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Sniper and antihero Skull Denham refuses the Eden Plague rather than giving up the demons that drive him. Instead, he selects his own mission to fight against the ever-growing evil of those who would murder innocent Plague carriers, using the only methods he's ever found effective: swift, precise and brutal violence. Edgier than other Plague Wars novels, Skull's Shadows is a post-apocalyptic thriller meant for mature readers due to language, violence and adult situations.

Following a nuclear holocaust, Nathan Taylor and his family face grim choices in order to stay alive. Fleeing deadly radiation, plague and desperate men, Nathan, an army officer, leads his wife and their two teenage sons away from chaos and madness toward his ancestral home in Kentucky. Horrors lie in their path. From the prison struggling to maintain control of its inmates, to the desperadoes who enslave anyone who comes their way, even survival may cost Nathan his humanity...or that of his sons, Joshua and David. Nathan struggles to keep his family intact, but it requires making brutal ...

Imagine Monty Python writes horror...Welcome to the wonderfully horrific world of Bizarro - that dark, forbidding corner of the horror genre where absolutely anything goes and one may delve into the farthest recesses of the authors' warped imaginations. Prepare yourself, dear listener, for a journey into the unknown reaches of terror, from which you can only hope you will return with your sanity intact...

A harrowing battle on Myan Station let me with a mysterious starship and three beautiful crew members. Together, we’ve been roaming the galaxy in search of people who needed our help. It’s not much in the grand scheme of things, but it’s helping to restore some of the honor I lost after working for a mob boss for the better part of my life. After what seems a run of the mill mission, I discover that the voidtouched and the anjelica have a history. They share a dark secret, one which could lead to the destruction of not only my starship and her crew, but also the entire universe.

My name is Simon Jackson: former soldier in the Elynese Special Forces and current fixer for mob boss Krahmin the voidtouched. Myan Station is my home. Dwarves, goblins, gnomes, grays, fey, even humans make up the melting pot that is Myan Station. When Malak the half-ork and I stole an ancient starship, we set off a chain of events that could spell the end of Myan Station.

The Land of Tomorrow Series Continues... Nathan and the new nation his friends have built has defeated the aggressive dictator to their south, but new challenges loom. A predatory and ambitious slave nation to the west has designs on their source of power while internal intrigue simmers. Meanwhile, the spymaster and master manipulator Ethan continues to pursue his secret agendas. Filled with suspense, action, and an horrifically realistic picture of post-apocalyptic tomorrow, Children of Wrath does not disappoint.

The Land of Tomorrow Series continues... The fragile world the survivors have carefully built after a nuclear holocaust has crumbled. Rebellion, starvation, and torture stalk the lives of those who seek to simply endure. Nathan and his family are now separated, a diabolical dictator seeks to enslave any survivors, and a terrible winter has come early. Only a miracle can save mankind's remnants from destruction in this brutal and desperate future world. Paths of Righteousness is the third book in the post-apocalyptic Land of Tomorrow series.

The Eden virus is spreading. Blessing or curse, it's apparent that it can't be contained. For the poor and the sick, the Plague is a godsend, yet it puts those infected in the crosshairs of people who fear their own power is slipping away. When these desperate Edens turn to Daniel Markis and the Free Communities for help, he can't refuse. Spooky, Skull, and Reaper are soon struggling to save these Edens - but someone on the inside may betray them.

When oppression by the Unionist-dominated federal government becomes intolerable, the Republic of Texas secedes from the United States. As the Unionists respond with immediate violence, Daniel Markis and Spooky Nguyen send Reaper and Skull on missions to help the fledgling nation survive in the face of overwhelming odds. Can they win through to establish a haven for Edens on North American soil? Or, shall the world edge further into darkness?

When a friend disappears, Skull must track him down. When Spooky's family is sent to a death camp, he proposes a suicidal rescue, and only Reaper can lead it. Bogged down in a war with the rebel state of Alaska, at odds with Canada and meddling in Mexico's politics, the Unionist-controlled USA proceeds down an ugly path toward fascism, tyranny, and genocide. Politics, assassination, and propaganda form the backdrop for a race against time to rescue hundreds of dying Edens held deep within the American heartland.

A war brews between the voidtouched and those who wish to preserve the universe. When the Athena starts to malfunction, I set a course for the planet where she was first built. It’s a place that’s been overlooked by all the other species, and it’s where the secret of my starship’s creation can be found. But this planet harbors those who would do not only me harm, but my ship and my crew. It’s here where the war will begin in earnest. The survival of the universe depends on the Athena and the secrets she holds.

Tom Baldwin faces a choice, a decision that will shape the rest of his life. When the gentle giant Yancey Briggs drowns his grief over his lost wife at the bar where Tom works, a life and death chain-of-events transforms his perspective and ultimately yields the answer to Tom's question.

It has been twenty years since the Great Plague. In a few months, Teal will turn sixteen and be able to Take the Chit from a Protector as so many have before her. In a cruel and dark world the Protectors supposedly keep away the violence and madness. But Teal is starting to realize that all is not what it seems, and her grandfather and mother harbor old secrets about Before and the Dark Years. As she seeks to stand for truth, Teal inadvertently sets off a chain of events that could destroy them all. The Protectors is a future dystopian short novel suitable for young adult or adult readers.

Todd Schultz is going on the run from the law with the perfect plan to disappear into the Appalachian wilderness. When he stumbles into a horrifying situation, the price of Todd's freedom could be higher than he's willing to pay. Caught between his past, the police, and a homicidal madman, Todd knows that every decision could be his last.

Raymond has finally found someone special. Jill seems to be the girl of his dreams, so when a death in the family calls her home, he doesn't hesitate to go along. He soon discovers that Western Kentucky is a whole different world and that her family is very protective, unpredictable, and possibly even a little crazy. When the extended family gathers for Aunt Glenda's funeral, a reunion is the only reasonable outcome. Wanting to please Jill's family, Raymond soon realizes he's in way over his head. Redneck Reunion is a heartwarming, humorous, and quirky short story about how life and love ...

When the world as we know it falls, the New Texas Republic rises to face the harsh realities of holding civilization together one town at a time. Such is the task before Austin Reynolds, Texas Ranger, as he rides into the community of New Hope where a shifty-eyed mayor, his alluring and beautiful assistant, and a blind prophesying preacher complicate an inevitable battle against wild northern raiders. No Kinda Life is a post-apocalyptic adventure and traditional western rolled together into a riveting short novel

Amelia Gardner is a new graduate for the police academy and for the past year, life has been good. Really good. However, when Amelia and Charlie begin to receive cards again in the same MO of Shadow they begin to realize the game isn’t quite over yet. It soon becomes apparent that Shadow intends to finish what he started.

Thank God for the dogs, thinks Sam, otherwise I'd go crazy. It's been over five years since a deadly plague swept the world and Sam is the only person left alive...at least as far as he knows. He roams a desolate land already rapidly reverting to nature with his canine companions. But there is still danger, and Sam may not be as alone as he thinks. The Last Man is a refreshing and compelling post-apocalyptic short novel.

The hunt for the remaining killers is on. But with no new leads and no new information, Amelia, Nathan, and Charlie end up taking different avenues. And with Heather taunting the FBI, it seems they are up against the odds. They are playing a game that everyone wants to win. It's simply a matter of who cracks the case first, and who will be crowned the winner, at the end of it all.

Shawna tries to cope with the loss of her husband and son, but she is pushed to the edge when the man responsible for their deaths goes free. Thirsting for revenge, Shawna seeks the advice of a former mob contract killer who opens the way for a terrible choice and a perilous path.