It's Book Discovery Day! Twice a week we bring you a selection of books that are newly-published, or that have been overlooked.
Every great book was once a hidden gem. Browse through the books below and start your own discovery!
Every great book was once a hidden gem. Browse through the books below and start your own discovery!
| Book Discovery - newly-published and overlooked books! |
| Mindguard, by Andrei Cherascu | |
 | Called out of semi-retirement, the telepath and Mindguard Sheldon Ayers is tasked with protecting an information package located inside the mind of a young woman who claims the knowledge she holds is vital to the future of mankind. Sheldon and his team must help her cross the most dangerous territory in the man-inhabited universe - the Djago Desert. Hunted by the Enforcement Unit - the all-powerful Military arm of the Interstellar Federation of Common Origin - Sheldon's team must fight to keep the carrier alive and guard the integrity of her mind. But nobody suspects that Sheldon also has a dark secret, and it could end up changing the fate of the mission. |
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| Wordplay 2: Biblical Tales of the Lawyer's Lullaby, a Maze in Grace, and More (Christian Parables), by Jwyan C. Johnson | |
 | Fun New Mysteries - Story Symbolism - Better Bible Memory! Have a Bible Study Smoothie after family dinner! Book 2 of the Christian Parables ® series continues its unique "blend" of Once upon a time and In the beginning. You'll taste the difference between your yellow highlighter and this better bible memory method through fun new mystery-laced short stories with symbolism. It's animated understanding in a less traditional, more biblical adventure for the "tablet of your heart (II Corinthians 3:3)." Find out how faith is like ice-cream! And later journey inside A Maze in Grace (the Parable). Walk with faith in the Parable of the Blindfold. Awaken anyone wit... |
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| Deadly Awakenings, by E L Russell | |
 | Deadly Awakenings is a science fiction thriller about a brilliant scientist, Elizabeth Stosak and her struggle to navigate the dark world of corporate spies, assassins, and a secret society of ancient people in order to find her life-long friend and research partner, Shannon O'Quinn. She also fears that the secret to re-programming the human genome through genetic engineering, with its promise of new powers and immortality, has been lost in the wreckage of her plane crash. Shannon's body, however, is not found causing Elizabeth to gather their close friends to launch an international... |
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| Midshipman Henry Gallant in Space (The Henry Gallant Saga Book 1), by H. Peter Alesso | |
 | VOLUME 1: Second Edition: As the last star fighter in squadron 111, Midshipman Henry Gallant is on his way from Jupiter to Mars. With the United Planets' fleet on the verge of annihilation, he can expect no help as he passes through the asteroid belt and threatening aliens. With so much uncertainty about the aliens' capabilities and intentions, analyzing the captured computer equipment in Gallant's possession could prove crucial. The fate of Earth could rest on the abilities of Midshipman Henry Gallant. Unfortunately, it is his abilities that have been much in doubt during his tour of duty. In an era of genetic engineering, he is the only Natural (non-genetically enhanced) officer left in the fleet. His classma... |
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| BLUE DIAMONDS: a gripping romantic suspense thriller, by Antonia Marlowe | |
 | "Beautifully written, I was left wanting more! Every woman deserves a man like Tom." Angela Breardon "Very touching in parts, in others super thrilling. A page turner!" John Dancy "Blue Diamonds keeps you reading. Loved the Australian setting. I could not put it down." Eva Simmons She picked the wrong man to reject. Now he wants her dead. After a failed attempt on her life by vengeful ex-SAS captain John Stratton, a young British woman takes on a new identity and life for herself in Australia as Chloe Clarke. When a chance encounter leads to a whirlwind romance with the charming and wealthy businessman Tom Wentworth, it seems her fortunes have taken a turn for the better. But as he... |
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| Death Runs in the Family (The Alvarez Family Murder Mysteries Book 3), by Heather Haven | |
 | Winner of the Global Best Mystery Fiction 2013. Lee Alvarez' ex-husband, Nick -- a man she divorced with joy in her heart and a gun in her hand - sprints back in her life only to disappear again. She'd love to leave it at that, but could he be responsible for the recent death of her cousin, who keeled over at the finish line of a half-marathon in front of hundreds of spectators? As PI for the family run business, Discretionary Inquiries, Lee follows the clues to Vegas, where she joins forces with Shoshone PI, Flint Tall Trees. Together they uncover a multi-million dollar betting syndicate, a tacky lounge lizard act, and a list of past but very dead runners, plus future ones to off. At the top of the 'future' list is the lov... |
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| Hollywood Enemy: A Hollywood Alphabet Series Thriller, by M.Z. Kelly | |
 | HOLLYWOOD ENEMY: A Hollywood Alphabet Series Thriller So you think you've got problems, meet LAPD Detective Kate Sexton and her canine partner, Bernie. Thirty years after Kate's father was murdered in cold blood his killer is back and he's coming for her. After the department decides to temporarily assign her to work with the FBI to get her out of harms way, Kate soon learns that things have gone from bad to worse when she's assigned to help track down, The Artist, one of the most deranged and sadistic serial killers in the history of the agency. As The Artist's killing cycle approaches, Kate teams with hard-headed FBI agent Joe Dawson who has recently come out of retirement to work the case. As Kate and Joe t... |
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| Stone and Silt, by Harvey Chute | |
 | A ruthless murder and a stolen shipment of gold. At school, sixteen-year-old Nikaia Wales endures the taunts of bullies who call her a "half-breed." At home, she worries about how her family will react if she reveals her growing feelings for the quiet boy next door. Those are soon the least of her troubles. Nikaia discovers a hidden cache of gold, and when police find a corpse nearby, her father becomes a suspect. Worse, Elias Doyle is circling, hungry to avenge his brother's death. Nikaia desperately searches for clues to save her father. In her quest to find the killer, she learns about the power of family, friendship, and young love.... |
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