Books at Bookhabit.com http://www.bookhabit.com 2008-08-28 07:37:02 One man—a gun slinging Western-type is the only human in a position to stop the invasion. Armed with Colt micro-power hand-railguns, he rushes in where the sane would quake in their space boots. Can the Cisco Kid prevail over the terror of the mechanical zogs? The food supply for the civilized worlds is at stake. http://www.bookhabit.com/book_details.php?book_id=356 Detective Billie McCoy is competent, determined and intent on seeing justice done. By her side are her three newfound friends - Jane, Casey and Sarah, three ex-criminals. When Casey's cousin, Jill, turns up out of the blue emerging from a dodgy past, the happy reunion soon turns to disaster after she is identified in a robbery. Unfortunately Billie is forced to chase it up; she is not prepared with what will unfold. Through Jill's deceitfulness, the four friends' lives are plunged into treacherous predicaments. Ruthless thugs, blackmail, blood money, a large strategic jewellery hoist and murder entwine throughout the fast paced storyline. Not only will Billie need all her skill and experience to survive dangerous dilemmas, she will strive to keep her friends alive and find a way out of the mess Jill has laid upon them. http://www.bookhabit.com/book_details.php?book_id=632 This is the story of four teenage boys as they become adults. On the last day of school, Ralph Halladay watches in amazement as his three friends stand up to the school's notorious bullies. Only days later two of his friends are in hospital, their condition critical. Driven by his loyalty to his friends, he agrees to help get revenge on the boys who put them there, although it's only once they've accomplished their revenge that Ralph realizes that his friends want more. They imagine themselves to be the superheroes they have watched in the films, or read about in the comicbooks. Only Ralph realizes the danger of what they're getting into, and he desperately tries to make his friends see sense. Yet as adolescence becomes adulthood he finds himself being sucked into their fantasy, and before long finds himself relishing his double life as a nocturnal vigilante. He cannot shake the idea that there is a baddie out there somewhere, waiting for them, preparing their downfall, and he must convince his friends to stop their dangerous game before it's too late. If, that is, he can convince himself. http://www.bookhabit.com/book_details.php?book_id=434 It was the scratching that woke him. Not knocking, as one could expect so late at night if the horses had got out or the dog had been chasing a neighbour's sheep, but a light scraping tap that shivered down his spine. A shadow passed by the entrance to the room and melted swiftly into the black of the door. He heard the scrape of the bolt as it was drawn back slowly and carefully in answer to the persistent tap, then lowered voices, urgent hisses, the words smothered in the night. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Fourteen years ago, the ruling disnerenti of Ibnaket were assassinated, their murderer styling himself leader in their place. In a time when any threat to the rule is crushed, Avalin and his father find themselves fleeing their remote village, fearing for their lives. Elsewhere, Rena is fighting to keep her sanity as strange things inexplicably happen to her, disturbing her previously normal life. Comments very much appreciated! http://www.bookhabit.com/book_details.php?book_id=527 Traveling is only a temporary escape for Walker, whose identity shifts more towards Lucifer. After his car breaks down, he gets a job in a bookstore. But, restless, soon he starts his own church, to set the record straight on the myths of God, Jesus, and Lucifer. His previous violence has attracted the attentions of a retired sheriff, the FBI, and several churches. Their violence stalks him. He escapes again and settles peacefully for a while as an inventor. He finds happiness. But, his ambitions lead him to run for office. That and one of his inventions leads him to space and a violent conclusion. http://www.bookhabit.com/book_details.php?book_id=522 The story is about the mysterious tales of night runners as told to us by those who have had first hand experiences in their real lives in africa http://www.bookhabit.com/book_details.php?book_id=343 O'MALLEY, a fictional first-person narrative of a broke Alaska bush pilot who is hired by the Chinese government to help a contingent of mercenaries to remove gold bullion bars from a 50-year old plane wreck on Mt. St. Elias. The bars were part of the booty stolen by Chiang-Kai-Shek as he fled China for Taiwan. Only after the bush pilot arrives at the wreck site does he discover that the gold removal operation is only a cover for a CIA operation to remove valuable documents from inside the plane - documents for which the Chinese government is willing to kill rather than have exposed. http://www.bookhabit.com/book_details.php?book_id=145 It is 1938. A young Irish American history graduate takes himself off to Europe to get a feel for what's going on and is fascinated by the vitality of the young people he encounters in Hitler's Germany. Motoring in the Mosel valley on a hot summer afternoon he interrupts an armed robbery and rescues a beautiful girl. When her father enlists his help in dealing with the consequences of the robbery he is drawn ever more deeply into the Dictator's web, with violent and unpredictable results. Listen here for author interview http://bookhabit.com/newsdetail.php?nid=22 http://www.bookhabit.com/book_details.php?book_id=12 Jenna takes her emotionally-fragile sister Michelle on a trip to find their father in the jungles of Viet Nam in the desperate hope of exorcising her demons. NOTE TO READERS - This is a short story so the "First Chapter" is identical to the "Full Book" - Nick http://www.bookhabit.com/book_details.php?book_id=284 A young woman hired by a Sultan to teach geophysics at his university is sent to Canada to find an extraordinary rare yellow diamond. Through a series of hardships, danger and adventure, Max finds the diamond the Sultan is seeking in a wondrous labyrinthine cave inhabited by a secret ancient tribe. Through oral history she learns the tribe is highly evolved spiritually. Amazingly, they are also highly advanced technologically. Along the way Max finds herself and her life mate, and must decide how to keep the profoundly ancient diamond safe from the prying hands of the greedy world. http://www.bookhabit.com/book_details.php?book_id=171 For years, ever since the Great War consumed their former lives, seventeen-year-old Jonathan and his ragtag band of children have been on the run-stalked by the deranged, charismatic Colonel Verrater, whose mission is to conscript young fighters to send to the Front. As the story opens the band of orphans and draft resisters have been cornered in an unused mine. But fate intervenes when they stumble upon a cache of ancient weapons with demonic powers, relics from a technological culture far beyond any they have known: the Souled. Perhaps the most remarkable of the relics is an airship they dub the Celestial Whale. Now the children have a chance to take control of their own destinies. But to do so, they will have to grapple with the scars of war; the ever-vigilant Colonel; and the soul-consuming properties of their newfound weapons. They must discover the secret of the Souled before they perish . . . or worse. Listen to Richard talk about his writing and his book here http://bookhabit.com/newsdetail.php?nid=27 http://www.bookhabit.com/book_details.php?book_id=249 This story is set in the idyllic Marlborough Sounds where a young mother of two leads a rather mundane life. Her delightful, but troubled daughters are struggling to get to grips with having been abandoned by their father. Through a strange twist of fate, the mother's plans for the day are disrupted and she meets a stranger who changes all their lives in ways they could never imagine. True love never runs smooth and for a while it looks like the affair is one sided, until a dark spectre from his past is revealed and dealt with. After that the whirlwind romance blossoms, and wedding bells peel, after what many fear is an indecently short affair, but time proves their love was built on a rock solid foundation. The girl's new stepfather gives them all the love they crave and by introducing them to the joys of sailing, opens up new avenues of adventure for them. Initially their sailing is within the picturesque Marlborough Sounds, where they embark on a series of 'Swallows and Amazons' style adventures. A school lesson about the French nuclear testing at Moruroa angers the young admirers of nature's bounty, which they have quickly learned to appreciate and value. They are determined to try and do something about it. Despite the inevitable setbacks they do sail, not amidst the official protest fleet but under a cloud of secrecy. Eventually they are arrested along with the rest of the protesters and taken to an atoll, which serves as a military base. There the girls reveal the mischievous side of their persona, and create havoc for their capturers. With appetites wetted by their first offshore cruise, the girls embark upon a futile search for another yacht, one in which they can fulfil their dream of sailing around the world. When all hopes of finding a suitable craft, seem to be exhausted, their dream-ship appears, and in their inimitable way they create a rift between the seller and his fiancee, but once she meets the impulsive duo she realises that her lover's dubious tales are indeed true. The tale concludes with the parents becoming overdue on a coastal passage, during a storm, and the girls set sail in search of them, but a small broken teak hatch cover is all that is ever found, but from that meagre remnant, they manage to reconstruct their parent's final hours, much to the amazement of the search and rescue services. http://www.bookhabit.com/book_details.php?book_id=55 Sword of Fyre is the story of Gabryela, a girl who, when abandoned by her father, must uncover the truth of his disappearance and face down the fire within her. Gabryela is the daughter of the local blacksmith in the small town of Paelin. One night, her father leaves with the promise to return, but no sooner has he left before Gabby's house burns down and she finds herself hunted. She searches for her father, her every move forced by the people relentlessly searching for her. Her view of the world moves from simple to complicated and confusing; her best friend is a thief who stands to die for his crimes, she is beginning to start fires when her emotions get the best of her, and she struggles to define the line between defending herself and harming others. Armed only with her father's final gift to her, a sword he crafted that has strange power all on it's own, Gabby discovers a world of Ancient, immortal beings alongside the human world, a war that will define the fate of both worlds, and two kings that could hold her life in the balance. She learns her father wasn't the man she thought he was and with that knowledge comes massive burdens for her shoulders. All comments are greatly appreciated! **New Revised Version Just Posted, Check it Out!** http://www.bookhabit.com/book_details.php?book_id=205 Sapphire was a typical 14-year old, downtrodden by an uncaring society, with no goals or ambitions. One day her father takes her for a days outing with a difference, but neither of them had any idea of the repercussions of what they were embarking on. Sapphire only accepted because the alternative was yet another day of boredom. That outing gave her a fleeting glimpse of a different lifestyle, more imagined than experienced, but one that she instantly knew she had to become a part of. That incurable disease, 'Sea Fever' had inflicted her, and consequently her fate was sealed. She tried to break into the elite circle of seafarers, but its members did not want to know her. An obviously under age girl, spelt trouble, and couldn't possibly have anything worthwhile to offer. There was one who was not so averse though, a despicable, bitter old sea dog, cut down by a stroke, prone to outbursts of frustration, who saw in her a reflection of his own youth. Eventually the barrier she had built around him, cracked a little, revealing a glimpse of what she was seeking, but never expected to find there, of all places. They were chalk and cheese, bound by a common love of the sea. He taught her the skills she needed, encouraged her impossible dream, and quietly laid the foundations that would ensure her aspiration would not just be possible, but would be her unavoidable destiny. She learned, though was not knowingly taught, patience, dedication, humility, as well as seamanship, navigation, and skills hereto unimagined. She learned to chip away at seemingly impossible tasks, with calm quiet confidence until she achieved her goal, and to understand and meet the needs of fellow human beings. Despite the hard physical and mental toil required, she revelled in what she considered an idyllic lifestyle in which she found complete happiness, something few of us ever achieve. All this came to a shattering end, when not one but two tragedies struck, in quick succession, driving her to the brink of suicide. Only her strength of character, and her perceived responsibility to her mentor, pulled her through. She does achieve her goal, how could she not? Not only fulfilling her own dream, but by proxy that of her benefactor too. As a final twist, the supernatural brings an unexpected development to her life, and like all good fairytales, everyone lives happily ever after. In short, this is more a book of achievement, than a sad reflection on the life shattering results of stroke, and so it should be. Why dwell on suffering and misery, when we should be seeking and embracing what positive joy, we can in this sad world of ours? http://www.bookhabit.com/book_details.php?book_id=45 THE LOST KINGDOM tells a story of four misfit kids who are lured into another dimension by a mysterious rat named Mickey. The children find themselves in a faraway land full of danger and excitement. Their mission: to defeat an evil sorcerer, hunt for a secret treasure, and help a brave knight return his kingdom to its former glory. During their incredible journey, they find courage and strength they never realized they possessed. http://www.bookhabit.com/book_details.php?book_id=231 The Mobius Twist is speculative science fiction, with a plitico/social content, set in New Zealand. During a kayaking holiday, on the beautiful Hauraki Gulf, a group of friends take shelter in an old tunnel. It proves to be ancient and disused, but they get a sense of recent occupancy. Subtle forces gide them to a strange vehicle, which delivers them to a site of low gravity. The moon? A small humanoid awaits them. A Zerkzes. A mobius loop is an odd form, with less than normal dimensions. Could it contain a convenient means for travel between planets? Were "the sons of God" mentioned in Genesis:6.2; extra-terrestrials bent on hastening human evolution, by genetic intervention? http://www.bookhabit.com/book_details.php?book_id=234 “Yes, pirates,” agreed Federi with a dark grin. Trouble - yes, Hungarian sea devil Radomir Lascek, Captain of the Pirate Ship Solar Wind, is trouble. But not half as much trouble as he has loaded on himself by hiring Shawn, Paean and Ronan Donegal, three musicians fleeing Dublin... Books in the series of the Solar Wind: 1. The Mystery of the Solar Wind 2. The Assassin Coming soon: 3. Freedom Fighter http://www.bookhabit.com/book_details.php?book_id=585 A small inconspicuous Baltic Trader gets wrecked on a remote part of the English south coast, but how did she drift so far from her course? This is the first of a number of mysteries peppering the pages of this book, which are in time unravelled. From this lacklustre beginning emerges a fascinating tale of love intrigue espionage and of course smuggling. When we talk of smugglers, its hardy fishermen, with rough salt hardened hands, and knurled weather-beaten faces marred by constant exposure to the elements, that we think of, and most of them were cast in that mould, but all those rugged souls were mere pawns in a clever chess game, directed by a sweet, dumpling of a girl, beautiful, feminine, soft spoken, but an amazingly competent sailor, whose skills at the helm of her beautiful always immaculate, yacht, quickly secured the admiration of all who encountered her. The main thread of this story traces the all to short life and exploits of this bright, quick witted girl, who lived only to sail, an unheard of exploit for a young girl in the late 1800's. Perhaps it was her charm as much as her obvious proficiency as a sailor, that endeared her to all who encountered her, from the rough fishermen/smugglers to their dashing arch rivals - the revenue men, who could never have begun to imagine her true motives for befriending them. This fascinating tale covers the lead up to, the foundation of, and the resurrection of, the clandestine "Association of Traders." Tracing the all too short life and brutal seemingly pointless murder of its instigator, then proceeds to unravel another perplexing, mystery. Alongside this amazing biography, is the tale of the early efforts to introduce science into what at the time was the art of boat design. In short this fascinating historical document, is also a love story, incorporating a mystery or two, which despite its technicalities should find a wide audience, not just among the sailing fraternity, but, thanks to its included glossary, amongst the romantics and those looking for a tale with a difference. http://www.bookhabit.com/book_details.php?book_id=52 When the world's greatest paranormal investigator is called away to prevent Doomsday, his children are left with a troubled ghost, a hidden study full of old secrets, and a mysterious baby sitter. It's the first day of summer vacation, and the kids are in for the strangest night of their lives. Listen here to Nathaniel http://www.bookhabit.com/newsdetail.php?nid=42 http://www.bookhabit.com/book_details.php?book_id=388 Adventures of a volunteer in the US Peace Corps in Bulgaria working as an ecologist studying wolves, at a time when wolves had a bounty, everyone had guns, and the mafia ran a few of the cities. Of course, there is also romance, finances, fraud, danger, getting lost in blizzards, getting lost without blizzards, dancing, learning a new language and cosmology (profanity first), and mountains of misunderstandings. http://www.bookhabit.com/book_details.php?book_id=435 Have you every wondered what the future will be? Do you know what lies in the darkness, or the Light? Through this collection of short stories, you will experience the heat of the flames of Hell, the fear of what lies in the darkness, and the love of God Himself. You will travel from the last hours of Jesus Christ, though the future, and beyond. Do you know what your eternity holds? Do you know What Will Be? http://www.bookhabit.com/book_details.php?book_id=466 Orphaned at a young age, Sam Nelson had strived his whole life to attain that which he wanted most; a family. And now husband to a loving wife and father to four young children, Sam was happy and content. It was the perfect life of a good man. Then one night Sam had a dream that exposed him to some of the great mysteries of heaven and though he couldn't remember the dream after waking the next day, his rich full life would soon be over. While on vacation with his family in San Antonio a few weeks later, the city is attacked by middle-eastern terrorists during the height of the annual week-long fiesta celebration. The terrorists explode four powerful bombs that kill tens of thousands attending the parades. As a result of the attack, Sam's family is killed; he himself is gravely injured after selflessly trying to fight four heavily-armed men. Succumbing to his wounds, Sam lay in a coma for three long years. Upon awakening, the harsh reality of his loss pushes him to the brink of insanity and suicide. With the help of a kindly old man, Sam begins to heal only to find himself a pawn to the forces of good and evil. Learning that one of his children may have survived the attack, Sam with his new friend Ben, begin a search that reveals the wrathful nature of mankind as well as the humble penance that can also be ours. In an epic struggle between heaven and hell, the Creator calls upon Sam to fulfill a destiny he could never have imagined while Lucifer sees Sam as a tool that can finally provide him with the single victory over Heavenly Father he has always sought, and in the end, Sam may have no choice but to give Lucifer his prize. http://www.bookhabit.com/book_details.php?book_id=493