Mysteries / Suspense / Adventure:“Crow’s Nest,” by John M. Floyd [Michael Bracken Presents short story]“Whom Do You Trust?” by Hal Charles [solve-it-yourself mystery]“Winter’s Journey,” by R.J. Koreto [Barb Goffman Presents short story]Smoke of the .45, by Harry Sinclair Drago [novel]A Certain Dr. Thorndyke, by R. Austin Freeman [novel]Science Fiction & Fantasy:“All in the Golden Afternoo...

Sometimes heroes have a funny accent...The Venom Spear operations are in full force in America’s western cities.The people aren’t happy… the cartels aren’t giving up… and the world is headed toward an unprecedented war…The skirmish between Russia and China becomes lopsided, as China uses high-tech tactics in an advanced age of warfare. Mexico gathers allies in their claim that the United States attacked them. America finds herself under constant cyber-attack.

A hero condemned. A nation betrayed. A rebellion ignited.The surprise arrest of Lou Caldwell is a gut punch. Every member of the Rampart Edge program is now considered a traitor to America. Even after his old mentor is executed by firing squad, Lou declines to give in—deciding death is preferable to dishonor.Refusing to cooperate during a rushed trial for supposed war crimes, Lou finally seeks to make peace with God for past anger... preparing himself for the inevitable... ...

Hell hath no fury...A woman who has ignored her fears for far too long. A foreign army just miles away. Can she deal with her past—and the inside threat—in time?Karen Kirkland senses the serpent in the group. After the Acme Ranch group’s initial showing of strength and trustworthiness, the woman’s fears from her past surface when a charismatic member makes secret moves for control. But when the group’s leaders suffer a series of unplanned absences, Karen decides she must bu...

Before setting out on revenge, first dig two graves...At home and in China, Americans and their allies tempt fate to fulfill impossible missions. The odds of survival are slim. Will the risky gambles turn the tide of the invasion?Lou Caldwell doesn’t expect to survive this flight. He’s left his faithful dog Rusty with a friend, knowing in his gut that the unbelievable mission to deliver payback in the heart of China can’t possibly be survived. And as the bleak, likely outco...

American Resolve will always win...An aging veteran burdened with a defender’s spirit. A relentless frontline that advances like a dark wave, threatening to engulf America. Will he muster the strength to protect those he cares for against the tide of war?The gruesome death of a brother-in-arms slams Granger Madison like a kick to the gut. After the group's initial tactical retreat, the invasion has been unforgiving to the Acme Ranch residents and their battle-scarred Road R...

The Thirty-Nine Steps is a foundational work of the modern spy thriller, a taut pursuit narrative in which the ordinary yet resourceful Richard Hannay stumbles upon an international conspiracy on the eve of war. Buchan's prose is brisk, economical, and vividly topographical, turning the Scottish moorlands and Edwardian railway lines into instruments of suspense. Published in 1915, the novel reflects anxieties about invasion, espionage, and national vulnerability, while helping to define th...

From vicious rival brothers to desperate single mothers, frisky newlyweds to frigid life partners, Patrick McGinley covers all kinds of Irish (or simply human) relationship in this collection of short stories. In fourteen stories, some brief glimpses of an hour in the life, some longer explorations of years of growing animosity, McGinley explores the ties that bind us: the bond of family, unbreakable even when we wish it severed; the financial and emotional connections we make with our nei...

From the beloved author behind Sherlock Holmes, a collection of fourteen exhilarating tales full of mummies, ghosts, adventure, and more.Best known as the creator of super-sleuth Sherlock Holmes, Conan Doyle also wrote thrilling tales of the supernatural and the corruption of technology. His sharp wit and chillingly detailed writing are at their peak in this diverse collection of adventures, ranging from the cunning escapades of a wartime strategist extraordinaire i...

According to Wikipedia: "Andrew Barton "Banjo" Paterson (17 February 1864 5 February 1941)[2] was a famous Australian bush poet, journalist and author. He wrote many ballads and poems about Australian life, focusing particularly on the rural and outback areas, including the district around Binalong, New South Wales where he spent much of his childhood. Paterson's more notable poems include "Waltzing Matilda", "The Man from Snowy River" and "Clancy of the Overflow"."

The Cruise of the Breadwinner is an adventure at sea, following Snowy as he comes of age through a shower of sea-spray and bullets. The youngest crew member on a coastal patrol boat, he longs for action as his sharp eyes pick out distant plane battles and his ears strain to the sound of faint gun-fire. But when finally the war envelops him and his crew-mates in its terrible grasp, he must face the realities of pain, fear, and death. Rescuing two downed pilots, one English and one ...

This volume assembles 4 great Western novels, including:THE VOICE AT JOHNNYWATER, by B.M. BowerTHE RIDER OF THE MOHAVE, by James FellomSMOKE OF THE .45, by Harry Sinclair DragoTHE TEXICAN, by Dane CoolidgeIf you enjoy this ebook, search your favorite ebook store for "Wildside Press MEGAPACK" to see the 400+ other entries in the best-selling series, covering not just westerns, but mysteries, science fiction, young adult, romance, and just about every oth...