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John Dalton is America’s best submarine captain. For the moment. In a war where one out of every three American submarines fails to come home, John and USS Razorback are a pair of rare gems: survivors. More importantly, they take the fight to the enemy as the so-called "Freedom Union" gobbles up more and more territory every day. Undersea resources, stations, and enclaves change hands with every battle in World War III, and it’s up to submarines like Razorback to defend Americans and Alliance territory. And Captain John Dalton?

No one expected war, and the U.S. Navy has paid the price. Once the greatest Navy in the world, by 2039, American submariners find themselves outnumbered and outgunned by an alliance of France, India, and the enemy lurking in the dark: Russia. It’s not their fault that the politicians back home didn’t expect war as the world expanded into underwater territory, but now sailors like Commander Alex Coleman are left facing the consequences.

It’s 2037, and Alex is one more disobeyed order away from kissing his naval career goodbye. He used to be high speed, the kind of officer on the fast track to submarine command. Then he threw it all away trying to save a few civilian lives from his glory hungry commanding officer.

Dana's not big on egg hunts. But that was before he found The Egg. It's not like a normal egg. It's about the size of a softball. It's covered with ugly blue and purple veins.

Commander Kurt Kins loves a challenge. But this might be the one he and his crew can’t beat. By 2039, the United States is a year and a half into World War III. Submarine meets submarine beneath the waves, and one out of every three American subs deployed isn’t coming home. Commander Kurt Kins and USS Darter, however, seem to have a magic touch—they’ve been among the best of the best from the start. Kins loves action and he’s never backed down from a challenge. Faced with clever Russian enemies who are out to make their nation a superpower once more, he knows he has his work cut out for him.

Alex Coleman had a chance to end World War III before it started. Instead, he lost an unwinnable battle. Now, he finally has command of his own submarine, but USS Jimmy Carter is old enough to drink, his crew is a few beers short of a six pack, and no one—particularly the admiral who hates him—expects him to make a difference.

A band of modern-day pirates station-hops across the Indian Ocean. Each attack bolder and more costly than the last, these pirates leave behind a trail of broken bodies, businesses, and stolen submarines at every undersea station they visit—and it’s up to Lieutenant Commander Alex Coleman and USS Kansas (SSN 810) to stop them.

"Don't do this! Watch out for that!" Marco's mom thinks the whole world is a danger zone. She won't even let Marco play softball. But Marco just wants to have fun. So he sneaks off to a game. And that's when it happens. He gets hit in the head with a baseball bat. Now things are getting really fuzzy. Really scary. Because when Marco gets home he gets the strangest call. From someone who says he lives in Marco's basement...

Private Investigator Zachary Goldman’s life isn’t all roses, but he tries to put his own shattered life behind him to investigate the death of five-year-old Declan Bond.

Down beneath the ground they are herded, to the city under the back steps and the complex world of the ant colony. Here where the haughty Queen rules with an iron hand, each of her subjects has a vital role to perform, and Jill and Craig are put to work. But no sooner had they become involved in the daily routine of the colony when an army of red ants sweeps down, threatening the destruction of the city and its inhabitants, including Jill and Craig!

To clear his name and avoid trial-by-crocodile, Markham agrees to help Nina locate the missing legend at the helm . . . and the fact that Nina makes Markham’s blood jump around like waves under the deck may have added to that decision. But soon the most vicious gang lord threatens to corrupt everything on the vessel, from its dizzying neon casinos to its boiler-room volcano. As shadow and panic overtake the ship, Markham must find the Captain—or something in himself—to stop it before the cruise becomes a nightmare.

When tragically beautiful movie star Stella Lamar drops dead in the middle of a scene being filmed in the home of banker and film financier Emery Phelps, Scientific Detective Craig Kennedy is called in to find how and why she died. Little does he know that this profound film mystery will pit him against an "archscoundrel of highest intelligence and downright cleverness."

When Deana awakened King Arthur from Avalon, she set in motion ominous events. As King Arthur and the rounds’ return loom, her hold on Avalon weakens and the web Merlin has woven is in danger. He asks too much of her. Yet, Deana cannot decide what is more dangerous–following Merlin or staying true to herself.

This book is a collection of short stories directly inspired by Edgar Allan Poe and his writing. Each new story is coupled with an original work that inspired or influenced it. These stories were written for those who have experienced tragedy, loss, love, and beauty. For those not appreciated in their lifetime. For those with an incomplete story in their heart. This is For Edgar.

When Nimue trapped Merlin in the cave, she never dreamed he’d return—least of all in the 21st century, a time devoid of magic, thus breaking the seal that held Merlin hostage. Dazed and confused, he emerged from the cave, determined to change the world. He wasn’t the only one waiting for the Once and Future King’s return.

Evie’s intentions were pure; she wanted to save Alex from a life of crime. She escaped it herself, although it swirled around her every move at work. Which isn’t hard to believe, knowing she worked in a Mob-controlled casino in Las Vegas, NV in the 1960s. Will Alex escape? Or will those who know the truth pull her into a life she never knew?

Cato is the only true half-human, half-ghost hybrid in existence. He's powerful and unique with two divine powers instead of one. After being an unwilling test subject in Project Alpha for two years, Cato and the rest of his "lab-family" survive a transport accident to find themselves stranded and powerless in the middle of the wilderness. Cato wants nothing to do with his past, but as his enemies close in, he realizes he's willing to do anything to protect his lab-family...even kidnap the daughter of a ghost hunter and make a dangerous deal to become a mercenary.

The crew of Alura docks at the Cosmo, the gambling and entertainment Mecca of the entire galaxy. But the stopover becomes deadly when Cooper and his crew find themselves trapped between two moguls vying for control of the station. Separated from the others, Cooper must join with the Cosmo's marshal, who is fighting his own battle against the corruption rampant among his ranks. With time running out, Cooper makes a gamble to save his crew and topple the power struggle.

Tim and his best friend Andy Jones live in the town of Beaumont, Massachusetts, just north of Boston. They have been best friends ever since they played Pop Warner football when they were nine years old. Tim’s dad is Coach Joe of the Beaumont Warrior Varsity football team. Coach Joe and Tim have lived alone since Tim was three, when Tim’s mother left Coach Joe and Tim. Andy lost his father suddenly to a heart attack when he was 13 and just entering middle school.

Urban legends - every town has them. Local variations of widely known stories passed down from one generation to the next. They range from tales of haunted houses and monsters in the closet, to witches and dark curses telling you where not to tread. I’ve heard them all in my travels through the Appalachians and southeastern United States. The question is, do you believe, or is it all made up? Sometimes it’s best to heed the advice given in those old familiar stories. After all, as the old Sherpa saying goes - Maybe true. Maybe not true. Better you believe.