The God Hunters: Book OneDavid Ruger has always been curious. That's how he landed his charming on-again, off-again boyfriend, Wyler, and how they started in St. Louis and ended up in the Expanse, an alien universe where humans take on supernatural abilities and demons munch on Chinese takeout.Thirty thousand years earlier, the Expanse was devastated by a gruesome war. The old gods and a group of shifters known as The God Hunters fought and failed ...

Collection of Short Stories from 6-500 words and general short stories

The God Hunters: Book ThreeThe treachery of an ancient and sinister evil is on the rise again. The races that live in the universe known as the Expanse have been deceived by the MST, their so-called guardians, and the truth has finally emerged. Change is inevitable, but not without a fight.As Keeper of the Citadel and endowed with supernatural abilities beyond imagination, David will shine as a beacon of hope to those in need, to those who have suc...

The God Hunters: Book FourA powerful evil still lurks within the Expanse, and there is only one way to protect its citizens.The Masters of Science and Technology are hell-bent on eliminating any advanced civilizations that threaten their authority. However, the truth behind their aggressive behavior is becoming widespread thanks to David, who masquerades as the Being of Light whenever he rushes in to save any worlds on the brink of destruction. Bec...

BLOOD WOODGuy Lucan is an English railway engineer employed by a New York based consulting firm. Posted to Madagascar as part of a World Bank contract, he is to assist with regeneration of the island's 100 year old French colonial railway network. His love of Malagsay life soon develops, and quickly he understands the challenges of managing an antique transport system in Africa.Soon after his arrival, the State railway is unexpectedly purchased by an emerging local business ...

The God Hunters: Book TwoMonths ago, David Ruger was an average human with a flighty boyfriend. Now he lives in an alien universe called the Expanse and wields supernatural powers. He's also traded in his flighty ex for Doug Colt, a man with a heart of gold and nerves of steel—which is a good thing, because his occupation can get rough.When David joins Doug and his brother, Bryan, on a job to track down a group of vengeful trolls, the journey takes...

Published by CUSTOM BOOK PUBLICATIONSClassic imprintRED GOLDGuy Lucan is assigned to investigate rail freight business on the original Cecil Rhodes 'Cape to Cairo' railway. Copper is the bedrock of the cargo running over the three thousand kilometre corridor to Indian Ocean ports for export.Smuggling the Red Gold out of the interior and evading government taxes has been a petty criminal activity for years but when an organised Chinese crime syndicate systemati...

Six stories. Endless giggles. Real reading progress.Welcome to the Read & Roar! Level 1 Collection—a joyful phonics journey packed with silly animals, simple words, and a huge boost of reading confidence.Inside this one easy-to-use volume are six fully illustrated beginner phonics books, each focused on a different short vowel sound. With lovable characters, laugh-out-loud endings, and simple sentence structures, this collection ...

In this important book, acclaimed author Mark Edmundson reconceives the value and promise of reading. He enjoins educators to stop offering up literature as facile entertainment and instead teach students to read in a way that can change their lives for the better. At once controversial and inspiring, this is a groundbreaking book written with the elegance and power to change the way we teach and read.Why Read was a PSLA Young Adult Top 40 non-fiction title 2004

In the shadowed heart of New Orleans, an insidious family legacy claims a young woman's body and soul for a terrifying, predestined birth.Élodie has always been haunted by unsettling dreams—a goat-man in the mountains, a primal pull she can't explain. But when inexplicable physical changes begin to manifest, the line between nightmare and reality blurs, thrusting her into the chilling legacy of the Chavis family, New Orleans' most secretive Creole dynasty.From the opulent, ...

Henderson begins by exploring Twain's early life in Missouri, detailing his upbringing, education, and formative experiences that shaped his worldview and literary voice. The biography highlights Twain's early career as a riverboat pilot, journalist, and miner, emphasizing how these diverse experiences informed his later writings. Henderson paints a vivid picture of Twain's character, marked by his wit, humor, and deep understanding of human nature.As the narrative unfolds, Henderson exami...

What if your workplace became your greatest mission field?Too many Christians compartmentalize their faith, living boldly on Sundays but going silent on Mondays. Bringing Jesus to Work: Leading with Faith, Integrity, and Purpose is a discipleship guide ready to break that pattern and help you lead with courage, wisdom, and authenticity where it matters most, at work.Drawing from Scripture, personal stories, and years of leadership experience, autho...