Wanted: Dead or Undead (Zombie West) (22 page)

Its brow crinkled and its tiny
balled fists pumped at the air. The baby's miniature lips puckered in
displeasure and a tiny howl filled the room.

The undead went crazy in response.

DESERT RICE

This Upper YA/Women's Fiction adventure is now available
at
Amazon
.

~~~~~

Samantha Jean Haggert is a beautiful twelve-year-old girl,
but no one knows it. All they see is an awkward boy in a baseball cap and baggy
pants. Sam's not thrilled with the idea of hiding her identity, but it's all
part of her brother's plan to keep Sam safe from male attention and hidden from
the law. Fifteen-year-old Jacob will stop at nothing to protect his sister,
including concealing the death of the one person who should have protected them
in the first place--their mother.

Sam and Jacob try to outrun their past by stealing the family
car and traveling from West Virginia to Arizona, but the adult world proves
mighty difficult to navigate, especially for two kids on their own. Trusting
adults has never been an option; no adult has ever given them a good reason.
But when Sam meets "Jesus"--who smells an awful lot like a horse--in
the park, life takes a different turn. He saved her once, and may be willing to
save Sam and her brother again, if only they admit what took place that fateful
day in West Virginia. The problem? Sam doesn't remember, and Jacob isn't
talking.

~~~~~

Praise for
Desert Rice
:

"First, a disclosure: I was Angela's literary agent
back in 2010/2011 and I was in love with this book. I knew it would be an
almost impossible sell to publishers who were looking for the next big vampire
or zombie book (which, as it turns out, Angela appears to have followed this
one with). We got turned down for all the wrong reasons... and now, a smaller
publisher has picked it up for all the right ones: #1 of which is, it's a
damned good book." –
A.B.
at Amazon

"I'm a VERY difficult reader to please and this isn't a
book I would typically read but I read it and boy was I blown away. This novel
captivated me, not from the first page but from the very first sentence, where
we are brought smack in the middle of the action. The voice of the innocent and
mostly naïve narrator, Samantha, is honest and real as she navigates through
two journeys; an inner journey of the issues surrounding becoming a teenager
(nicely addresses some tween topics), and a journey of dealing with the world
around her." –
M. Charafeddine (Book Haven)

"There are books that are un-put-downable. I fall so
deep into these books it's as if I am a living, breathing character involved in
the chaos, heartache and adventures played out before my eyes. Desert Rice was
no exception. The first page pulled me into a story full of heroism, plot
thickening, and cliff hanging moments. A book is many things to one person. And
to that one person, a book holds many chances for time travel, fast paced
adventure and a bond with people you love and will never meet. To me, this book
held a world I'd gladly ad to my shelf so I can visit often." –
Nannette
Pitts

CIRCLES

by Ruby Standing Deer

This critically acclaimed Native American Indian
Historical Fiction novel is now available at
Amazon
.

~~~~~

With much of the world still undiscovered, a small band of
people live a peaceful life, until the dream vision of a young boy, Feather
Floating In Water, changes everything. Only nine winters old, Feather's dreams
turn his seemingly ordinary childhood into the journey of a lifetime. He must
help his people face a terrifying destiny from which they cannot turn away. He
must find a way to make his people listen.

Bright Sun Flower, the boy's grandmother, guides his
beginnings, teaching him about the Circle of Life, and how without it, no life
can exist. But he needs a bigger push, and gets it from a grey wolf and a Great
Elder. The boy's journey leads him to discover that the Circle of Life involves
all people, all living things, and not just the world he knows.

In the end, an ancient People guide the boy in his visions,
toward an unexpected place hidden from outsiders.

This story is steeped in American Indian life, in their
beliefs and humor, and in their love of family. It shows how we might benefit
from the old ways today.

~~~~~

Praise for
Circles
:

"This novel of historic fiction is a must for any fan
of Native American history, or seeker of knowledge, or lover of life. It is
expertly crafted with vivid imagery and characters that will become beloved. If
you don't know what it means to sing someone home, prepare to swallow hard. It
is heart warming and moving. Truly a thing of beauty." –
T.W. Griffith

"Gorgeous language, an inspiring story, and
unforgettable characters--Circles has it all. I fell for this book in the very
first chapter when we're introduced to Feather Floating In Water, and I didn't
fall out from under its spell even after I had read the final word. I found
myself "thumbing" back through the pages to read particular passages
just like I return to my favorite poems." –
Yvonne Rupert

"From the first chapter, truly the first paragraph, I
was transported into the lives of the characters, feeling their joys, pains,
their lives. The gentle way in which the author writes, you feel deeply
full-filled. Your soul expands as you read, you wish for it to continue
forever." –
Rosaleen MacQueen

"In today's age, where everything is delivered at a
high speed pace, we have a book that slows us right down and allows us to take
a breath as we follow the simple life of an American Indian people at the time
of the conquistadores. If you want to read something that is not formulaic, but
original and captivating, then this is your book." –
Silby Grant

From one of the editors of
Wanted: Dead or Undead
:

FORGIVE ME, ALEX

by Lane Diamond

This Psychological Thriller novel is available at
Amazon
.

~~~~~

Tony Hooper stands in shadow across the street, one
amongst many in the crowd of curiosity-hounds gathered to watch a monster's release.
Seventeen years after Mitchell Norton, 
the devil
, terrorized
Algonquin, Illinois on a spree of kidnapping, torture and murder, the
authorities release the butcher from psychiatric prison.

Tony longs to charge across the street to destroy
Norton—no remorse—as if stepping on a cockroach. Only sheer force of will
prevents his doing so.

The devil
 walks the world again. What shall Tony
do about it? Aye, what indeed.

After all, this is what Tony does. It's who
he is. 
The devil
 himself long ago made Tony into
this hunter of monsters. What a sweet twist of fate this is, that he may
still, finally, administer justice.

Will FBI Special Agent Linda Monroe stop him? She owes
him her life, so how can she possibly put an end to his?

Tony Hooper and Mitchell Norton battle for supremacy,
with law enforcement always a step away, in this story of justice and
vengeance, evil and redemption, fear and courage, love and loss.

~~~~~

Praise for
Forgive Me, Alex
:

"Lane gets you into the head of the characters and you
feel this bond with them urging you to read faster to find out what happens
next. You know you are reading a great book when you need to stop reading but
keep telling yourself just one more chapter, then one more leads to half the
book. I felt so bad for Tony and all his loss. I wanted to murder Mitchell
Norton myself. I wish I knew old Frank personally. I was caught off guard by
the ending and can't wait for the next book! Well done!" – Jennifer @
Can't Put It Down Reviews

"...Lane's writing makes you really care about these
people and what's going on. Lane excels in this area of sympathetic characters."
–
Tim C. Ward, Book Blogger & Podcaster

"I have actually read this story twice, yes twice!
There are new things to discover each time you read it and I would encourage
you to pick it up again, see what you can discover about Tony Hooper the second
time around ... and see what you can maybe discover about yourself. I was able
to understand my sick fascination with serial killers and horror gore a little
better with the aide of "Forgive Me, Alex" - it is the only media
representation of such a horrific character type that effectively goes beyond
the curtain." –
Marie Borthwick

"With a deeply attuned attention to the nature of
humanity and psychosis, Diamond delves into the darkest corners of the human
mind and pulls out nuggets of horror and absolution that will leave you wanting
more. I look forward to more books from this amazing author. This is a book to
rival any of the great thrillers you've ever read and is a definite must read!"
–
Kimberly Kinrade, Author of
The Forbidden Trilogy

"I think what struck me the most about the story, and
what I really enjoyed, was the way Diamond explored the depths of the main
characters, Tony Hooper and Mitchell Norton. It would be easy in this type of
story to get caught up in the action. But correctly, I think, Diamond
recognizes that the strength of the book lies in the characters, and he does an
excellent job of helping the reader understand the inner workings of their
minds. ... That is not to say that the "action" scenes were not well
done. In fact, I found myself drawn to the most disturbing scenes, which I
think is a real compliment to the manner in which they were presented." –
Rich
V.
at Amazon

FARSIGHTED

(Farsighted #1)

This romantic YA fantasy adventure is now available at
Amazon
.

~~~~~

Multiple Award Winner, including:

Winner:
Writer's Digest Self-Published* Novel Awards,
Young Adult Category, 2012

(*Prior to signing with Evolved Publishing. This newly
revised edition even better!)

~~~~~

Alex Kosmitoras's life has never been easy. The only other student
who will talk to him is the school bully, his parents are dead broke and insanely
overprotective, and to complicate matters even more, he's blind. Just when he thinks
he'll never have a shot at a normal life, an enticing new girl comes to their small
Midwest town all the way from India. Simmi is smart, nice, and actually wants to
be friends with Alex. Plus she smells like an Almond Joy bar. Sophomore year
might not be so bad after all.

Unfortunately, Alex is in store for another new arrival--an unexpected
and often embarrassing ability to "see" the future. Try as he may, Alex
is unable to ignore his visions, especially when they suggest Simmi is in mortal
danger. With the help of the mysterious psychic next door and friends who come bearing
gifts of their own, Alex embarks on his journey to change the future.