We've got fresh snow to play in today, so I'm only doing a short bargains post.
Grab the first
Witch & Wizard (
$0.99), by James Patterson and Gabrielle Charbonnet to go with
Book 3 from yesterday's post (leaving just #2,
The Gift, at full price)
Book Description
The world is changing: the government has seized control of every aspect of society, and now, kids are disappearing. For 15-year-old Wisty and her older brother Whit, life turns upside down when they are torn from their parents one night and slammed into a secret prison for no reason they can comprehend. The New Order, as it is known, is clearly trying to suppress Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Being a Normal Teenager. But while trapped in this totalitarian nightmare, Wisty and Whit discover they have incredible powers they'd never dreamed of. Can this newly minted witch and wizard master their skills in time to save themselves, their parents--and maybe the world?
Gregory Maguire's
Wicked with Bonus Material: Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West has dropped to $1.99 (and I expect it to disappear soon, as these bonus editions often do). You can still get the second in the series,
Son of a Witch, for $3.99 and one of his stand-alone titles,
What-the-Dickens: The Story of a Rogue Tooth Fairy for $1.99.
Book Description
For a limited time at a special price, go back to where The Wicked Years all began—and read excerpts from the rest of the series, including the masterly final book, Out of Oz, available November 1.
When Dorothy triumphed over the Wicked Witch of the West in L. Frank Baum's classic tale, we heard only her side of the story. But what about her arch-nemesis, the mysterious Witch? Where did she come from? How did she become so wicked? And what is the true nature of evil?
Gregory Maguire creates a fantasy world so rich and vivid that we will never look at Oz the same way again. Wicked is about a land where animals talk and strive to be treated like first-class citizens, Munchkinlanders seek the comfort of middle-class stability, and the Tin Man becomes a victim of domestic violence. And then there is the little green-skinned girl named Elphaba, who will grow up to become the infamous Wicked Witch of the West, a smart, prickly, and misunderstood creature who challenges all our preconceived notions about the nature of good and evil.
You can grab all three titles in Beverly Barton's Dead by Trilogy at bargain prices, along with
several other books marked down under $5, including
As Good As Dead for $2.99.
As Good As Dead
What She Doesn't Know. . .
The victims are all found face-down in the murky waters of the creek that runs through Cherokee Pointe, Tennessee. They are naked, except for the black satin ribbon tied around their necks. And each murdered woman shares a single characteristic. . .they are all redheads. . .
Just Might. . .
Socialite Reve Sorrell has come to Cherokee Pointe seeking answers about her family history and her shocking connection to wrong-side-of-the-tracks Jazzy Talbot. With their stunning good looks and shining red hair, the two are mirror images of each other--twins abandoned at birth and raised in very different worlds. And whoever left them for dead on a cold night thirty years ago isn't about to let them uncover the truth now. . .
Kill Her
As a serial killer leaves another chilling calling card in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains, Reve turns to Sheriff Jacob Butler to help her unravel the potentially deadly secrets of her past. But someone will do anything to stop her. . .someone who won't make the same mistake twice. . .someone more cunning than she knows. . .and closer than she ever could imagine. . .
Dead By Midnight
In Murder. . .
The last sounds Dean Wilson hears are a clock striking twelve and a killer's taunting words. And his death is just the first. One by one, victims are stalked and shot at close range. Only the killer knows their sins, and who will be the next to die at midnight. . .
And In Life. . .
In the ten years since her Hollywood career imploded, Lorie Hammonds has built a good life in her Alabama hometown. When the first death threat arrives, she assumes it's a joke. Then she gets a second note. Sheriff Mike Birkett, her high-school sweetheart, has avoided Lorie since she returned to Dunmore, but when investigators uncover her connection to a string of recent murders, he's drawn into a case that's terrifyingly personal.
Timing Is Everything
With every murder, the killer edges closer. Soon Lorie's will be the last name left on his list. Her only hope is to unearth a deadly secret--before the clock runs out for good. . .
Dead By Morning
The Darkest Sins
He begins his work just before dawn, wielding a knife with the precision of a surgeon. Cunning and meticulous, he's always in control. Mercy is not an option. . .
Will Always
Maleah Purdue is tough, outspoken, and completely dedicated to her work at the Powell Security Agency. But her fearless exterior shatters when a madman begins killing her colleagues one by one, mimicking a notorious serial killer already behind bars. Working alongside top profiler Derek Lawrence, Maleah will do anything to find the murderer, even if it means playing a psychopath's twisted mind games.
Come To Light
No one connected to the Agency is safe. No one is beyond suspicion. For as Maleah and Derek piece together the clues, they uncover a chilling legacy of lies and brutal vengeance--and a killer who has been hiding in plain sight all along. . .
Dead By Nightfall
The Fear. . .
Malcolm York is a sadistic monster, guilty of unspeakable crimes. And with his endless wealth he's funded a series of depraved hunts. The few who survived can never forget. They can only be thankful the terror is over. Until rumors start swirling. . .
Only Stops. . .
Griffin Powell knows the twisted depths of York's madness. He's also sure that York is dead. But then Griff's wife, Nicole, disappears and the phone calls begin--that familiar voice taunting him, promising to destroy everything Griff loves.
When You Die. . .
Using all the resources of the Powell Agency, Griff searches for Nic, aware that every step propels him further into a madman's web. Because the only way to keep Nic safe is to join one last perverse game where winner kills all, and the loser is dead by nightfall. . .
Lisa Jackson also has a large number of titles currently being discounted, including selections from her romance and mystery series. I've picked out just a few to highlight here.
Dark Ruby (Dark Jewels Series)
Amid the mists of enchanting Wales, a beautiful woman made a desperate bargain that would seal her fate forever . . .
THE LADY
An arranged marriage put Lady Gwynn at the mercy of a baron who had murdered two wives for not bearing him a son. Then a sensual thief and a searing night of passion gave birth to a dangerous deception . . .
THE THIEF
Thirteen years later, Trevin McBain cannot forget Lady Gwynn and their child, who now bears another man’s name. But when a powerful magician warns of terrible danger to their son, Trevin rides forth to save him . . .
THE PASSION
Amid treachery and mortal peril, a lady and a thief would meet once more. As desire re-ignited, their only hope was to trust each other, challenging fate to let them touch, let them love again . . .
Wicked Lies (Colony) (with her sister Nancy Bush)
If At First You Don’t Succeed
For two years, Justice Turnbull has paced his room at Halo Valley Security Hospital, planning to escape. Justice has a mission-one that began with a vicious murder two decades ago. And there are so many others who must be sent back to the hell that spawned them…
Kill…
Laura Adderley didn’t plan to get pregnant by her soon-to-be ex-husband, though she’ll do anything to protect her baby. But now reporter Harrison Frost is asking questions about the mysterious group of women who live at Siren Song lodge. Harrison hasn’t figured out Laura’s connection to the story yet. But Justice knows. And he is coming…
Then Kill Again…
All her life, Laura has been able to sense approaching evil. But that won’t stop a psychopath bent on destroying her. Justice has been unleashed, and this time, there will be no place safe to hide…
Running Scared
No Matter How Fast You Run. . .
The newborn baby boy is beautiful, perfect, and hers for the asking. All Kate Summers has to do is agree to one condition--she must disappear from Boston and never breathe a word about the adoption to anyone.
Or How Far You Go. . .
Fifteen years later, Kate has built a good life for herself and her son, Jon, in Hopewell, Oregon. Still, she is haunted by the fear that he will somehow be taken away. Then Daegan O'Rourke arrives in town and strikes up a friendship with her and Jon. But Daegan has his own past to hide--one with shocking ties to hers.
A Killer Will Always Find You. . .
Someone is watching Kate, watching her son, and is willing to go to any lengths to claim him. And the one man Kate is tempted to trust has dangerous secrets that could change her world forever. Soon the past Kate thought she could outrun will explode, unearthing a legacy of lies and treachery, and a fury powerful enough to kill. . .
Linda Howard fans can get a great deal on the
Mackenzies Bundle: Mackenzie's Mountain / Mackenzie's Mission / Mackenzie's Pleasure / A Game of Chance: all four titles for $8.38. The only title missing from this bundle that is included in
The Complete Mackenzie Collection ($11.41) is
Mackenzie's Magic, which you can pick up for $2.84 (saving nearly 20 cents over the bundle price!). If you want to read them in order, be sure to save
A Game of Chance for last, whichever bundle you pick up.
Mackenzie's Mountain
Mary Elizabeth Potter is a self-appointed spinster with no illusions about love. When she meets Wolf Mackenzie, a man with a chip on his shoulder the size of Wyoming, she sets out to convince the whole town he's a man worth loving. But Wolf's not sure he's for the taming of Wolf Mackenzie.
Mackenzie's Mission
Night Wing—the revolutionary test plane with a top secret weapons system—is Colonel Joe "Breed" Mackenzie's number one priority—and weapons expert Caroline Evans his number one distraction. When someone on the inside sabotages Night Wing, Caroline's late hours and expertise come under suspicion, forcing Joe to choose between allegiance to his country…and love for his prime suspect.
Mackenzie's Pleasure
Navy SEAL Zane Mackenzie was a pro. No mission had ever gotten the better of him—until now. Saving the ambassador's gorgeous daughter, Barrie Lovejoy, had been textbook—except for their desperate night of passion. And though his job as a soldier had ended with her freedom, his duties as a husband had only just begun. For he would sooner die than let the enemy harm the mother of his child.
Mackenzie's Magic
The final chapter of Linda Howard's beloved Mackenzie family saga! Meet Maris Mackenzie-- and the sexy stranger she woke up to find in her bed! Unfortunately, she had no memory of Alex MacNeil, the previous day... or the prize Thoroughbred she'd apparently stolen...
A Game of Chance
Undercover agent Chance Mackenzie knew that the best way to capture an elusive terrorist was to use the man's daughter as bait, so he seduced Sunny Miller and set out to discover her father's whereabouts. Sunny's own innocence was questionable, and gaining her trust was nearly impossible. And even with all his experience and training, Chance found it difficult to overlook her beauty. However, Chance soon realized that Sunny wasn't running from him - she was running for her life, and she needed Chance's protection. But keeping Sunny safe would involve telling her the truth . . .
If you are a fan of Sam Landstrom's
MetaGame (newly released edition, $3.99), be sure to check out his new Kindle App series,
Wizard's Choice (A Text-Based Adventure for Kindle), priced at 99 cents per adventure.
Wizard's Choice Volume 1
Fortune and glory or death? Your decisions make the difference in Wizard's Choice, a text-based adventure for Kindle.
Stay alive, manage your spell power, find treasure, and smite evil. Wizard's Choice is an adventure that will engross you in a storyline while allowing you to make the decisions that will determine your fate. Decisions you make early in the game will affect what happens to you and the choices you get to make later in the game.
Wizards Choice will track your health, manna, gold, and morale, so you should take care to manage each well. Your score and rank will be shown at the end, and you can replay as many times as you like to try and improve your rank and score.
So what will it be? Glory? Fortune? Death? (two out of three, perhaps?) Try making the Wizard's Choice today!
Wizard's Choice Volume 2
Ring City conspires against you, or so it seems. Who can you trust? And will you be able to survive long enough to get your vengeance? The answers are up to you in the second installment of the Wizard's Choice text-based adventure books.
Wizard's Choice Volume 2 is a book that puts you in the boots of a wizard in a medieval fantasy setting. Stay alive, manage your spell power, find treasure, and smite evil. Wizard's Choice volume 2 continues the adventure you began in Volume 1. The decisions you make early in the game still affect what happens to you and the choices you get to make later in the game.
Wizard's Choice will track your health, manna, gold, and morale, so you should take care to manage each well. Your score and rank will be shown at the end, and you can replay as many times as you like to try and improve your rank and score.
So how did glory, fortune and death work out for you last time? (Maybe you'd rather skip the death part this time around?) Continue making the Wizard's Choice today with Volume 2 and see where you can take the story!
Wizard's Choice Volume 3
Fortune and glory or death? Your decisions make the difference in the Version 3 climax of Wizard's Choice, a text-based adventure for Kindle.
Wizard's Choice is an interactive book series that puts you in the boots of a wizard in a medieval fantasy setting, and in this installment, an insidious force has infiltrated Ring City and you have caught its attention. What is the nature of this evil and how can you hope to prevail when even the city's greatest heroes fall before this dark power? Big-time evil smiting in this episode... And something a little unexpected!
Make the decisions that will determine your fate. Decisions you make early in the game will affect what happens to you and the choices you get to make later in the game. Wizard's Choice will track your health, manna, gold, and morale, so you should take care to manage each well. Your score and rank will be shown at the end, and you can replay as many times as you like to try and improve your rank and score.
Okay. Enough with the Glory and Fortune stuff. You'll be lucky to escape death in this, the third and final chapter of the Wizard's Choice adventure!
