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The Road to Moresco

by Mark Jamilkowski

A poignant family saga from 1900s Italy weaving a spellbinding tale of resilience..

A historical mystery set against the backdrop of the 1904 World's Fair in St. Louis, Paradise on the Pike is the story of German immigrant Max who works as a zookeeper at Hagenbeck's animal concession on the Pike at the fairgrounds where animals roam free, people are on exhibit, and the investigation of a grisly murder threatens the future of the concession, the fair, and the woman he loves.

A UNITARY THEORY OF NUCLEAR, ELECTROMAGNETIC AND GRAVITATIONAL FIELDS

by Baltateanu Traian

This book contains a theory that explains the physical meaning of: relativity, gravity, mass, inertia, the notion of antiparticle and antimatter, gravitational waves, the fine structure constant, the formation and stability of atomic nuclei. The theory provides researchers with the tools to create the structural model for all the nuclei of atoms and their isotopes, to calculate the resonance energy and frequency of nuclear couplings and nuclear reaction potentials. The dipolar properties of nu... more

Adam & Yves

by Edward B Cone

ADAM AND YVES meet by chance over an abandoned piano in Greenwich Village and fall in love just before same-sex marriage becomes legal. Yves is a down-to-earth Canadian musician, while Adam is a Park Avenue–bred architect, and his family offers endless opinions on their budding relationship. Throw in one gorgeous Greek goddess and free-spirited Pietro aka Treachery, who poses nude, plays piano, and has complicated relationships with several of the characters, and you have a veritable comedy of m... more

Long Journey Home

by Michael R. Lane

From “Case 121” and “Silver Anniversary” to “Coma,” “The Last Serious Man,” and “Fogbound,” Long Journey Home takes the reader on distinctive, eclectic, winding journeys through the astonishing complexities of devotion, relationships, longing, lust, and love with a dash of detective mysteries tossed in for additional spice.

In Freedom's Shadow

by Robert Hilliard

John Scobell risked everything to escape slavery at the outset of the Civil War. He thought he'd made his way to freedom – until the moment he was recruited and sent back to the Confederacy as an undercover Union spy. Can Scobell avoid capture and certain death at the hands of brutal Rebel spy hunters? Will he find the one object that can break the Confederate codes and earn his emancipation? Or will he remain forever in freedom's shadow? 'In Freedom's Shadow' is based on the heroic true s... more

The Days Before Tomorrow

by Mark Hass

In this coming-of-age novel set in the heart of Eastern Europe during the years between the World Wars, a random act of violence by local anti-Semitic thugs casts Wolchi, a trusting and superstitious teenage boy, and Leja, his bookish but independent older sister, on a life-changing journey through a world gone mad. The story unfolds over 15 years in the small towns of Western Ukraine, the urban sophistication of 1930s Krakow, and a wartime Soviet Union. A flawed, but loving Jewish family strug... more

The Young Samaritan

by J. Schuyler Sprowles

Joshua, a Samaritan boy in the time of Christ is forced to flee home. It is a perilous journey where hardship and mystery abound. One night he is suddenly awakened by a gathering of sojourners led by a man they call rabbi. Many say he is the Messiah. Little does Joshua understand that he will soon embark on a transformational journey that will lead him to the cross and beyond.

THE ALEPH BET CONSPIRACY

by Norman Shabel

Twenty years after the Holocaust and the Nazi reign of terror, a remnant of the Third Reich has appeared, this time on U.S. soil. Thor, a neo-fascist organization born out of the Nazi defeat in Europe, is ready to take over the United States. Rabbi Ben Zvi Kantorwicz, an escapee from Auschwitz, is on trial for the murder of a neo-Fascist thug who had just beaten an old orthodox rabbi to death in front of his 7 year old granddaughter and a silent crowd of onlookers. His organization, the Aleph... more

Sevyns Life: A Story About The First Black Billionaire Transgender Woman: Prologue to Chapter 7

by MarthaK Sayz

Sevyn Sleven, a billionaire transgender woman, has always been known for her sharp wit, intelligence, and unwavering commitment to her family. In this captivating memoir, Sevyn takes readers on a journey through her life, from her humble beginnings in Chicago to her current status as a talk show host and cultural icon in Dubai. The book begins with Sevyn's early years, growing up in a working-class family with 12 siblings. Despite the challenges of poverty and violence in their neighborhood, ... more

Marriage and Hanging

by Genevieve Morrissey

On a cold January morning in 1832, a young New England mill girl, five months pregnant, is found hanged in a deserted woodyard.

Initially ruled a suicide, letters found among the victim's effects lead to the suspicion that the father of her child—and likely murderer—is the young Reverend Josiah Woodley, a married man. Josiah is arrested and charged.

Since the death of their infant daughter, when Rachel Woodley was disappointed to discover... more

The Secret Gift

by Joseph Tristan

“The Secret Gift” is a story that exemplifies the positive virtues of life. A story of family, friends, faith, and love, and how life becomes complete when you bond all four together. “The Secret Gift” is the story of a gifted heart surgeon, Landon Rief. Landon retires after thirty-five years of treating people with heart conditions. Landon begins his retirement life by traveling abroad to initiate his bucket list. While traveling through Germany, a mysterious stranger visits him and he le... more

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by P.A. Callaro

In this collection of twelve insightful and evocative stories, vivid characters bruised by their relationships, their decisions, or by life itself are compelled to move in new directions. These are everyday people tempted, or forced, to search for truth, guided by the signposts of their urban world. But along the way, each discovers a primordial truth: that the world is indifferent, and its signposts are ambiguous, often concealing truth rather than illuminating it. Written with fearless intr... more

Psychosis & Guitars by Batson Sludge

by Batson Sludge

Batson Sludge lives in an abusive household. He is placed in a mental hospital. He develops imaginary helpers as coping mechanisms. He discovers his gift for making music. He is released from the hospital and starts a band. Music becomes his therapy and coping mechanism. He becomes a legendary, infamous rock star.

The Making of Genevieve

by Judy Lannon

Living a privileged life on the shores of Newport, RI, sixteen-year-old Genevieve Lemaire has her future carefully planned. She will finish high school, graduate from college, and become a sought-after interior designer. Marriage, a husband, and children are not in the immediate plan.

However, it is the year 1940, and world events are about to take unexpected turns as they intertwine with Genevieve’s choices. Do her choices begin with her new neighbor, the handsome Nicky Reynolds,... more

The Faces of Unborn Butterflies

by Mariela G. George

"The Faces of Unborn Butterflies" is a deeply moving and thought-provoking novel that skillfully delves into a myriad of societal issues while navigating the complexities of trauma, loneliness, and the quest for self-discovery. The narrative artistry weaves an intricate tale that employs metaphors and poetry to convey profound messages about human existence, relationships, and personal growth.

The story primarily follows Investigator Adriana Denkova, a Bulgarian immigrant with two deca... more

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