https://www.amazon.com/Normal-Anthony-Ledger-ebook/dp/B08NRRZ27Y

Nearly everyone strives for normalcy. Wanting to blend in with the crowd. Constantly searching for happiness that's always just slightly out of reach. Everyone wants to be normal. That's normal. Right? Of course that's the problem with society. Well, one of the problems anyway. We've created a definition of normal that nobody can ever achieve. Pleasant to be around, unassuming, happy.

Are you normal? Abnormal? What's your definition of normal anyway? Does it matter? Does anyone care? Do you care? Everyone has something that makes them unique. Different from everyone else. If that's the case, no one can be normal. Now I'm just repeating myself.

In this story a broken man recalls his past and reveals his darkest thoughts, while reading entries from his journal, as the monster in his head slowly consumes him. Everyone has demons though, right? Isn't that...normal?

Learning Chinese doesn't need to be a hard task. New generations are more visual learners who thrive on interactive and engaging content. This book is for all those who don't want to learn things by heart, but rather understand the logic and beauty behind Chinese characters through visual associations and memorable stories. By connecting ancient pictographs images, we make learning Chinese both intuitive and enjoyable.

Discover HanziHack: The Art of Memory, Volume 1, the first book in a revolutionary series that combines the power of artificial intelligence with proven mnemonic techniques to accelerate your learning of Chinese characters (hanzis).

Key Features:

• 200 essential Chinese characters with full-color AI-generated images
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HanziHack revolutionizes Chinese learning by harnessing the power of AI to create unique and memorable mental associations. Unlike traditional methods, our visual and creative approach transforms studying into an immersive and entertaining experience.
Don't wait any longer to begin your journey towards Chinese fluency. HanziHack: The Art of Memory, Volume 1 is your first stop on an exciting linguistic adventure. Get your copy today and discover how the combination of cutting-edge technology and proven memory techniques can revolutionize your Mandarin Chinese learning!

You can find The English version in KU! (also available a Spanish version)

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Title: Deliver us from evil Author: Thomas Arnold Category: Fiction Available on Amazon.com as an ebook

300 years from now, the final battle isn't about winning - its about surviving

In a world torn apart by war, environmental ruin, and corruption, humanity stands on the brink. Faith in God has been twisted by the powerful, leaving the masses adrift. In the shadows, a dark force rises, enslaving two-thirds of the population and crushing the last remnants of hope.

But even in darkness, heroes rise.

Five warriors, bound by destiny, embark on a perilous quest to reclaim freedom and restore humanity’s fractured spirit. Their fight against unimaginable forces demands sacrifices that will echo through eternity.

As the battle rages, the ultimate question looms: Can humanity reclaim its soul, or is it lost forever? A story of courage, sacrifice, and the fight for a future worth saving.

My new book:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DKBMQZ83

We are in an era where emerging technologies are poised to master complex tasks, greatly enriching our lives. Naturally, such profound changes have reshaped the business world as well.

My friend and I recently launched an indie book website where self-published authors can get free book reviews! Head to www[dot]bookshelfie[dot]co[dot]uk to submit, or search 'Bookshelfie Reviews' on Google

The Search for Robert Clive can be purchased at various ebook stores.

Why is there war in eastern Europe and the Mideast in 2024 is made clear. Why politicians in the United States have made so many horrific foreign policy decisions in the last 75 years becomes clear. Sex, politics and war can be closely intertwined.

Claire Patel subsequent to having a couple of drinks in a bar is walking towards an alley in Mumbai at 2 A.M. Claire Patel is not going to get raped. Claire Patel grasps what is going to occur. Samir Mistry is following. Samir Mistry has a gun and is going to shoot where Claire is physically injured.

Is what is going to occur only some new very decadent sex kink of Claire Patel? The alley in Mumbai is very far from an isolated situation. Settings in The Search For Robert Clive move from Mumbai, to London, to Kyiv, to Tel Aviv, to Georgetown in Washington D.C. to the the eastern coast of the Arabian peninsula and back to Mumbai.

In past times very frequently top individuals had mistresses, concubine, courtesans and/or had numerous affairs. During the last 75 years would top individuals have chosen to become monogamous?

The Search for Robert Clive is not only about sex. The Search for Robert Clive is also about politics and war on a vast international scale.

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Hello my name is Waylon. I am writing my first book and this is the synopsis. Let me know your thoughts!

(Synopsis): “Sometimes, the indistinct nature of our perceptions can lead to harm much greater than what we would come to suspect.” Pry open your eyes and look upon the world, kingdoms of laws and fields of horror, encapsulated in permeating terror. The prophet Cyprian, holds in his breath, the name of Sorath, take it and hold it in your heart. But the path for Sorath, is a path of blood! In the wake of this evil, a squad of knights, from the city of Kilgan, seek to abolish and dismantle Cyprian and his followers before they provoke further damage. But they were unprepared for the journey they tread upon. In the aftermath of a brutal ambush, the remaining knights split up, one group seeking revenge, and the other, refuge. It is only then, that they discover something far from natural is taking place North in the mountains. Something is stirring, and it comes from the celestial plains of time. It is then, that the name of Sorath, echoes more significance than just a name.

https://www.amazon.com/Berkebiles-Mysteries-Jonathan-Harper/dp/B0DMH14KHD/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=20V1W2XKXAS1D&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.HQAiPfAH7wcp-1Hntq-I8Cs2n50WLrb8vPipsXvFYpJRuYfrE3zvDHXDzjvxHC88.bvXN0Ii07NkUsEIuTujJ6n2vtXOpfY5s2W8KXP2n2nw&dib_tag=se&keywords=berkebile%27s+Mysteries&qid=1732757901&sprefix=berkebile%27s+mysteries+%2Caps%2C187&sr=8-1 This book is made of 4 stories each from a different narrator. The first is narrated by the detective, where he tells about his agency and his big case. The second is narrated by the assistant. He tells about how things are now that his boss is a bigshot and he has to solve cases. The third is narrated by a client whose husband was attacked and she wants justice. The final story is narrated by an omnipotent third person who knows what everyone is thinking.

Beyond the Water's Edge Series: What you don’t know can’t hurt you—at least that’s what people say. Those people have never harbored a secret others would kill for.

Free Book Offer:

It's my book launch! Now through Cyber Monday, I'm offering the first book in the series for free (link below) and the second book on Amazon with a price drop.

Beyond the Water's Edge free ebook: https://janine-eaby.kit.com/3d805c8f56

The Water Between Us: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DNGM3VPK

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A dark conspiracy. A fated friendship. A future on the line.

Technology, magic, and power converge in Silicon Valley’s dark underbelly as three friends battle to reclaim the future from those who seek to control it.

For Spencer, Narina, and Rose—millennial women coming of age during the tech industry’s dizzying rise to power—the world is theirs. That is, until a mind-bending ayahuasca trip upends their lives, offering a glimpse into a dystopian nightmare.

The future? A world enslaved by the Apparatus, a shadowy coalition of venture capitalists, politicos, and business titans with a sinister plan to own everything.

When details from the vision start to come true, and elements of the Apparatus begin infiltrating their daily lives, they realize it’s not just a hallucination—and they also discover their own burgeoning powers, powers they’ll need to fight back.

As the future unravels, an unexpected encounter forces Spencer to confront her past and sparks a journey into the heart of the conspiracy that threatens to consume them all.

Dark Days Ahead is a gripping thriller of technological intrigue and supernatural awakening into a future that feels all too real.

Tropes: Chosen Ones, Found Family, Lovers to Enemies, Good vs. Evil, Magical Prophecy, Dystopian Society, Race Against Time, Twist Ending

Trigger Warning: Light Spice, Use of Magic. This book is the first in a series and does end with a cliffhanger.

https://www.amazon.com/Dark-Days-Ahead/dp/B0DM6ZNN6B

This novel is as much about a young graduate of the Terran Alliance’s Military Academy learning the ropes as a young pilot in the Scouts as it is about her finding love and leadership and then suddenly losing it all. Then with the help of both her mentor the beautiful Captain Cansina and her best friend fellow Pilot the equally beautiful alien Treanka from the planet Soletia, she is able to recover from her losses and find love again. In turn she is able to help Treanka recover from her losses as well.

Through it all Cansina helps Ariana in both her career as a Pilot in the military organization of the Terran Scouts as well as dealing with the disasters in the early part that took the lives of both her lover and first Captain. Especially cathartic was their visit back to the scene of the Shreveport disaster at the now named Red River Colony. This name was chosen as a nod to the namesake of the lost colony ship. The return to escort duty and then to successfully rescue her friend Treanka whose ship had gone missing helped both of them grow and realize that not every difficulty ends in disaster. We also saw that Ariana and Treanka meet up with their old friend Emily from the Marines who also suffered a loss but was able to somehow deal with it in her own way. As Ariana and Captain Cansina drift apart because of their heavy load of duties on the Destroyer Merrifield, they each find a new partner to fill the void.

As with all my stories I try and weave a believable science fiction adventure in with titillating scenes. Ariana and Cansina are both humans from Earth. Treanka is a beautiful humanoid alien from the planet Soletia. Throughout the novel I make use of the experiences in the Holocenter and the Pleasure Centers are designed to be fun diversions for the characters on their long and dangerous missions. Note this novel is the collection of the 6 stories previously published separately in the Ariana Joins the Scounts series.

US: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0DM6NNL5D

UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0DM6NNL5D

CA: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0DM6NNL5D

AU: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0DM6NNL5D

Toshie the Hero and the Orbs of Destiny Cover

Toshie looked at the talking Sun. "Is this an Isekai?"

Toshie's dead, but that's just the beginning of her troubles. After she wakes up in a strange fantasy world, this bank teller from Pennsylvania becomes the Hero of the land of Vara Elma. Only she doesn't know anything about it or being a hero. Or Dwarves, Pirates, Giant Spiders, Dark Elves, Curses, and the many other things she quickly encounters.

Before she knows it, she's tasked with saving a princess from a dragon. But what does she do if the princess doesn't want to be saved?

Tropes: Hero of the World, Save the Princess, Dragons

Trigger Warnings: Death, Descriptions of Body Violence, Imprisonment, Betrayal, Deception

This is a gun log that promotes securing your firearm after cleaning it. In the first section you have one hundred 81/2 x 11 sheets to log in your firearms. In the second section you have 60 sheets to log in which firearm you cleaned and that you secured it. I might have missed it; but I don’t see any other guns that promote securing your firearms. This gun log can be found on amazon simply by typing my name Miguel A Nieves.

How can you care for an aging parent without becoming a full-time home aide? What happens when you need to ensure an elderly loved one is being cared for, but giving up your own life and career isn’t an option? These are the questions I began asking myself when I suddenly found myself unexpectedly responsible for my parents. 

The Elder Care Playbook is an encouraging book about maintaining a process to organizing your life, how to figure out eldercare, staying focused and being true to yourself. Visit:  https://theeldercareplaybook.com

Hi. Introducing Taming Cancer: 21st Century Biology and the Future of Cancer Medicine

2024 BEST INDIE BOOK AWARD WINNER IN MEDICINE!

https://www.amazon.com/Taming-Cancer-Century-Biology-Medicine-ebook/dp/B0D3MYF95J

I am a 37-year veteran of the biopharmaceutical industry (biochemist and immunologist and have worked with incredibly talented people to develop innovative medicines for cancer, hemophilia, anemia, osteoporosis, rheumatoid arthritis, and other grievous illnesses. Taming Cancer is a message of hope for cancer patients, their families, and anyone interested in learning more about the astonishing changes in cancer medicine that are unfolding in the 21st century, which some have called the BioCentury.

The eBook is now discounted on Amazon at $2.99

The paperback is also discounted on Amazon at $9.99

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Write the novel that you were meant to write, and get started today! My new, super-practical handbook for writers is like a portable fiction-writing workshop - take it with you wherever you go! The 70+ activities and strategies build on one another, taking you from the first sparks of a story through to the revised and polished finish. You can do the lessons in seven days or go at your own pace. By the end of the workshop, you'll have learned and practiced a complete novel writing method - and you'll know exactly how to get your dream novel written!

My name is Karin Adams. I'm a traditionally published author and a very experienced (and enthusiastic!) writing workshop leader. I've been offering in-person fiction-writing workshops since 2010 and have worked with thousands. What makes a workshop different than a lecture is its focus on taking action, and that's exactly what The One Week Writing Workshop provides! Using your own ideas, you'll be guided step by step through inspiring, real world writing tasks that grow into something creative and special. You'll finish the book with a novel-writing method you know inside and out (because you've tried it!) - one you can use to finally get your novel finished. Plus, the book converts into a handy writing reference guide for any future project you dream up!

The One Week Writing Workshop: 7 Days to Spark, Boost or Revive Your Novel is available now on Amazon Kindle, Kobo, Nook, Google Books, Apple Books and Paperback and Hardcover at:

https://www.authorinyourcorner.com/the-one-week-writing-workshop-book/

I hope you'll check it out!

Fancy a horror advent calendar? Twenty five nightmarish treats await. Chocolate's bad for the heart but I promise these stories are far worse...

A vengeful tattoo artist using blood for ink; the untold Gospel of Lucifer’s son; a mysterious stairway that never ends; a dentist who creates sinister smiles; a ghost trapped in her killer’s shadow; and even Death herself.

These are just some of the nightmares that await. Each story is only a few pages long. And yet, offering a fresh take on classic and new themes, each snack is a harrowing tale sure to haunt you long after you turn the last page.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CWW5JRKY

Explore a new solution for anxiety and depression. Driven by a personal journey intertwined with extensive professional experience, Molly's work focuses on uncovering the hidden environmental factors that influence mental health. Written by Molly Shave author, entrepreneur, and biochemist.

Blurb:

Discover the invisible strings that manipulate mental well-being. Master the techniques to cut them loose and regain your peace, calm and happiness.

In an age where mental health issues are on the rise, the link between our immediate environment and psychological well-being has been largely overlooked. 'Clearing the Air' explores this connection, revealing how everyday toxins silently shape our health and emotions. The Blueprint laid out in the book is a new approach to regain control of your life if you are suffering from depression, anxiety, panic attacks or even suicidal thoughts.

This book dives into emerging scientific evidence on everyday toxicity exposures and their affects on mental health, and then offers a practical blueprint for reducing environmental toxins that affect our mental and physical health.

The "Reduce and Replace" framework introduced here offers a revolutionary approach to reclaiming control of your life. By making simple, effective changes to your surroundings, you can mitigate your exposures and enhance your mental health.

Written by L. Molly Shave, an expert in environmental health and mental wellness, this guide combines scientific research with accessible, real-world strategies to help you live a healthier, more harmonious life.

Empower yourself with the knowledge. Discover the invisible factors affecting your mental health everyday. Grab a copy of 'Clearing the Air: A Blueprint for Modern Mental Health' to start your journey towards a cleaner, more sustainable lifestyle that supports your mental health.

"Depression" "Anxiety" "Mental Health" "Environmental Science" "Public Health" "Green Living" "Self Help"

Trigger Warnings: Suicide is discussed in this book.

Available on Amazon and Kindle Unlimited: https://a.co/d/38kZXHo

Welcome to the weekly "Sales and Freebies" thread where authors can post their upcoming discounted books.

Reminder that prices and sales are not to be mentioned in the posts in the main sub feed. This thread is the only exception to that rule.

Authors: post your deals below in the comments when your books are free or on sale. Include any information you want; genre, covers, blurbs, reviews, tropes, and trigger warnings are all encouraged here just like in the main sub posts, and DON'T FORGET TO INCLUDE YOUR LINKS!!! You'd be amazed how many posts forget to include those.

Readers: Browse the books below at your leisure and pick up some good reads at a steal!

Happy reading, everyone.

Book one in an enthralling Trilogy. Amora has always been forced into hiding from a kingdom that would see her dead. Her adoptive mother, Deja, kept her safe, hiding under Veradames nose. Everything is perfect until an incident occurs leading to the death of Deja. A mysterious Noxome shows up at her door, claiming to be Amora's guardian.

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Hey thanks for checking out my first book, I wanted to write a sci-fi story of a lost person who finds their way in the Galaxy. I hope you give it a read and leave some feedback. Below are descriptions of my 3 part books series. Each book is 25 Chapters long and includes Bonus materials, character portraits and biographies.

PART 1

The Cosmic Castaway is a captivating science fiction novel that explores themes of family, identity, and the wonders of the universe through the eyes of an abandoned human child raised by an alien junkyard owner. The story begins in a bustling spaceport where a human infant, Oren, is discovered abandoned near a waste disposal unit by Grex, a 300-year-old alien known for his reclusive nature and extensive collection of ship parts. Grex's decision to adopt Oren transforms both their lives, leading to a unique father-son relationship set against the backdrop of a sprawling junkyard filled with derelict ships and discarded technology.

PART 2

The Cosmic Castaway is a captivating science fiction novel that explores themes of family, identity, and the wonders of the universe through the eyes of an abandoned human child raised by an alien junkyard owner. The story continues with Oren and crew joining The Galactic Command military in fighting The Vox.

PART 3

The Cosmic Castaway is a captivating science fiction novel that explores themes of family, identity, and the wonders of the universe. The story continues with Oren, Aeon and Nova on their new ship The Pathfinder being thrown into a whole new Galaxy to explore.

Tropes : Friends to Lovers, Adventure, Exploring the Unknown

Trigger Warnings : There is loss of life and of characters, imprisonment and slavery, The afterlife

The 3 books are on B&N , soon to be on Amazon and google books.

The Cosmic Castaway Part 1

The Cosmic Castaway Part 2

The Cosmic Castaway Part 3

Jack Bean is a young guy who lacks power. He gets used by everyone, never stands up for himself, and often watches his dreams slip away. But when he stumbles upon a magical Christmas tree, not only does his luck change, but he’s whisked away on an adventure to enchanted Cloud City, where he soon faces great obstacles that challenge him to grow and find strength, slowly becoming the hero he was always meant to be

Detective Gates needs to raise a hundred grand for the Las Vegas Poker Tournament, so he takes on a case to help a desperate woman, Sunny Bunny, find her missing friend. The routine investigation goes sour, and they get pulled into a wild Vegas adventure where mobsters, power-hungry elites, and deadly secrets thrive.

Hi guys, not sure now this works so I suppose I leave a little description followed by a link if anyone is interested?

Frankie Ford flys to the US for a fresh start in life, but this new start isn’t what it seems when he is drawn into the chaotic world of city gang life. Involved in lots of gang politics, violence and power, Frankie must choose to embrace the life he’s come to know, or set himself free from it’s grip.

Amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DNTYRVS3

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Hi all, I've just joined this community and it looks like a really fun and supportive group of writers & readers! I'd just like to showcase my first self-published book, Bandit Country, available on Kindle Unlimited and in paperback; all reviews are very very welcome and greatly appreciated - I really hope you enjoy!

'Bandit Country', is an action-packed thriller set in the claustrophobic jungles and warzone of South Vietnam during the 1960s, and the violent concrete jungle that was 1970s New York City. Don Santarelli, a Brooklyn native, joins the United States Army in 1968 and serves a combat tour in Vietnam, where he is immersed in the bloody, terrifying and unrelenting horror of modern warfare. Following two more tours with the United States Army Special Forces, he returns home in 1973 to find a New York City vastly different to the one he’d left behind.

Fear rules the city, and gangsters peddling drugs - fuelling the emerging Heroin crisis - dominate through violence and intimidation. When ‘The Mob’ strikes personally against Don, he uses all of his training and experience to wage a brutal vigilante war against them, culminating in a bloody night of revenge, fast-paced shootouts and all-out action.

My book would suit fans of military/crime/history/action thrillers by authors such as Lee Child, Andy McNab, Chris Ryan, Don Winslow and Tom Clancy.

TW - Violence, War, Physical Harm, Drug Use.

Link: Bandit Country eBook : Greaves, Shaun: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store

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Few travel guides and even fewer teacher handbooks are aware of the immense opportunity waiting to be unraveled in the world's fastest-growing city, Shenzhen. Widely considered the "Silicon Valley" of China, this sprawling metropolis is quickly being recognized as a model for the rest of the world, and I want to share it with fellow Redditors for practically free.

This is my first (and probably only) book I'll ever write, so would love to hear how people feel about it !

https://amzn.eu/d/b185ttc

Short stories about male wellbeing and life experiences. Please enjoy and share, thank you

https://www.amazon.com/Christmas-Romance-Funny-unpredictable-romantic-ebook/dp/B0CY2CMXZC/ref=sr_1_2?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Ahz-7mWjAVL4NzifxktKLe2vjhQ6bVuOtPCPAAlkNYlAY

I just recently published a new book, which can be purchased on Amazon right now. I am currently doing a Holiday sale. The Paperback copy is 10.99 till the end of December, The Hardcover is 18.99 till the end of December, and the kindle version will be 1.99 from Decmeber 10 to the 17th. The title is "Dream of Beginnings" and it is the 1st book in the "Images of Dreams" series that I will be writing. To find it just look up Books by Patrick Bumpus in the search on Amazon. It is a scifi/fantasy novel with fast paced action-adventure. The main plot follows a family fallen from "the heavens" and how the tech and magic they bring into the world changes the course of the planets future. It also delves into mysteries such as the purpose behind life and death, how everything began, what is the soul, and so much more.

After learning his wife has been unfaithful, an aspiring fantasy erotica writer agrees to a week long end-of-life road trip with the best friend he hasn't spoken to in ten years.

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In an attempt to find a soft place to lick his wounds after learning his wife has been having an affair, fantasy erotica writer Ruben runs into his long lost best friend Paul, a free-spirited artist on a road trip to celebrate his life and prepare for his demise following an alleged terminal cancer diagnosis. The jilted fool joins him on his journey as old feelings sprout anew, and a whirlwind romance leads them into a series of graphic trysts that explore Ruben's sexual nature, cement their bond and unknowingly reveal a traumatic aspect of Paul's past.

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friends to lovers, sexuality exploration, childhood best friends, unexpected reconnection, opposites attract

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TW: This book contains graphic sexual scenes, mentions of CSA, drug and alcohol use, explicit language, and themes of suicide.

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