On a planet ruled by reptiles, amphibians, and insects, three young friends are faced with the task of saving their entire world from annihilation by a wicked and terrifying warlord.  When the evil lizard Lord Cyrus Malthor sets out to claim the realm for his own, it is up to brave Case, wise Jonas, and feisty Kiko to embark on a great adventure that will determine the fate of their beloved homeland and the future of the peace--loving reptilian races. After Cyrus lays claim to the Gecko's Gate, a magical artifact that has the ability to transport him and his armies anywhere in the blink of an eye, he appears unstoppable.  Join Chase, Jonas, and Kiko as they journey through lush rainforest's, hidden caves, and scorching deserts, meet mysterious amphibians and powerful leaders, and battle giant insects and formidable armies in their quest to regain the gate, fulfill the prophecy, and rid their world of Cyrus Malthor once and for all.

The Gecko's Gate (1)

Science Fiction & Fantasy

Stein, Dennis

Fantasy

Sands Press

Nathan Morrell is one of the foremost designers of thrill rides, and for him the occupation is much more than just a career; it's an undeniable passion. Today is a proud day indeed. The inaugural circuit of Nathan's latest creation, the world's newest and most thrilling roller-coaster, is an event that has been long-awaited. The anticipation of the very first ride of the Black Mamba has created a buzz in the state of Virginia - for politicians, the public, the favoured first riders, and for Nathan's company, Flying machines Inc. But this event is also being watched with interest by others-people lurking in the shadows who see the Black mamba as a means to an end. There is a spine-tingling truth at stake that involves much more than just a mere ride at an amusement park. A truth that is intended to remain secret.

Serpentine

Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Parkin, Peter

Darby, Alison

Thrillers & Suspense

On May 1st, the planet was attacked by a mysterious army. Their identity and their place of origin are still unknown. Their objective, however, is clear: annihilation! Awakening from a three—month coma, Christopher Denmark finds a world in ruin and himself the sole survivor of the most disastrous military operation in American history. With the world gone to hell and a government in tatters, Christopher must uncover the truth behind the enemy who tainted the sky purple and plunged the planet into darkness, while struggling to overcome his worst fears and inner monsters that have forced him to spill blood countless times. Christopher has always felt more like the villain, but now, his country is asking him to be the hero. Get ready to be plunged into the thrilling unknown as you join The Purple Cloud Project.

The Purple Cloud Project

Literature & Fiction

Ramirez, Adolfo E.

United States

Nadia Valinsky was a student teacher in Moscow until Nazi Germany invaded the Soviet Union. Determined to defend her people, she joins the Air Force; where the famous aviator Marina Raskova is recruiting women for three fighting regiments. After rigorous training, and in nothing more than canvas and wood biplanes, Nadia and her friends are sent to the front line, where they'll become the legends history calls The Night Witches.

Night Witches

Hogan, Mirren

Genre Fiction

My life plan had to be altered due to my medical condition. I thought I'd marry my preschool sweetheart. I dreamed we'd have a boy and a girl, a golden retriever, and a white picket fence. I knew I wanted kids to be a part of my career from my early childhood. In my mid—teens I decided I'd like to be a child life specialist, providing play therapy to children in the hospital. When doctors diagnosed with Friedreich's Ataxia (a disorder that affects my balance and fine motor skills), my future plans took a turn into unchartered water. Life for me became more about living every moment to the fullest. My mind ran a mile a minute. Writing about my experiences, utilized my degree in psychology. I am ever hopeful my story would resonate in the hearts of people of all abilities. I dipped my toes in my creative juices, letting my emotions explode onto my computer screen. I wrote as a form of therapy, but soon realized I had the opportunity to reach more than a few family members and some close friends. Life tomorrow was never a promise, so ride the rollercoaster!

Suck It Up Sunshine!

Biographies & Memoirs

McIntyre, Megan

Memoirs

Crystal works as a personal assistant, but when her boss turns up sick, it is up to her to go to a rich client’s house and support him as his family prepares for his uncle’s passing. Finding her boss’ sex-filled emails makes Crystal determined to stay professional at all costs...until she meets the client’s brother, who is exactly her type of sexy. When the uncle dies under suspicious circumstances, Crystal takes on more duties than your average PA: funeral tasks, investigating multiple deaths, searching a haunted house and becoming a sexual playmate. But, someone doesn’t want her around, and they’re willing to kill to keep their inheritance. Too bad for them that Crystal’s got a few tricks of her own. In this tale of sex, murder and ghosts, sometimes the hired help is a bit more than average, and sometimes bodies just won’t stay dead.

The Inheritance Murders

Johnson, E L

Erotica

For most of Kelsey’s life, her mother has told her stories of Rellainia - a dimension and world existing alongside our own.  Mysteriously, every night her mother also disappears without explanation, but Kelsey doesn’t know why...until a trip to the barely used basement sends her spiraling through time and space to Rellainia.  Kelsey quickly realizes the stories she’s heard about the beautiful and fair Queen who ruled the land were not only about her mother - they were also anything but accurate.Kelsey must now decide between assuming her rightful place as Princess, or sinking back into her old life and convincing herself that everything she’d learned was just a story.

Rellainia

Teen & Young Adult

Turcotte, Michaela

Nicole Blake is a quiet girl, the type of person who is seldom noticed by anyone, until one day she discovers she has the unique ability to see images move on photographs. At first, she uses her ability to entertain friends at parties and work. Meanwhile, the police are unable to uncover a single clue in a series of unsolved murders. Seasoned detective Paul Hammond learns of Nicole’s ability, and enlists her help. Carl Kadner, a rookie reporter with the local paper, takes it upon himself to investigate the murders as well. As he learns what it takes to be the kind of reporter he wants to be, Carl puts himself in danger for the sake of the story. What will it take to bring all of these people together to find the real reason people continue to disappear?

The Mind's Eye

Prete, Perry

Small towns seem to have the greatest tragedies occur, and Stanton, Michigan is no exception. Senior class of 2012 should have had it easy with only two weeks of school left. To his fellow classmates and teachers, Sam Miller was ready to take his incredible athleticism and incontrovertible attitude off to college where he’d continue being one of the greatest quarterbacks in the Midwest. But as soon as the gun was fired on the night of May 14th, everything changed. Sam left behind so many people who were left wondering why he would do such a thing. This especially affected his best friend Jack Sampson. To try and cope, Jack shuts himself off from the outside world. When he emerges, he’s approached with an alternate theory from a mutual friend. Was Sam’s death really a suicide, or was it a murder?

Too Close for Comfort (1) (The Jack Sampson Mysteries)

Cline Mr., Henry

Winnipeg 1913. Something happened to Marko Gobinski’s wife and daughter. Something horrible. The Ukrainian arrives in Winnipeg hoping to start a new life. But how can he when his past continues to haunt him? Mildred Spencer was beautiful, but not anymore. At least not since the horrible accident that left her with a grotesque scar on her face. Filled with self-doubt and apprehension in a society that doesn’t hold much regard for women, much less damaged ones, will she ever find true companionship? Can two people from wildly different classes ever be more than acquaintances? Hiding Scars follows Marko and Mildred as they struggle to find meaning and happiness during one of the most tumultuous periods of social upheaval in Canada’s history. They cope through The Great War, prohibition and the influenza epidemic, but can they survive Winnipeg’s explosive General Strike of 1919 when their past finally catches up?

Hiding Scars

Zaric Mr., Richard

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