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A few from today's Amazon Top 100 Free.
#13 The First Triumvirate Of Rome: Julius Caesar, Marcus Licinius Crassus, Gnaeus Pompey Magnus, And The Fall Of The Roman Republic Kindle Price: $0.00 The First Century BC was a watershed for the development of the Roman state. It was a century characterized by near incessant warfare and political strife in Rome, evidence that a new form of government was necessary to rule over its new extensive conquests. It was becoming apparent to the traditional ruling elite that the ancient military superpower was beginning to undergo an uneasy transition from Republic to Imperial Power. Central in this change were the actions of the First Triumvirate: an alliance between the most powerful men in Rome. The Triumvirate was composed of Gnaeus Pompey Magnus, Marcus Licinius Crassus, and Gaius Julius Caesar, and together these individuals combined their vast political influence to reduce the Roman Senate to a mere charade. Together, they eked out a place for themselves at the head of the Roman state. Through their efforts, Gaul, Spain and Syria came firmly into the Roman fold. However, like all things true to the Roman Republic, the First Triumvirate was not invulnerable to outside coercion and manipulation. Soon, it too began to show signs of corruption, and each man started to suspect the other of looming betrayal. These misgivings would seep through the alliance until the poison had successfully turned the members of the First Triumvirate against one another. The political tension, and the ensuing war, would fundamentally alter the very fabric of the Roman state forever. From the chaos of the Triumvirate, a new form of government would take root: the Roman monarchy we now know as the Empire. [Currently no reviews] #15 Imhotep Kindle Price: $0.00 "Imhotep" is the first book in a four-novel series about the ancient Egyptian architect. Stumbling in the dark of an unfinished tomb beneath the sands of Saqqara, American tourist Tim Hope unknowingly passes through a time portal that leads to ancient Egypt — a time before the Sphinx, before the great pyramids of Giza, and long before the loss of his beloved Addy. When he discovers that two other Americans preceded him through the time portal, Tim immerses himself in the ancient world to search for them. As he becomes more comfortable with the simpler, more immediate land, he finds himself irresistibly attracted to the delicate Meryt, a wbt-priestess for the god Re. Learning that a seven-year famine has led to a plot to overthrow King Djoser, Tim discovers that his fate, the lives of the two Americans and the future of Egypt rest in the hands of the legendary Imhotep, master architect of the Step Pyramid, renowned physician and intimate adviser to King Djoser. Downloaded by more than 100,000 readers, “Imhotep" is the first book in an acclaimed four-book series about the ancient Egyptian architect Imhotep. The second book in the series is "The Buried Pyramid." The third book is "The Forest of Myrrh." The fourth book is "The Field of Reeds." 4.3 out of 5 stars (549 Reviews) 5 star 53% 4 star 33% 3 star 8% 2 star 3% 1 star 3% #17 The Vikings: Raiders, Explorers And Seafaring Warriors Kindle Price: $0.00 The world of the Vikings is larger than life, filled with sagas of warriors who made fighting a career, but there’s a lot more to Viking history than blood-letting and piracy. Their achievements, rich culture and craftsmanship contributed greatly to our world today, and their explorations helped make up the boundaries of nations. The Vikings: Raiders, Explorers, and Seafaring Warriors by author Lance Hightower will give you a glimpse of the battles that raged for more than 300 years, sparked by the cultural and religious differences that were the trigger for warring with the Franks, England and Ireland, and for trade and exploration into the Muslim empire, the Byzantine Empire, as far as Russia, Spain and North America. They came from Sweden, Norway and Denmark, not as one army, but as separate tribes who assaulted their way through Christendom as retaliation for the destruction of their holy icon. They came from the sea in a way that ingeniously allowed them to go where no conventional ship dared, and they were able to navigate waters without benefit of the sun to guide them. They used boats that made ship-building history – light, fast, and equally efficient in shallow rivers and mighty oceans. They terrorized, traded, bartered, took slaves, colonized, fought and died all in the name of Odin, god of the battle-slain. Perhaps in the end, they fought more for territory and riches than principle, but the history of the Vikings will always remain as one of the most enthralling of all Ages, where honor was crucial, death on the battlefield was preferred to idleness, and the stormy pantheon of their gods still held the greatest influence in their lives. The brilliant sagas come to life with snippets of modern translations, told like tales of old should be told, with dread, heroics and excitement. Lance Hightower combines his own expertise with the latest archeological findings and information given to us from ancient text to present a first-rate portrayal of the Vikings in an easy-to-read format that is a refreshing change from the usual dry delivery of history. [Currently no reviews] #33 Architects of Destiny (Cadicle #1): An Epic Space Opera Series Kindle Price: $0.00 Out of sight beyond Earth, the Taran empire spans the galaxy from its seat of power on Tararia. Cris Sietinen was born with rare telekinetic gifts—abilities he refuses to ignore, regardless of the governing Priesthood's decrees. But, as heir to the most influential Dynasty on Tararia, only a stifled life of business and politics awaits him within the confines of his family's estate. Determined to be true to himself and explore the potential of his abilities, Cris leaves Tararia to begin a new life touring the stars. When Cris unexpectedly receives an invitation to join the Tararian Selective Service (TSS), the only organization to offer an official telekinesis training program, a new future awaits. It's his dream opportunity to be among people like himself, free from the Priesthood and political objectives. Except, Cris' path was designed, and he's right where the Priesthood wants him. Architects of Destiny is the first installment in the Cadicle series, a new space opera epic with elements of "Dune" and "Ender's Game." A fast-paced space adventure with intrigue, coming-of-age and romance, this short prequel is a prelude to the defining events in Tararia’s history in the ensuing years. 4.6 out of 5 stars (91 reviews) 5 star 70% 4 star 20% 3 star 8% 2 star 1% 1 star 1% #57 Starship's Mage: Omnibus: (Starship's Mage Book 1) Kindle Price: $0.00 In a galaxy tied together by the magic of the elite Jump Magi, Damien Montgomery is a newly graduated member of their number. With no family or connections to find a ship, he is forced to service on an interstellar freighter known to be hunted by pirates. When he takes drastic action to save the Blue Jay from their pursuers, he sets in motion a sequence of events beyond his control – and attracts enemies on both sides of the law! 4.4 out of 5 stars (90 reviews} 5 star 56% 4 star 32% 3 star 10% 2 star 2% 1 star 0% #82 The Lead Cloak (The Lattice Trilogy Book 1) Kindle Price: $0.00 Byron Shaw can track and find anyone on Earth. Except the people who tried to kill him. By 2081, privacy no longer exists. The Lattice enables anyone to re-live any moment of your life. People can experience past and present events—or see into the mind of anyone, living or dead. Most people love it. Some want to destroy it. Colonel Byron Shaw has just saved the Lattice from the most dangerous attack in its history. Now he must find those responsible. But there’s a question nobody’s asking: does the Lattice deserve to be saved? The answer may cost him his life. 4.6 out of 5 stars (27 reviews) 5 star 63% 4 star 37% 3 star 0% 2 star 0% 1 star 0% #93 Kahayatle (Apocalypsis Book 1) Kindle Price: $0.00 KAHAYATLE. My name's Bryn Mathis. I'm seventeen years old, and I live in a neighborhood outside of Orlando, Florida. I live alone because my dad died almost a year ago, along with all the other adults in the world. I'm almost out of food and the gangs of kids that roam around my town are getting more vicious by the day. It's time for me to leave and find another place to live ... a place where I can find food and shelter ... a place where they won't be able to find me. Alone, it might have been possible, but now I've got company. I'm worried that I don't have what it takes to get from here to my final destination, and I have no idea what might be waiting for me when I get there. Content Warning: Mild violence and some foul language. Meant for older Young Adult readers (age 15+). This book is in the Dark Science Fiction / Horror / Post-Apocalyptic genres, featuring teen characters only. 4.6 out of 5 stars (291 reviews) 5 star 75% 4 star 17% 3 star 6% 2 star 2% 1 star 0% |
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One from today's Amazon Top 100 Free that may be of interest to some.
#97 Photography Demystified: Your Guide to Gaining Creative Control and Taking Amazing Photographs Kindle Price: $0.00 Are you stuck on the auto mode on your camera? Frustrated by the fact that you know you own a great camera but are unable to use it to capture the photographs you’ve always wanted and that you “see” in your mind but can’t get the camera to take? Did you purchase a new camera or receive one as a gift, excited about the wonderful possibilities of creating amazing photographs, only to open the camera manual and find yourself overwhelmed at all the technical information in front of you, thinking there is no way I can do this? In this book, I am going to get you out of “auto” mode and on your way to creating the incredible photographs you’ve always dreamed of! This book will take you from automatic to full manual settings in a new and easy to implement way, giving you the control you need to capture images the way you desire. “Photography Demystified—Your Guide to Understanding Photography, Gaining Creative Control and Taking Amazing Photographs!” has been designed to resolve your frustrations and photography difficulties. This book will give you the tools, education and practical applications needed to understand how to take great pictures! PLUS, a section entirely dedicated to assignments has been included! Video tutorials are also available at no charge! http://mckaylive.com/bonus/ Along with my wife Ally, I own McKay Photography Academy. Leading hundreds of photographic tours around the world, I have taught over twelve thousand people just like you how to excel in photography. Having earned my Master of Photography and Photographic Craftsmen degrees from Professional Photographers of America, the leading photography organization in the world, I have been a full time professional photographer for over twenty nine years and am passionate about teaching others how to achieve great results in their photography. My motivation is to see that everyone can enjoy photography and take the frustration out of the process! Beginning photographers, camera buffs, photo enthusiast, and many others who struggle with understanding photography concepts, exposure, and their camera manuals have already experienced my proven methods of teaching beginner’s photography. This book will do the same for you! 4.9 out of 5 stars (128 reviews) 5 star 94% 4 star 5% 3 star 0% 2 star 0% 1 star 1% |
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Two John Ringo books are on the Top 100 Free Kindle Science Fiction list right now. A Hymn Before Battle and Gust Front. Yeah he usually has several books free on Amazon Kindle. Currently the following are free for Kindle. A Hymn Before Battle (Legacy of the Aldenata Book 1) Gust Front (Legacy of the Aldenata Book 2) There Will be Dragons (Council Wars Book 1) Emerald Sea (Council Wars Book 2) A few from today's Amazon Top 100 Free that may be of interest to some. #39 Theodore Roosevelt: The President that Changed America Theodore Roosevelt: The President that Changed America Theodore Roosevelt was the president who changed America and molded it into the country that we know and love today. He was the man who took the Presidency to new heights and introduced new powers that were designed to tackle many of the pressing issues of the day. Roosevelt governed at a time where corruption was rife. This book looks at a number of his policies and examines his early life, when so many of his ideas as to how the world should operate were developed. In addition, it looks at the story behind the man himself, from his argumentative ways, to his willingness to tackle lost causes that he believed in. The story of Theodore Roosevelt is one that teaches us more about the role of the president than any other individual that came before him. His policies brought new rights to workers and protections to the environment. His actions took down large businesses and stopped their attempts to create a monopoly. His decisions changed the course of history, brought the United States into the new century, and built a future upon which it still stands today. 4.3 out of 5 stars (3 reviews) 5 star 33% 4 star 67% 3 star 0% 2 star 0% 1 star 0% #47 LZR-1143: Infection: A Zombie Novel Mike McKnight was an action movie star, condemned to a lifetime of incarceration in a psychiatric prison for the murder of someone he loves. At least until the zombies showed up. From his cell in the asylum, he is suddenly thrust into a nightmare of unbelievable proportions when the dead rise, and rapidly become a horrific plague on the world of the living. From Long Island to the burbs to the country, Mike fights to stay alive, to recover his memories, and to retrieve a cure for the most threatening disease the world has ever known. 4.3 out of 5 stars (306 reviews) 5 star 53% 4 star 31% 3 star 12% 2 star 3% 1 star 1% #75 SECTOR 64: Ambush: Sector 64 Book One X-Files meet Independence Day when incredible events thrust Air Force Captains Jake Giard and Sandra Fitzpatrick into a decades-long global conspiracy to integrate humanity into a galactic government. However, as Jake finishes indoctrination into the program, it renders present-day Earth a disposable pawn in a galactic civil war. Unknown aliens with a dark secret raid the planet. Within and even below Washington DC, Jake fights through a post-apocalyptic hell, struggling to comprehend the enigmatic aftermath of the first attack. On the West Coast, Sandra's squadron smashes against the invading aliens. Thrown to ground, Sandy wades through blazing infernos and demented looters in a desperate attempt to save her family. Finally, with the fate of the world in the balance, both captains must take the battle to the enemy--humanity's very survival hanging on their success. 4.5 out of 5 stars (95 revews) 5 star 61% 4 star 32% 3 star 3% 2 star 2% 1 star 2% #99 The Awakening: Book 1 of the Evaran Chronicles A heavily damaged alien research vessel in the Andromeda galaxy is hurtling toward a planet. The aliens should not be there. They have been traveling through space and time, abducting apex predators and sticking them in virtual simulations for research. The problem is the virtual simulations are powering down, unleashing the specimens on the ship. Dr. Albert Snowden and his niece, Emily, were abducted by the aliens. They are visited by a mysterious being named Evaran in the last minutes of the virtual simulation.He has decided to interfere in this timeline-changing event and rescue them. Stopping the ship from crashing into the planet before getting to Evaran's ship is one issue. Navigating the apex predators on the loose is another. To make matters worse, Jerzan Graduul, infamous leader of the Bloodbore mercenary pack, has boarded the ship in search of salvage opportunities, and has noticed Evaran's ship. The hunt begins. 4.2 out of 5 stars (17 reviews) 5 star 59% 4 star 6% 3 star 35% 2 star 0% 1 star 0% #11 30 Healthy Dinner Recipes For Rapid Weight Loss: Impress Your Loved One! (Best Recipes for Dieters Cookbook Book 1) #12 Salad Of The Week: 52 Amazing Salad Recipes For Weight Loss And Healthy Eating "The Delicious Way" (Salads, Salads Recipes, Salads To Go, Salad Cookbook, ... Cookbooks Collection Book 1) #14 27 Tasty Low Fat Soup Recipes for Rapid Weight Loss: Forget About the Extra Weight Forever (Best Recipes for Dieters Cookbook) #66 Wine: Everything You Need to Know About Wine From Beginner to Expert (Wine Tasting, Wine Pairing, Wine Lifestyle) #95 Quick and Easy Recipes: 30 MINUTE MEALS: Quick Recipes You Will Love (Quick and Easy Cooking) |
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A few from today's Amazon Top 100 Free that may be of interest to some.
#16 Season Of The Harvest (Harvest Trilogy Book 1) At a genetics lab where a revolutionary strain of wonder food crops is being developed, FBI Special Agent Jack Dawson’s best friend and fellow agent, Sheldon Crane, is brutally murdered. The killer was looking for very special seeds that Jack’s friend had taken from the lab, and tore his body apart trying to find them… Jack is convinced that Naomi Perrault, the beautiful geneticist who leads a group of suspected eco-terrorists, is behind the murder. But when FBI agents who aren’t quite who they claim to be show up on Jack’s doorstep after a bomb devastates the FBI lab in Quantico, destroying the evidence from his friend’s murder, Naomi becomes Jack’s only hope of survival. Framed for murder and confronted by the terrifying truth of what the genetically engineered seeds stolen by his friend are truly for, Jack joins Naomi in a desperate battle across half the globe to save humanity from extermination… 4.2 out of 5 stars (999 reviews) 5 star 51% 4 star 29% 3 star 13% 2 star 4% 1 star 3% #17 Ludwika: A Polish Woman's Struggle To Survive In Nazi Germany It’s World War II and Ludwika Gierz, a young Polish woman, is forced to leave her family and go to Nazi Germany to work for an SS officer. There, she must walk a tightrope, learning to live as a second-class citizen in a world where one wrong word could spell disaster and every day could be her last. Based on real events, this is a story of hope amid despair, of love amid loss . . . ultimately, it’s one woman’s story of survival. Editorial Review: "This is the best kind of fiction—it’s based on the real life. Ludwika’s story highlights the magnitude of human suffering caused by WWII, transcending multiple generations and many nations. WWII left no one unscarred, and Ludwika's life illustrates this tragic fact. But she also reminds us how bright the human spirit can shine when darkness falls in that unrelenting way it does during wartime. 4.7 out of 5 stars (39 reviews) 5 star 90% 4 star 3% 3 star 2% 2 star 0% 1 star 5% #45 Grid Down: A Strike against America - An EMP Survival Story- Book Two An EMP leaves a small northeastern town in ruins, with no assistance from the government, military, or law enforcement. As a result, a ruthless band of criminals take over the town and terrorize its residents. But one town isn’t enough as they set their sights on a hidden community of preppers who fled into the mountains. Rob Parker is having one hell of a day. His camp was attacked and his children were kidnapped. Mila, his wife, is in hysterics and his small survivalist community is quickly falling apart. But despite insurmountable odds, he must pull his fractured group together to get their children back. Their plan will bring them into direct confrontation with Rob’s nemesis, the psychotic mayor who runs the town. The brutal journey begins here where nothing will be easy and carnage is sure to follow. Can Rob and his family survive their harsh new reality? Or was the destruction of the power grids only the beginning of their demise? Find out in the third installment of “Grid Down!” In this new thrilling disaster series, author Roger Hayden continues the saga of his best-selling EMP series, “The Pulse,” taking readers on an intense, terrifying journey through a digital-dependent world striped of both its modern conveniences and humanity. [Currently no reviews] [The following book is back on the top 100 free list.] #58 Fire with Fire (Caine Riordan Book 1) 2105, September: Intelligence Analyst Caine Riordan uncovers a conspiracy on Earth's Moon—a history-making clandestine project—and ends up involuntarily cryocelled for his troubles. Twelve years later, Riordan awakens to a changed world. Humanity has achieved faster-than-light travel and is pioneering nearby star systems. And now, Riordan is compelled to become an inadvertent agent of conspiracy himself. Riordan's mission: travel to a newly settled world and investigate whether a primitive local species was once sentient—enough so to have built a lost civilization. However, arriving on site in the Delta Pavonis system, Caine discovers that the job he's been given is anything but secret or safe. With assassins and saboteurs dogging his every step, it's clear that someone doesn't want his mission to succeed. In the end, it takes the keen insights of an intelligence analyst and a matching instinct for intrigue to ferret out the truth: that humanity is neither alone in the cosmos nor safe. Earth is revealed to be the lynchpin planet in an impending struggle for interstellar dominance, a struggle into which it is being irresistibly dragged. Discovering new dangers at every turn, Riordan must now convince the powers-that-be that the only way for humanity to survive as a free species is to face the perils directly—and to fight fire with fire. 4.2 out of 5 stars (136 reviews) 5 star 55% 4 star 29% 3 star 4% 2 star 7% 1 star 5% |
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The Last Teacher (The Great De-evolution)
As parts of everyday life begin to fade away, one teacher struggles to keep a semblance of normality for the teenagers in her classroom. But what can she teach to students who know they will one day be the final remnants of mankind? THE LAST TEACHER is a story about realizing which lessons are most important in life. A Great De-evolution short story. |
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Couple from today's Amazon Top 100 Free that may be of interest to some.
#7 Robinson Crusoe 2244: (Book 1) This thrilling sci-fi twist on the Daniel Defoe classic has been remastered and re-edited since its original publication! Two centuries after mankind drove itself to the brink of extinction, a new civilization rises from the ashes of what was once Great Britain. But when deadly strife breaks out among their ranks, the teenage son of one prominent family finds himself fleeing in the dead of night only to wind up shipwrecked on the forbidden continent of America. Armed with only his wit and the most unexpected of allies, the teenager struggles to survive in a wasteland filled with unspeakable horrors and in the end must uncover the one secret that can save his own people or spell doom for mankind forever. 4.7 out of 5 stars (105 reviews) 5 star 76% 4 star 18% 3 star 3% 2 star 1% 1 star 2% #33 Chess: Become A Chess Master - Beginners Guide into The Ancient Game of Chess (Chess 101, Chess Mastery) Chess: Become A Chess Master – Beginners Guide into The Ancient Game of Chess explains the origins of chess in India (as Chaturanga) and follows the game to Persia and into Europe. You'll learn the basic rules of chess, how to set up the board, and how the pieces move. This book takes you step-by-step through promotion, castling, check, and checkmate. It even defines a number of essential chess terms and concepts! 4.5 out of 5 stars (34 reviews) 5 star 53% 4 star 47% 3 star 0% 2 star 0% 1 star 0% #69 IMPACT: A Post-Apocalyptic Tale (The IMPACT Series Book 1) It's been nine months since the meteorites hit. They brought both destruction and disease, carrying a mysterious pathogen that has killed untold millions, while turning others into Meteorwraiths -- zombie-like human relics. Now, the tattered remnants of humanity do their best to survive. Alice and Adrian have lost everything except each other. Both barely twelve-years-old, they fight their way across the ruins of Europe, in a desperate search for their family. James Walscombe is senior safety specialist trapped inside top-secret US nuclear facility Atlantis with two colleagues. They survived the impact, unscathed. But now, one of them has turned into a psychotic murderer. Father Paul struggles to keep his faith in a world resentful towards its gods. His life isn't the one he thought he'd chosen when he entered the seminary, and now new, dark deities are creeping out from the shadows. 4.6 out of 5 stars (10 reviews) 5 star 70% 4 star 20% 3 star 10% 2 star 0% 1 star 0% #94 Quick Easy Recipes: 5 Ingredient Cookbook: Easy Recipes in 5 or Less Ingredients (Quick and Easy Cooking Series) #96 Terrance Talks Travel: A Pocket Guide to South Africa #97 Ketogenic Diet: A 30-Day Quick-Start Guide To Losing Weight Fast (Free $17 Gift With Download) |
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Some from today's Amazon top 100 free that may be of interest to some.
#4 America's Trust When ex-CIA analyst Tom Butler stumbles across evidence of a conspiracy that will destroy America as a free nation, he must do whatever he can before it's too late. Not knowing who he can trust, Butler has to resort to extreme measures to reveal the true nature of America's Trust. As he nears his goal, America is plunged into crisis. A war everyone thought would happen fifty years earlier, suddenly and inexplicably, raises its head. With the world's armies bracing themselves for a battle nobody could see coming and America on the brink of annihilation, Butler realizes the scale of the conspiracy was far beyond even his worst nightmare... 4.3 out of 5 stars (398 reviews) 5 star 55% 4 star 31% 3 star 8% 2 star 2% 1 star 4% #24 They gave their lives for you: The story of a young soldier in his first war, June 1967 Recently married and the father of a baby girl, son of new immigrants from Iran who found themselves in a slum in the city of Jerusalem, the author is called to reserve duty. It is June 1967. Jerusalem still bears the ravages of the Siege of Jerusalem and the War of Independence in 1948. Jerusalem was a capital city whose eastern flank had been split from the whole and surrounded by enemy mines, barbed wire, high walls, narrow border corridors, incidents of shooting, and injury to citizens – the norm of life in those days. Before the Six Day War, propaganda spread by neighboring Arab nations directly threatened Israel, describing in gory detail what would happen to the young country in the next military attack against it. “Last one out of the country turns off the light,” was the national joke. Concern was weighty. And then the Six Day War broke out. In six days of battle, everything changed. The rest is history. David Yair initially fought in battles around Jerusalem as part of the Har’el Brigade, and later fought in Jericho and the Golan Heights. The book "They gave their lives for you - The story of a young soldier in his first war, June 1967" appeared in Hebrew many years ago. It is now appearing for the first time in English through several digital outlets. It describes incidents from the perspective of a regular soldier, a young man in his first war. The reader is made aware of his great love of his homeland, which positions him as a fighter. He is no war hero, no officer, no recipient of medals or merits. The love of his country simply beats strong in his heart, as it does in the hearts of his fellow soldiers, those who made it safely home, and those who fell in battle. 4.9 out of 5 stars (9 reviews) 5 star 89% 4 star 11% 3 star 0% 2 star 0% 1 star 0% #30 Static: Fade To Gray- An EMP Thriller Book 1 The thin thread holding the civilized world together has been severed. Millions of citizens have been thrust into the unknown, breeding fear into the minds and souls of those seeking to survive. Wren Burton, an architect from Chicago, has been engulfed by the chaotic aftermath of an EMP blast. Her family is injured. The enemy is unknown. And help is nowhere to be found. [No reviews] #39 Static: White Noise- An EMP Thriller- Book 0 What controls us? Is it Fear? Anger? Hope? Every day these emotions influence our decisions, some more than others. Wren Burton, one of the top architects in Chicago, has never let anything stand in the way of providing a better life for her family, but those choices haven’t been without sacrifice. And when the power shuts down across the city, which submerges the masses into chaos and cuts her family in half, tough decisions are only the beginning. 4.3 out of 5 stars (4 reviews) 5 star 25% 4 star 75% 3 star 0% 2 star 0% 1 star 0% #43 The Second Triumvirate: Augustus, Marc Antony, Marcus Aemilius Lepidus, And The Founding Of An Empire With the murder of Julius Caesar on the Ides of March 44 BC, a new political constellation seized control of the city of Rome. Known as the Second Triumvirate, this alliance between Gaius Octavius (Augustus), Marc Antony, and Marcus Aemilius Lepidus formed in the year 43 BC and saw the three most powerful men in Rome overcome their own personal differences to bring about a new stability to their tumultuous city. It was a period of extreme violence, as the Second Triumvirate first needed to contend with the rebellious conspirators who had first assassinated Caesar and then broken away from the Roman state. Gradually emerging victorious over the assassins, the Second Triumvirate attempted to consolidate their hold on the Roman Empire by partitioning its vast expanse amongst themselves. However, as Rome always proves true only one man can master the greatest empire of the Mediterranean. In what followed, political intrigue pitted each member of the Triumvirate against one another, as all attempted to seize absolute power. This contest between the greatest Roman politicians mobilized vast armies from across the world, and featured battles that stretched from the sands of the Persian heartlands to the Spanish steppes. From the ashes of the Second Triumvirate emerged a new form of government that we now know as the Empire. It was a form of governance that reflected the violence from which it was born. Cruel and absolute in their use of power, the Roman emperors could now dictate the course of the nation without having to bow to the desires of the people of Rome. Under their direction, Rome would be resplendent and glorious once more. [No reviews] |
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A few from today's Amazon Top 100 Free that may be of interest to some.
#43 Emerge From the author of the Mindspeak series comes the first in a brand new dystopian romance series. Six years ago, a highly contagious virus wiped out more than ninety-nine percent of the country’s population. The only person to contract the virus and survive, Cricket fled her identity and the safety of New Caelum, an airtight city. Now eighteen, she watches the city where the wealthy cocooned from the devastating outbreak. When the city’s rumbling incinerator wakes her one night while she and her friends are camping just beyond the city walls, she alone knows what the fiery machine means: the lethal virus is back. Only eighteen, Westlin Layne is already being groomed to succeed his mother as New Caelum’s next president. Suddenly West’s sister develops symptoms of the deadly virus thought to be eradicated years ago. Placed under quarantine, the president confesses to West a long-held secret: Christina Black, West’s childhood friend and first love, survived the virus, and her body alone holds the precious antibodies to save his sister. Now West must leave the city to find Christina. But Cricket has no intention of being found. 4.5 out of 5 stars (52 reviews) 5 star 71% 4 star 17% 3 star 8% 2 star 2% 1 star 2% #44 Grid Down Omnibus: A Strike Against America Witness the deadly aftermath of an EMP strike in Roger Hayden’s best-selling “Grid Down” series. The entire collection, which accumulated over 100 + 5 star reviews, is here today. Get it today before the lights go out! A small, northeastern town lay in ruins after a mysterious electromagnetic pulse causes a massive blackout, leaving residents stunned and unprepared. But the loss of power is only the beginning. With no signs of assistance on the horizons and no way of knowing how far the blackout has spread, residents are left to deal with a world without power, communications, and vehicle mobility. The government is absent. Food and supplies have been pillaged, and families must choose whether to stay or flee. However, nothing can prepare them for the onslaught of a horde of escaped convicts who band together and take over the town. #47 Arctic Wargame (Justin Hall # 1) Canadian Intelligence Service Agent Justin Hall--combat-hardened in operations throughout Northern Africa--has been demoted after a botched mission in Libya. When two foreign icebreakers appear in Canadian Arctic waters, Justin volunteers for the reconnaissance mission, eager to return to the field. His team discovers a foreign weapons cache deep in the Arctic, but they are not aware that a spy has infiltrated the Department of National Defence. The team begins to unravel a treasonous plan against Canada, but they fall under attack from one of their own. Disarmed and stripped of their survival gear, they are stranded in a remote location. Now the team must survive the deadly Arctic not only to save themselves, but their country. ARCTIC WARGAME is an action-packed spy thriller in the bestselling tradition of David Baldacci, Brad Thor and Vince Flynn. Readers will enjoy a great tale of courage, fear and betrayal. 3.7 out of 5 stars (229 reviews) 5 star 30% 4 star 37% 3 star 15% 2 star 11% 1 star 7% #74 Disclosing the Secret Jake Marcel never wanted anything to do with the military, let alone the intelligence community. He was the grandson of Major Jesse Marcel, formerly of the 509th Bomb Group for the US Air Force; his grandfather was set up as the man who mistook a downed weather balloon for a crashed extraterrestrial craft allegedly reported by the US military in the 1940s. Jake’s father had also joined the military and retired as a decorated and respected colonel, but Jake still grew up with the ridicule of his grandfather’s much publicized mistake and chose not to believe in the stories of what his grandfather once found in the desert. But when Jake uses details of his father’s bedtime stories to solve an engineering problem of his own, he draws the attention of the National Security Agency. To protect their seven-decade old web of secrets surrounding the crash from being unraveled, the NSA deploys their most secret Black Ops detachments to neutralize Jake. Reluctantly, Jake accepts the help of a government scientist who warns him of the imminent threat and seeks Jake’s assistance in bringing forth disclosure of the government’s cover-up. The revelations shared by the scientist have the power to transform our civilization’s perception of the universe and the world we live in. As Jake struggles to examine his own beliefs, he uncovers an object that has profound implications on the question of whether or not humans are alone in the universe. The truth, he will learn, is more explosive than he could ever have been prepared for. When Jake realizes he may be able to play a role in exposing over 70 years of secrecy by proving his grandfather’s discovery was real, he finds himself up against one of the world’s most powerful governments as he confronts the most closely guarded secrets of our times. A reality the world is not ready for; a technology that’s not supposed to exist; a crash that never happened; a government that was not prepared; and a truth we were never to know… Disclosing the Secret is a Dan Brown paced sci-fi action thriller. It explores the idea of introducing an extraterrestrial presence into contemporary civilization and delves into its implications on our social, political and religious beliefs, challenging the reader to ask, “What if?” All the events and technologies embedded within the narrative are based on alleged artifacts and incidents from the recollections of Col. Jesse Marcel Jr.. 4.7 out of 5 stars (14 reviews) 5 star 86% 4 star 7% 3 star 0% 2 star 7% 1 star 0% #96 Slow Cooker Recipes: Deliciously Simple Low Carb Recipes For Healthy Living #97 Homesteading The Easy Way Including Prepping And Self Sufficency: 3 Books In 1 Boxed Set |
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The first book of the Perseid Collapse series is back on the Amazon Top 100 Free list.
#22 The Perseid Collapse: A Post Apocalyptic/Dystopian Thriller (The Perseid Collapse Series Book 1) America is on the verge of collapse, in this epic, post-apocalyptic sequel to the international bestseller, The Jakarta Pandemic. On August 19, 2019, an inconceivable attack against America's infrastructure will unleash a human darkness over the United States--with a vast appetite for chaos and violence. Alex Fletcher, former Marine, will wake to this new world, thrown headfirst into an impossible journey. His skills and preparations will be put to the ultimate test, in a brutally hostile landscape, where the forged bonds of friendship and family remain the only true constant. #32 Quarterdeck: A Kydd Sea Adventure (Kydd Sea Adventures Book 5) Thomas Kydd was promoted to acting lieutenant at the bloody Battle of Camperdown in October 1797. Now, he must sit an examination to confirm his rank - or face an inglorious return before the mast. But this is only the first of many obstacles for a man who was pressed into the King's Service and discovered a calling for the sea. Kydd is from humble origins, yet he attains the lofty heights of the quarterdeck as an officer in His Majesty's Navy. If he is to avoid spending the rest of his career as a tarpaulin officer, he must also become a gentleman. Kydd and his enigmatic friend Nicholas Renzi set sail in HMS Tenacious for the North American station. Aboard the old 64-gun ship, Kydd comes to doubt he will ever match up to the high-born gentlemen officers. The frontier town of Halifax, which is also home to a British prince of the blood, provides a welcome diversion. Meanwhile, the young United States is in dispute with revolutionary France, the Quasi War, and Kydd finds himself in the USS Constellation in the heady days of the birth of the American Navy. On his return to Halifax, Kydd surmounts more hurdles, both personal and professional - will he ever see himself as truly one of a band of brothers? #80 Gluten Free: The Complete Guide With 50+ Recipes: Gluten Free For Beginners (Gluten, Gluten Free, Gluten Free Cookbook, Gluten Free Recipe, Gluten Free Diet, Clean Eating, Gluten Free Paleo) |
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Couple from today's Amazon Top 100 Free that may be of interest to some.
#70 Further Adventures of Cash Laramie and Gideon Miles (Cash Laramie & Gideon Miles Series Book 9) Nine rousing, noir Western tales with a hardboiled edge are collected in this third volume of short stories, Further Adventures of Cash Laramie and Gideon Miles. Their story begins once again in the 1880s Wyoming Territory, then thunders through to 1930s New Orleans. The two Deputy U.S. Marshals continue to find themselves on the outside of societal norms. Cash Laramie is known as The Outlaw Marshal for his unorthodox conduct toward criminals and his cavalier approach to life. Gideon Miles, one of the first African Americans in the marshal service, is honorable, fearless, and unrivaled in his skills with guns, knives, and tracking. These independent, resourceful lawmen develop a bond, establishing a formidable defense in a wayward land where good and wicked are often hard to distinguish and life is as cheap as a two-bit game of poker. #95 The SAS+ Security Handbook: The Ultimate Guide to Keeping Yourself Safe at Home & Abroad Written by renowned ex-SAS security expert Andrew Kain, this handbook provides the most reliable, authoritative and respected security information on the market. Don’t leave home without it on your smartphone, laptop or ereader! Andrew Kain served in the SAS for 11 years, leaving in 1990 to set up AKE Group, a world leader in the field of risk mitigation. In this fully updated edition he shares his much sought-after security experience, knowledge and techniques – preparing you for anything, anywhere in the world. #47 Top 500 Pressure Cooker and Instant Pot Recipes Cookbook Bundle (Slow Cooker, Slow Cooking, Meals, Chicken, Crock Pot, Instant Pot, Pressure Cooker, Vegan, Paleo, Dinner) #59 Quick Easy Recipes: 5 Ingredient Cookbook: Easy Recipes in 5 or Less Ingredients (Quick and Easy Cooking Series) #82 The Authentic Amish Cookbook: 25 Delicious Amish Recipes Made in a Modern Kitchen |
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One from today's Amazon Top 100 Free that may be of interest to some.
#22 Z-Burbia: A Zombie Novel Whispering Pines is a classic, quiet, private American subdivision on the edge of Asheville, NC, set in the pristine Blue Ridge Mountains. Which is good since the zombie apocalypse has come to Western North Carolina and really put suburban living to the test! Surrounded by a sea of the undead, the residents of Whispering Pines have adapted their bucolic life of block parties to scavenging parties, common area groundskeeping to immediate area warfare, neighborhood beautification to neighborhood fortification. But, even in the best of times, suburban living has its ups and downs what with nosy neighbors, a strict Home Owners’ Association, and a property management company that believes the words “strict interpretation” are holy words when applied to the HOA covenants. Now with the zombie apocalypse upon them even those innocuous, daily irritations quickly become dramatic struggles for personal identity, family security, and straight up survival. Welcome to normal life in Z-Burbia! 4.6 out of 5 stars (173 reviews) 5 star 65% 4 star 29% 3 star 5% 2 star 0% 1 star 1% |
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A couple from today's Amazon Top 100 Free that may be of interest to some.
#45 History's Greatest Military Commanders: The Brilliant Military Strategies Of Hannibal, Alexander The Great, Sun Tzu, Julius Caesar, Napoleon Bonaparte, And 30 Other Historical Commanders Armed conflict has produced many of the great leaders in human history. Some fought purely for glory, others waged war out of desperation, and even more were driven by a sense of duty. Every leader has human qualities that transcend time and culture. The lessons taught, tactics used, and losses suffered stand as a testament to their lives and accomplishments. In his book entitled History's Greatest Military Commanders author Barry Linton covers these leaders and great military commanders in fascinating detail, highlighting their distinguishable backgrounds and origins. Many were conquerors, some were innovators, and even others were liberators. One trait shared by all of these leaders is the willingness to adapt and overcome. This book presents the true stories and struggles faced by these Commanders. Detailed battlefield plans are outlined, giving a step by step account of many important battles as well as information describing the context of each battle. The Commanders featured are drawn from all major periods of human history. Their achievements as well as their failures are highlighted, combined with the impact they had on the greater world and history. Follow along as we detail memorable historic greats such as: Sun Tzu, Alexander the Great, Pyrrhus of Epirus, Darius the Third, Scipio Africanus, Hannibal Barca, Julius Caesar, Attila the Hun, Belisarius, Khalid Ibn Al-Walid, Charlemagne, Saladin, Genghis Khan, Timur, Edward the Black Prince, Suleiman the Magnificent, Oda Nobunaga, Yi Sun-sin, Hernan Cortes, Gustavus Adolphus, Duke of Marlborough, George Washington, Napoleon Bonaparte, Duke of Wellington, Horatio Nelson, Helmut von Moltke the Elder, Stonewall Jackson, Robert E. Lee, Ulysses S. Grant, Togo Heihachiro, John Monash, Erwin Rommel, Georgy Zhukov, Bernard Montgomery, George Patton 3.7 out of 5 stars (21 reviews) 5 star 43% 4 star 14% 3 star 19% 2 star 14% 1 star 10% #93 White Jade (The Project Book 1) WHITE JADE spins a web of deceit and murder across the globe against the backdrop of a deadly international power game. Nick Carter works for the PROJECT, a covert intelligence unit reporting to the President. Selena Connor is a world famous expert in ancient languages. When her wealthy uncle is murdered by someone looking for a 2000 year old book about the elixir of immortality, she's thrown into Nick's dangerous world. Someone is determined to take over China and attack America--and Nick and Selena are right in the line of fire. It's the beginning of a life and death adventure that leads to the discovery of an ancient secret hidden in the high mountains of Tibet. International intrigue, terrorist acts and the threat of nuclear war form the core of this fast-paced thriller, the first volume in a series featuring Nick, Selena and the PROJECT. An Amazon Best Seller. 4.4 out of 5 stars (491 reviews) 5 star 53% 4 star 35% 3 star 8% 2 star 3% 1 star 1% #38 Go Paleo the French Way: Illustrated French Paleo grubs cookbook that sheds your pounds with 80 lip-smacking, quick-fixing and inexpensive meal recipes |
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One from todays Amazon Top 100 Free that may be of interest to some.
#11 Fall of the Cities: Planting the Orchard The world is falling apart. Terrorists spark a worldwide oil and gas crisis while imports grind to a halt. Europe and Britain are erupting into chaos as food runs out and desperate people take matters into their own hands. As the government begins to seal off rioting parts of the city, Corporal Harry Miller takes an offered discharge to get his sister and her kids to safety. But he’s not fast enough. Trapped in the city with a rag-tag collection of ordinary citizens, Harry struggles to create a small pocket of stability - a place to ride out the coming confrontation between rioters and the Army, and save themselves from complete annihilation. 4.6 out of 5 stars (10 reviews) 5 star 70% 4 star 20% 3 star 10% 2 star 0% 1 star 0% |
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One from today's Amazon Top 100 Free.
#88 Boys for Men The true stories of two soldiers. Though they are separated by almost 100 years, the similarities in their experiences are striking. When Derrick Wolf left the U.S. for Vietnam in 1970 on January 6th, the day of Epiphany, little did he realize what a prophetic day it would turn out to be for him. Boys for Men is a journal of his tour of duty. Wolf tells of the grim daily routine of a tank crew near the De-militarized Zone just south of North Vietnam. From the near constant rain during monsoon to the unbearable high temperatures and humidity of the dry season, life becomes a series of long periods of boredom and hardship interrupted abruptly by deadly situations. Combined with Wolf’s stories are excerpts of the previously unpublished 1876 journal of Sylvester Waltz, an infantryman during the Great Sioux War. Waltz was a member of the Yellowstone Expedition, which culminated in the Battle of the Little Bighorn where General George Armstrong Custer was killed and his forces defeated. 3.8 out of 5 stars (22 reviews) 5 star 45% 4 star 18% 3 star 18% 2 star 5% 1 star 14% |
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Been a slow couple of weeks for free ebooks on Amazon's top 100 free. Here are a couple from today's list that might be of interest to some.
#14 Any Means Necessary (a Luke Stone Thriller-Book #1) When nuclear waste is stolen by jihadists in the middle of the night from an unguarded New York City hospital, the police, in a frantic race against time, call in the FBI. Luke Stone, head of an elite, secretive, department within the FBI, is the only man they can turn to. Luke realizes right away that the terrorists’ aim is to create a dirty bomb, that they seek a high-value target, and that they will hit it within 48 hours. A cat and mouse chase follows, pitting the world’s most savvy government agents versus its most sophisticated terrorists. As Agent Stone peels back layer after layer, he soon realizes he is up against a vast conspiracy, and that the target is even more high value than he could have imagined—leading all the way to the President of the United States. With Luke framed for the crime, his team threatened and his own family in danger, the stakes could not be higher. But as a former special forces commando, Luke has been in tough positions before, and he will not give up until he finds a way to stop them—using any means necessary. Twist follows twist as one man finds himself up against an army of obstacles and conspiracies, pushing even the limits of what he can handle, and culminating in a shocking climax. A political thriller with heart-pounding action, dramatic international settings, and non-stop suspense, ANY MEANS NECESSARY marks the debut of an explosive new series that will leave you turning pages late into the night. 4.4 out of 5 stars (124 reviewes) 5 star 64% 4 star 21% 3 star 9% 2 star 1% 1 star 5% #42 SOUTHERN COOKING: More Than 250 Secret Southern Recipes SOUTHERN COOKING :More Than 250 Secret Southern Recipes (30 Bonus Crock Pot Recipes Southern cooking has become synonymous with comfort food, food that just feels good to eat. This is evident in many recipes in this cookbook, including the famous chicken and waffles, mac and cheese, and rich buttermilk bread. However, spice is another quality of Southern food. Bright vibrant flavors that are full of taste and texture are a significant component of Southern foods. Recipes like the spicy jambalaya, Cajun spiced steak, and baked beans are standard Southern fare. The recipes in this cookbook span the region, having been born as far north as the Eastern seaboard region of the Carolinas all the way South to the swampy wetlands of Louisiana. Each location has added its unique flare to their variations of recipes, infusing a specific taste, feeling, and personality to its cooking. To experience Southern cooking is essential to understanding the Southern way of life. Southern cooking has typically been a method of forging family bonds, overcoming adversity, and persevering through the strength found in these foods. The practice of sitting around a table and sharing a home cooked meal is at the core of Southern values, thus these recipes are not just perfected by time; they are loved, honored and respected. After downloading this book you will learn... • Chapter 1: 36 SOUTHERN APPETIZERS SNACK RECIPES • Chapter 2: 44 SOUTHERN SOUPS AND STEWS RECIPES • Chapter 3: 35 SOUTHERN BREAKFAST AND BRUNCH RECIPES • Chapter 4: 48 SOUTHERN MAIN DISH RECIPES • Chapter 5: 42 SOUTHERN SIDE DISH RECIPES • Chapter 6: 33 SOUTHERN DESSERT RECIPES • Chapter 7 : 30 Easy Crock Pot Recipes FREE Bonus • Much, Much More! 4.9 out of 5 stars (11 reviews) 5 star 91% 4 star 9% 3 star 0% 2 star 0% 1 star 0% |
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Couple from today's amazon top 100 free which may be of interest to some.
#33 Greek Mythology: Greek Gods, Goddesses, Heroes, Heroines, Monsters, And Classic Greek Myths Of All Time #35 Charlemagne: King Of The Franks #36 The Second Triumvirate: Augustus, Marc Antony, Marcus Aemilius Lepidus, And The Founding Of An Empire #40 The Third Reich: Adolf Hitler, Nazi Germany, World War II And The Last German Empire Note: The above ebooks were free when links posted, but sometimes these "history" type ebooks get changed to pay at some point during the day while on the free top 100 list. |
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Couple from today's amazon top 100 free which may be of interest to some. #33 Greek Mythology: Greek Gods, Goddesses, Heroes, Heroines, Monsters, And Classic Greek Myths Of All Time #35 Charlemagne: King Of The Franks #36 The Second Triumvirate: Augustus, Marc Antony, Marcus Aemilius Lepidus, And The Founding Of An Empire #40 The Third Reich: Adolf Hitler, Nazi Germany, World War II And The Last German Empire Note: The above ebooks were free when links posted, but sometimes these "history" type ebooks get changed to pay at some point during the day while on the free top 100 list. yep, they're already $6.99 |
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This ebook is at #1 today on Amazon's Top 100 Free. Hmm, I was not aware of this list. Amazon usually ends up costing me so much money I try not to poke around on it! 
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Hmm, I was not aware of this list. I use the following link to reach the Amazon Top 100 Free ebook listing: http://www.amazon.com/Best-Sellers-Kindle-Store/zgbs/digital-text/ref=zg_bs_fvp_p_f_digital-text?_encoding=UTF8&tf=1 For the most part the list typically is made up of romance, or bodice ripper, type books for the ladies. But every now and then they have some good free stuff on there. |
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I use the following link to reach the Amazon Top 100 Free ebook listing: http://www.amazon.com/Best-Sellers-Kindle-Store/zgbs/digital-text/ref=zg_bs_fvp_p_f_digital-text?_encoding=UTF8&tf=1 For the most part the list typically is made up of romance, or bodice ripper, type books for the ladies. But every now and then they have some good free stuff on there. Quoted:
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Hmm, I was not aware of this list. I use the following link to reach the Amazon Top 100 Free ebook listing: http://www.amazon.com/Best-Sellers-Kindle-Store/zgbs/digital-text/ref=zg_bs_fvp_p_f_digital-text?_encoding=UTF8&tf=1 For the most part the list typically is made up of romance, or bodice ripper, type books for the ladies. But every now and then they have some good free stuff on there. My rule is: no matter what the title or description, if it has a pic of a guy with his shirt off on the cover, skip it.
I usually check out this list every couple of days. Thanks ibob! 
Here's one that's pretty good that's still on the list. http://www.amazon.com/Squall-Sean-Costello-ebook/dp/B00RPM9MJ6/ref=zg_bs_digital-text_f_80 |
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So you've NEVER read any of Robert E. Howard's Conan books? Forgot about Conan and Tarzan. 
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Couple from today's Amazon Top 100 Free ebooks that may be of interest to some.
#2 Rath's Deception (The Janus Group Book 1) On the cut-throat streets of Tarkis, orphaned teens like Rath end up jailed … or dead. So when the shadowy Janus Group offers Rath a chance to earn riches beyond his wildest dreams, he seizes it. But the Janus Group is as ruthless as the elite assassins it controls. Rath will have to survive their grueling, off-world training, and fulfill all fifty kills in his contract before a single cent comes his way. And ending so many lives comes with a price Rath can't anticipate. It'll certainly cost him what's left of his innocence. It may well cost him his life. 4.5 out of 5 stars (134 reviews) 5 star 59% 4 star 33% 3 star 7% 2 star 1% 1 star 0% [The following ebook is back on the Amazon Top 100 Free, read it a while ago, thought it was good.] #4 Those Who Dare (Raiding Forces Book 1) The first in a series of meticulously researched World War II novels about hit-and-run raids against Hitler's war machine by British forces - under the command of a U.S. soldier - "Those Who Dare" is sure to appeal to avid military fiction fans. By May 1940, panzer divisions had decimated Belgium and reached Calais. Lieutenant John Randal of the U.S. 26th Cavalry Regiment volunteers his expertise to help slow their advance. What unfolds is a blend of military guerrilla tactics, suspense, humour, cultural and social commentary, and war buddy camaraderie - plus a little romance between the American GI and the widowed Lady Jane Seaborn. Along the way readers meet such colourful characters as Captain David Niven in MO-9 and Captain 'Geronimo Joe' McKoy with his Travelling Wild West Show and Shooting Emporium. The author - a decorated combat veteran - covers the details of war extensively, from the five points of contact of a parachute landing fall to descriptions of a British raider's A-5 flinging ferries before the first 12-gauge shell casing hits the floor. As the novel ends, Major Randal's men, fresh from Operation Tomcat in France, learn they will deploy via sea transport within 48 hours on their next mission. The second book, which is already written, tells that tale. 4.3 out of 5 stars (238 reviews) 5 star 52% 4 star 33% 3 star 9% 2 star 3% 1 star 3% #86 The Walking Dead #1 Rick Grimes, Sheriff of a small town in Kentucky awakes in a hospital. Comatose after being shot while on duty, Rick finds the world abandoned of all things living and is faced with walking undead, who attack him on sight. He returns home to find his family, son Carl and wife Lori, gone. He meets his new neighbor, who points him towards Atlanta. After retrieving supplies from the abandoned Police Station, Rick sets off to Atlanta to search for his family. 4.5 out of 5 stars (682 reviews) 5 star 73% 4 star 16% 3 star 6% 2 star 2% 1 star 3% |
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The Jakarta Pandemic is back on the Amazon Top 100 Free for those who haven't read it yet.
#12 The Jakarta Pandemic: A Post Apocalyptic/Dystopian Thriller (The Perseid Collapse Series) Cases of a highly lethal virus appear in major cities around the globe. Most ignore the warning signs. Alex Fletcher, Iraq War veteran, has read the signs for years. He understands the unique dangers of a pandemic flu and has taken the necessary steps to prepare. With his family and home prepared to endure an extended period of seclusion, Alex thinks he's ready for the pandemic. He's not even close. The lethal H16N1 virus rapidly spreads across the nation, stretching the fragile bonds of society to the breaking point. Schools close, grocery stores empty, fuel deliveries stop, hospitals start turning away the sick...riots engulf the cities. As hostility and mistrust engulfs his idyllic Maine neighborhood, Alex quickly realizes that the H16N1 virus will be the least of his problems. 4.1 out of 5 stars (873 reviews) 5 star 48% 4 star 31% 3 star 12% 2 star 5% 1 star 4% |
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A few from today's Amazon Top 100 Free that may be of interest to some.
#10 First Strike (The Kurgan War Book 1) When war comes after a century of peace, it is sudden and brutal. Taken by surprise Earth's far-flung colonies are in danger. The only son of an admiral, Second Lieutenant Michael Sheridan finds himself thrust into a desperate conflict that he and the untried soldiers under his command are ready for. Focusing on the people struggling to survive the onslaught, First Strike is a novel that propels the reader to the furthest limits of space. Fighting a ruthless and determined enemy, Sheridan soon learns the brutal lessons of war and that his enemy may not be what it appears to be. 4.4 out of 5 stars (64 reviews) 5 star 52% 4 star 37% 3 star 9% 2 star 2% 1 star 0% #13 Lights Out EMP Thriller Super Boxset Dystopian masterminds James Hunt, author of “Static”, and Roger Hayden, author of “Grid Down”, which have collectively accumulated 200+ five-star reviews come together in this SUPER BOX SET for the first time! That’s TWO complete book SERIES comprised of SIX NOVELS at a discounted price! Static (White Noise, Fade to Gray, Blackout) Wren Burton, one of the top architects in Chicago, has never let anything stand in the way of providing a better life for her family, but those choices haven’t been without sacrifice. And when the power shuts down across the city, which submerges the masses into chaos and cuts her family in half, tough decisions are only the beginning. Grid Down (The Beginning, Strike Against America, EMP Survival) A small, northeastern town is crippled after a mysterious electromagnetic pulse causes a massive blackout, leaving residents stunned and unprepared. But the loss of power is only the beginning. Communications and mobility have been disabled with vehicles stopped dead in their tracks for miles. Grocery stores, banks, hospitals, and other services no longer function. Cell phones, computers, televisions, and radios are rendered inoperable. In the chaos that follows, one family embarks on a journey of survival in a vastly different world, changed within a flash. [only three reviews currently, all five starts] #15 The US Consulate under Siege: The Benghazi Attack: The Inside Account of What Really Went Down The Benghazi crisis that occurred exactly 11 years after September 11, 2001 led to the loss of the U.S. ambassador, Christopher Stevens and, hence, stands as one of the worst attacks against the U.S. This book goes beyond the events of September 11, 2012. It explores what went wrong; the things that could have been prevented; the best kept secrets of CIA operations abroad; and presents recommendations that may avoid the loss of more lives as the inevitable war against terror rages on. The first chapter presents more of a background analysis giving a backdrop of the growing tension between various nations. The attacks that occurred on the September 11 may be pegged on some issues that may have been immediate, but the root causes go way back in time. An in-depth look at Libya and Benghazi is given in the second chapter with an aim of presenting a vivid picture of the factors that may have led to the development of unrest and revolt. The next chapters focus their attention to Benghazi, the magnificent Annex, the American ambassador, the overrun, gunfighter road and the counterattack. It takes more than a mere description of tragedies to help readers learn from the mistakes that occur during terror attacks. For every government agent who might be involved in saving lives – or conveying critical intelligence – or knows someone who is involved in U.S. foreign relations – here is the book that encompasses important aspects that they should not miss. This book is written in a modern, conversational style. It is easy to read, yet its message is solid, accurate, and greatly informed. [Only two reviews, one five starts, one four stars] [The following book was on the Amazon Top 100 Free in the past.] #66 SECTOR 64: Ambush: Sector 64 Book One |
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Couple from today's Amazon Top 100 Free that may be of interest to some.
#49 Space Carrier Avalon (Castle Federation Book 1) THE FLEET'S OLD LADY - OUT FOR ONE LAST DANCE Avalon was the flagship of the Castle Federation in the last war, now twenty years past. The first of the deep space carriers, no other warship in the fleet holds as many honors or has recorded as many kills. No other warship in the fleet is as old. Accepting the inevitable, the Federation Space Navy has decided to refit her and send her on a tour of the frontier, showing the flag to their allies and enemies as a reminder of her glory – and then decommission her for good. But Avalon has been a backwater posting for ten years – and has problems a mere refit can’t fix. The systems along her planned tour have been seeing pirates for the first time in decades, and there are rumblings of Commonwealth scouting ships all along the border. It may be Avalon’s final tour – but it looks to be anything but quiet! 4.5 out of 5 stars (125 reviews) 5 star 62% 4 star 29% 3 star 7% 2 star 1% 1 star 1% #93 The War Planners (The Blackout War Book 1) For years China has been building up its military, preparing for this moment. They have created island bases in the South China Sea. Stolen US government secrets through daily cyber attacks on American networks. Each day the threat grows more real. When a crack team of American defense experts is taken to a remote island for a highly classified mission, they have a single task: create the blueprint for a coming war with China. David Manning is one of those experts. But as the group plans for war, David suspects that not every person among them is planning for America to win... 4.3 out of 5 stars (161 reviews) 5 star 57% 4 star 26% 3 star 11% 2 star 2% 1 star 4% |
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One from today's Amazon Top 100 Free that might be of interest to some. Note, only six reviews all 100% so take it for what its worth.
#58 Ark-13: An Odyssey "We along with the other twelve Arks, flying out to the far reaches of space are now the only remnants left of humanity. We are the chosen few for the world’s only life rafts. We are Ark-13 and this is an S.O.S." When Jake Hansen was selected by GENESIS for Ark-13, he didn't know what the new world would look like. He didn't know that when he awoke from hyper sleep he would feel like a captive. He didn't know that GENESIS would remain on the bridge of the ship and in control of all resources. He didn't know that they would prosecute his fellow colonists for treason. He didn't know that his natural born rights would be abused. Jake didn't know that he would have to lead an insurrection to control the Ark - and the course of humanity along with it. About: With constant intrigue and mystery, Ark-13 can best be described as "LOST" meets "INTERSTELLAR". Although it is in the Science Fiction genre, it carries broader appeal as the themes of the story center around the human condition, resilience, self-preservation and technology's clash with nature. Ark-13 is a 200 page odyssey that will leave you wanting more 5.0 out of 5 stars (6 reviews) 5 star 100% 4 star 0% 3 star 0% 2 star 0% 1 star 0% |
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Couple from today's Amazon Top 100 Free.
#17 The Paradise Planet' A celebrated military hero back from a war that helped redeem the galaxy, Trent McGovern is silent about his suffering with PTSD - he risks being ostracized by the people of Baal, his home planet. As a deadly plague grows in intensity on Baal, and Trent’s bloody visions get worse, he becomes inspired to take a vacation to The Paradise Planet, a new luxury resort where he hopes to heal. The Resort is everything that Trent hoped it would be, until the guests start to go missing. The shocking reality of what is taking place at The Resort, all in hopes of finding a cure for the plague - known as Hollyhock - is brought to light because of Trent’s bravery, ingenuity, and courage. But once the secrets are revealed, how far is Trent willing to go to spread the truth? It might not just be the guests of the Paradise Planet, but also the citizens of Baal that must rely upon his fortitude and courage to heal. [No customer reviews yet] #64 Contamination Boxed Set (Books 0-3 in the series) This specially-priced bundle contains the first four books in the CONTAMINATION series: *Contamination Zero *Contamination 1: The Onset *Contamination 2: Crossroads *Contamination 3: Wasteland ABOUT CONTAMINATION: The infection has begun, ravaging the American Southwest and leaving a chaos in its wake. In this new world, there will be last meal, no dying wish. The only reward left is to survive another day... 4.1 out of 5 stars (787 reviews) 5 star 46% 4 star 32% 3 star 12% 2 star 6% 1 star 4% |
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Ham radio basic book - have not read it yet so no idea if its good. |
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https://www.amazon.com/Ham-Radio-Ultimate-Beginner-Communication-ebook/dp/B01F0D0ODY/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1463599006&sr=1-1&keywords=ham+radio Ham radio basic book - have not read it yet so no idea if its good. Still a great find. Txl |