Monday, September 9, 2013

Free Kindle Books 9-9-13

PLEASE. Do everyone a favor and write an Amazon review if you end up reading a book (or trying to and giving up in disgust). It does not have to be much. Just tell what you think of the book. By the way, many times I have found the 1 and 2 star reviews on self published works to be far more revealing about the book than the more stellar reviews. Reviewers need gratification too, so if a review is helpful to you, please click on the voting button to indicate it was helpful.

Most times these books are only free for a day or two, so you have to grab them while you can. Worry about whether you really want to read it later if it seems interesting. And be careful, they can change from free to not free at any time.

I have decided to list books for no more than one day to avoid cluttering up the posts, unless there is some reason I think the book deserves extra attention.I have also decided to consolidate to a single post, instead of sometimes splitting them up by subject matter.

From the top 100 free list
As is typical, there are also several religious and recipe books on the list today, along with the usual assortment of romance, porn and near porn. I don't call them out because they don't interest me. Click on the link above and search through the Free List Tab if you are interested in such books.

ILLEGAL
A down-and-out L.A. lawyer with nothing to lose...
A beautiful Mexican woman who disappears crossing the border...
And the powerful and corrupt rancher who would destroy them both.

Haunted by a personal tragedy and wanted by the cops, lawyer Jimmy (Royal) Payne wants to skip town. That's when he crosses paths with 12-year-old Tino Perez, newly arrived from Mexico, looking for his mother Marisol, who went missing after crossing the border with a vicious coyote.

Before long, the cynical lawyer and the savvy kid are bonding and tracing Marisol's path, battling predators on both sides of the border. Most dangerous of all is Simeon Rutledge, a wealthy rancher, and the biggest employer of farm workers in California. Just why is Rutledge willing to kill Payne to keep Marisol under wraps?

It's a story of human trafficking and sex slavery, a mother's love for her son, and the redemption of a man intent on escaping his past. From the shadows of migrant stash houses to the fertile fields of the San Joaquin Valley, 'Illegal' delivers a searing mix of live-wire prose, shattering violence, and rich characterization. Set against larger social issues, this is a masterful tale from one of the most skillful practitioners of the modern thriller.

5 star:(47)
4 star:(45)
3 star:(13)
2 star:(2)
1 star:(3)

[#2 - has promise.]

Slow Burn: Zero Day, Book 1
A new flu strain has been spreading across Africa, Europe, and Asia. Disturbing news footage is flooding the cable news channels. People are worried. People are frightened. But Zed Zane is oblivious.

Zed needs to borrow rent money from his parents. He gets up Sunday morning, drinks enough tequila to stifle his pride and heads to his mom’s house for a lunch of begging, again.

But something is wrong. There’s blood in the foyer. His mother’s corpse is on the living room floor. Zed’s stepdad, Dan is wild with crazy-eyed violence and attacks Zed when he comes into the house. They struggle into the kitchen. Dan’s yellow teeth tear at Zed’s arm but Zed grabs a knife and stabs Dan, thirty-seven times, or so the police later say.

With infection burning in his blood, Zed is arrested for murder but the world is falling apart and he soon finds himself back on the street, fighting for his life among the infected who would kill him and the normal people, who fear him.

5 star:(84)
4 star:(20)
3 star:(8)
2 star:(2)
1 star:(0)

[#8. I think this one may have been free for a while and just broke back into the top 100 free list again. I read it a month or so ago and gave it 5 stars. Good zombie fiction. Its worth another post.]

The Cat Manual
Humorous advice for cats, by cats.

The author "discovered" the feline world's best-kept secret in a file hidden on his mother's computer by her cat, Cleo, and now shares it with humanity for the first time. Topics covered range from avoiding visits to the vet, to the artful display of captured prey, to getting in the way of a human trying to read anything, including this paragraph. Upon publication, Cleo denied authorship and hired a team of lawyers with their claws out, but despite her best efforts, word is spreading with over 75,000 Kindle downloads:

The Cat Manual is hilarious for cat-lovers of all ages.

5 star:(119)
4 star:(40)
3 star:(14)
2 star:(4)
1 star:(3)

[#30]

The Paleo Kid Bundle: 80 Delicious Recipes That Parents Can't Do Without (Primal Gluten Free Kids Cookbook)
The Paleo Kid Bundle - 3 Books for the Price of 2!


Would you like a discounted price on THREE different eBooks?

Here's what you'll get with this three book package:

The Paleo Kid - 26 Easy Recipes That Will Transform Your Family


In this book you'll discover 26 tried and true recipes that have made my Paleo efforts a success with my kids. You'll find recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks. You'll learn lots of meal ideas that will appeal to picky eaters while nourishing little bellies with wholesome gluten-free, allergy-free foods.

Paleo Kid Snacks - 27 Super Easy Recipes That Kids Can't Get Enough Of


Here you'll find 27 Paleo snack recipes that I use on a regular basis with my little ones. They are super simple, super healthy, and best of all, super hits with kids! Since snacking is such a vital part of a child's diet, having these recipes on hand will ensure you can quickly whip something healthy up when your little ones come calling.

The Paleo Kid Lunch Box - 27 Kid-Approved recipes That Make Lunchtime A Breeze


This book is a wonderful resource to have on hand when preparing lunches for your kids. When it comes to lunchtime (particularly at school), finding a way to make a Paleo meal actually appeal to kids can be very challenging. These 27 recipes will dispel any doubts about this being possible and will leave you feeling confident that your Paleo lifestyle can have a place in your home and in the school cafeteria.

All 80 recipes are Authentically Paleo and include step by step instructions and estimated prep times.

This cookbook features 80 high-quality recipe photos. So you will easily be able to enjoy viewing them on both the black & white and the full color Kindle. Don't have a Kindle? Don't worry, you can also view this book by downloading the FREE Kindle app for your computer, iPad, or other mobile device: http://amzn.to/aUZMHP .

Can't wait to dig in....


Scroll to the top of the page to download this book now and make cooking time - fun time for the whole family!
       
About The Author


Kate Evans Scott is a stay at home mum to a preschooler and a toddler. In her former life she worked in Graphic Design and Publishing, which she now draws from to create inspiring books for young children and their parents.

Her passion for writing began with her preschooler who is an encyclopedia of all things animal, vegetable and mineral. With a deep inspiration to create books to satisfy his desire to learn, and his love of food, Kids Love Press was born.

[#37 - a single 5-star review. I think all the books that make up this anthology have been free before.]

Free From Stackpole.
Stackpole puts a book or two up for free periodically.  I have read several of their free books. Some interesting stuff. Most of what I have seen is WWII German military history, with varying quality of translation, some other military history from lesser known units, along with some fishing and other outdoors oriented books.

Basic Leathercrafting: All the Skills and Tools You Need to Get Started (How To Basic Series)
Step-by-step instructions and photos illustrate basic leathercrafting techniques: from choosing leather, stamping and decorating, stitching and lacing, and finishing. Detailed how-to information teaches what you need to learn to get started in this fun and popular craft. Both traditional and contemporary styles are covered in this beginner’s guide.

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


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