things. Some day he'll exchange underground boxing for his dreams of rock and roll stardom. Some day just might be today. Read this prequel to BENDED LOYALTY to find out how it all started.

Things are moving and shaking for Rachael as a new vampire hunter! Rachael was uprooted from her life as an author the day one of her characters knocked on her door and invited her to attend the very academy she invited in her books--Silverwood Academy. How could she pass up the request from the sexy leading man she'd created? Now that she's there, she's not only fighting bloodsuckers, she's trying to figure out how all of this happened. Could it be tied to some magical powers that are passed down through her family? If that's the case, what else can she do? Rachael is doing her best to ...

Skinny Dipping in Cane RiverJulian James returns to his hometown of Natchitoches, Louisiana with an urn under his arm––and a heart full of regrets. Around every corner are haunting memories, one in particular:As a teenager, Julian’s worst nightmare comes true when his father supposedly commits suicide. But he never believes the stories swirling about his father and soon discovers a hidden diary with three coded messages. Sara, a clever new friend, helps him decode the first message, and his fears are confirmed. His father’s death was no accident.Julian digs deeper, investigating ...

A varied selection of short stories written by 18 different authors gives this book a little bit of something for everyone. There is romance, tragedy, adventure and more than a few stories that will have you soaring along with inspiration. Some of these stories are written by multi-published authors and some are writers being published for the very first time. Decide for yourself which ones you will want to follow in the years to come.

Austin Smith, an aging writer, is in a rut. Outside of Reykjavik, Iceland, Mr. Smith has spent too much time alone in his loft, leaving his creativity to dry up along with his finances. In need of a spark and money to keep a roof over his head, his personal assistant Jeffrey convinces him to embark on a familiar hike into the mountains. It has been many years since Mr. Smith has completed the journey with his now departed wife, and he fears that he is too old and too uninspired to make the trek. With one last shot at redemption, Mr. Smith fears that he can no longer write and that the ...

A group of European tourists are enjoying their trip to Egypt in the year 1895. They are sailing up the River Nile in "a turtle-bottomed, round-bowed stern-wheeler", the Korosko. They intend to travel to Abousir at the southern frontier of Egypt, after which the Dervish country starts. They are attacked and abducted by a marauding band of Dervish warriors. The novel contains a strong defence of British Imperialism and in particular the Imperial project in North Africa. It also reveals the very great suspicion of Islam felt by many Europeans at the time.

Elisa is sixteen and her family is as lovely as it is large. As a way to better understand herself, Elisa decides to keep a diary during her holidays. With enthusiasm and self-irony she writes about the adventures, unexpected events, and surprises that summer brings: a new acquaintance in London, a friend to comfort, a helicopter trip to the mountains, a fake date that could turn into something more... A coming-of-age story that delicately explores friendship, first loves, and loss. Beautifully laid out and illustrated!

Daughter of the Wolfhead Agata, locked up in her uncle's fortress, is safe but bored and restless. Her beloved Iberia lies in the hand of General Kazan, the fierce warlord who once hunted her down. And now, his king is coming to inspect the conquered land. When Agata's loyal warrior, Viyan, scales the sheer wall of the fortress in the dead of night, Agata is bursting for action. Viyan brings news of a rift between Kazan and his king and Agata must consider a new ally - her former enemy, General Kazan. As she works with Kazan, Agata realizes that there is more to him than she had thought. He...

CHRONICLE documents the events following Derek Calendine’s victory as The Adventurer over the horrifying and diabolical creature known as the Nightmare. From the amazing journey around the world that led to the ultimate battle for its saving, The Adventurer’s triumph has changed things forever. Everyone now knows the story of The Adventurer. By fulfilling his destiny to become a great hero, Derek Calendine freed the world from the threat of perpetual darkness. Actions have consequences, and though The Adventurer saved countless lives, the consequences of being such a heroic figure ...

一场车祸惊显一张藏在兵马俑中的藏宝图，一个寻宝游戏，却带来一场死亡危机……一場車禍驚顯一張藏在兵馬俑中的藏寶圖，一個尋寶遊戲，卻帶來一場死亡危機……

It has been four years since the Civil War ended, and westward expansion seems imminent. Thirsty for adventure, Patrick Mulligan, a young Irish immigrant, learns of gold being discovered in Colorado Territory, so he moves his family from Pennsylvania farmland to the wilderness. Gold lust lures him to the small town of Breckenridge, where he befriends several Irish immigrants and miners. One man in particular, Silas Garvey, strikes Patrick’s fancy and the two become fast friends. But Silas has a dark secret, and is doomed due to chronic illness. Although Patrick adores the old man, he ...

Love, Jealousy, and Lots and Lots of Snow! After an impulsive decision changes the course of her life, Paige finds herself in a secluded cabin, surrounded by friends and strangers alike. What starts as a fun pre-wedding retreat soon spirals into a fight for survival as a severe snowstorm traps the group, cutting them off from the outside world. While the blizzard rages, emotions flare and relationships are tested. Yet the storm outside is nothing compared to the swirling emotions Paige must face within her heart. With every passing moment, survival becomes more uncertain as they struggle to...

In a world where technology and consciousness intertwine, a mysterious and transformative journey awaits. Welcome to the realm of "Quantum Shadows," a gripping tale that delves into the profound complexities of human existence, the ethical dilemmas of emerging technologies, and the eternal quest for understanding. In this story, we follow Detective Samuel Dunne, a seasoned investigator whose life takes an unexpected turn when he is assigned a perplexing case—the murder of Victor Gould, a multimillionaire tech mogul. But this is no ordinary murder. Gould's consciousness has been ...

Jules Gabriel Verne (1828-1905) was a French novelist, poet, and playwright who is sometimes credited as the original 'Father of Science Fiction'. Written in 1851, 'A Drama in the Air' is one of Verne's earliest and most seminal stories, telling the dramatic adventure of a balloonist suddenly confronted with an unexpected and unpredictable passenger who climbs into his balloon at the point of take-off. Many of the themes from this tale were expanded by Verne in his later and better known works about aerial journeys around the world or to the moon.

Elise Harper is your good girl who gets along with everyone except one person. Rocco Brandon is the resident bad boy who drinks, smokes, wears a leather jacket, has tattoos, and looks at girls for one thing. The only problem is Rocco has his sights set on the resident school good girl, and she can’t stand him. Can Rocco convince her why she should be with him, or will she prove that not everyone loves the bad boy? If you think this is your typical bad boy story, you’re right, but then again, you never know. Trigger warning: This book will contain violence, swearing, and sexual content.

In a near-future America on the brink of chaos, the President declares World War III—not against nations, but against an escalating wave of terrorism. As tensions rise and a new military draft looms, Bob Phelps, a recently unemployed computer scientist in Michigan, takes an unassuming night job teaching Critical Thinking and the Influence of Artificial Intelligence. What begins as a routine gig quickly spirals into an extraordinary journey. Together with a quirky group of students and a mysterious AI computer, Bob and his wife, Darlene, find themselves at the center of a high-stakes ...

This book is former Police Chief Mark Beckner’s second release of a series of crime thrillers. His first book, Behind The Lies, contained three separate crime dramas. In this book, two short novels take the reader through two more fictional crime stories of mystery, drama, suspense, and action. The first story follows Miami detectives Rick Baez and Leah Mitchell as they try to unravel the mysterious deaths of two wealthy married men. The first one appears to be a suicide, while the second appears to be a health issue. However, there are some unanswered questions, and they discover a ...

In the harmonious world of barbershop quartets, the stage is set for a sinister symphony. When lead singer Candace meets her untimely demise, so does the melody of their group: "Go, Kat, Go! -Murder in Four Part Harmony." With a recanted confession from a backup singer, disharmony grips the tight-knit community. Enter Blake Franklin and his crack investigation team, tasked with unraveling the mystery behind this chilling crime thriller. As the investigation unfolds, the clues reveal a chilling pattern—a serial killer is on the loose, orchestrating murder by the numbers. The group's ...