Thursday, May 31, 2012

Author Interview: Patrick Chiles author of Perigee: A Techno-Thriller with a Touch of SciFi

PerigeeOur interview today is with Patrick Chiles the author of Perigee (4.1 stars on 39 reviews). Perigee falls into both the techno-thriller and SciFi genres. Before the interview a quick book description: Stranded in orbit, with no way home before the air runs out… At hypersonic speed, Polaris AeroSpace has become the premium choice for rapid travel around the world. When a veteran crew is marooned after a series of baffling malfunctions, they must try to stay alive knowing that help may never arrive.
While they struggle with dwindling life support and increasingly desperate passengers, their colleagues scramble to mount an audacious rescue. Racing against time, they will face shocking betrayals in a fight to save their friends.
As they unravel a web of industrial espionage, the truth will reveal itself to be worse than imagined. And one man will discover that escape may demand a terrible sacrifice. PERIGEE opens the next chapter in air and space travel, where ordinary people must sometimes accomplish extraordinary things.

Author Interview with Patrick Chiles

1. What was unique about the setting of the book and how did it enhance or take away from the story?
A lot of readers might label Perigee sci-fi because much of the action is in space, but I consider it to be more of a techno-thriller. It’s unique in that it’s set in the very near future and focuses on private industry operating in space instead of government agencies.
Okay, perhaps that’s not terribly unique, but it’s fair to say it’s a perspective which hasn’t been used often enough (Heinlein and Bova excepted). I envisioned it as more of a 21st-century Airport than anything else, which hopefully makes it more approachable for the average reader who might not typically pick up a book like this.
2. What specific themes did the author emphasize throughout the novel? What do you think he or she is trying to get across to the reader?
I wanted to put the reader in the cockpit, in the passenger cabin, in the control center, and show them that all of this fantastic stuff is being experienced by normal people. No superheroes, no Captain Kirks – just tell a good story about extraordinary things happening to ordinary people, and show how they deal with it all. One day we may be able to experience suborbital travel like in Perigee, which seems a lot less incredible than it did just ten years ago.
3. Do the characters seem real and believable? Can you relate to their predicaments? To what extent do they remind you of yourself or someone you know?

Book Buzz: Living Lies by Kate Mathis: Agent Melanie Ward = Mystery, Suspense, Humor, and Romance

Living Lies (Book 1 of the Agent Melanie Ward Novels)“I’m an avid reader of mystery thrillers and have been for over 40 years. Love to follow Eve, Duncan, Kay Scarpetta, Alex Cross, Lincoln Rhyme, Kinsey Milhone…just to name a few and just recently stumbled across my favorite new character, Secret Service Agent Melanie Ward. Read Living Lies (#1 in series) and Second Chance (#2) back to back and couldn’t put them down.” ~ Istout, Amazon Review

Hello Digital Book Today readers. The Book Buzz segment today features Living Lies by Kate Mathis. Kate introduces us to Secret Agent Melanie Ward in the first book of this series. Living Lies is currently rated 4.3 stars on 28 reviews. This is in the mystery thriller genre with a combination of intrigue, suspense and romance all rolled into one. For readers who have enjoyed the strong female characters like Alex Cross, Kay Scarpetta, or Kinsey Milhone then Living Lies will be an excellent choice of a book. Second Chance (book #2 in the series and rated 4.6 stars) is also currently available.

“This is an awesome book and I cannot wait to get book 2 of the series. It is wonderful to read about a heroine who has self-esteem issues with her personal life but utter confidence in her professional life. I will definitely finish this series.” ~ SnnStrdva, Amazon Review

“I enjoy a good romance, mystery, suspense book, but I’d say I’m rather picky. I rarely stray from Nora Roberts, JD Robb or Janet Evanovich, but a friend recommended Living Lies and I couldn’t put it down.” ~ Allyson James, Amazan Review

Book Description: In a world of espionage and deceit, Melanie Ward lives her life as a Secret Agent. She has tenaciously proved to be one of the top operatives for a clandestine division of the United States government. Recruited ten years ago after graduating from San Diego State University, Melanie distanced herself from family and friends, choosing instead to immerse herself into a new life. When a justly earned promotion is snatched away by her nemesis, the arrogant and smug Finn Parker, Melanie recklessly walks away from the Agency and everything she has become. Lost with nowhere else to go, Melanie crashes and burns on her parents’ old plaid couch. This is not your typical spy story. James Bond never had to suffer through a barrage of blind dates instigated by his “loving” mother with the help of his college roommates. As Melanie struggles to repair broken relationships and heal old wounds, she realizes she belongs in her secret world of lies. But then there’s Adam…Read more on Amazon.

About the Author:

Kate is the author of the Agent Melanie Ward Novels. Living Lies Book 1 and Second Chance Book 2. Book 3 of the series is due out Late Summer 2012.

Thrifty Thursday: Best Kindle eBooks to Download For Free

A Bitter VeilThrifty Thursday. We have a great list of the best kindle eBooks to download for free. Below is a sample of the best free Kindle downloads Thursday 5/31/2012. We have 30+ new titles added to our The Top 100 Best Free Kindle Books. As a service to our authors, if you read a free book please give the author a review on Amazon. Thanks. Remember that many of the free kindle books are priced at $0.00 for a very limited time (24-48 hours).
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See the Top 80 – 100 free, handpicked titles that is updated daily on The Top 100 Best Free Kindle Books on Amazon. This list is not available on Amazon. See our great list of titles that you missed and are not longer free. Missed Free Books from Sept – Dec 2011 and Missed Free Books from July – August 2011.
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Wednesday, May 30, 2012

The Best Kindle eBooks to Download For $0.00: Wednesday 5/23/2012

Cold Lonely CourageOne of the largest groups of free digital books we have had in the past months (45+). Listed below is a sample of the best Kindle ebooks to download for $0.00 (Free) for Wednesday 5/23/2012. We have 45+ new titles added to our The Top 100 Best Free Kindle Books. As a service to our authors, if you read a free book please give the author a review on Amazon.Thanks. Remember that many of the free kindle books are priced at $0.00 for a very limited time (24-48 hours).
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See the Top 80 – 100 free, handpicked titles that is updated daily on The Top 100 Best Free Kindle Books on Amazon. This list is not available on Amazon. See our great list of titles that you missed and are not longer free. Missed Free Books from Sept – Dec 2011 and Missed Free Books from July – August 2011.
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Book Buzz: Blood Money by Laura Rizio: A Disturbing Depiction of a System Gone Wrong

Blood Money“In her exciting debut, personal injury attorney, Rizio, crafts a legal thriller with compelling characters and tense action that more than compensate for a familiar premise. An appealing tart cynicism haunts the novel’s scenes. For a debut, Rizio’s novel is remarkably accomplished. An entertaining thriller full of clever touches, whose characters and tone enliven an overworked genre.” ~ Rebecca Cramer Kirkus Indie — Kirkus LLC

Hello Digital Book Today readers. Our Book Buzz segment today features Blood Money by author Laura Rizio an excellent legal thriller that is rated 4.3 stars on 43 reviews. Readers of the legal thriller genre have enjoyed Blood Money. You don’t get a 4.3 star rating with 43 reviews without a quality story. Laura Rizio is a lawyer by trade and users her knowledge to craft an enjoyable legal thriller. Working in the justice system on a day to day basis allows Laura to be exposed to a lot of potential story ideas along with having the legal knowledge to add as background into her story. If you like the legal thriller genre then Blood Money by Laura Rizio should be an enjoyable choice of a read.

“Rizio offers up everything you want out of a legal, suspense novel. Engaging characters, gripping plot, and pure entertainment. Best attribute? Its quality writing –thoughtful attention to detail like character building and coloring the cynical and hardened legal world separate this novel from lesser entries in the genre.” ~ Moma2012, Amazon Review

“This is a book which you will finish in one reading and you will never think of the American justice the same as before the read. This is an inside view of the unpredictability of the jury system and the notion of justice is turned on its head. An inside view of corruption in the very system we have come to depend on.” ~ James A. Hamilton III, Amazon Review

Book Description:
Nick Ceratto, a young, cracker jack litigator looking for a partnership in the prestigious Philadelphia law firm of Maglio, Silvio, and Levin discovers his firm’s dark seceret for increasing it’s bottom line while preparing a medical malpractice case for trial.The partners are setting up major cases by seriously injuring and even murdering their clients to produce huge jury awards. When the firm discovers he knows, Nick’s only hope is to stay one step ahead of the hitman long enough to intentionally lose his case and expose the firm’s corruption. As his mission careens towards an explosive climax, the only question left, is whose lives will be sacrificed along the way. … Read more on Amazon.

Tuesday, May 29, 2012

Book Buzz: The Fall of Anne Boleyn: A Countdown by Claire Ridgway

The Fall of Anne Boleyn: A Countdown“This is a book I have wished for! The Fall of Anne Boleyn, A Countdown, by Claire Ridgway, is a detailed and often erie, day to day account of the events that lead up to the execution of Anne Boleyn.” ~ Linda Saether M.D., Amazon Review

Hello Digital Book Today readers. The Book Buzz segment today features The Fall of Anne Boleyn: A Countdown by Claire Ridgway which has a wonderful rating of 4.9 stars on 16 reviews. The fans of Anne Boleyn will enjoy this historical, nonfiction retelling of the truth of the events leading up to the execution of Anne Boleyn. Claire Ridgway does a masterful job of taking the facts and weaving them into a diary format for the reader. Tudor history lovers, fans of the TV series The Tudors, the movie The Other Boleyn Girl, and Hilary Mantel’s Bring Up the Bodies will also want to grab a copy of The Fall of Anne Boleyn: A Countdown.

“With this book, Ridgway gives Queen Anne Boleyn the justice she was denied almost 500 years ago. She has performed a service for history.” ~ Jeane Westin, Author

“History at its finest. Once again, Ridgway has skillfully captured the stunning events leading up to Anne Boleyn’s execution in a familiar yet thoroughly researched manner. This book would be useful to a variety of audiences.” ~ Niki, Amazon Reviews

Book Description: During the spring of 1536 in Tudor England, events conspire to bring down Anne Boleyn, the Queen of England. The coup against the Queen results in the brutal executions of six innocent people – Anne Boleyn herself, her brother, and four courtiers – and the rise of a new Queen.
Drawing on sixteenth century letters, eye witness accounts and chronicles, Claire Ridgway leads the reader through the sequence of chilling events one day at a time, telling the true story of Anne Boleyn’s fall. The Fall of Anne Boleyn: A Countdown is presented in a diary format, allowing readers to dip in, look up a particular date, or read from start to finish. Special features include mini biographies of those involved, a timeline of events and full referencing..… Read more on Amazon.

About the Author:

Claire Ridgway, author of “The Anne Boleyn Collection” and “The Fall of Anne Boleyn: A Countdown”, is a writer, researcher and Tudor history buff with a deep knowledge and love of everything about the Boleyn family and the time of the Tudors.

Author Interview: Marlayna Glynn Brown: A Tale of One Girl’s Life in 1970′s Las Vegas

Overlay - A Tale of One Girl's Life in 1970s Las Vegas (Memoirs of Marlayna Glynn Brown)Our interview today is with Marlayna Glynn Brown author of A Tale of One Girl’s Life in 1970′s Las Vegas which is rated a superb 5.0 stars on 25 reviews. A brief book description before we get to the interview: What is it that makes one person’s life interesting to another? Could it be the reader’s perceived shared experiences with the writer? A profound thankfulness for not having shared such experiences? A desire to know about a life not personally lived? A well-crafted, mesmerizing and professionally written read? A story that evokes reader emotion – whether it be relief, anger, fear, sadness or joy? A desire to see a situation through to the end? Our shared universal desire for entropy, balance, peace and happy endings?
Written from a child’s point of view from ages 4 to 17, this tale describes the precarious childhood of Marlayna in 1970s Las Vegas. The desert perimeter serves as a hot, dry and dangerous barrier that shuts out the rest of the vibrant world and bleaches away any sense of the joy that colors childhoods. Born into an ongoing cycle of alcoholism, addiction and abandonment amidst fallen adults, Marlayna develops a powerful sense of self-preservation in contrast to the people entrusted with her care. Her story explores the personalities of the bizarre characters who populate her life as she moves from home to home, parent to parent, family to family and ultimately to homelessness at the age of fourteen. Out of the resources of her remarkable childhood emerges an inner strength that will charm and captivate readers and remain in their consciousness long after the last page of her story has been turned.

Author interview with Marlayna Glynn Brown

What was unique about the setting of the book and how did it enhance or take away from the story?
As a memoir, Overlay is unique in that it tells the tale of one girl coming of age in the turbulent 1970s casino era Las Vegas. Being such a unique city even amongst other legalized gambling meccas, in the 1970s Las Vegas attracted a transient motley crew of bizarre characters. Alcoholism and addiction were rampant, and Nevada boasted one of the highest rate of child abuse and neglect in the 1970s.
What specific themes did the author emphasize throughout the novel? What do you think he or she is trying to get across to the reader?
Overlay is told through the eyes of a child, and many themes that did not make sense to the author at the time were described in matter of fact ways, not judging but questioning. Alcoholism, addiction, neglect and abuse were witnessed by the child in her community. The running theme is that it was clear the choices adults were making were less than stellar – so why did they continue to make the same choices?
How do characters change or evolve throughout the course of the story? What events trigger such changes?
Told over the course of 13 years, all of the central characters grow and experience catastrophic changes. All of the changes occur as a result of the choices each character has made, and range from becoming a victim of murder to learning how to succeed in life despite environment and ambiance.
Did certain parts of the book make you uncomfortable? If so, why did you feel that way? Did this lead to a new understanding or awareness of some aspect of your life you might not have thought about before?

Tuesday Kindle eBooks: 30+ New Titles and 4.0+ Stars: Cost=$0.00

Irreparable Harm (Sasha McCandless Legal Thriller No. 1)30+ new free Kindle eBooks. The Tuesday Kindle ebooks list is ready and there is a great selection of new free titles to choose from. The Top 10 Free Kindle Books listed below is a great start, but don’t forget to check out the rest of The Top 100 Best Free Kindle Books. As a service to our authors, if you read a free book please give the author a review on Amazon.Thanks. Remember that many of the free kindle books are priced at $0.00 for a very limited time (24-48 hours).
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Monday, May 28, 2012

Monday Morning Madness: The Best Free Digital eBooks on Amazon

Wings of Steele - Destination UnknownIt is Monday morning and as usual a whole bunch of books are no longer free after Sunday. However we have a great selection of new free digital eBooks on Amazon to replace them. There are 30+ new free books on our The Top 100 Best Free Kindle Books. As a service to our authors, if you read a free book please give the author a review on Amazon.Thanks. Remember that many of the free kindle books are priced at $0.00 for a very limited time (24-48 hours).
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See the Top 80 – 100 free, handpicked titles that is updated daily on The Top 100 Best Free Kindle Books on Amazon. This list is not available on Amazon. See our great list of titles that you missed and are not longer free. Missed Free Books from Sept – Dec 2011 and Missed Free Books from July – August 2011.
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Book Buzz: Dancing Naked in Dixie by Lauren Clark: NYC Girl in a Dixie Romance

Dancing Naked in Dixie“A splash of humor and a healthy dollop of romance make this a fun read from beginning to end!!” ~ Lynnette Spratley, Author, Memory’s Child

Hello Digital Book Today readers. The Book Buzz segment today features Dancing Naked in Dixie by Lauren Clark. This is a refreshing contemporary fiction book that combines romance, humor, and the world of the deep south into a book that readers have been giving enthusiastic reviews. Dancing Naked in Dixie is rated 4.6 stars on 22 reviews. Take the opportunity to follow the main character as she leaves the big city, finds herself in a small town in the deep south, and totally out of her element. We are sure Dancing Naked in Dixie would be a great choice for a summertime read. Don’t forget to check out Lauren’s other book Stay Tuned (4.2 stars, 55 reviews).

“New York “yankee” magazine writer Julia is sent to cover an event set in a small Alabama town full of historic mansions… she swore she would rather dance naked than travel to.” ~ Frances Warren, Amazon Review

“From the hustle bustle of Manhattan to the easygoing charm of small-town Alabama, author Lauren Clark takes the heroine of Dancing Naked in Dixie, as well as readers, on a memorable journey. ~ BrainyBlonde, Amazon Review

Book Description: Travel writer Julia Sullivan lives life in fast-forward. She jet sets to Europe and the Caribbean with barely a moment to blink or sleep. But too many mishaps and missed deadlines have Julia on the verge of being fired.

With a stern warning, and unemployment looming, she’s offered one last chance to rescue her career. Julia embarks on an unlikely journey to the ‘Heart of Dixie’—Eufaula, Alabama—home to magnificent mansions, sweet tea, and the annual Pilgrimage.

Julia arrives, soon charmed by the lovely city and her handsome host, but her stay is marred by a shocking discovery. Can Julia’s story save her career, Eufaula, and the annual Pilgrimage? .… Read more on Amazon.

About the Author:
Lauren Clark has been a voracious reader since the age of four and would

Sunday, May 27, 2012

Sunday Special: The Best Kindle eBooks Available for Free

The Last Jump: A Novel of World War IIWe have a great Sunday Special of the Best Kindle eBooks available for free. There are 25+ new free books on our The Top 100 Best Free Kindle Books. As a service to our authors, if you read a free book please give the author a review on Amazon.Thanks. Remember that many of the free kindle books are priced at $0.00 for a very limited time (24-48 hours).
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See the Top 80 – 100 free, handpicked titles that is updated daily on The Top 100 Best Free Kindle Books on Amazon. This list is not available on Amazon. See our great list of titles that you missed and are not longer free. Missed Free Books from Sept – Dec 2011 and Missed Free Books from July – August 2011.
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Saturday, May 26, 2012

Book Buzz: Sunset: Pact Arcanum by Arshad Ahsanuddin: A Vampire Thriller: FREE on 5/26

Sunset (Pact Arcanum)“This was a well written futuristic novel about Nightwalker vampires, Daywalker vampires, and Sentinel races, and the aftermath resulting in their exposure to the human world, after millennia of walking around virtually undetected. ~ Lily, Amazon Review

Hello Digital Book Today readers. The Book Buzz segment today features Sunset (Pact Arcanum, bk #1) by Arshad Ahsanuddin which is currently rated 4.1 stars on 14 reviews. It is FREE on Saturday 5/26/2012. Sunset (Pact Arcanum) is described as book one of the gay vampire Pact Arcanum but it so much more than just “another vampire” story. It is set in the year 2040 and includes shifters, protectors, justice fighters, advanced technology, and a thriller all rolled into one with a science fiction backdrop. A large combination that Arshad expertly weaves into a story that the reader of the vampire genre will throughly enjoy especially if you are bored with the “same old” vampire books. We think that Sunset (Pact Arcanum) will leave the reader wanting for more after they are finished with this novel. Click here to see books 1-4.

“One of the best written vampire novels I have read in quite a while. Ahsanuddin has created his own world in an overused genre without the reader feeling like they are reading an overused genre. This “first” in the series jumps right into this world feet first and never lets up on the reader.” ~ Albert Robbins III, Amazon Review

“It has some sci-fi, romance, vamps and meta humans. But I know one thing, it is a hell of a good read! Be prepared to follow this through to the end. ~ Nicole R. Peterson, Amazan Review
Book Description: Los Angeles, 2040. The terrorist Medusa and her followers threaten to destroy the metropolis with a nuclear bomb. One individual, the vampire Nicholas Jameson, comes forward to oppose them. As Nick takes on the terrorists, the fragile peace between the races hangs perilously in the balance as the supernatural peoples are exposed.

Arshad Ahsanuddin is a hematopathologist. The irony of a physician who specializes in blood disease writing a series of vampire novels is not lost upon him..… Read more on Amazon.

About the Author:
To be clear, let me just say upfront that I write what might be described as futuristic-sword-and-sorcery-gay-vampire-soap-opera-supernatural-thrillers, crossing genres between soft science fiction, urban fantasy, and non-explicit gay paranormal romance. If you can wrap your mind around that, then we’re in business. I started writing seriously in late 2009, and the Pact Arcanum saga is my first creation.

Friday, May 25, 2012

Book Buzz: Reunion by Jeff Bennington: Amazon #1 Best Selling Ghost Story

ReunionReunion tackles a controversial subject with dramatic insight and grace.” ~ Scott Nicholson, bestselling author of The Red Church
“Finally, fiction brave enough to tackle school shootings and bullying with sensitivity and a totally unexpected, totally frightening twist!” ~ The Kindle Book Review

Hello Digital Book Today readers. The Book Buzz segment today features Reunion, an Amazon #1 bestselling ghost story, by Jeff Bennington. Reunion is an excellent supernatural thriller that readers of this genre have thoroughly enjoyed judging by the 4.1 star rating on 112 reviews. Digital Book Today believes when a book breaks 100+ reviews and still maintains a 4.0+ ranking that it falls into our category of being a “Great Read”. What do you mean? Check the Amazon bestselling list and see how many books are on this list with a rating below 4.0 stars. Did you check out the list? Now you know what we mean. If you love a thriller with a supernatural twist than Reunion should be on your reading list. Don’t forget to check out the rest of Jeff Bennington’s books.

“This novel starts out heartbreaking! Jump ahead twenty years and it turns suspenseful, and oh so creepy. It was so great, I loved the shift! The characters are so well written that they reminded me of the kids I went to high school with.” ~ Shari Bergquist, Amazon Review

Book Description: Twenty years after surviving a school shooting, Tanner Khan and his fellow classmates reluctantly agree to hold a reunion. Although they suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder, they come back to their hometown and reunite in the defunct school building.
Old flames are rekindled, fears are ignited and their lives are about to explode in a whirlwind of memories, haunted by the spirit of David Ray, the troubled teen who killed many of their classmates. Join the hurting survivors as they discover who’s really doing the haunting, with a twist that you’ll never see coming.

DID YOU KNOW…when an adolescent goes through a school shooting, they often experience a worse case of post-traumatic stress disorder than a soldier who’s been through military combat? It’s true. .… Read more on Amazon.

About the Author:

Great Weekend Kindle Digital Books: They Won’t Break the Bank: Cost=$0.00

Sleeping Beauty (A Romantic Suspense/Comedy)Do you need a great weekend Kindle Digital Book read that won’t break the bank for the Memorial Day Holiday? All of our books listed today are free ($0.00)! We have 40+ new titles added to our The Top 100 Best Free Kindle Books. As a service to our authors, if you read a free book please give the author a review on Amazon.Thanks. Remember that many of the free kindle books are priced at $0.00 for a very limited time (24-48 hours).
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Thursday, May 24, 2012

Book Buzz: Walking Among the Dead by Ken Lang: True Stories

Walking Among the Dead (Homicide Series)“Loved the way this book was written to include so many vantage points of First Responders in our community. If you want to know what goes on behind the scenes in TRUE detective work, this book is for you.” ~ Debbydw, Amazon Review

Hello Digital Book Today readers. The Book Buzz segment today features Ken Lang the author of Walking Among the Dead (rated 4.2 stars on 12 reviews). Readers of the true crime genre have throughly enjoyed Ken’s book. Ken Lang is a former homicide detective and award winning author of several true crime books. The use of his case files and experiences bring the reader through the backdoor into the world of homicide crime cases. Are you a fiction fan who enjoys police detective novels but have never read a true crime story before? The reader needs to understand that there is a big difference between crime fiction and true crime books. This genre tells the story as it really happens with no fluff, exotic locals, loves stories, or made up characters. Walking Among the Dead would make a great choice for a reader to discover a new genre.

“Det. Lang takes you literally through his life as a detective. He doesn’t cover up anything or hold back, he throws you right in.” ~ April D. Doherty, Amazon Review

“This was my first read in the True Crime genre. I found this book to be an excellent body of work. Walking Among the Dead provided a great insight into the world of a homicide detective. ~ Curt McCardell, Amazon Review

Book Description: In his debut release, former homicide detective, Ken Lang, transports you from your cozy, comfy chair to the cold, hard streets surrounding Baltimore, Maryland. Witness first hand the vicious brutality that a human being can inflict onto another, search for that one piece of evidence needed to solidify a conviction, and desperately try to indentify a shooting victim whose mangled and burnt body is found at a scene where no clues are left behind.
A revealing glimpse of the demanding life as a homicide detective, Ken Lang puts you right into the scene, reveals the evidence, and leads you through some of the most incredible death investigations you will ever experienced. Walking Among the Dead: True Stories from a Homicide Detective is a must read for all true crime fans. .… Read more on Amazon.

Thrifty Thursday: Best Kindle eBooks to Download For Free

Running from SolaceThrifty Thursday. We have a great list of the best kindle eBooks to download for free. Below is a sample (all 4.5+ stars) of the best free Kindle downloads Thursday 5/24/2012. We have 30+ new titles added to our The Top 100 Best Free Kindle Books. As a service to our authors, if you read a free book please give the author a review on Amazon. Thanks. Remember that many of the free kindle books are priced at $0.00 for a very limited time (24-48 hours).
Never miss a great free book again. Join our Reader Mailing List and be notified daily of The Best Free Kindle Books.
See the Top 80 – 100 free, handpicked titles that is updated daily on The Top 100 Best Free Kindle Books on Amazon. This list is not available on Amazon. See our great list of titles that you missed and are not longer free. Missed Free Books from Sept – Dec 2011 and Missed Free Books from July – August 2011.
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Author Interview: Ring of Fire by Heather Huffman

Ring of FireOur interview today is with Heather Huffman (see all of her books) author of the romantic suspense novel Ring of Fire (4.6 stars). Before we get to the interview, here is a brief book description: An adventurous blend of love, power, greed, and personal conviction, Ring of Fire reminds us things aren’t always as they seem.
When rare, violet-gray diamonds are discovered at Alexandra McAlister’s clean-energy research site on a small South Pacific island, the reclusive scientist suddenly finds herself plagued by greedy gem hunters. To make matters worse, the island’s government is threatening to revoke her permits so they can capitalize on the find. Fresh from a confrontation with an annoyingly attractive government official, Alex happens upon a girl in danger. Instinct takes over and she rescues the girl, only to find out she is the island’s princess, and the annoying official is her guardian, Daniel!
Alex finds herself thrust into a situation where she has to protect not only her life’s work, but also her life itself and that of the precocious teenage princess she grows to love. Daniel appears to be their only chance at survival – if they can learn to get along. Undercover and acting the part of a loving family, they work to find out who is pursuing them and what it is they’re after, only to realize their relationship may not be an act after all.

Author interview with Heather Huffman

1. What was unique about the setting of the book and how did it enhance or take away from the story?
Ring of Fire was set in three locations. (I find my characters tend to move around a lot – I always set out planning to keep them in one spot, but they never listen.) The first setting is the fictional island country of Tuwanga in the Ring of Fire. I researched several island nations in the area to help create my little country. This was unique to Ring of Fire because the plot addresses the real issue of corruption in the mineral industry, and my fictional island was home to a discovery of rare, violet-gray diamonds.
The second setting was Missouri, where the main characters revisited several old friends from my novel Throwaway. Both Cherokee Street in St. Louis and the Ozark Mountains in southwest Missouri are fascinating places that captivate me, so I love including them in the novels.
Washington D.C. is the setting for a large portion of the action. Luckily, I had a trip to D.C. planned right as I was writing this book, so it helped me create a more realistic picture the world Alex and Daniel were in. I probably wasn’t much of a travel companion, though, because I spent the trip frantically taking notes!
2. What is the inspiration for your writing in general? What specific themes did you emphasize throughout your novels?
Nobody is a throwaway. The heroines in my novels

Weekly Featured Great Reads 5/23/2012

LAUNDRY MAN (A Jack Shepherd crime thriller)Digital Book Today has posted our 8 Weekly Featured Great Reads for the Kindle on the right and left hand side of our site. This is a free listing we provideas a service to authors. Today we have 8 great books plus a bonus of 2 more books that are highly reviewed Kindle titles with a bargain price. Take the time to check out the “Great Reads”, to visit the author’s website, or follow them on Twitter.
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Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Book Buzz: Twisted Vengeance by Jeff Bennington: A Supernatural Thriller

Twisted VengeanceA solid plot, excellent character development, and unexpected ending provides for a very entertaining serial murder mystery with a paranormal twist.” ~ Anthony Wessel, Digital Book Today

Hello Digital Book Today readers. The Book Buzz segment today features Twisted Vengeance, an Amazon #1 bestselling supernatural thriller, by Jeff Bennington. Twisted Vengeance is rated 4.5 stars on 26 reviews. Fans of thrillers, the supernatural, and/or police mysteries will enjoy this wonderful read. Detective Rick Burns is the main character in this novel and Jeff Bennington has you pulling for him through the last page. This is the first in a series featuring this character and we can only hope the next book in this series will soon grace our Kindle. Don’t forget to check out the rest of Jeff Bennington’s books.

“Not for the faint of heart, Jeff Bennington’s `Twisted Vengeance’ is a brilliantly crafted tale of deep passions and haunting pasts. It’s these elements that introduce a riveting plot of paranormal twists with well developed characters. This is ultimately a battle of good versus an unknown and seemingly unstoppable evil. Clear some time in your schedule because once Rick starts the hunt, you won’t want to put this book down.” ~ S. Brown “Compulsive Reader, Amazon Review

“Bennington’s simple yet forceful style will keep readers guessing as the investigation takes Rick from the clean streets of Circle City to the darkest corners of the human heart…A brutal, emotional thriller that earns its stripes ~ Kirkus Reviews

Book Description: Detective Rick Burns is far from normal. He’s smart, and he has a keen eye, but he’s tormented from his past. After a series of personal tragedies, the pain that Rick has held inside is about to spill out in dramatic fashion.
Rick’s wife left him after the death of their son, he’s in love with the one woman he can’t have, and he’s investigating a slew of unsolved, gruesome murders. When a creepy boy begins “haunting” the detective, his life starts spinning out of control. He doesn’t know if he’s seeing things, going crazy, or if he’s the killer.

The Best Kindle eBooks to Download For $0.00: Wednesday 5/23/2012

An Uncommon Family (Family Portrait)A large group of authors are giving their Kindle ebooks away for free today (30+). Listed below is a sample of the best Kindle ebooks to download for $0.00 (Free) for Wednesday 5/23/2012. We have 30+ new titles added to our The Top 100 Best Free Kindle Books. As a service to our authors, if you read a free book please give the author a review on Amazon.Thanks. Remember that many of the free kindle books are priced at $0.00 for a very limited time (24-48 hours).
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Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Book Buzz: The Pineville Heist by Lee Chambers: An Action Packed Thriller

The Pineville Heist“I promise that this book will keep you glued to its pages, and sitting at the edge of your seat right until the very end !!” ~ Amanda James, Amazon Review

Hello Digital Book Today readers. The Book Buzz segment today features The Pineville Heist by award winning writer/director Lee Chambers. The Pineville Heist is rated 4.4 stars on 49 reviews. It is a YA crime thriller that older readers will also enjoy. It was ranked #1 on the Amazon Best Seller for Mystery & Thriller (April 2012) AND #3 Best Seller rank for the Kindle store (April 2012). Wow! Those are some impressive stats for a book and indicating that readers everywhere are enjoying The Pineville Heist. Even bigger news: Twilight Saga movie star Booboo Stewart (Seth Clearwater) has signed to play the major character when The Pineville Heist movie goes to camera later this year. If you love action packed thrillers then this book will be a great choice to read.

“This is one heck of a fun book and anybody who is interested in a really well-written young adult mystery would be wise to pick it up.” ~ ForTheQuinn, Amazon Review

The Pineville Heist is an action packed thriller that will appeal to the young adult readers and older readers too! ~ Nancy Famolari, Kindle Reader

Book Description: Seventeen year old Aaron stumbles into the aftermath of a five million dollar bank heist gone wrong. Hiding under a canoe, Aaron partially catches the murder of one of the robbers. In the chaos he sneaks away with the money and heads straight for the closest place of safety, his high school. Terrified, Aaron tells his shocking tale to Amanda Becker, his drama teacher, but it doesn’t take long for one of the psychotic robbers to show up. In the locked down school the pair are relentlessly pursued in a quest to get the money back and wipe out the evidence.
The Pineville Heist, based on the award-winning screenplay by Lee Chambers and Todd Gordon. .… Read more on Amazon.

About the Author:
Born and raised in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada, I hold an Advertising Art and Graphic Design Diploma from Sault College of Applied Arts and Technology. My passion for video and film production lead to a paid position creating community television programs at MacLean Hunter Cable Television in 1991. Higher education followed with a City and Guilds diploma in Video and Television Production, followed by a post-graduate diploma in Film Production from Leeds