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The Somali Pirate II – Dagger Dogs of Zayid is a dramatic adventure novel that centers on Somali pirate Noor Fayrus as he engages in piracy along the Horn of Africa. This is a book of swashbuckling action, taking the reader on one hell of a ride at sea. But beyond brazen theatrics, ‘Dagger Dogs’ reveals cutting-edge tactics in naval warfare while raising challenging questions about why Somalia’s waters became such a hotbed of banditry. 'Dagger Dogs of Zayid' is the second installment of the ultra-exotic Somali Pirate trilogy, and is the most hardcore 'pirate' book of three, taking ...

Somewhere between 'Black Hawk Down' and 'Treasure Island' lies 'The Somali Pirate' — a dramatic adventure novel initially released in 2009. This is the first Somali pirate novel to hit the market, and has since become a classic land-and-sea story. The book centers on coastal resident Noor Fayrus, his upbringing in Somalia, and how by degrees he turns from fisherman’s apprentice to full-fledged pirate. The facts of history surrounding this high seas drama have been meticulously researched to ensure the reader is left with an arsenal of knowledge concerning Somali piracy that will hold ...

The Somali Pirate 3 - White Star Empire follows pirate Noor Fayrus as he leads his clan of dagger dogs on a die-hard mission to take over the presidential palace in Mogadishu. Local militias vying for power and foreign mercenaries backed by Western interests put up fierce resistance to the pirate brigands. As the odds against Noor's gang quickly ratchet up to harrowing levels, he must dig deep within himself to inspire his followers through the relentless grind of war. Noor's battle, enlisting both the spirit and the sword, sounds a greater clarion call for all Somalis trying to triumph ...

An American adventures to northern Philippines in search of perfect surfing waves and falls in love with a young provincial girl. A non-fiction surfing odyssey, cultural view and romance novel of 60K words. Book 1 of 'The Volcano Trilogy.' (Book 2 is called 'Red Volcano - The Ring of Fire' and book 3 is 'White Volcano - Fifty Words for Love'. All three volumes are available on Kindle, or you can get the paperback which contains all three, entitled 'The Volcano Trilogy - A Philippines Surfing Odyssey')

In part two of The Volcano Trilogy, the American surfer takes his Filipina penpal from the Philippines to Bali, Indonesia, where their romance simmers between surf sessions and Pan-Pacific cultural observations. A novella of 34K words, non-fiction. (Book 1 of the trilogy is called 'Blue Volcano - Love and Surfing in the Philippines' and book 3 is 'White Volcano - Fifty Words for Love'. All three volumes are available on Kindle, or you can get the paperback which contains all three, entitled 'The Volcano Trilogy - A Philippines Surfing Odyssey')

This is a beautifully graphic edition of a gripping wartime epic. It takes place on Adak and Attu islands in 1943 during World War 2 and concerns the difficulty of the Aleutian battle theatre, the native Aleuts and their vampire myths, and the incredible journey of a US Army lieutenant sent there to fight.

The final chapter of the surfing/romance trilogy begins with an 'epic' poem, then reveals the ultimate fate of the long-distance lovers after their uncommon courtship. A short story of 7,000 words, 'White Volcano' shows why some happy endings are best coupled with a fair dose of comic relief. If you've ever wondered what it's like for a modern western guy to date a provincial girl from a small, out-of-the-way village and vice-versa, then don't miss the last chapter of this startling non-fiction trilogy. (The first book is called 'Blue Volcano - Love and Surfing in the Philippines' and the ...

Ilocos Norte is a predominantly rural region in the far northwest corner of Luzon, mainland Philippines. It has a reputation for its raw natural beauty, inscrutable culture, brutal weather and low population density. What it does not have a reputation for, being situated on the compact South China Sea, is powerful surfing waves. This book will shed some light on that and prove that's a mistake. Chock-full of charts, maps, spot descriptions, and literally hundreds of photographs, this first-ever comprehensive guide to surfing Ilocos Norte will further impart something of Ilocano culture, ...

Meridian 12 tells the story of a paradise lost - a realm of shifting sand islands inhabited by elflike natives who use surfboards for survival; a delicate archipelago surrounded by angry seas where kingdoms rise and fall, not by the sword but by surf knowledge, degree of rocker, and length of board. When you enter Meridian 12, everything you once believed in will get thrown out the window. Fully illustrated.

Paris, 1889. The Eiffel Tower has just been completed for the World's Fair, but amid the glittering nights, dark forces pursue their own terrible agenda: to end President Carnot and his Third Republic. In this meticulously researched piece on the Belle Époque of Paris, the city is relentlessly tossed by drama, intrigue, and something very dark—possibly supernatural. Verily, the City of Light comes face to face with the ultimate in Gothic and Victorian-era horror. Both the paperback and this e-book are fully illustrated with original, antique views and maps of Paris. If you liked Les ...

What would happen if you did all good, all the time? How far would you go to save yourself and others from sin? Would you be willing to take the blame for another's crime? What if that crime was murder? In this psychological thriller, one man's extreme acts of selflessness lead to an astonishing fate. Somewhere between the dark mind of a penitent and the radiant heart of a saint lies the soul of The Good Christian - a novella that will leave you both horrified and inspired by one gentleman's extraordinary commitment to heavenly virtue in a world gone mad.