Free Kindle Books 5-4-13

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From the top 100 free list

Kane (A Kane Novel)
"From Amazon bestselling author Steve Gannon, a thriller that will keep you up all night . . . but make sure to lock your doors and windows first."
Los Angeles is terrorized by a series of murders. One man can stop the killer: Detective Daniel Kane. But for Kane--devastated by personal tragedy and haunted by a secret that could destroy his family--to do so may cost him everything, even his life . . .

At times chilling, funny, and occasionally brutal, Kane is a nonstop thriller filled with complex characters, surprising twists, and unforgettable scenes. From a political firestorm that sends the investigation spinning out of control to an unexpected, breathtaking climax, Kane will keep you in suspense until the turn of the final heart-pounding page.

5 star:(82)
4 star:(26)
3 star:(9)
2 star:(2)
1 star:(0)

[#14. This was free back in May of 2012 when I got it. But, it is another of the many books I never got around to looking at.]

The Gemini Factor
Murders are common. Serial murders are less common. Serial murders committed in two different countries at exactly the same time, in exactly the same way, are unheard of. ..until now.

In Toronto, Inspector Raid McTavish stares at the body of the young woman carefully posed in a bed of purple iris, her throat slashed, almost beheaded, her hands placed to cover her empty eye sockets. He knows this is not a random murder, but the first of more to come. What he doesn't know is that 2,000 miles away in Tucson, Arizona, Sergeant Gary Ronstadt is viewing an identical crime scene.

Months later, McTavish and Ronstadt meet at a seminar on telepathy between identical twins, where they are shocked to discover that not only are they investigating identical murders, but their lives are intimately linked by a number of inexplicable similarities and coincidences

While working together to unravel the clues purposely left by the killers, the detectives realize they have but five days to find the killers before they strike again, only this time the killings will be much closer to home if they fail.

5 star:(20)
4 star:(3)
3 star:(0)
2 star:(0)
1 star:(0)

[#21]

War Shots: Norm Hatch and the U.S. Marine Corps Combat Cameramen of World War II
The true story of how military photographers got their shots while storming beaches and assaulting pillboxes with combat troops during World War II. U.S. Marine Corps Photographer Hatch shares new details on the controversy surrounding the famous photo of the flag raising on Iwo Jima, as well as his experiences during the filming of With the Marines at Tarawa, winner of the 1945 Academy Award for Best Documentary Short Subject. War Shots will bring WWII to life for readers of all ages.

[#23. Five reviews - all 5 star. They appear to all be from former marines and friends of the author which probably skews the reviews a lot. It may well be a good book, but in this case the handful of good reviews probably does not mean much.]

Hard Duty: Merkiaari Wars 1
[#41. I got it yesterday when it was also on the list. I actually read part of it as I have not read much SF lately. I am not going to quit on it yet, and I may even finish it but sadly it is not anywhere near as good as the  4 and 5 star reviews would indicate. It jumps around a lot between several radically different storylines that seem to have nothing in common and it makes it hard to follow. If it does not improve it will be getting the one star treatment from me.]

The Mating (Law of the Lycans)
[Remains on the list at #44.]

101 best jokes
[Remains on the list at #49.]

Nikola Tesla: Imagination and the Man That Invented the 20th Century
[#50. Its 13th day on the list. This one is definitely not for everyone, but as an electrical engineer, it caught my eye.]

Season Of The Harvest (Harvest Trilogy, Book 1)
[#52. Its been free before - the last time in late March. I downloaded it but never got around to looking at it. Its 2nd day on the list this time.]

At First Touch
"First Touch ranks as one of my favorite reads this year. " ---Night Owl Reviews

"I loved this book. Mattie Dunman has created interesting characters, both good and bad, and kept the pace quick and exciting." -- Breathe In Books

Liz Hannigan has been on the run since she was twelve years old.

Her mother is dead. Her father has lost his job. And thanks to an experimental procedure, Liz is now able to ‘download’ the contents of every brain around her with a simple touch. Forced to hide from both the federal government and a darkling group of morally deficient scientists known as the Coalition who are determined to exploit her abilities, she moves with her father to the bucolic coal town of Pound, West Virginia.

But the hunt for Liz and her abilities hasn’t ended, and her hopes for peace are shattered when she inadvertently downloads the enigmatic Carey Drake, whose unusual good looks and charm conceal a secret as shocking as her own. Stunned by the knowledge that she has found someone else with extraordinary abilities, Liz finds herself drawn to Carey, discovering a deep attraction and dares to hope for the first time she might find love.

But when an agent of the Coalition begins stalking her, Liz must find a way to work with the government agency she most mistrusts as she strives to build a longed-for normal life and evade the agent who has tracked her down. Caught up in a struggle to save herself and those she loves, the girl who sees all is blind to true danger until it is too late.

5 star:(9)
4 star:(10)
3 star:(0)
2 star:(0)
1 star:(0)

[#53. Might be a bit of a "chick flick" type book. The reviews and the summary kind of read that way.]

The Keeping (Sequel to The Mating)
[Remains on the list at #68.]

Bonded (Prequel to The Mating)
[#76. It is back on the list after slipping off.]

Betrayed: Days of the Rogue
[#77. It is back on the list after slipping off.]

The Finding (Law of the Lycans #3) (The Law of the Lycans)
[#81. It is back on the list after slipping off.]

Vampire Moon (Vampire for Hire #2)
Mother, wife, private investigator...vampire. Six years ago federal agent Samantha Moon was the perfect wife and mother, your typical soccer mom with the minivan and suburban home. Then the unthinkable happens, an attack that changes her life forever. And forever is a very long time for a vampire.

Now in VAMPIRE MOON, private investigator Samantha Moon finds herself hunting down a powerful crime lord and protecting an innocent woman from her ruthless ex-husband—all while two very different men vie for her heart. And as the stakes grow higher and her cases turn personal, Samantha Moon will do whatever it takes to protect the innocent and bring two cold-blooded killers to justice—her own brand of justice.

**Acclaim for the Novels of J.R. Rain**

"Gripping, adventurous, and romantic—J.R. Rain's The Lost Ark is a breakneck thriller that traces the thread of history from Biblical stories to current-day headlines. Be prepared to lose sleep!"
—JAMES ROLLINS, international bestselling author of Altar of Eden and The Doomsday Key

"I enjoyed this immensely. The protagonist, Samantha Moon, is a female vampire with a husband and children. Those predate her condition; six years ago she was attacked by a vampire and rendered into one. Now she's trying to carry on with family and private eye business, and she's a feisty, skilled person, so is doing mostly okay. It is not a horror story; she buys animal blood to eat and doesn't generally prey on humans. But her husband has an increasing problem with her coldness—not of spirit, but of body. 'You sicken me and scare the hell out of me,' he tells her. 'And when I touch you it's all I can do to not gag.' She replies, 'Words every wife wants to hear.' I love this! What makes it special are her character and nature."
—PIERS ANTHONY, New York Times bestselling author of A Spell for Chameleon and On A Pale Horse

"Dark Horse is one of the best books I've read in a long time! A great classic detective story with a modern twist. Unique and interesting characters (I think I'm half in love with Jim Knighthorse now!), a great plot that kept me guessing until the end, and some of the funniest lines I've read anywhere."
—GEMMA HALLIDAY, author of Deadly Cool and Play Dead

"Impossible to put down. J.R. Rain's Moon Dance is a fabulous urban fantasy."
—APRIL VINE, author of The Midnight Rose and Blindfolded by Lust

"Moon Dance is absolutely brilliant!"
—LISA TENZIN-DOLMA, author of Understanding the Planetary Myths and The Dolphin Experience

"Moon Dance is a must read. If you like Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum, bounty hunter, be prepared to love J. R. Rain's Samantha Moon, vampire private investigator."
—EVE PALUDAN, author of Letters from David and The Romance Writer's Pink Pages

"I totally loved The Body Departed. As someone who communicates with those who are either earthbound or have crossed over—your descriptions and interpretations of the dialogue and circumstances could not have been written more accurately. My favorite scene is the one of Jesus stepping down from the cross and then the passionate and compassionate way it was treated as he went back to the cross. I will relive that for a long time to come. You're a wonderfully descriptive writer who paints a very creative, visionary canvass based in a paranormal pallet that only a few experience and many can enjoy."
—JULIE BELMONT, author of The Path to Personal Success and Freedom and Seizing Your Success

"I thoroughly enjoyed The Vampire With the Dragon Tattoo from one of my favorite authors. A great way to spend a few hours of the afternoon."
—JEN ASHTON, author of The Pleasure Diaries and Ashton Ashton We All Fall Down

"I love Jim Knighthorse! Please write faster, Mr. Rain!"
—ELAINE BABICH, author of You Never Called Me Princess and Relatively Normal

"Powerful stuff!"
—AIDEN JAMES, author of Cades Cove and Deadly Night

5 star:(108)
4 star:(29)
3 star:(10)
2 star:(6)
1 star:(2)

[#83. A book from an author who is regularly on the list. I read the first book in the series and I found it enjoyable. I have not gotten around to writing a review about it yet as it came in an anthology and I have not finished the rest of it yet. In fact, it is still free so you might as well download it as well Rainy Nights: Three Novels .


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Where the South Lost the War: An Analysis of the Fort Henry-Fort Donelson Campaign, February 1862
With the collapse of the Confederate defenses at Forts Henry and Donelson on the Tennessee and Cumberland Rivers, the entire Tennessee Valley was open to Union invasion and control. These Northern victories set up the 1864 Atlanta Campaign that cut the Confederacy in two. Had Confederate planning and leadership been better, no one can say what difference it might have made to the Civil War in the West and the outcome of the war itself. Award-winning, gripping narration of day-to-day operations.

5 star:(7)
4 star:(5)
3 star:(1)
2 star:(0)
1 star:(0)

Forgotten Cargo / Edward's Loot
This story is an alternative but possible true account of the reported sinking in 1942 of the ship S.S. Politician . The ship was loaded with cargo destined for Barbados this was the personal possessions of Prince Edward, Prince of Wales and Mrs. Simpson. The original story was written by Sir Compton McKenzie who at that time was a member of the secret service. His book Whisky Galore, later a film of the same name, may have been a cover up. The Secret Service did in fact scupper the ship and many artefacts and valuables were unloaded from the ship prior to it being sunk, being part of the Windsor Protocol they were secretly stored in the crypt of a house on a large estate near Oban in Scotland and they were generally forgotten about until 2002 when they came to light and the establishment in London decided that they should be moved South.
(This could be fiction????) (Just covering my back)
Word of this leaked out to a group of Scottish Politicians who decided to employ a well known figure in the Scottish criminal fraternity to put together a team of international
mercenaries to intercept the treasure and keep it in Scotland. The violent outcome was reported as a large drugs bust of International Drug smugglers?
Fact or Fiction???? You decide.

This story is an alternative but possible true account of the reported sinking in 1942 of the ship S.S. Politician . The ship was loaded with cargo destined for Barbados this was the personal possessions of Prince Edward, Prince of Wales and Mrs. Simpson. The original story was written by Sir Compton McKenzie who at that time was a member of the secret service. His book Whisky Galore, later a film of the same name, may have been a cover up. The Secret Service did in fact scupper the ship and many artefacts and valuables were unloaded from the ship prior to it being sunk, being part of the Windsor Protocol they were secretly stored in the crypt of a house on a large estate near Oban in Scotland and they were generally forgotten about until 2002 when they came to light and the establishment in London decided that they should be moved South.
(This could be fiction????) (Just covering my back)
Word of this leaked out to a group of Scottish Politicians who decided to employ a well known figure in the Scottish criminal fraternity to put together a team of international
mercenaries to intercept the treasure and keep it in Scotland. The violent outcome was reported as a large drugs bust of International Drug smugglers?
Fact or Fiction???? You decide.

[One review - 5 stars.  I like alternate history. YMMV.]

Sparta's Shame: The Battle of Sphacteria and Pylos
Charles R. King utilizes his academic education in physics and classical history to apply an original analysis to examine one of the most pivotal conflicts in western history - The Peloponnesian War. Accessible to both the professional historian and the buff, this analysis enables the reader to approach one of the more significant battles in this epic conflict with a fresh outlook. The author uses primary sources and historiography to provide unique insights.

This work not only utilizes the author's education and academic background, but also takes advantage of his experience as a career military officer and of physical visits to several of the significant sites of the war.

[A single 4 star review does not tell us much. Fifteen pages according to the summary.]

OFFICIAL Zombie Apocalypse Survival Handbook 3 (NEW!)
UPDATED EDITION OF THE #1 BEST-SELLER IN HORROR GENRE!
Edition #3

The zombie apocalypse is coming. We don't know how soon, but it's surely comping. Disease's are evolving every day, and they are already several existing diseases with zombie-like symptoms. Who knows how long it will be until those diseases turn into something much worse... a zombie plague!

NOW WITH 60 ZOMBIE RULES & TIPS FROM THE PROS!

The zombie plague will ravage the world, tear it apart, and tear apart all the humans alive, literally. When that happens, you all want to be prepared. That's why this book is available, so that you will be stocked up, ready, and know what to do when the world ends! This basically a rule book, with 60 rules of what to do, as well as advice, tips, facts, info, and a description along with each rule!

IT'S PACKED WITH IDEAS AND FACTS YOU NEVER EVEN KNEW OR THOUGHT OUT!

This book thinks ahead. We already know what the rich people will be doing. They will be living in paradise, on there private islands with solar panels for electricity. They will be living like just like it was before, but with more freedom! Learn how to plan ahead like the rich people, and other tips and facts that will help you survive and attack and know the smartest decisions to make.

So, do YOU want to survive the zombie apocalypse? If so, you NEED this book! Be prepared! Be smart! Know the facts! KILL THE ZOMBIES!

The 2nd edition of the OFFICIAL zombie apocalypse handbook, now with more content! When the zombie infected take over, most people won't be prepared. Luckily, you have this book. This book will prepare you and keep you a step ahead and help you survive longer and kill the most zombies!

5 star:(13)
4 star:(2)
3 star:(4)
2 star:(4)
1 star:(4)

[13 pages according to the summary.]