If you want to read mystery chillers, pick up Wake Me Nots: Please Don’t Disturb Me Till I Find Out What Happens!Wake Me Nots contains 18 short mystery thrillers, engrossing tales about different people in different situations. Surprise and shock with some unexpected twists await readers."The Long Walk" feels like a non-ending desperate situation where a young man can’t escape another man. "Midnight Coffee" takes place in a café where a truck driver enters a nightmare that’s unreal.When an arrogant man misjudges his next victim, he makes a "Deadly Miscue." Two teens decide their teacher "has got to die" in …

On the surface, menace lurks in many of the stories in Brain Food and Other Tales. Some of these disturbing stories seem to be based on fact. All are surprisingly difficult to forget. The short story “Brain Food” tells of a distressed woman who happens on an unbelievably cruel and callous way of ridding herself of her violent, drunken husband. “Cottage Pies” appears to be set within an idyllic village, but all is not as it seems. Soon, a shockingly brutal child murder and rape shatter the tranquility. The villagers take matters into their own hands in determining the culprit …

The science star ship Lussufer Margo is alerted that a planet has been found in the far corner of the galaxy that has life on it, but one of the exploring team members has been infected with some sort of virus. In this haunted and terrifying sci-fi novel, the ?Beast? unleashes itself on the ship. Unknowingly, the ship?s captain comes into contact with the infected man and becomes infected himself. As the science team sleeps on their way to a new planet, a spike begins to protrude from Captain Crowl?s hand, and he drifts in and out of insanity. The …

William Botchelko just Googled his real name – Alfred Botchelko. It turns out Alfred 'Botch' Botchelko is an infamous, reclusive poet who hasn’t published in years and has never been photographed. William, on the other hand, is a Kinko’s manager, married 16 years and a father of a teenage daughter he refers to as 'a snarling, nocturnal badger.' William doesn’t intentionally become Botch; he simply implies that he’s him. That one little lie brings the real Botchelko’s mob ties, debt collectors and deranged fans to his door. Now, with his job, his marriage and his home in jeopardy, William must …

In this historical novel, a young orphan boy and street thief, Motorius, is captured by a criminal ring that offers him the chance for a new life, but at a price. Motorius is trained as an assassin and thrown into a deadly game of murder, political intrigue, sex, and revenge. As Motorius trains, he meets a stranger who claims to be a friend. Can Motorius trust this man? As the intrigue grows, the criminal group challenges the King for rule of the land. A final battle ensues. Who will lead the people? Is Motorius destined for a new role in …

All Day Everyday is a stunning tribute to the old-timers of the world who still believe they have something to contribute. Washed-up TV reporter Richard Chimes is an alcoholic who hasn't done any serious work in ten years. He gets a call from the network to do an interview with a former baseball player and coach named Ronnie "Screwdriver" Thompson. Ronnie hasn't spoken to the media since his last year of coaching. But even in his heyday, he only spoke to one reporter, the man who was Richard Chime's mentor and who has long since passed away. Richard agrees to …

This unique work of fiction is a collaboration between two wildly disparate authors. Stephen Seabaugh is 64 years young, while Alysa Deets is 24 years old. Disjointed Theories of the Universe: A Travelogue of the Mind and Musings presents reflections on past memories, juxtaposed by fresh-faced teenage pain and frustration. Insightful and poetic, the book is written with an aching rhythm. Dyslexics with Attention Deficit Disorder may really enjoy this book, for there is no consistent narrative, just a collage of story and images that can be read in no particular order. Many characters share a thread of association, but …

Three interlaced stories filled with music, murder, fire and fraud - erratically controlled by a narrator - comprise Scrundle: A Historical Novel. In 1348, as the Black Death spreads in Europe, musicians, who play a massive instrument called the Scrundle, are caught between two feuding barons. One captures them and the other burns the instrument on the advice of a peasant, who believes it to be a symbol of pestilence and religious corruption. Two musicians escape to tell the tale in a manuscript, or MS. One baron is banished for the destruction, while the other?s widow builds Scrundle Hall in …

In the very special children’s book, An Instrument for Eddie, Eddie is an unusual elephant who loves to perform. He dreams of music, and his fondest wish is to play a musical instrument. Eddie tries to learn how to play several different instruments, but is unsuccessful. Eddie is also a resourceful elephant and he never gives up. Through his determination, he finally discovers an instrument that is just right for him! This extraordinary book was inspired by a true story about a little boy with a hearing impairment, who was also determined to play a musical instrument. Just like Eddie, …

Discover the winning secrets to peak performance in the latest book in the Sports Wisdom Series, ?Secrets of Inspirational Captains Revealed?. Following on from National Bestseller, ?Secrets of Winning Coaches Revealed?, the latest offering imparts the collective wisdom of Australia?s finest sports captains using their personal stories and insights. Business leaders, coaches, teachers, parents and athletes can all learn motivational techniques, how to identify and nurture leadership potential and the art of managing team dynamics. These developmental insights are a fast track to excellence not only in sport, but in life. Some of the legendary Australian captains featured include: Shannon …

The new book Albertisms gives insight into corporate America that you will never find in your company's employee handbook! Its "how to" advice will help new and seasoned workers navigate through the politics of big business. In his second book, Albert Rodriguez shares his Humorous Insights Into Navigating Corporate America by introducing readers to his Albertisms, sayings he has learned the hard way. One of the most important is to keep a smile on your face no matter what is happening. Patty Bowen, a former colleague, writes: Albert was a breath of fresh air. His positive attitude and outlook on …