True Adventure

Last Sunrise is the story of Randy “Buck” Blaylock, a cowboy, rodeo champion, movie stuntman … and contract assassin for the CIA. No one, not even his wife of more than 30 years, knows Buck’s dark past in Vietnam. They only know him from the time he entered the movie business as a stuntman, who doubled for major stars in westerns. Today, he and his wife, Linda, live in the Sierra Nevada Mountains near the small town of Bridgeport. After the death of their teenage son, Buck was nearly destroyed by grief and alcohol. With Linda’s love and support he has recovered and they are ...

A portal to another world. A destination to danger. When Kaite placed her life on hold to return home and care for her sick aunt, she wasn’t expecting anything more than long days full of work, drama, and exasperation. But when a mysterious amulet practically fell into her lap in an explosion of light, all of her expectations flew right out the window. To her surprise, Kaite soon finds herself in a strange land and wrapped up in a war with her arrival at the very heart of it. Can Kaite survive this strange new world and find her way back home? Or after everything, does she even want to? ...

Jim Weiss narrates thrilling episodes from the history and culture of ancient Greece, including the Olympics, the 300 Spartans, and the wisdom of Socrates. In these vivid, true stories, Jim takes you back 25 centuries to Golden Age Greece.

Young and in love, their lives ahead of them, Tami Oldham and her fiancé, Richard Sharp, set sail from Tahiti under brilliant blue skies, with Tami’s hometown of San Diego as their ultimate destination. But the two free spirits and avid sailors couldn’t anticipate that less than two weeks into their voyage, they would sail directly into one of the most catastrophic hurricanes in recorded history.

Kindle UK Storyteller 2017 Top Reviewed #1 Historical Fiction Africa #1 Historical African Biographies #2 Children's Dogs Books Top 10 Historical Fiction, Military & Wars Amazon Most Gifted Books Discover the enthralling world of Joyful Trouble, a heartwarming and humorous story that will transport you to a time of good morals, traditional values, and unforgettable adventures. Meet Joyful Trouble, a World War II Great Dane who was the first dog enrolled in the Royal Navy. Discover how his love for humans transcended the ordinary man-dog bond. When this gentle giant arrives at a Navy base, ...

The audiobook Warden Force: Grim Witness and Other True Game Warden Adventures is a collection of short stories, the true adventures of some of the toughest, most dedicated, and courageous protectors of wildlife in the world and the wildlife-destroying outlaws they pursue.

A collection of 13 award-winning short stories (true crime/narrative nonfiction) concerning the true adventures of California fish and game wardens, and the wildlife-destroying outlaws they pursue. These stories illustrate the wide variety of wildlife-related problems wardens face in California, which has a greater diversity of wildlife and wildlife habitat than any other state and is second only to Alaska in its vast expanses of wilderness.

Sahvin Kazza, a Narovian feline humanoid was an alien undercover on Earth when he was kidnapped by alien slavers thinking he was human. He was sold into slavery and sent to the mines on Breskaa where he thought his life would end. Enter the Farseek Mercenaries, who are traveling through the Sargus Empire, searching for their stolen people who were kidnapped from Farseek and sold into slavery throughout the Empire. The mercenaries hate slavers and slavery, so while they are freeing their enslaved people, they free all the slaves on Breskaa. Savin readily agrees to go with them. Nora Reed has...

This short story is based on the amazing true tale of castaway Daniel Foss who, in the 1800s, survived alone on a remote and barren rock island. A fast read of approximately 18 pages.

Drawing on historical documents and contemporary accounts and on exclusive interviews with Carlsen's family, Delaney opens a window into the world of the merchant marine. With deep affection, and respect, for the weather and all that goes with it, he places us in the heart of the storm, a "biblical tempest" of unimaginable power. He illuminates the bravery and ingenuity of Carlsen and the extraordinary courage that the 37-year-old captain inspired in his stalwart crew.

Here is the astonishing true story of Ruth Harkness, the Manhattan bohemian socialite who, against all but impossible odds, trekked to Tibet in 1936 to capture the most mysterious animal of the day: a bear that had for countless centuries lived in secret in the labyrinth of lonely cold mountains. In The Lady and the Panda, Vicki Constantine Croke gives us the remarkable account of Ruth Harkness and her extraordinary journey, and restores Harkness to her rightful place along with Sacajawea, Nellie Bly, and Amelia Earhart as one of the great woman adventurers of all time.

Born in 1938 in Brisbane, John Paul's early years were defined by resilience and rebellion. Sent to the Salvation Army Boy's Home at the age of nine, he defied the odds and escaped, laying the foundation for a life marked by adventure and escapades. Venturing into the tropical landscapes of North Queensland, John found himself working in the canefields, as well as picking tobacco and eventually establishing a thriving poultry farm. His journey was one of hard work, determination, and a deep connection to the land. Renowned for his captivating storytelling and a memory that preserves every ...

Environmental writer Laurie King and international best-selling author Miriam Lancewood present a collection of narrative non-fiction stories and poems on the human connection with nature.

Witch Vs. Mage. The battle continues... Once upon a time, there was a gingerbread cottage in the middle of the woods. The Big Bad Wolf had built it for his Wicked Witch, a place where they could have their Happily Ever After.
 But life isn’t a fairy tale. And there are no Happily Ever Afters for witches whose mother and aunt-in-law are coming for tea and procreational advice on Tuesday. When Drake stands her up one time too many, Penny runs away to Darkside and the games really begin. Witch Vs. Mage. Winner takes all.

Chris Gethard has often found himself in awkward situations most people, including you, probably would have safely avoided. The good news is now, thanks to this book, you can enjoy the painfully funny consequences of his unfortunate decisions at a safe distance. A Bad Idea I'm About to Do invites listeners to join Chris as he navigates an adolescence and adulthood mired in hilariously ill-fated nerdom, and to take comfort in the fact that - as his experiences often prove - things could always be much, much worse.

No. 1 bestseller on Amazon Spain Enter a world of magic, adventure, action, love and betrayal that will leave you breathless. “Sonthorn is the last Drugan, a race now extinct, defeated by the forces of evil. However, this lineage of winged humans is the most powerful ever created. He is the heir to ancient conflicts that he neither understands nor shares. The young man is raised among humans who struggle to hide their abilities from the rest of the world, but when they become impossible to hide, his life begins to be in danger. Unbeknown to him, he is the key to the liberation of the ...

Entertainment Weekly calls acclaimed author and essayist J. Maarten Troost a "funny, candid, and down-to-earth travel companion". Both witty and poignant, Headhunters on My Doorstep follows Troost as he retraces Robert Louis Stevenson’s path through the South Pacific. Somewhere between AA meetings in Tahiti and discovering how the Island of Merrymaking got its name, Troost reconnects with himself, his family, and the beauty of life.

This time, he's playing for keeps. As oldest daughter of the retired alpha, Tina Hawthorne lives to serve her pack. She’s never been tempted to throw caution to the wind for a man — until Rick Rivera returns. The sweet boy from the adjoining ranch is all grown up, but that doesn’t make the irresistible human any more suitable as a mate. Especially with a dangerous new foe haunting the night and Rick harboring a few secrets — and enemies — of his own. A paranormal romance with adult content. The perfect read for fans of strong heroines, alpha heroes, werewolves and shapeshifters, ...

As DS Lucas Walker recovers from his injuries, he heads from Caloodie, Queensland, to the Gold Coast. Surfer's Paradise: a seaside city where gleaming high rises fringe sparkling surf beaches, sunny days lead to wild nights, and criminals and bikie gangs mingle with tourists and dignitaries at five star hotels, clubs and casinos. Before long, Walker is part of a team trying to solve a horrific home invasion and murder that has claimed the life of a young mother and left her nine-year-old daughter fighting to survive. Can he help them find the perpetrators, and keep the young girl safe?

The flaming hot romantasy featuring a ruthless alphawolf mafia prince, his fated mate from another dimension, and the secret baby that could change everything. Perfect for fans of Jennifer L. Armentrout and Sarah J. Maas! When an interdimensional warrior meets her fated mate in the heir to New York's deadliest mafia shifter family, worlds—and hearts—will collide in this steamy, action-packed romance! KARA I crossed dimensions with one mission: kill the monster who will go on to destroy worlds someday. I didn't expect to find my fated mate stopping me. I definitely didn't expect to end ...