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The hilarious and heartwarming debut from writer-illustrator Max Gallagher. Fans of Julia Donaldson and Rachel Bright will love Captain Toe Beard!

'I was so impressed by its originality and fresh approach to a father/daughter relationship. Honestly, I've been in publishing for an awfully long time, and this really was brand shiny new.' - Arabella Stein, award-nominated children's literary agent.

Captain Toe Beard is the world's scariest pirate. But, on board his boat, he is hiding a secret! Join him on the high seas for a story that will warm your heart!

This hilarious and affirming story of identity and learning to be yourself is told through a father-daughter relationship on a pirate ship.

A brief, comprehensive biography of Jesus, the Messiah (Christ), focusing on his life and ministry round three Passover Festivals. The story explores why such a vibrant, young leader would arouse both passionate followers and opposition from religious leaders which culminated in his brutal execution and mysterious resurrection.

Meet William, a man driven by curiosity and an insatiable desire to push the boundaries of human existence. In The Man Who Stopped Aging: The Legacy of Eternity, William stumbles upon a groundbreaking discovery—the secret to halting the aging process. As he embarks on this incredible journey, he is thrust into a world where life and death no longer follow the rules.Book Description for The Man Who Stopped Aging The Man Who Stopped Aging: The Legacy of Eternity is a gripping exploration of the human condition, set against the backdrop of a world where the boundaries between life and death blur. The novel follows William, a man who uncovers the secret to eternal youth. As he navigates t...

Meet William, a man driven by curiosity and an insatiable desire to push the boundaries of human existence. In The Man Who Stopped Aging: The Legacy of Eternity, William stumbles upon a groundbreaking discovery—the secret to halting the aging process. As he embarks on this incredible journey, he is thrust into a world where life and death no longer follow the rules.Faced with the prospect of eternal life, William must navigate a series of moral dilemmas and emotional challenges that test the very fabric of his humanity. Will his quest for immortality lead to true fulfillment, or will it unravel the essence of what it means to live? Join William as he confronts the deepest mysteries of exis...

Former NCIS agent Ezekial (Zeke) Jones is a broken man. His life has been one of loneliness since his parents abandoned him on the steps of a convent. His only friends are the nun who took him in and a hardened agent who give him love and usher into adulthood.Wounded during a bust gone bad, he’s released by the Navy into an unwanted medical retirement. Haunted by the loss of his partner, he and his border collie, Lobo, are facing a future untethered from the only life he’s known.As he ponders his future, he’s surprised to find that an uncle he never known existed has bequeathed a bookstore to him. The only problem is the bookstore is located on an island off the coast of Washington far...

Hobos, Beatniks, Greasers, Bohemians and First LoveTwelve year old Luke and his little sister are living a happy life with their widowed father in southern California. But their lives change when their dad loses his job and hits the road to find work leaving them in the care of their flighty aunt.Things take a turn for the worse when their aunt abandons the children with a nefarious character. After things become unbearable, Luke decides it's time to escape.Their only option is to try to find their father while avoiding authorities who would separate them. During their epic journey, they meet a colorful and rich cast of characters who help them along the way. Each of these encounters has a r...

Was the Mafia involved in the 1972 disappearance of the plane carrying Congressmen Hale Boggs and Nick Begich, or was it just a simple case of bad weather? Who murdered the postmistress in Ruby? How did the Alaska State Troopers use cutting-edge science to find Sophie Sergie's killer? How does crime differ from one part of Alaska to another? Alaska has always had a high rate of violent crime. From the gold rush to the building of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline to the heyday of king crab fishing, the state's rich resources have attracted eager workers and criminals alike. Travel through time and space with true-crime writer Robin Barefield as she tells you about murder and mystery in Alaska from t...

Shot dead at the battle of Brown's Mill in 1864, Elijah Jones, a sergeant in the 8th Regiment of Indiana Cavalry, learns that he has been recruited by an immortal being named Adrestia Rhamnousia to help dispense justice in a dark world.

As part of his preparation and training, Eli spends five years with the Texas Rangers, riding with Captain Bill McDonald, one of the greatest Ranger Captains of all time. He deals with the worst humanity has to offer -- robbers, carpetbaggers, crooked lawmen, and the owner of a notorious New York speakeasy.

Follow Eli Jones as he makes the transition to the avenger known as Justice O. Peace.

Mature audiences only.

 Alfred, an autistic man with genius-level mental abilities, wants revenge because he was treated cruelly back in high school. Now, eight years later, he has developed an almost perfect way to take his revenge against his six worst former tormentors. His device allows him to hijack and transport their minds to a nonexistent room and establish total control over everything they experience.Through a series of vicious torture routines, Alfred manipulates everything they feel, taste, smell, see, and hear to produce the most pain and terror they can possibly withstand. He even makes them continuously re-experience their worst memories and makes them feel as though they have been abandoned in...

When the daughter of a US senator disappears from the center of Kodiak, Alaska, in the middle of the day, FBI agent Nick Morgan arrives to assist police detective Maureen Horner and Alaska State Trooper Dan Patterson with the investigation. Soon, the officers realize that other young people have vanished from the area as well, and they can find no evidence or eyewitnesses to explain the disappearances.Meanwhile, bored pilot Steve Larson spends his evenings sitting on the back deck of his floatplane air charter service while he recovers from a debilitating illness. He watches a plane land after dark and sees two men escort a seemingly incapacitated woman to the plane and push her into the rea...

Blake Franklin, is a survivalists protector

When survivalists become the target of a homicidal maniac,
Blake Franklin must stop him before he brings about the end of their days.
An ending for which, even they had not planned.

Join the Franklin Team as they take on wanton criminals set upon murder and mayhem in Texas.
Stock up on water, ammunition and courage - prepare for the worst.

Underground bunkers are not secure from evil.
Blake must bring criminals into the light of day.
Three to Get Ready is a gripping thriller you must read.

Blake Franklin is a man people can believe in.

When terror threatens a world-famous Televangelist, Blake Franklin must stop the evil.
Kidnapping, murder, and ransom - the heart of evil.
Money is the lifeblood of the greedy and sinister.
Faith healing abounds in this hands-on mystery for Blake and his team to solve.
Long-held beliefs are challenged.

A cross-country search for truth and saving the innocent.

Blake's team rises to the challenge.
Two for the Show is a gripping, must-read page-turner.
This case is a Hands-on, Hands-raised, and a Hands-down Favorite.

With bodies dropping, Bart must avoid the assassin and get back home undetected - from China! Will newfound love and support be enough or will Bart be just another victim of the heinous plans developed when Governments and Medical Research collude, and sinister intentions collide with humanity? This gripping tale of survival reveals much more significant implications than just one man, but it is up to him to stop the evil. Can he do it?A cautionary tale of how big government, big pharma, and bad science can result in big trouble for the United States and the World. A story that explores the possibility of duplicity between powerful forces whose methods are deadly wrong and one man's struggle...

Killers, kidnappers and Crooks - Oh My!
Bodies dropping. The truth and victims unearthed.

A Fort Worth cop fighting to become Detective.
The Chiefs son with no nepotism in sight.
Becoming a Private Investigator with an Angel Investor.

Money, Mayhem, and Muscle Cars and Murder in the Metroplex
Blake's inaugural case shows what he can do.

First client with a deceased husband's muscle car threatened
A head-on collision with evil. Not simply a case of auto theft or elderly fraud
The sinister plans of an ingenious madman stopped.

Solve the Murder Mystery with Ryan Hale's Blake Franklin Series

A Gripping Romantic Thriller in Victorian TimesAway from the grim depths of a Victorian Workhouse a young girl finds solace in an unlikely bond with the son of a wealthy family in whose garden she toils. At the age of twelve she is sent to work in service far away; they lose contact with each other.Years pass, and she climbs the servant ladder to become lady's maid to a kindly employer. However, her life takes an agonizing twist when her Mistress falls terminally ill. The wealthy husband falsely brands her a thief when she refuses to succumb to his advances. The punishment? Transportation to Australia.A daring escape sets her free, and she reinvents herself, shrouding her past in secrecy. Wi...

Max’s mother has been suffering from the debilitating effects of multiple sclerosis for several years now. Unable to find relief, she turns to the world of witches for an answer. In particular, a Granny Witch from the Appalachians.

Making a deal with a witch is a dangerous prospect for those who know what they are doing. For a novice, it can be deadly. As the Granny Witch pulls Mrs. Porter into a world she knows too little about, Max, Sandra, and Drummond will be forced to rescue her.

But a witch war has begun, and that means Mrs. Porter’s problems are caught in the middle of it all.

For the Porter Agency, it means working overtime.

In her short time with the Parallel Society, Roni Rider has faced many deadly creatures and horrifying situations. But nothing haunts her more than her Lost Time -- the large gaps in her memory stolen when she was a child. For Roni, it is a constant reminder the she is incomplete.

When a creature from deep within the Caverns reaches out to her, she is set upon a journey that will take her beyond anyplace she could imagine, a journey to find out what was stolen and why. She’ll discover the truth behind her missing past, the dark secrets that had been kept from her for years, and the horrible repercussions of it all.

But first, she’ll have to remember how she got there.

Independence Day. There’s not a more iconically American day.It’s a day attached to a date. July 4th. On this date every year, Americans celebrate with barbecue, beverages, and lots of fireworks. Americans look forward to this day. On this day, Americans are focused on their celebrations… not so much on their security.If there were ever a day, one single day throughout any given year, that America’s adversaries would want to use to damage America, this would be the day. America’s Day of Independence. They would want to transform that day from celebration to calamity.Luckily, America has watch-standers who, regardless of the day, guard over us. They sit in operation centers around t...

The basis for the new Peacock television series: The classic, in-depth account of the ancient Romans’ obsession with the bloody and brutal gladiatorial games.“If you can imagine a superior American sports writer suddenly being transported back in time to cover the ancient Roman games, you will have some idea of the flavor and zest of [Those About to Die],” said the Los Angeles Times about Daniel P. Mannix’s century-by-century—and nearly moment-by-moment—narrative of the Roman Empire’s national institution. Putting the games in the context of Rome’s rise and dramatic fall, Mannix captures all the history, planning, and savage pageantry that went into creating the first sp...

Stone and his crew return for their final ride.

Amidst unfolding events, things take a darker turn as Casper becomes determined to bring down Stone and everyone connected to him. Casper recruits his ex-partners, his other daughter, and others to aid his cause.

As Stone observes the situation escalate, he realizes that the friend he once knew in Casper is gone, and now Casper is someone who must be dealt with. Unable to muster any sympathy, only one will emerge alive and liberated from the beef.

Will Stone finally find the peace he has yearned for, or will Casper thwart his happiness in a dramatic showdown?

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