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Night Wine
A Novel

by Nick Taddeo
ISBN-10: 1-936154-38-2
ISBN-13: 978-1-936154-38-8
334 pp; $16.97

Night Wine traces the experiences of a determined young winemaker, Amerigo Pugliesi. His struggles over the forces of weather, Prohibition, and prejudice provide the backdrop for this unique novel set in the California wine country. It is a story that's never been told about the enormous influences diverse minorities have contributed to developing the California wine industry into the highly respected position it holds in the world today. (Fiction/Family Saga)


    "As the fertile land of
    the wine country produces
    vintages of distinction,
    so does it develop people
    of character."
    -- Foremost Press

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The Brimstone Papers
David Chacko and
Alexander Kulcsar
ISBN-10: 1-936154-40-4
ISBN-13: 978-1-936154-40-1
244 pp; $14.97

From the furious mantrap called the Battle of Bunker Hill to a raging disaster at sea, The Brimstone Papers tells the first year of the Revolutionary War as no one has ever thought to do. The story, based on the peripatetic life of a real man, is as rooted in its time as it is relevant to ours. (Fiction/Historical)


    "They don't make action
    novels like this any more.
    In fact, they never did."
    -- Foremost Press

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Outcasts of the Homeland
Kemal Ates
Translated by Dr. Mert Akcanbas
ISBN-10: 1-936154-39-0
ISBN-13: 978-1-936154-39-5
238 pp; $14.97

Ayten, Mahmut, and Gulseren are young people living in the slums outside Ankara, Turkey and struggling to find their own identities in a place trapped between city ways and village tradition. Outcasts of the Homeland is a poignant tale of migrant villagers forced for various reasons to abandon their agrarian roots and fight tooth and nail to establish a new life in the city. (Fiction/Cultural Heritage)


    "A story of migrant Turkish
    villagers forced to abandon
    their agrarian roots and
    fight tooth and nail to
    establish a new life in
    the slums of the city."
    -- Foremost Press

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The Amulet
Sadik Yemni
Translated by Dr. Mert Akcanbas
ISBN-10: 1-936154-05-6
ISBN-13: 978-1-936154-05-0
296 pp; $15.97

Sarp seems like a typical young boy, growing up in a typical Turkish city in the 1960s, but there are secrets from the past that start to unfold and mesh with his "typical" life, until he can hardly tell what is the "here and now" and which part of what he sees belongs to dimensions of the past. The Amulet is a tale of good vs. evil, spun in a web of superstition and sorcery. (Fiction/Fantasy/Paranormal)


    "Enter a portal leading
    to other worlds!"
    -- Foremost Press

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Inside the Kill Box
Michael W. Romanowski
ISBN-10: 1-936154-19-6
ISBN-13: 978-1-936154-19-7
256 pp; $14.97

Operation Desert Storm: Former prisoner of war David Sweet returns home, battered, bloodied, and haunted by memories of the savagery he has witnessed. But his trials have not yet ended. There are those who will do anything to keep the long-hidden secrets he possesses from seeing the light of day. Even if it means destroying him, and everything he holds dear. (Fiction/Thriller)


    "A former POW is drawn into
    a deadly game with a shadowy
    international conspiracy."
    -- Foremost Press

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Mad: A Free Man
M. Mehmet Unver
Translated by Dr. Mert Akcanbas
ISBN-10: 1-936154-04-8
ISBN-13: 978-1-936154-04-3
184 pp; $12.97

A young Sumerian priest is taken from his idyllic village and sold into slavery. This is the story of how he fights to escape bondage and rescue a banished goddess and in doing so, save his people from the tyrannical ruling god, Enki, and his power-hungry followers, who make up the ruling class in this ancient civilization. (Fiction/Fantasy/Historical)


    "A fascinating voyage to a
    forgotten time, shrouded in
    mythology and mysticism."
    -- Foremost Press

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At the Table of Want
by Larry Kimport
ISBN-10: 1-936154-02-1
ISBN-13: 978-1-936154-02-9
348 pp; $16.97

Much scarred orphan, Truman Kramer, having joined the Peace Corps, is assigned to a small Malaysian community, serving an assemblage of all-but-forgotten handicapped children. Truman, never having kissed a girl, becomes involved with an unloved, married woman; a shopkeeper’s wife craving anything of her own. As his service wanes, mired in earnestness and deceit, his lover’s husband discovers his wife’s affair. Torn with remorse, young Truman acts, plumbing the depths of love, and our need to attach ourselves to other human beings. (Fiction/Literary)


    "An unforgettable story that
    tugs at your heartstrings."
    -- Foremost Press

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The Boardroom Paradox
Why Smart Directors Do
Dumb Things

by Gregory Boudreaux
ISBN-10: 1-936154-01-3
ISBN-13: 978-1-936154-01-2
134 pp; $14.97

Corporate boards usually perform away from public view, but events at Enron and WorldCom and the recent near collapse of the economy have led to an intense scrutiny into their actions. Consumers, owners, regulators, the media and directors themselves are asking why boards have failed so badly. This timely book explains the principles of corporate governance and dissects what the boards did at several well-known companies, including what they should have done instead. (Business & Economics)


    "An invaluable guidebook for
    directors of for-profit and
    not-for-profit corporations."
    -- Foremost Press

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Subprime
A Novel

by Michael Cole
ISBN-10: 1-936154-00-5
ISBN-13: 978-1-936154-00-5
256 pp; $14.97

Set against a backdrop of financial intrigue, Subprime provides the reader with a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the highly charged and unscrupulous world of mortgage lending. Not only must the protagonist navigate his way through the serpentine and sometimes ruthless world of big business, but he must do so amidst treachery and betrayal from a seemingly benign uncle who, consumed with making money, seeks power in much the same way an addict craves drugs. (Fiction/Action & Adventure)


    "The plot is ripped from
    today's headlines."
    -- Foremost Press

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God's Money
A novel based on
actual events

by Tad Hutton
ISBN-10: 0-9818418-9-9
ISBN-13: 978-0-9818418-9-2
134 pp; $11.97

Four fishermen find twenty million dollars on an island. Now they have to keep the cash from the drug cartel and pirates who claim it. The setting for this thrill and laugh-a-minute tale is the notorious Palawan Passage in the South China Sea. Deacon and his friends face off the criminals, and then deal with a greedy churchman and competing nations who claim ownership of the island. A renegade American, a beautiful schoolteacher, and a Japanese hermit drive this tale to its exciting conclusion. (Fiction/Action & Adventure)


    "Hutton deftly brings the
    folks on a remote small 
    to life."
    -- Foremost Press

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Gone Over
Israel Potter's War

by David Chacko and
Alexander Kulcsar
ISBN-10: 0-9818418-8-0
ISBN-13: 978-0-9818418-8-5
446 pp; $18.97

Gone Over is the story of the American Revolution seen through the reverse lens of British Intelligence—a view never quite seen before. Israel Potter is the best known private soldier of the Revolution, and his story takes the reader through the maelstrom of the war. From a beginning in captivity, Potter’s life touches every major figure of this secret war, starting with the underground Friends of America in England and continuing through Benjamin Franklin’s mission in Paris until it finally returns to the home front and the defection of Benedict Arnold. (Fiction/Historical)


    "One word says it all: breathtaking."
    -- Foremost Press

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Secrets
of El Tovar Canyon

by Michael Cole
ISBN-10: 0-9818418-7-2
ISBN-13: 978-0-9818418-7-8
228 pp; $13.97

When an unscrupulous antiquities dealer hires an archeologist to uncover the origin of an ancient tablet, he sets off a bizarre chain of events: Ten-thousand-year-old mummies are found in a cave in the Grand Canyon. A golden statue is discovered in the Sphinx’s paw. What's the secret linking Arizona and Egypt? The U.S. Dept. of Defense believes the answer may well put the entire world at risk. (Fiction/Action & Adventure)


    "A four-thousand-year-old theory
    is shattered."
    -- Foremost Press

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This Little Light: Beyond a Baptist Preacher Predator and His Gang

This Little Light:
Beyond a Baptist Preacher Predator and His Gang

by Christa Brown
ISBN-10: 0-9818418-3-X
ISBN-13: 978-0-9818418-3-0
236 pp; $13.97

In this groundbreaking memoir and exposé, Christa Brown tells the story of clergy sex abuse and cover-ups in the largest Protestant denomination, the Southern Baptist Convention. As she shares her journey from trusting church girl to tenacious advocate for children's safety, Brown shines a light on the patterns of preacher-predators and the collusion of evangelical leaders. This Little Light speaks of the unspeakable, and in doing so, testifies to the transformative power of truth-telling. (Religion/Autobiographical)


    "A must-read for anyone concerned
    with the safety of children and
    the abuse of power in evangelical
    churches."
    -- Foremost Press

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Devil's Feathers
by David Chacko
ISBN-10: 0-9818418-6-4
ISBN-13: 978-0-9818418-6-1
268 pp; $14.97

Inspector Levent, Istanbul Homicide, is on vacation when his most sensational case is handed off to him. How can he stop the past from invading the present with fire that literally burns its victims alive? What kind of vengeance consumes without ever being quenched? 'Devil's Feathers' answers these questions and more. (Fiction/Action & Adventure)


    "A scorching tale of long-buried
    secrets and revenge."
    -- Foremost Press

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Big Leadership Ideas:
From the Locker Room
to the Boardroom

by Paul B. Thornton
ISBN-10: 0-9818418-5-6
ISBN-13: 978-0-9818418-5-4
124 pp; $14.97

Playing hockey in high school, prep school and in college, taught author, Paul B. Thornton, valuable life lessons. In addition, it sparked his interest in management and leadership. He studied and observed what the top coaches did that made them successful. This book describes his journey from player to coach to leader. He illustrates the four steps that all leaders must take to make a difference. (Business/Leadership)


    "A must-read for those who want
    to improve their leadership skills."
    -- Foremost Press

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The Whispering Fields
by Joseph Collins
ISBN-10: 0-9818418-4-8
ISBN-13: 978-0-9818418-4-7
352 pp; $16.97

In the wilds of Upstate New York, a young dog is abandoned on a lonely country road—an act that propels him into an epic journey of adventure and self-discovery. After meeting four other strays, the newly-formed canine fellowship sets off on a quest to find the Whispering Fields, a legendary, hidden sanctuary for all homeless dogs. (Fiction/Fantasy/Epic)


    "A tale of friendship and survival."
    -- Foremost Press

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Time Pool: The Amazing Adventures of Eddie Dowd
Book 1 of a Trilogy
by Tad Hutton
ISBN-10: 0-9818418-2-1
ISBN-13: 978-0-9818418-2-3
216 pp; $13.97

2009 Georgia Author of the Year Awards (GAYA) Finalist
Eddie Dowd goes on some rollicking, hilarious adventures to uncover the secrets of Salt Island. Time travel, rides on monster turtles, battles with slavers, and a sea fight with the British Navy drive this modern Huck Finn forward as he learns from his ancestors the history and culture of his people.
(Young Adult/Fiction/Fantasy)


    "It makes you not want to stop!"
    -- Kate Mooney, 12

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Tartarus
Book Three of the Argosy Trilogy
by Stephen J. Schrader
ISBN-10: 0-9818418-1-3
ISBN-13: 978-0-9818418-1-6
236 pp; $13.97

In blood, sand, and hellfire, Captain Jacob Brinn takes you from the world of today into a strange and alien world: a world where legend becomes fact; myth becomes history; and the secrets of the universe are laid bare. (Science Fiction)


    "A hard-core sci-fi fan's delight!"
    -- Foremost Press

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Ajax
Book Two of the Argosy Trilogy
by Stephen J. Schrader
ISBN-10: 0-9818418-0-5
ISBN-13: 978-0-9818418-0-9
168 pp; $12.97

Genius Captain Jacob Brinn continues his crusade to bring humanity the wonders of tomorrow, today. But, Ajax's attack on an American nuclear reactor derails even the Captain’s plan. Prepare for an unimaginable battle of intellects, with the fate of the world at stake. A battle where the army of the mightiest nation on earth is nothing more than a helpless victim. (Science Fiction)


    "A thrilling high-speed adventure!"
    -- Foremost Press

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Paradigm Lost
Book One of the Argosy Trilogy
by Stephen J. Schrader
ISBN-10: 0-9789704-9-7
ISBN-13: 978-0-9789704-9-9
228 pp; $13.97

Investigating the miraculous rescue of an American shuttle craft crew, two American reporters are drawn into mankind’s greatest adventure. Captain Jacob Brinn, the master of the fabulous research vessel Argo is offering the human race the wonders of tomorrow, today. The only catch...the world of tomorrow cannot come to be while the world of today continues to exist. And so, the battle lines are drawn. On one side is the genius of Captain Brinn; on the other is the military might of the entire world. From the bottom of the ocean to the surface of the moon, the world will learn that there is no stopping the Captain, and no stopping the Argo. (Science Fiction)


    "A rip-roaring sci-fi adventure!"
    -- Foremost Press

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Shifted
by Colin D. Jones
ISBN-10: 0-9789704-8-9
ISBN-13: 978-0-9789704-8-2
360 pp; $16.97

Young Mark Arsenault is haunted by a flickering, ghostly figure, and by a bestial presence lurking beneath his skin. As he comes of age, he learns they are far stranger than he could have dared guess; their fates entangled with the fabric of reality itself. Pursued by government agents, Mark struggles to understand his true nature, to save the woman he loves, and to prevent a cosmological catastrophe. To do so, he must become the thing he has always feared most, a creature of Norse myth too terrifying to unleash in this world. (Fiction/Suspense)


    "A mind-bending roller coaster
    ride through past, present, and 
    future."
    -- Foremost Press

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Echo Five
by David Chacko
ISBN-10: 0-9789704-7-0
ISBN-13: 978-0-9789704-7-5
280 pp; $14.97

Echo Five takes place at the end of the world where terror is the norm and the heat arrives from the rim of hell. Jason Ender, who has been assigned to debrief high value terrorists in the Horn of Africa, finds himself caught in a rising tide of violence that begins with the death of a young female interrogator—Echo Five—and ends with the discovery of a plot that threatens to pull the plug on the petroleum lifeline to the West. (Fiction/Espionage)


    "Echo Five is the kind of  
    masterpiece you have come 
    to expect from David Chacko."
    -- RoundTableReviews.com

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Blowback
by Bob McElwain
ISBN-10: 0-9789704-2-X
ISBN-13: 978-0-9789704-2-0
324 pp; $15.97

Thugs burst into Dr. Wade Turklen's home, brutally assaulting and slashing the throats of his wife and two teenage daughters. He is shot and left for dead. Was his family the victims of a random attack or was he the target, and his family killed only to cover that fact? Fueled by hatred and bent on revenge, he sets out on a mission that may very well destroy the very essence of whom he believes himself to be. (Fiction/Action & Adventure)


    "After the brutal murder 
    of his family, a man puts  
    himself on the line as both 
    hunter and bait."
     -- Foremost Press

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The Severan Prophecies
by David Chacko
ISBN-10: 0-9789704-6-2
ISBN-13: 978-0-9789704-6-8
444 pp; $18.97

When the Roman emperor Caracalla was assassinated, his family gave the task of safeguarding their dynasty to the questor Marcellus Decimus, the narrator of this story. How he led a young boy named Varius in a race against death that culminated in the restoration of the dynasty is one of the more remarkable episodes in the chaotic and violent history of Rome. (Fiction/Historical)


    "Chacko's ability to paint a  
    vivid picture of the Severan  
    dynasty is unparalleled. 
    Highly recommended!"
     -- RoundTableReviews.com

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Hunting for Tamara
by I. J. Sarfeh
ISBN-10: 0-9789704-5-4
ISBN-13: 978-0-9789704-5-1
256 pp; $14.97

Masked gunmen massacre a prominent Iraqi family in Baghdad. Dr. Liam Casey, a trusted family friend who had served in Iraq, is recruited by U.S. Army Intelligence to find Tamara Najib, the lone survivor. Following a bizarre trail of clues left by a dead soldier, he finds himself plunged into a web of terror. There are those who are intent on keeping the truth hidden. (Fiction/Action & Adventure)


    "Characters, each with their
    their own motive and secrets, 
    converge in the powerful climax."
     -- Foremost Press

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A Small Harvest
of Pretty Days

by Larry Kimport
ISBN-10: 0-9789704-4-6
ISBN-13: 978-0-9789704-4-4
188 pp; $12.97

In 1890s Pennsylvania, lonesome Clara Waltz falls in love with an aging drifter whom she rescues from a world far stranger than her own. (Fiction/Literary)


    "It will tug at your heart."
     -- Foremost Press

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Martyr's Creek
by David Chacko
ISBN-10: 0-9789704-3-8
ISBN-13: 978-0-9789704-3-7
316 pp; $15.97

When your worst enemy makes you the executor of his estate, you don't expect an easy time. What James Pandolph discovers in settling Tom Powys' considerable estate is nothing compared to what is required settling the passions of his life. This includes neo-conservative politics at the highest level and the bodies that have fallen at every step along the way. (Fiction/Literary)


    "A smart, biting novel,  
     with breathtaking 
     suspense."
     -- Foremost Press

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Like a Man
by David Chacko
ISBN-10: 0-9723737-4-8
ISBN-13: 978-0-9723737-4-6
Second Edition 2007
300 pp; $15.97

Czech paratroopers drop into their Nazi-occupied homeland during WW II. Their mission? Kill the second most powerful man in Nazi Germany. Against all odds, they succeed, only to be confronted by an entire SS regiment. Escape may be impossible. Provides powerful insights into the lives of Czechoslovakian citizens then, and today. (Fiction/War & Military)


    "Chacko has done it again."
     -- Carl Ax, author of After 'Nam

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Rio Savannah
by Tad Hutton
ISBN-10: 0-9789704-1-1
ISBN-13: 978-0-9789704-1-3
248 pp; $14.97

Violence and fear erupt on two continents as Gray Hart’s business trip entangles him in kidnappings, drug wars, and terrorist attacks. His friends become defiant heroes, battling the greed and corruption of major powers. (Fiction/Action & Adventure)


    "Hutton pushes hard on  
     the accelerator and  
     does not let up."
     -- Foremost Press

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The Final Victim
by I. J. Sarfeh
ISBN-10: 0-9789704-0-3
ISBN-13: 978-0-9789704-0-6
268 pp; $14.97

In rural Michigan, a famed athlete undergoes a routine operation. Six weeks later he is dead, victim of a bizarre form of cancer. In Los Angeles, a radio announcer dies of the same cause. Coincidence? Dr. Greg Dostoyov, the athlete's surgeon, and biologist Kate Adams do not think so. Their quest for answers begins in a remote Scottish laboratory. Greg stumbles upon a photograph of stem cells resembling those that caused the athlete's death. The clue launches Greg and Kate into a vortex of danger, imposed by those who would repress the discovery. The ordeal ends in a California hospital, where the mystery unfolds in a surprising and explosive climax. (Fiction/Action & Adventure)


    "A gripping medical  
     mystery filled with  
     rage and obsession."
     -- Foremost Press

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Slaughter on Maple Street
by Bob McElwain
ISBN-10: 0-9748921-9-X
ISBN-13: 978-0-9748921-9-1
316 pp; $15.97

Officially Marsha Rieker and five others were murdered by a crazy. As Kyle, her brother, wraps her affairs, he discovers why she died: she had information the CIA does not want released. When an attempt is made on his life, he suspects they believe he now has it. Badly in need of help, he gathers a team of competent professionals who have fought beside him in Special Forces. Even as they prepare to move out, each man knows he may not make it this time. (Fiction/Action & Adventure)


    "...a read-on tale 
     speckled with cool
     dialogue. The story
     is neat, fast-paced
     and utterly brutal."
     -- TCM Reviews

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In the Name of Islam
by I. J. Sarfeh
ISBN-10: 0-9748921-8-1
ISBN-13: 978-0-9748921-8-4
252 pp; $14.97

Held captive at an isolated farmhouse, Dr. Morgan Reese is forced at gunpoint to perform surgery on an Afghan calling himself the Holy Imam. Reese soon suspects that the Imam is a threat to national security. Thus begins the deadly battle of wits between the two antagonists. Caught in the crossfire is the Imam’s nurse, Miriam, a devout, nonviolent Moslem. In a makeshift operating room, Reese finally faces his nemesis, knowing only one of them will survive. (Fiction/Action & Adventure)


    "An attention grabbing  
     introduction and ample 
     suspense. I.J. Sarfeh 
     writes easy."
     -- TCM Reviews

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Graveyard Eyes
by David Chacko
ISBN-10: 0-9748921-7-3
ISBN-13: 978-0-9748921-7-7
272 pp; $14.97

The torture and murder of a prominent businesswoman launches a police investigation that ruffles the collar of the gigantic city of Istanbul. Inspector Levent, the man the department calls when discretion is demanded, uses all his skills to make his way through a maze of sex and hot money, obscured at every turn by the realities of power. When he reaches the pinnacle of society, the discoveries that he makes provide a scintillating top-down view of Turkey, the Moslem country on the verge of entry into the EU. (Fiction/Action & Adventure)


    "Perhaps the most refreshing
     book of the summer...  
     A well-written, exciting read." 
     -- TCM Reviews

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Virus
by Stephen J. Schrader
ISBN-10: 0-9748921-6-5
ISBN-13: 978-0-9748921-6-0
220 pp; $13.97

Two powerful alien forces, the sadistic half-human Brotherhood and the savage Hivers, are determined to destroy all human life on Earth. All that stands between them and the achievement of their goal are the old Earth team and their Raider allies. Enemy actions force the Earth team to deploy on an emergency reconnaissance mission. When all is lost, and only one option remains, they seize it. They launch a desperate near-suicidal assault at the very heart of their vastly superior enemy. (Science Fiction)


    "A chilling vision of a
     future world, both brutal
     and engrossing." 
     -- Foremost Press

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The Papyrus Document
by Michael Cole
ISBN-10: 0-9748921-5-7
ISBN-13: 978-0-9748921-5-3
190 pp; $12.97

When a noted Pakistani archeologist discovers an ancient hand-scribed document, he is murdered. With the help of a forensic pathologist, his son seeks to complete his father's work. But their death becomes more imminent with each step taken, for the content of the document may destroy the foundations of both the Muslim and Christian world. (Fiction/Action & Adventure)


    "...a thrilling archaeological   
     mystery."
     -- TCM Reviews
     

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The Peacock Angel
by David Chacko
ISBN-10: 0-9748921-4-9
ISBN-13: 978-0-9748921-4-6
320 pp; $15.97

Jason Ender, the acknowledged master of the espionage game, leads a team of dedicated people in a desperate hunt for a mysterious, ancient religious icon. With the future of the Middle East at stake, Ender soon discovers that despite his vast talents and skills, he may be fated for death by powerful forces determined to take and use the icon for their own purposes. From the streets of Zurich to the mountains of Italy and the hills of Mesopotamia, the action rolls inexorably toward the surprising and unexpected conclusion. (Fiction/Action& Adventure)


    "I could not come up for air 
     until its satisfying 
     conclusion...entertaining... 
     TIMELY. Recommended read!" 
     -- Kristina O'Donnelly,
     author of Korinna

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Tinnemaha Creek
by Nick Taddeo
ISBN-10: 0-9748921-2-2
ISBN-13: 978-0-9748921-2-2
232 pp; $13.97

Wildlife vs. human rights clash when a cougar approaches two young girls searching for wildflowers near the eastern slopes of the Sierra Nevadas. Cobra Stevens, wildlife biologist, must restore peace out of chaos that erupts between the ranchers who form a hunter's coalition and the animal rights advocates. Time is clearly running out in this deadly battle. And what of the cougar? Will he be the ultimate loser? (Fiction/Mainstream)


    "Humans encroaching on  
     wild animal habitat force  
     a fierce competition for 
     survival." 
     -- Foremost Press 

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Lethal Wind
by Bob McElwain
ISBN-10: 0-9748921-3-0
ISBN-13: 978-0-9748921-3-9
276 pp; $14.97

Harry Boggs is the man to see about cocaine. And he's accumulated 200 million bucks dealing the stuff. Can one man buck this kind of power? Scott Macklen is not at all sure he can. But he knows that if he does not, he will die. A masterful mix of coke, violence, and murder, delivered skillfully to create a fast, easy read, difficult to put down. (Fiction/Action & Adventure)


    "If you’re a reader who enjoys
     action with a plausible mystery
     and a hero with the odds stacked
     against him, this is your book." 
     -- TCM Reviews
     

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Growing Up Mostly Normal in the Middle of Nowhere:
A Memoir

by John Sheirer
ISBN-10: 0-9748921-1-4
ISBN-13: 978-0-9748921-1-5
208 pp; $13.97

Santa Fe Writers Project Literary Award Finalist
This memoir stands out as a beautifully written account of a mostly happy, mostly normal, fully real life at once both ordinary and extraordinary. Sheirer explores intensely personal experiences and relationships with humor, surprise, awe, suspense, and deep insight. With the depth of a memoir and the flow of a novel, Sheirer chronicles how his simple youth of farm, sports, school, nature, and family led him to an unlikely adulthood as an author and college professor. (Memoir)


    "A brilliant and delightful 
     showcase of boyhood memories 
     ...this memoir sings with 
     honesty, humor, and grace." 
     -- Kevin O'Hara, author of
     Last of the Donkey Pilgrims

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Take the Shot
by Bob McElwain
ISBN-10: 0-9748921-0-6
ISBN-13: 978-0-9748921-0-8
174 pp; $12.97

When the body of the latest victim of a serial rapist is accidently discovered, Lisa Anders knows she is also slated to die, for she can identify the killer. Should she flee? Abandon her hopes and dreams for a successful career? Or stay and tough it out? With ex-cop Todd Hallster at her side, Lisa reluctantly decides to stay. Immediately she realizes she may have made the greatest mistake of her life, one she may not survive. Wrapping with a double twist, this tale will fascinate fans of the fast-paced action genre. (Fiction/Action & Adventure)


    "A tale moving at full gallop 
     about vivid characters dashing 
     along a collision course with 
     each other and destiny." 
     -- Foremost Press    

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Less Than a Shadow
by David Chacko
ISBN-10: 0-9723737-7-2
ISBN-13: 978-0-9723737-7-7
223 pp; $12.97

Hotter than today's headlines. Turkey, the front line of democracy in the Middle East, is about to suffer a devastating terrorist attack. Jason Ender stands alone on the rim of chaos with orders to prevent it, whatever the price. Intriguing tale reveals insights into the people of Turkey, how they live and the problems they face. (Fiction/Action & Adventure)


    ". . . very highly recommended
     reading for mystery/suspense
     enthusiasts and documents David
     Chacko as a gifted author." 
     -- Midwest Book Review    

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Strike Terror
by Bob McElwain
ISBN-10: 0-9723737-5-6
ISBN-13: 978-0-9723737-5-3
206 pp; $12.97

Because Nick can identify the terrorist sniper who killed a young woman, the group wants him dead. He desperately seeks to learn more about them and their domestic objectives, for in thwarting them lies his only hope for survival. To call this book fast paced action is to understate the case. (Fiction/Action & Adventure)


    "A fast moving yarn that will
     keep you turning pages until 
     long past your bedtime." 
     -- Action Tales

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Mugged in Marseilles
by Coby Derek James
ISBN-10: 0-9723737-6-4
ISBN-13: 978-0-9723737-6-0
196 pp; $12.97

When Chet Lake, a CIA courier, becomes the victim of identity theft, his life is at risk. Only the thief can prevent his death. And that of many other innocents at the hands of terrorists in North Africa. A fast moving, offbeat tale you won't be able to put down. (Fiction/Action & Adventure)


    ". . .Chet is like the original
     James Bond in a modern setting
     with a current and very real
     foe to battle. A must read!" 
     -- Kimble & McKay Literary 
        Arts Group

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August in the Mind
by Nick Taddeo
ISBN-10: 0-9723737-3-X
ISBN-13: 978-0-9723737-3-9
157 pp; $12.97

Tony Antonelli can't explain why he attacked a total stranger without provocation. He suspects genetic memory triggered his action, an ancient hatred inherited. He journeys to Italy, back to his roots, to seek the answer and preserve his sanity. Provides grand insights into Italy today and its remarkable history. (Fiction/Mainstream)


    ". . . educates, stimulates,
     interests and entertains. Who
     could ask for anything more?" 
     -- Sonya Rolls

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Blackmail
by Bob McElwain
ISBN-10: 0-9723737-8-0
ISBN-13: 978-0-9723737-8-4
198 pp; $12.97

A TV star being blackmailed turns to PI Jack Collier. Both are soon trapped within a web of terror. Death seems to offer the only escape as they face a hard-headed cop, powerful Mafia figures, and the elusive blackmailer. A swift dash down a twisting plot with a wrap that will startle you. (Mystery/Detective)


    "He [Collier] is one of those
     'characters' that every man
     wants to be and every woman
     wants to love."
     -- Nancy Hayes

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Those Who Betray
by Bob McElwain
ISBN-10: 0-9723737-9-9
ISBN-13: 978-0-9723737-9-1
240 pp; $13.97

Initially, Eva Starling, a noted economist, only needs answers from Mark Rippet to questions about how his dad went bankrupt. When they realize their lives are at risk because she asked them, other questions overwhelm. And survival becomes the primary goal. Fast paced action at its best. (Fiction/Action & Adventure)


    "Exciting; a true page turner."
     -- Mari Bontrager

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