Virtual Worlds

In the World of Murder series, Detectives Jack O’Roarke and Stella Garcia, two murder cops, seek out killers on the streets of New York City. Their investigations take them from the sleazy world of strip joints to Manhattan's upper Eastside. Poor and rich alike, no one is exempt from murder. O'Roarke and Garcia are stars at NYPD with their careful forensic investigative skills and just plain, solid cop work.

This book is mainly rooted in Chapters 1 to 4 of the Gospel according to John. It isn’t a commentary of the book of John but it’s the Good News of the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world and its effects. Although the roots of the book mainly emanate from the book of John there are also many other reference verses I used from other books of the Bible to highlight this Good News which is the power of God to save. The first four Chapters of the book of John form the main frame of reference of this book because initially I wanted to write one book based on the book of John after...

In an increasingly dystopic world, where governments create fear through crisis propaganda in an attempt to gain total control, David trips into power. This nineteen-year-old billionaire computer genius develops the most secure bitcoin in the world, destroying the monopoly previously held by the world’s elite power players. Now he’s got almost as many enemies as he has bitcoin credits, and they’re out for blood. As his enemies draw closer, taking their rage out on David’s family, David is confronted with his need for something – someone – to lean on. In his desperation, he turns...

Two Epic Novels. Three Explosive Shorts. Unforgettable Universes. Prepare for a relentless onslaught of science fiction adventure in this must-have collection. Adventure across water covered planets and the dangerous void of space, follow heroes and rogues as they battle for survival, freedom, and the truth. This collection plunges you into: Underwater Worlds of Deceit: In Submerged, a racer framed for a crime uncovers a conspiracy that could shatter his aquatic world. Desperate Smuggler Run: The crew of the spaceship Sea Rover faces impossible odds in a heart-pounding fight for their lives...

This epic saga spanning a century and three generations of a Jewish family is Ray Kingfisher’s most original and ambitious novel to date. Three Tales from Vienna follows the fortunes of the Rosenthal family through the eyes of three sisters: the prim but compassionate Alicia, the confident social butterfly that is Giselle, and the studious baby of the family, Klara. But this is more than a tale of three ordinary Jewish sisters; this is also three tales of one great city, of how the changes brought about by union with Hitler’s Germany would prove to have a devastating effect on the ...

Signs are increasing the "end of the age" Jesus described are increasing in frequency and intensity. The following events are major signs: Hamas, Hezbollah, Houthis, and Iran - Israel War Russia - Ukrainian War Nuclear threats from Russia Emergence of artificial intelligence Will these wars escalate? Will there be a nuclear WWIII? Will artificial intelligence take over humanity? Are we approaching the Biblically predicted Armageddon? Great questions! God historically warns of pending cataclysmic events to give humanity an opportunity to turn to Him. Noah was told to prepare for the flood. ...

Kill the Indian, Save the Man. That is the goal of the Dawes Commission, a federal agency. The Commission is charged with destroying the Muscogee-Creek Nation by allotting communally owned tribal lands to individual members. Forced assimilation is the zeitgeist of 1920s Oklahoma. SAM DAVIS is a handsome, roguish, half-breed. He brokers real estate between illiterate Creeks and land-hungry palefaces. Assimilation makes for good business. Oil strikes bring thousands of fortune-seeking whites to Tulsa. Sam's commissions soar against cascading reports of missing and murdered Creeks. When Sam is...

Secrets of Encirclement Warfare: A Gripping Exploration of the Intersection of Land and Air Power Imagine being surrounded by enemy forces, with limited supplies and no clear escape route. This is the harsh reality of encirclement warfare, a tactic that has been used to devastating effect throughout history. From the frozen tundras of World War II to the jungles of Vietnam, encirclement has proven to be a game-changer on the battlefield. In this fascinating and deeply researched book, we delve into the world of encirclement warfare, exploring the successes and failures of this complex and ...

Discover the thrilling, often shocking stories of opera’s greatest forbidden works in The Forbidden Operas: Banned, Lost, and Forgotten Works from the Opera World. Journey through the world of classical music where composers, driven by vision and passion, pushed the boundaries of their time, only to have their masterpieces censored, suppressed, or lost to history. Why were these operas banned? How did politics, power, and societal norms influence what was allowed on stage? From the suppression of Mozart’s secret Masonic symbols to the fiery revolution in Verdi’s Un Ballo in Maschera, ...

Hitler’s Last Resort: The Child Soldiers of the Third Reich As the Third Reich faced its downfall, Hitler turned to a desperate defense strategy: children. Fueled by relentless war propaganda, many members of the Hitler Youth believed that they could still achieve final victory and save Germany from collapse. By 1943, around 200,000 Luftwaffe auxiliaries, some as young as 15, were almost single-handedly defending German cities. In the fall of 1944, the Volkssturm became mandatory for everyone aged 16 and up, and by 1945, the Nazi regime even exploited 14-year-olds as stopgaps and cannon ...

From Curious Beginner to Six-Figure Expert – Your 2025 Guide to Certifications and Career SuccessAre you ready to break into one of the most in-demand industries in the world—but don't know where to start? Cybersecurity Roadmap is the no-fluff, real-world guide designed to take you from complete beginner to certified pro, fast. Whether you're a student, a career-changer, or an IT professional looking to specialize, this is your strategic path to mastering the certifications, skills, and mindset that today’s top employers demand. What You'll Learn Inside: ✅ Which certifications ...

Nesta Helen Webster (24 August 1876 – 16 May 1960) was a controversial historian, occultist, and author who revived conspiracy theories about the Illuminati. She argued that the secret society s members were occultists, plotting communist world domination, using the idea of a Jewish cabal, the Masons and Jesuits as a smokescreen. Webster argued in many books that it had been impossible for the masses to create such an all-encompassing revolution by themselves, and the ‘dark design’ of secret forces had been behind the events of 1789. In particular, the Lodges of German Freemasons and ...

The World Never Waits – A Spy Thriller Where Power, Betrayal, and AI Collide Blake Steele left the CIA behind. Now a rogue operator, he’s dragged back in when his former handler calls in a favor—and Steele never walks away from unfinished business. His mission: investigate Dimitri Kamorov, a Russian tech billionaire with ties to a sprawling crypto empire. But beneath Kamorov’s polished exterior lies something far more dangerous—something that could upend the global financial system and plunge the world into chaos. As Steele navigates a web of lies, shifting alliances, and high-...

This is the thrilling first-person story of a young Army Air Corps mechanic caught up in the worldwind of events in World War II. Gautier arrived in the Philippines on Thanksgiving Day 1941. Just two weeks later the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor and the Philippines. Gautier was given World War I vintage rifle and sent to Bataan to fight as an infantryman. After the fall of Bataan in April 1942, Gautier survived the infamous Bataan Death March and the horrible conditions at Camp O'Donnel. He was sent along with some other American mechanics to Baguio, where they did all they could to ...

Tropical Gangsters was named one of the “Books of the Century” by the New York Times. This sequel again takes you beyond the slogans and ideologies of international development to the complexities, absurdities, and possibilities of some of the poorest places on the planet. If Tropical Gangsters was like a non-fiction novel, Tropical Gangsters II is a set of non-fiction short stories. Stories about corrupt states and cynical cultures, but also about idealism and practical choices that matter. Stories that abound in surprising dialogue, remarkable characters, and beautiful descriptions of...

Written by Gabriel Walker Land and Al Khemis, a grand introduction to Thailand! Thailand is known as the 'Land of Smiles' -- however it's not always an easy place to land as a long-term expat. In this memoir and self-help story, a digital nomad, expatriate and economic refugee finds himself in a foreign land where he is forced to unlock the endless mysteries of Asia. Along the way, our wayward traveler begins to smile with genuine happiness for the first time in his life, and he soon realizes that if he had never journeyed to the ASEAN region, he might not still be alive to write these ...

Book Blurb When Stars Bent sweeps you from the shell-shocked streets of wartime Berlin to the lush island of Príncipe, tracing the intertwined destinies of two unlikely allies who dared to test the fabric of the universe. While Europe is tearing itself apart, pacifist physicist Albert Einstein perfects a radical new theory of gravity—one that predicts starlight itself will curve. Across the Channel, Quaker astronomer Arthur Eddington battles conscription and ridicule to lead a perilous 1919 solar-eclipse expedition that could prove—or shatter—Einstein’s dream. Their parallel ...

The House of Rune Series Finale The world is burning and I alone am the only one who can save it. I almost had him! I had Tegan right where I wanted him, and yet he still managed to escape. But there is no time to feel sorry for myself. I’ve got bigger problems. After Calantha’s club gets raided by an unknown enemy, the boys and I are sent running for our lives. I managed to get away. Problem is…they didn’t! Now what am I supposed to do? I can’t do this alone. Guess I better rescue them. Easier said than done… But with the help of some new friends, I’m off to do the impossible...

AI and the Lottery: ChatGPT Hacks for Smarter Lottery Strategies By Gary Covella, Ph.D. The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to AI-Driven Lottery Analysis—Anywhere in the World What if you could go from lottery novice to AI-powered strategist overnight? AI and the Lottery is your complete guide to using ChatGPT to play smarter—no matter where you live. Whether you're in the United States, Canada, the UK, Europe, Australia, India, or anywhere else, this book will show you how to harness the power of artificial intelligence to improve your lottery strategy using real data, custom prompts, and ...

As we begin The Whole Wide World, the fifth novel in the Rian and Mouse series, Captain Alois Bumper has officially become the commodore of his own line, The Blue Water Packet and Navigation Co., after he buys a second ship as a running mate to Cleo. This causes what Tom and Bumper call “happy problems,” as their first course of action is to spruce up the new vessel and then fill any remaining crew berths in the ships. Mouse has been promoted to First Mate aboard the new packet, business is good at The Two Barrels, and Sofus and his new ‘Da’ have settled in together quite famously. ...