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Rydell is on his way back to near-future San Francisco. His job has him convinced that his career is going nowhere, but his friend Laney, phoning from Tokyo, says there's more interesting work for him in Northern California. And there is, although it will eventually involve his former girlfriend, a Taoist assassin, the secrets Laney has been hacking out of the depths of DatAmerica, the CEO of the PR firm that secretly runs the world and the apocalyptic technological transformation of, well, everything.

Have you ever prayed for a spiritual mentor, an older woman who would take time to speak into your life as a “teacher of good things” (Tit. 2:3 NKJV)? The Lamp, Be Aglow and Burning with the Spirit contains eighteen “coffee dates” with Sandra Strange, age seventy-eight. Each chapter is an exciting personal story that brought her closer to the Lord and awarded her greatest life lessons. Sandra transparently shares her struggles and victories, emphasizing God’s faithfulness to speak and direct. After a long life of living in communion with Jesus, she can say with certainty, “The ...

I moved across the country to go to Dogson University to experience real life, not the sheltered existence I led through high school under the thumbs of my ultra-religious parents. Drinking, partying, the works… but what I never expected was to feel the way I do about my new dorm neighbor, Jack. I’ve never had a girlfriend before. Never even cared. So why is it this intimidating frat-boy rock climber has gotten such a hold of me? He’s the kind of guy who would’ve kicked my ass in high school, but instead, he loves doing something else to it. It’s all just for fun, but how can we ...

JIM MATHESON DOESN'T REMEMBER HIS PAST... BUT HE KNOWS SOMETHING BAD HAPPENED. SOMETHING VERY, VERY BAD. Jim Matheson is a homeless man living on the streets of Seattle. He's also deranged and broken in more ways than one. He's seen horrors that few could imagine and experienced hunger few will ever know, but that doesn't stop him from loving God, his dog, and even the strangers who can be so cruel to him. But all that changes one night when he finds the body in the park. The body with the missing tooth. That's when Jim's awakening begins, as his former life filters through the crazy fog. ...

What happens when we die? Do we get to a Heaven, wake up in a different reality, live a new life as another person altogether? Or do we continue on as a disembodied spirit? Perhaps the answers to these questions can be found with those who believe they’ve died for minutes, or even hours, and returned to life after spending time on the other side? Bestselling authors and paranormal investigators Jason Hewlett and Peter Renn step away from the realm of ghost hunting and attempt to answers these questions with an investigation into the near-death experience. By interviewing experiencers, ...

One night with a superpowered babe. Alan Star thinks he's the luckiest guy in the world, but fantasy turns into nightmare when a late-night meetup with a heroine turns deadly. To the dismay of the powers-in-charge, Alan has stumbled upon the dirty truth behind the squeaky-clean image of the hero business. Soon, everyone from government black ops to angry superpowered flames want to shut him up. Permanently. With nowhere else to run, Alan escapes to the one place that the heroes won't go: the underground world of a fabled hero-killer. There, he discovers the key to becoming the greatest hero...

A Girl. A Goddess. A world of wonder. On this day, a goddess's scion is [re]born. A reincarnate from Earth, Anessa wakes with a lingering question: "How did I die?" Anfang, is a world full of wealth, privilege, and Arts akin to magic. In it she discovers that in her first life, she was betrayed by her best friend. Anessa must adapt to values that clash starkly with those of Earth. As she grows into her newfound power and position, she grapples with the notions of political marriages, unfamiliar rituals, and the alarming realization that her biggest threat may come from within. Who do you ...

Quick reads aimed to uplift without being sappy. Short-short stories on work, relationships, fun, and fantasy.

The Brothers Synn is a fast-paced, high octane gay romance series featuring three ex-military brothers and the men who love them. This bundle contains all three books in the series, along with new special bonus content. In His Sights My intuition tells me Chris might not be as straight as he wants everyone to believe. It ain’t my job to get Chris out of the closet. But when he comes to me with one highly unusual request, it’s damn hard to remain professional. How can I turn down an offer to teach a “straight” guy a few gay tricks? Not His Man I don’t usually go for stuck-up nerdy ...

Sometimes, you have to get lost to find what you're looking for. When Carmela 'CJ' Jones's love life goes from "I do" to "I don't think so," she swaps wedding bells for seashells and heads to Cocoa Reef Resort for some soul-searching. But instead of finding inner peace, she finds Keston Kips—the infuriatingly handsome mixologist who seems to have a PhD in getting under her skin. Their tropical tango includes a series of hilarious mix-ups, leading them to an unexpected adventure on a deserted island. Stranded with nothing but their wits and a growing attraction they can't ignore, CJ and ...

Advances in technology have led to the creation of ever more realistic virtual reality games, but now Full Immersion Virtual Reality is finally coming true. Join David and his oldest friends as they sign up to beta test the first game of its kind. Last Horizon will give the old gamers the chance to live out one last adventure together.

Three years ago, while studying abroad I met a man who would change my life forever. In just one single night together, Ashby had satisfied me in ways I’d never experienced before, not with a single one of my ex-girlfriends. I wasn’t gay, though. I could never look at another man the way I looked at Ashby—and believe me, I tried. Now, going into my junior year at Dogson University I’m fresh out of another failed relationship, and that encounter with Ashby still burns in my mind like it happened yesterday. I believed I would never meet my unicorn again—until the first day of class....

Yesterday, your thoughts were different. Yesterday you lived your life like everyone else. Everything that you believed in, you now question. The food that you enjoyed is no longer appeasing. The people you built relationships with, no longer understand you. The system you had faith in has now unraveled, as layers of deception have fallen. You can feel that there is something different about you. Have you experienced vivid dreams and an interest in spirituality? What about your sensitivity to energy? Even though you may be feeling like you're losing it, there is a good explanation as to ...

"Soldiers of Light: The Children of God," written by Doc Yeager, is an inspiring book that takes you on a journey into the battle between good and evil. Yeager shows us the powerful fight between God's shining truth and the darkness of the devil's lies. The book highlights how God’s truth is our greatest weapon against the devil's trickery. But this book is more than just about battles between light and darkness. It's also filled with personal stories and experiences from Yeager's own life, making the message relatable and real. Through his stories, you'll see how God's light can change ...

The 'Quest System' continues to open up more and more dungeon portals on Earth, but luckily, 100 plus people with the system spread throughout the world have managed to keep the world from devolving into chaos...so far. However, the difficulty of the dungeons are beginning to rise, and the need for more 'Quest System' users is rising, while the level of atmospheric magic continues to increase. With the increased number of dungeon portals that have started to appear, John decides that it would be a good idea to recruit some new people to run the ever increasing dungeons. After getting some ...

Unleash the power of the mind and voyage to the outer reaches of the cosmos with "Beyond Light Speed." This fascinating new eBook ingeniously blends the worlds of science and speculative fiction, plunging the reader into unknown territories of space travel. Sweeping from ground-breaking concepts to theoretical aspects, all the way through to implications of reaching beyond our light cone, this book promises to offer a truly enlightening journey. "Beyond Light Speed" opens with an intriguing introduction to the idea of faster-than-light travel. It guides you through our current understanding...

Embark on an intellectual journey like no other with the engrossing new eBook, "Beyond Light Speed." As captivating as it is enlightening, this deep dive into the limitless reaches of cosmos will take your curiosity on an unprecedented interstellar voyage. "Beyond Light Speed" opens a portal to the beguiling world of space travel, highlighting fascinating realms of warp-driven vessels and the principles of special relativity. In the absence of earthly boundaries, the thought-provoking chapters invite readers to theorize about exhilarating possibilities while meticulously deconstructing the ...

An Ear for Murder When oboist Sara Baron returns to her hometown for her grandfather's surprise birthday party, she discovers her childhood friend has been murdered and 'hear no evil' isn't an option. Whispered Clues The new community center celebrates its grand opening with a flair. Boom! Lights out! The building contractor? Dead. When Sara's former teacher is accused of the murder, Sara steps in to find the real culprit and restore harmony to her hometown. Bad Vibes A land deal, whistle blowing, a jealous ex. No shortage of motives for her friend’s disappearance. When her friend's ...

In a typical fantasy world overrun with heroes and demons. A not so typical princess waits for fate to guide her directionless life. Then one day her fate shifted with the summoning of a new hero. The princess herself calls this hero with her desire for change. However, this hero is unlike any other before him, this hero is not normal. Though she is the only one that knows it. This new hero is undeniably a monster. By every measure he is a monster in the guise of a hero. How will this typical fantasy world and not so typical princess change with this new hero? For even if he is by all ...

NEW Edition 2024. The whole truth about what really motivates people! Motivational speaker and coach, Dr. Lyn Kelley, takes you through the step-by-step process to get other people motivated once and for all! In order to get others motivated you must help them unlock true desires, their passion, and put a fire in their belly. Dr. Lyn gives you all the RIGHT and BEST ways (and the WRONG ways) to motivate people to achieve their full potential. Powerful exercises along the way provide the force they need to sustain their momentum and propel them forward. Author Lyn Kelley, Ph.D., Certified ...