Tons of links to complete free ebooks still covered by copyright.
Novels, mystery, romance, thriller, history, spiritual and more.
An eclectic layout - to break up the typical one genre format.
These links take you to books on the author's own website.
inspirational websites Scroll down or use the computer find feature - depress both CTRL & F keys.
We give short summaries, since you can't always tell a book by its cover.
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MYSTERIES OF THE KINGDOM:
Children See what the Theologians Cannot See
This puts a totally different light on what was happening 2000 years ago.
Young researchers use a traditional source and laser like focus
to recover this legitimate and surprising lost story.
Readers comments are right on the top. http://gospelenigma.com
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PRESIDENT FOX
Golda Mowe
Secret inner workings of a highly imaginative jungle government -
the greedy fox, protective wolf, devious rat, and an accountant owl. http://www.gmowe.ws/PFoxList.html DUST IN THE SUN After three years of hiding, young adventurers of Netherweld
uncover a treason so terrible that even the king of their land trembles. http://www.gmowe.ws/DustInTheSun_List.html THE SPIRIT OF LUKIDA An abusive prince takes a liking to the healer's only daughter.
Does Monchail, an eagle in human form have the power to save her? http://www.gmowe.ws/Lukida_List.html
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THE PUZZLE BOX
Edward Picot
School age Dora complains about her dad all the time,
but when the pressure is on she sticks up for him no matter what.
And the puzzle box? -- that makes it a bit more interesting. http://edwardpicot.com/puzzlebox/
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THE HOUSE OF SEVER
Elizabeth Fleming
A light-hearted 19th Century romance.
Coming from a completely obscure family background and habits,
Rhema is thrust into a world of society, politics, revolution, and love. http://www.houseofsever.com/
Tony Delgrosso
The life of a German physicist (active in 1944) is of intense interest
to thugs and intelligence agencies alike, and the deeper Parker gets
into the labyrinth of his father's secret life, the more puzzling it becomes. http://www.misterabernathy.com/chapters
Alexandra Erin
Life of a female college sophomore in an ongoing blog
with 68 chapters and the story is still going strong. http://www.talesofmu.com/story/
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SHOTGUN WHITE: A VANCOUVER STORY
D. J. Dunkerley
How do you deal with life when all sense of tradition is gone?
Try to figure out how this blog is constructed before you start. http://www.vancouvernovel.com/
John Scalzi
Outer-space humor. Aliens come to earth
and decide they need an agent to represent them. http://www.scalzi.com/agent/
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THE BIG, FAT BOOK OF LIES
James Sterngram, 2011 Copyright
Poetic, philosophical, and humorous
thoughts on earthly and heavenly happiness.
Just look for the PDF link. http://www.jamessterngram.com/index.htm
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BOUND BY LOVE
Suprina Frazier
Will the humble handyman ever be good enough
for the rich daddy's girl? (eighteen chapters).
Click at top of home page for each of 6 parts. http://mochainterlude.bravehost.com/
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DIAMOND WALKER
Thomas D'Arcy O'Donnell
A substantial, elegantly written novel
for lovers of coastal marine wildlife
and the game of baseball. http://diamondwalker.wordpress.com/
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BIKESTERS
Fred Vosk
Racing machine action adventure for all ages,
but especially popular among the pre-teen set.
Includes photo collection of racing dragsters. http://www.bikesters.com/
Ancient talisman returns to release dark magical energies to obliterate all life.
Human, elf, and dwarf must now unite to fight off the newly created strange beasts. http://www.sitelane.com/ebooks/delvermagic1/ BOOK 2: THRONE OF VENGEANCE Rapid change and potential disaster brings a revolution.
Escalating tensions in the land of Uton finally leads to complete chaos. http://www.sitelane.com/ebooks/delvermagic2/ BOOK 3: BALANCE OF FATE Growing threat and the reluctance of the powerful wizard Enin to help,
ultimately fashions the struggle and destiny of Ryson, Holli and Lief. http://www.sitelane.com/ebooks/delvermagic3//
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LIFE, LOVE, AND A POLAR BEAR TATTOO
Heather Wardell
Will Candice work to save a marriage plagued by guilt and pain,
or turn her attention back to the first man she ever loved. http://www.heatherwardell.com/polarbear.shtml
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THE SILENT MAN CALLED
Wade Tarzia
Twin sorcerer brothers from the old kingdom fight & hide something deadly.
They return to earth as shipmaster & smuggler, and again as brothers.
Also in Adobe reader PDF format. http://wtarzia.com/TheSilentManCalled
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MIDNIGHT FLIGHT
Ray Hanania
The experience of one South Shore family,
as the white population flees an old Chicago community. http://www.themediaoasis.com/flight
Sarah R. Suleski
A young Midwestern couple break away from their ordinary lives
when they stumble into a doorway to the strange underworld of Alisiya. http://srsuleski.com/alisiyad/
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MURDER IN THE GRAND MANOR
Tom Hoke
Detective's world is turned upside-down
when the case turns to romance mixed in
with a Gulf Coast hurricane. GO GO & STOP STOP IN THE CANNIBLE ISLANDS Bedtime adventure stories. THE INDIAN AND THE COWBOY A political novel - fun and fast action.
And who will be the next president? THE INDIAN AND THE COWBOY IN WASHINGTON Sequel to The Indian and the Cowboy.
Novels may be slow download to Adobe Reader (pdf) for dial-up. http://www.tomhoke.com/
J. M. Stevenson
Stories told as a bottle is passed around
and the spirit within comes to life
to grant wishes and change lives. http://www.jeannesbottle.com/
Patricia Smith
After tinkering with a time machine
and seeing the effects, a scientist is forced
to question his own wisdom and humanity. http://www.timesplit.co.uk/download
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STAR DRAGON
Mike Brotherton - Science fiction.
Ship and crew search for an ancient race
who can help their colony defuse a terrible weapon
found in an archeological dig. http://www.mikebrotherton.com/?page_id=8
Teresa Perrin
Paranormal horror..complex story of a medium.
Does Charlotte have real visions,
or is it just a game of cats and mirrors?
Large print. Give the pdf version time to download. http://www.stiltjack.co.uk/ice%20cream%20memories.htm
Maggie MacLean, 2006 copyright
Fictional characters in a Civil War setting.
Her husband is a Yankee, her son a Rebel.
Amanda's struggle to find a safe haven. http://civilwarnovel.blogspot.com/
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CAROLINE
Una Lavery
Irish historical romance.
Una also offers a children's story:
"Weevy-Weevy and his Wonderful Flying Pan." http://www.geocities.com/mickle62001/
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THE HISTORY OF OEUF
P.S.E.
The silly world of Oeuf has only 10 years to shape up.
This details their history in a choice of formats...
and their helter-skelter race to get civilized. http://www.thehistoryofoeuf.com
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RICE TEA
Julien McCardle
Escalating cyber pranks get university students mixed up
with serious computer hacking criminals. Based on real events.
They end up going underground to try to prove their innocence. http://www.ricetea.ca/download.php
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SHIKE: TIME OF THE DRAGONS
Robert Shea
Glorious Japanese saga of warring clans and star-crossed lovers
that preceded Shogun. http://bobshea.net/shike.html SHAMAN Raw account of culture clash, a lost page in American history.
Traces the fate of the survivors of the Black Hawk War in 19th century Illinois. http://bobshea.net/shaman.html THE SARACEN: LAND OF THE INFIDEL Extensive middle age saga of sensuality and sorcery,
as two mighty warriors battle for power. http://bobshea.net/saracen.html
A Sci-fi romance by Robert A.J. Turnbull Jr - PDF format.
An exceptional survivor of Earth's apocalypse
heroically takes on raider armies and mutants.
Can the woman he saved find happiness
in the arms of a soulless man who does not age?
The PDF may take considerable time to open. hawkslegend.com/HawksLegend_NovelPage/.pdf
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HARALD
David D. Friedman
A dysfunctional kingdom, warrior maidens in chaos, an army ready to invade...
things hang in the balance, but for the actions of one mighty warrior (Harald). http://www.webscription.net.htm
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MIND + BODY
Aaron Dunlap
A teen resorts to intimidation and even high tech espionage
as he tries to make sense of the mysterious death of his Marine Corp father. http://www.aarondunlap.com/books/mb.html
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THE SILVER RING
Robert Swartwood
Adventure of a 17-year-old who cannot escape the dark influence
of a powerful silver ring... and things are about to get much worse. http://thesilverring.wordpress.com/
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GHOSTS OF EARTH
Paul Dore
First of a series... follows two beings in their quest for knowledge
from a primordial planet to the realm of the gods and on to strange new worlds.
Download to Adobe Reader (pdf). Takes time to download on dialup. http://truthfarer.co.uk/20Ghosts.pdf
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FAMILY RESEMBLANCES
Lowry Pei
Teenage and adult love in one hot Illinois summer.
Published in hardback by Random House in 1986. FROM THE NEXT ROOM The sequel to the above,
taking place seven years after "Family Resemblances." NEVER LET YOU GO Young love, marriage, divorce, loyalty and betrayal
in St. Louis in 1963. OVER THE FENCE Insurance adjuster gets caught up in a relationship
with an invisible being who wants to take over his body. FOR ADAM Nick releases deep secrets in a letter to his son
leading to unexpected and even terrifying encounters. IS THIS LOVE? Asian student falls for a outrageously provocative woman
who leads him to places he could never have imagined. WITH AND WITHOUT YOU A young woman is inwardly led
to live out the dreams of her deceased father...
within a larger story of family secrets and discoveries.
Read the first chapter, or download any of the above books
Download to Adobe Reader (pdf) here: http://www.lowrypei.com/novels
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LAST OF THE GOOD GUYS
Mark Irwin
Man on the run gets caught up
in an unscrupulous marine salvage operation in Texas... and homicide.
And now the real bad guy has to be caught to make things right.
Download to Adobe Reader (pdf). http://markirwinonline.com/blog/last-of-the-good-guys.pdf
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NINA KIMBERLY THE MERCILESS
Christiana Ellis
How can a barbarian princess find herself??? with an idiot king after her hand,
a pacifist dragon, a handsome con-artist, and tricks from the local wizard!
Search the page for "PDF" version. Nice layout but small typeface. http://www.ninakimberly.com/
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WHEN WOMEN WERE WARRIORS
Catherine M. Wilson
This story develops the female protagonist: the feminine hero,
defeating her enemies while gaining mastery over affairs of the heart. http://www.catherinemwilson.com/free-ebook.html
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FLYING ANGELS
Robert Mandatta Ponzio and Jacqueline Labate
Surprising daily occurrences as Vermont emerges
from the frontier days... around 1850.
A well written ten chapter story. http://sundogstories.net/flying/index.html
C. B. Rykken, 1992, 2000 Copyright
A.D. 455, Lady Adriana escapes Vandal sacked Rome
with the agents of her enemy Faustinus just behind. http://www.2carthage.com/index2.html
Gavin Paul Carter
Three well written illustrated fantasy novels,
the first starts with a young girl's flight of fancy
as she struggles to adjust to losing her beloved horse
and adjusting to life with a strict stepfather.
Download to Adobe reader (pdf). http://www.thelandofgrimney.co.uk/
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JOURNEY OF THE HEART
SOME PASS BY
HARVEST OF C. CUSHING
GREATEST OF THESE
ABIGAIL'S JOURNEY
MOUNTAIN WILD
Sarah Fall (a.k.a. Judith Bronte), Copyrights 1998-2008
Comfortable, well written love stories
from a Christian writer.
(Biblical references woven into the stories) http://judithbronte.com/journey
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PRIVATE LIES
Amy Eastlake
Heather's parents were involved in the Weather Underground.
A CIA agent starts using her to dig up the past.
The outcome has them running for their lives. http://www.booksforabuck.com/rompages/free
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I CAME TO LOVE YOU LATE
Joyce Landorf recreates a sense of Biblical Palestine.
14 Chapters based on the story of Martha, Mary & Lazarus. http://www.ccel.us/lovelate.toc.html
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KEEPER
Kristine Williams
Enemies pursue the deep space expedition with the intention
of capturing a genetically altered slave with special abilities.
This is a series of three free e-books. http://www.midnightreading.com/Keeper/Keeperweb.htm
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FOOL'S GOLD
Linda Rigsbee
Luke simply came to the Arizona Territory for Gold,
but a pretty girl and warring Apache Indians
were about to make things a bit more complicated. http://foolsgold.homestead.com/ NIGHTRIDERS OF THE DOUBLE SPUR A short action packed western. http://nightriders2.homestead.com/ SAVAGE WILDERNESS Rachel overcomes a wilderness phobia
to get her newborn back to Fort Osage and the husband
she was separated from when their homestead was attacked. http://savagewilderness.homestead.com/ THE USELESS HORSE Modern western soap opera. http://horseopera.homestead.com/ A DANGEROUS LOVE Recruited as a caretaker in her old mountain homeland,
a young woman is drawn by suspicions to investigate
where her young, volatile employer gets his wealth. http://dangerouslove.homestead.com/ A TUTELARIOUS LOVE Linda L. Rigsbee, Ten chapters, 1999 Copyright
Accustomed to an easy California life and even an arranged engagement,
bad times caused Megan to move to a remote part of Arkansas to find herself.
She and her new love are now faced with a visit from her former fiance. http://tutelarious.homestead.com/ CASSIE After losing both parents, Cassie had to take on ranch responsibilities.
Things were really looking up until she caught her fiance cheating. http://cassiebook.homestead.com/
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THE PATRIOT WITCH
C.C. Finlay
A 1775 minuteman with a secret talent for magic
is pressed into action to defend colonial rights.
Download to Adobe Reader (pdf). http://randomhouse1.THEPATRIOTWITCH.pdf
Gorman Bechard
Mystery/thriller. Hollywood director and Paige (an FBI agent)
dig into the dark side of the film industry. http://www.gormanbechard.com/novels/sftb/ SNOW BLIND Sequel to Slow Fade to Black. Paige trapped by a blizzard
and comes face to face with the serial killer.
Links added 1/26/09 http://www.gormanbechard.com/snow/
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CADET'S DREAM
Toby Griffen
Love, loss, and a culture shock, when in a vision
he is transported back to a historic southern military academy.
To open Adobe Reader (pdf), scroll down and click on book cover. http://www.fanad.net/cadet.html
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VALLEY OF THE SHADOWS
John Soennichsen
Trials and adventures of 14 year old farm boy
as he makes his way to California in the 1849 gold rush.
Posted like a blog, so start at the bottom of the page. http://www.spokesmanreview.com/blogs/shadow/
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NEWTON'S SLEEP
Daniel O'Mahony
Historic fiction with just a dash of time travel.
The intricate plot is believable but demanding.
Download to Adobe Reader (pdf). http://randomstatic.net/newtonssleep.php
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BLACK AND WHITE
Lewis Shiner
Explores the complex relationship between whites and blacks
in the context of an urban renewal detective story.
Download to Adobe reader (pdf). http://www.lewisshiner.com/liberation/blackwhite.pdf
R. L. Salisbury, 2005 Copyright
Magical history of a kingdom.
An enchanting tale of romance and adventure.
(good reviews from readers) http://freeonlinereading.com/Free%20Fantasy
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MARS GIRL
by Jeff Garrity, with readers comments.
Satirical glimpse into the media and politics
of the future. Funny and a little frightening. http://www.marsgirl.us/
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QUEEN OF HEAVEN
By Richard Kellie
Only one of three volumes on the life of Mary Magdalene
This part chronicles Miriam's childhood in Canaan. http://www.marymagdalene.ca/volume1.htm
John H. Burns, 2008 Copyright
The seas re-opened to harvesting whales,
and the great leviathans threaten boaters.
A gifted biologist has to resolve the situation. http://www.awhaleofabook.com/
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MAGNOLIA HILL
Karlene Kubat, 1999 to 2006 Copyrights
Nine novels... download to Adobe Reader (pdf).
Link added 2/11/08 THE MARCHMAN Highly imaginative story of two warring countries
and a nation caught in the middle. STEELHEAD BLUES Oregon jet boat pilot with a heart belonging to his ex-wife
is drawn into the dangerous plight of a strange woman. THE WATER BEARER In a campaign to bring water to an impoverished country,
a man takes on a corrupt government
and the greed of a multinational corporation. THE GREEN BIRD SINGS DESIRE A spirited love story set in lush Guatemala.
Is the German planter sincere or only after her inherited land? THE UNEXPECTED GIFT A journalist in Beirut, Mahta travels between friends and lovers
and perilous conflicts, rescues a baby, learns how to trust,
and receives an astounding gift. CARELESS CHILD New Zealand journalist and a businessman fall for each other
at America's Cup sailing race, overcoming both their troubled pasts
until he reveals an unsettling family secret. JURITH'S WAY A reporter follows a fascinating trail from her home planet to a unique world.
She seeks peace but gets involved with a dark figure
and enmeshed in a loathsome war. QYOO AND ANIMA Sequel to Jurith's Way. UNCAGED SONGBIRDS selection of the author's short stories. http://www.magnoliahill.com/
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THIRST
Daya Dissanayake, 2004 Copyright
Award winning English novel.
A woman's private journey as she attempts
to protect the ecosystem of Sri Lanka.
Download to Adobe Reader (pdf). http://saadhu.com/thirst/thirst.pdf VESSAN NOWU VEDUN Another novel by Daya Dissanayake. http://saadhu.com/sinhala/wessan.pdf
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ONCE BITTEN, TWICE SHY
Linda L. Rigsbee, 1996 Copyright
Carmen was running a goat dairy in the back hills of Arkansas
and was ready to get married. The likely prospect was in love before
and was twice shy about taking the plunge, and the secret he held
meant that she would have to alter her dreams to make it happen. http://oncebitten.homestead.com/
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SEEDS OF LIGHT
Ira Hughes,1992 Copyright
A young Klansman's world is turned upside down
when he finds himself inside the body of a legendary black man.
His only hope for survival lies with the people he's hated his entire life.
Pop-up ad. http://web.archive.org/web/20010604113854/msnhomepages
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THE CIRCLE OF CERIDWEN TRILOGY
The Circle of Ceridwen, Ceridwen of Kilton, The Claiming
Octavia Randolph, 1996, 1998, 2008 Copyrights
The clash of sword and spear in war-torn 9th century England.
Young men and women risking all to live and to love.
Enter an email address to read it. http://www.octavia.net/books/booklist.html
Marya Moryevna Wolfman, 2004-2007 Copyright
Numerous brightly colored illustrations by Elizabeth Shan.
Poetic words and visions of shamans and ancestors,
in reaction to the threat of global warming. http://www.wolfclan.com/fifthworld/index.htm
Adventure thriller with love and humor
Rob Hopcott, 1999 to 2007 copyrights
Also from the same author: FORGOTTEN FLAME UNWELCOME PARADISE This is a very generous author.
Click on "complete list" to find all of
his novels, novellas, and 30 short stories. http://kingfisherblue.hopcott.net/
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CONCERTO FOR FLUTE AND ORCHESTRA
Fibienne G.Durdin, 1994-1999 Copyright
A church and community are led astray.
What's behind their mysterious troubles?
A substantial, well written story.
Download to Adobe Reader (pdf). http://sonata.durdin.net/concerto.pdf
Jacob LaCivita
Is love blind? Can a sibling be overly protective?
She usually had good judgment, but this time she was in love,
and refused to listen to the warnings of her concerned brother. http://reader.timelypersuasion.com/Prologue.html
Phyllis Zimbler Miller
Four women share the concern that their men
will be sent to fight and die in Vietnam.
Set in the 70s at Fort Knox Kentucky.
Semi-finalist award. http://www.authonomy.com/ReadBook
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SONATA FOR FLUTE
Fabienne G. Durdin, 1994 to 1999 Copyright
Appears to be an Australian author.
Download to Adobe Reader (pdf).
Orphaned, angry, and painfully shy,
will Carl find happiness with Emma?
Comfortable writing style. http://sonata.durdin.net/sonata.pdf SYMPHONY FOR BENJAMIN Fabienne G. Durdin, 1997 to 2000
Download to Adobe Reader (pdf).
Continuing the sage of Carl and Emma. http://sonata.durdin.net/symphony.pdf
Robert Gollagher, 1998 Copyright
Two young professionals, headed for a burnout.
They have everything except peace of mind,
until they meet their guardian angel. http://www.robertgollagher.com/novels.html#TSA
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WISH APON A STAR
Kim Comeaux, 2000 Copyright
Kristy journeys back in time
to meet the man of her dreams.
Will she go back home or stay?
Also two short stories on this website. http://www.kimberleycomeaux.com/wish.html
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MORTAL GHOST
By L. Lee Lowe
Under a shadow of dark memories,
the oddly gifted young Jessie is desperate
and seeking a new life in the city.
(reader's comments on each chapter) http://lleelowe.com/
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BRIEF CANDLE
Robert Arion, 2003 Copyright
A life being infiltrated by strangers
in the cut and thrust of buying and selling.
Exposes the painful side of law enforcement.
Awarded recognition from a small business federation. http://website.lineone.net/~farrago2/rlcsite/briefc/bc00.htm
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THE GLORIOUS SOUND
Action and suspense "novelet"
A childhood fascination grows into adventure.
History, music, a theatre organ and silent movies.
Two boys growing up in the 1910's and Roaring 20's.
Their fascination with music draws them into danger.
Set in Jacksonville Florida, "Hollywood of the East." http://www.netnovelet.com/id120.htm
Barbara W. Klaser, 2004 Copyright
A career crisis sends Tess home,
only to face the death of her family,
a perplexing winter romance,
and suspicions of homicide. http://snowangels.mysterynovelist.com
And a Christian website by Jack Zavada.
Set on the Kansas frontier in 1886.
A struggling single mother's business
is saved by a down on his luck cowboy. http://www.inspiration-for-singles.com/cowboy.html
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THE PASTOR'S PROMISE
Deborah K. Lauro, author of Christian books.
A pastor helps a youngster attend the church school,
starting rumors about his relationship with her mother.
And a second book called Hansell's Dragon,
An imaginative story about the dangers of cloning. http://www.hereandabove.com/books/index.html
Ryan A. Span
Cyberpunk thriller about a woman alone in a dystopian future,
working to make ends meet like the rest of the new underclass,
by taking a powerful drug that gives her telepathic abilities.
Perhaps still being updated. 55 parts, click on archive. http://streetofeyes.com/
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SHATTERED REMNANTS OF A DREAM
Dan Luffey
A young man's science fiction adventure with
parallel dimensions, ancient powers, and a space warp.
Looks good, but check it all out since it might be unfinished. http://s-r-o-a-d.blogspot.com/2007/08/1.html
Capriox Bovidae
A sword & sorcery fantasy tale of a female mercenary
and a naive young magician. updating weekly. http://bovidae.livejournal.com/
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WORLDS UNDONE
raison d'etre
300 chapter story comes from struggling
with feminine issues, thoughts and emotions.
Lyrics, melodies and instruments act as the catalyst. http://llhaesa.org/story-elements-by-title/
Henry Quicke
Quick is the word... eight short but interesting letters,
starting with the "Priestess and the Anthropologist." http://www.henryquicke.com/
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THE BANKS OF RICHMEN
Calvin Richman
Twelve chapters. Can't find a description.
Appears to be some good old boys just trying to cope
with ordinary life and make some sense of it.
Readers, maybe you can tell me more. http://banksofrichmen.weebly.com/
John G. McDaid
Not so much a story that's all tied together,
but more like sly winks & fictional episodes. http://www.torvex.com/jmcdaid
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STEAL TOMORROW
No one is safe as an 'end of the world' scenario
forces an ordinary teen girl to face
a variety of new and fearful realities. http://stealtomorrow.blogspot.com/
Ted Gross
Five 8th-graders in a California beach town form a band,
setting off a series of challenging events. 29 short chapters. http://thezstreetband.com/index.html
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BEAUTY AND THE FRAUD
Mark K. Lewis
Eight chapter western. He couldn't escape his past
or the outlaw who was using his name.
Look for links to his other wild west stories: WHITEWATER... RIVER BEND http://markscowboystoryblog.blogspot.com/
Michael J. Losacco
First of a fantasy trilogy.
Peter, still unsure of his own path,
is sent out to save another world from destruction. http://mikelosacco.com/
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WHISKY SOUR
J.A. Konrath
Now alone, Lt. Jacqueline Daniels gives up on the FBI,
and has to figure out a way to catch a killer
before he has a chance to take her life.
Download to Adobe Reader (pdf). http://www.jakonrath.com/WhiskeySour.pdf THE LIST A government experiment clones historic figures
like Lincoln, Jack the Ripper, Shakespeare etc.
This is the story of what happens 30 years later.
Download to Adobe Reader (pdf). http://www.jakonrath.com/List.pdf DISTURB A pharmaceutical breakthrough eliminates the need for sleep.
Big profits and a huge rise in productivity is expected,
but is there a cover up on the dangers of such a move?
Download to Adobe Reader (pdf). http://www.jakonrath.com/Disturb.pdf
G.S. Williams
Strange and even violent happenings after passengers from a missing plane
eventually show up alive with no memory of the disaster they went through.
Start with the first chapter called "the ending." http://gavinwilliams./nomananisland
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BREATHLESS
V.J. Chambers
Author is still updating the 10 episodes
She has a boyfriend but seems to be drawn to a tormented fellow with a dark past.
Azazel has to uncover his secrets, no matter were it takes her. Episodes left column. http://vjchambers.com/breathless1.html
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LOOKING THROUGH THE WINDOWS OF MADNESS
Leo Vine-Knight
Stephen, a Psychiatric nurse, finds the line between his sanity
and those around him is getting a bit blurred.
Perhaps he can run off with the lovely nursing assistant!
Download to Adobe Reader (pdf). http://www.windowsofmadness.co.uk/
Will Kalif
Sword fights, mythical creatures... and everything is nearly destroyed
by the power of the magic stone created by an ancient civilization.
Download to Adobe Reader (pdf) or Microsoft Word. http://www.stormthecastle.com/freenovel.htm
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STORM TIDE
Philip Turner, 1995 Copyright
The Fantony brothers cook up a clever scheme
to use a respected scholar to legitimize their stolen bullion.
Link added 12/22/07 http://website.lineone.net/~farrago/stormt/st00.htm
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NEW BRIDGE TO LYNDESFARNE
BRIDGE AT WAR
DEATH ON THE NEW BRIDGE
Trevor Hopkins, all four parts are free now.
The story follows three young comrades after World War II
on their secret mission to protect the crossing to Lyndersfarne. http://trevor-hopkins.org.uk/lyndesfarne/index.html
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WHISKY SOUR
J.A. Konrath
Lt. Jacqueline Daniels had enough to worry about,
even before the serial killer put her on his list.
Download to Adobe Reader (pdf). http://www.jakonrath.com/WhiskeySourFree.pdf
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ROWENA'S PAGE
S. D. Youngren, Copyright 2008
Young woman's life in a series of humorous short stories.
Problem parents, crazy coworkers, and a few good friends.
"This is my life mom. Not a Jane Austen novel!" http://sdy.org/rowena/
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DEFEATING SILENCE
Tanya Henderson
Experimental: What is it about? It's up to you!
You decide by taking an active or passive role.
Link is for download to your computer. (pdf). http://www.defeatingsilence.com/#Download
Jim Spence
A simple, ordinary man wanting so badly to make a difference
that he never opens his eyes to the possibility
that he makes a difference every single day. http://www.heartswithsoul.com/herman.htm
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MANDRA
Chris Slusser, Romance Novella (short novel)
A young woman is found lying in the snow unconscious.
Several men try to help her recover her memories,
but her true identity may be a threat to them all,
including the man she loves. http://www.chrisslusser.com/novels/mandra/index.html
Robert W. Norris, 2001-2007 Copyright
Story of a Vietnam War conscientious objector.
Aimed at intermediate level English as a second language
students and teachers, but also fine for native speakers of English. http://www2.gol.com/users/norris
Linda L. Rigsbee
Can the young Adriana stick with her nursing career plans,
or will she be thrown off course in the very last semester? http://bestlaidplans.homestead.com/
It's 1913, and Junie is growing up in a remote Kentucky town.
A brilliant coal miner engineer helps her overcome obstacles,
save her father, and realize a dream of opening a school for illiterate residents.
Download to Adobe Reader (pdf). http://www.inspiration-for-singles.com/appalachian.html
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A JAPANESE DREAM IN 79 LETTERS
Namiko, 1979 Copyright
A series of love letters from Namiko tells the tender story.
Click on the first picture to download to Adobe Reader (pdf).
Pop-up ad. http://www.angelfire.com/ego/gliman15/
Joan Reeves
Haley is expecting a male stripper as a birthday present.
The fireworks begin with mistaken identity,
as the company vice president shows up on her doorstep.
12 short chapters. http://www.romantic4ever.com/romance-novel/index.html
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LUCKY IN LOVE
Cari Hislop
The twenty six year old Earl of Warenne takes on a wager
and is maneuvered into proposing to an old maid.
Will the expected rejection be as fortunate as he thinks? http://www.regencyromancenovels.com/LIL/LIL.htm
Phil Bradley, 2006 Copyright
Science fiction, small unit warfare.
Infiltrating from Iran to the Caucasus,
terrorists intend to destroy vital oilfields.
Experimental weapons deployed to stop them. http://autonomousoperation.blogspot.com/
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FUGUE
Chris Slusser, Thriller/Suspense Novella
A woman struggles to figure out who she is,
what is going on, and how to stop the chaos around her.
She has no identity, few allies and many enemies. http://www.chrisslusser.com/novels/fugue/index.html
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COURTSHIP OF THE RECLUSE
Linda L. Rigsbee, 11 Chapters from a long time writer.
Family oriented contemporary romance. Award winner.
They make a deal. She gets a nice place to live
in exchange for doing the housework for a recluse Texas rancher.
Respect and admiration lead to a deeper relationship. http://courtship.homestead.com/
Peter Watts
Underwater geothermal workers have to become more like amphibians,
and face unexpected challenges to meet energy needs of the 21st century. MAELSTROM Sequel to Starfish. Unique life forms emerge
from the ocean to claim their place in the world. BEHEMOTH Third of this trilogy. Ferocious characters (corporate created slaves)
ready themselves to bring even more havoc to a crumbling civilization. BLINDSIGHT The familiar alien's first contact theme
gets some new mind-bending twists. http://rifters.com/real/shorts.htm
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LITTLE MR POONLOP'S SEVENTH HOLIDAY
J.D. Lowe
He thought he had been everywhere,
until this unusual vacation from a most unlikely source. http://www.poonlop.com/
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THE BLIND SHOLEN
Nell Clowder, 2008 Copyright
Mattie is abducted, taken to an alien world,
and forced into a battle game she finds abhorrent.
By refusing the terms offered by this violent society,
she finds healing from a life long battle with self-doubt. http://www.theblindsholen.com/tbs_1.html
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TIMELY PERSUASTION
Jacob LaCivita
His vast knowledge of music gives the gift of time travel,
which he uses in an attempt to thwart what he sees
as his sister's bad relationship. http://reader.timelypersuasion.html
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ST. MARY'S AVENUE
Robert Mandatta Ponzio
Set in Plainfield, New Jersey.
Italian oriented heartfelt story
on the personal costs of militarism and war. http://sundogstories.net/stmary/intro.htm
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THE STREET ANGEL
Robert Gollagher, 1999 Copyright
A famous diamond necklace
falls into the hands of the street kids of Brazil.
Are these youngsters and those who care for them
as innocent as they seem? http://www.robertgollagher.com/novels.html#TSA
Gary Ferguson, 2001-2004 Copyright
Science Fiction thriller set in the Caribbean.
A battle for survival between post apocalyptic mutants
and a secret organization. http://deepbase.atspace.com/deepbase_page_1.html
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OBLIVION'S CHILDREN
Jim Wegryn and Roland James, Science Fiction
Follows a family as humanoid robots become abundant
and the human population declines.
Will the robots help to save humankind? http://www.jimwegryn.com/OC/index.htm
Bill Liversidge, 2006 Copyright
Difficult times. A business failure
and Nick resorts to desperate measures
to save his family from ruin. http://halflifeone.blogspot.com/
Robert Gollagher, 1999 Copyright
Set in Western Australia.
The death of a young woman and her grandmother.
The triumph of an injured man inspired by both of them. http://www.robertgollagher.com/novels.html#TSA
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TWO, FIVE, THREE
Geoff Ryman, interactive novel
Learn about 253 strangers
on a London underground train.
And a quicker option called "end of the line." http://www.ryman-novel.com/
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THE SAADHU TESTAMENT
Asian author Daya Dissanayake, 1998-2007 Copyright
Religious recluse in India
develops multimillion business. http://www.saadhu.com/book/
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RAD DECISION
2005 Copyright
An insider's look at a nuclear plant operation.
The equipment, people, politics and money behind it.
Perhaps a nuclear accident in the making? http://raddecision.blogspot.com/
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PELICAN POINT
Rachel Brown
Highly emotional Christian love story,
dealing with a difficult relationship,
and a trying family situation. http://www.tulipfiction.com/ppindex.html
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SWORD DANCE
Hugh Noble
A computer hack drops out of the rat race,
with the intention of recovering his inherited estate
from a corrupt government minister. http://www.tartanhen.co.uk/sword/page2.html
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THE TRUE PERSPECTIVE ON LIFE
Daniel E. Sevo, 2005 Copyright
Thinking about the purpose of life
and challenging traditional ideas. http://www.ttpol.com/
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An emergency forced Andrea to turn grandma's house into an inn.
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Cutter was assigned to follow her,
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Jake always wanted to get close to her, but Maggie never encouraged the idea.
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THE PEACOCK KING
by Irk
Wild fantasy of magic sword kings, talking guns,
ecological activism and stupid spies getting caught.
Updated, so check ahead to see if the story is finished. http://infernalshenanigans.com/
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ALIGNMENT
Keith Trimm
Dark sci-fi horror journey through the land of non-living.
No chapter index, so difficult to navigate the 17 chapters. http://krt65.tripod.com/al1.html
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SMALL TOWN RAVAGING
Samuel Nye
Fear and suspicion grips a small town as a madman
attempts to strip away the sanity of local residents.
Story may not be finished. Looks like a work in progress. http://smalltownravaging.weebly.com/
Charles Hosford
A rather over the top wild trip awaits Blake
after waking up in a hospital with no memory.
Five long chapters--preface appears to be missing. http://www.proserockets.com/dreamer
Tisha A. Tolar
"story of my life" series of ordinary events.
Click on "start here." http://www.genxthenovel.com/
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2052-THE HAWKING PLAN
Ira Glickstein
Imagining life and technology several decades from now,
and a plan to spread human civilization into outer space http://2052hp.blogspot.com/
2001-2003 Copyright
A fantasy serial.
A family is asked to produce a biography
of an enigmatic wealthy professor.
Make sure the whole thing is there before you start reading. http://www.complete-review.com/fiction/inquest/index.htm
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