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Free and discount books for June 24, 2017
The Golden Spruce: A True Story of Myth, Madness, and Greed for $1.99 (from $16.95)
General Non-Fiction by John Vaillant
A tale of obsession so fierce that a man kills the thing he loves most: the only giant golden spruce on earth.
As vividly as John Krakauer puts readers on Everest, John Vaillant takes us into the heart of North America's last great forest.
The Drowning Season: A Novel for $1.99 (from $9.99)
Women's Fiction by Alice Hoffman
Alice Hoffman’s magical novel of a Long Island family matriarch and her namesake granddaughter who discover the power the past holds over their present.
Graceful, haunting, and wise, The Drowning Season “casts the spell of all great fairy tales. It takes daily life and transforms it into myth as we watch” (Chicago Sun-Times).
A Bitten Curse for free (from $3.99)
Erotic Romance by Nicole Marie
I came to London to kill vampires. I failed.
I woke up days after our failed mission, alone and near death. Well, alone apart from the vampire who has been in my head since he bit me that night.
My life now revolves around two things: staying alive and pissing off the bloodsucker in my head.
The only thing that drives him crazier than drinking myself unconscious?
F**king shifters.
Play It as It Lays: A Novel for $1.99 (from $17.99)
Literary Fiction by Joan Didion
A harrowing tale of Hollywood, Las Vegas, and a young woman in pursuit of oblivion by the New York Times–bestselling author of The White Album.
Spare, elegant, and terrifying, Play It as It Lays is the unforgettable story of a woman and a society come undone.
Heat (Bearpaw Ridge Firefighters #1) for $0.99 (from $2.99)
Paranormal Romance by Ophelia Sexton
When Annabeth Jones goes on the run from her abusive fiancé, the town of Bearpaw Ridge offers her a safe haven. Firefighter and were-bear Dane Swanson knows at once that kind, curvy Annabeth is his fated mate. She's also human, in a world where shifters must keep their existence a secret.
Hard Duty: Merkiaari Wars Book 1 for free (from $0.99)
Science Fiction by Mark E. Cooper
Humanity has been ravaged by alien war. An alien geneticist, a broken hero, and a space Marine must work together to save us all. Two members of her squad are dead, and she’ll face the same fate if she can’t escape the firefight. She’ll stop at nothing to keep her crew alive.
The Relevance of Religion: How Faithful People Can Change Politics for $1.99 (from $14.99)
Religious by John Danforth
Former United States senator and ambassador to the United Nations John Danforth offers a fascinating, thoughtful, and deeply personal look at the state of American politics today—and how religion can be a bridge over our bitter partisan divide.
Mind Gym: Achieve More by Thinking Differently for $1.99 (from $14.99)
Advice and How-To by Sebastian Bailey & Octavius Black
To be at our best, we need our minds working at peak potential. But unless you train it, your mind stays on autopilot, stuck in unhealthy thought patterns that lead to self-sabotaging habits and behaviors.
Insightful, proven, and practical, Mind Gym is the essential mental workout that will wake up your mind and help you be your best in life.
The Heart of Falcon Ridge (The McLendon Family Saga Book 1) for free (from free)
Contemporary Romance by D.L. Roan
What happens when three cowboy brothers find the love of their life, and then lose her? More than hope springs back to life when Grey, Matt, and Mason McLendon meet their sons’ classy new teacher. Can they mend their broken family and convince her to take a chance on their unconventional love before her treacherous past catches up to her?
Being Nixon: A Man Divided for $1.99 (from $10.99)
Bios and Memoirs by Evan Thomas
The landmark New York Times bestselling biography of Richard M. Nixon, a political savant whose gaping character flaws would drive him from the presidency and forever taint his legacy.
“A biography of eloquence and breadth . . . No single volume about Nixon’s long and interesting life could be so comprehensive.”—Chicago Tribune
Vigilante Angels Book I: The Priest for $0.99 (from $2.99)
Thriller by Billy DeCarlo
If you were going to die, who would you kill? An ex-cop/former Marine teams up with an ex-con to take justice into their own hands. Both have stage-4 cancer and little time left to attempt to redeem themselves for their past misdeeds. They set their sights on a priest who has been accused of molesting children.
The Gray-Haired Knitting Detectives Series for $0.99 (from $2.49)
Mystery by D.E. Haggerty
Join the Gray-Haired Knitting Detectives as they attempt to solve crimes while causing more than a bit of mayhem and matchmaking anyone who gets within arm’s reach. Cupid's got nothing on them! This knitting group of Jessica Fletcher wannabes is not content to sit at home and knit when murder, thievery, and false accusations are flying.
Free and discount books for June 23, 2017
Writing the Wolf for $0.99 (from $3.99)
Paranormal Romance by Steffanie Holmes
Hoping to write her novel in peace and escape her dark past, Rosa rents a tiny cabin in the woods. But danger follows her into the forest. Instead of solitude and tranquility, Rosa finds herself the target of a shifter attack. Only handyman Caleb can protect her, but Caleb has his own secrets – secrets that could destroy them both.
Woman in Black for $1.99 (from $6.15)
Women's Fiction by Eileen Goudge
A housekeeper’s daughter and a daughter of privilege find their fortunes reversed in this novel by the New York Times–bestselling author of The Diary.
"Eileen Goudge writes like a house on fire, creating characters you come to love and hate to leave." -- Nora Roberts
The Mind: Leading Scientists Explore the Brain, Memory, Personality, and Happiness for $1.99 (from $12.99)
General Non-Fiction by John Brockman
"Theway Brockman interlaces essays about research on the frontiers of science with ones on artistic vision, education, psychology and economics is sure to buzz any brain." —Chicago Sun-Times
Marking the debut of a hard-hitting new series from Edge.org and Harper Perennial, editor John Brockman delivers a cutting-edge master class covering everything you need to know about The Mind.
Scattered Screams: (The Disruption, Book One) for $0.99 (from $2.99)
Science Fiction by C.A. Huggins
In an attempt to bond with his teenage son Ali, Marcus takes him on a cross-country college visit.
Then, the Disruption triggers.
Now, they have to make it back to home before the new disrupted world chips away at their existence.
Their environment has been disrupted, but have the survivors been altered?
Surrounded by danger and mayhem, the only constant are the Scattered Screams.
Box Set: Secret Notebook of Sherlock Holmes & A Jar Of Thursday for $0.99 (from $3.99)
Mystery by Liz Hedgecock
Grab your deerstalker and magnifying glass and head to 221B Baker Street!
The Secret Notebook of Sherlock Holmes takes a light-hearted look at some of the great detective’s hitherto unknown early cases. Then things grow a little darker as we open A Jar Of Thursday…
Brave Genius for $1.99 (from $12.99)
Bios and Memoirs by Sean B. Carroll
The never-before-told account of the intersection of some of the most insightful minds of the 20th century, and a fascinating look at how war, resistance, and friendship can catalyze genius.
“This is, in short, a gripping book throughout, and Carroll deserves all praise for his double portrait of two exemplary heroes of conscience and intellect.” — Washington Post
The Billionaire's Secret Life for $0.99 (from $2.99)
Romantic Suspense by Lisa Ladew
After a life-threatening incident, Daxton loses his very identity, but gains true love. A fair trade, no doubt, but when his memory returns, will he lose what matters most?
BUCKED: The Mountain Man's Babies for free (from $2.99)
Contemporary Romance by Frankie Love
I want two things in life: a woman and a child. When I walk into the diner and see Rosie, I think my dreams have come true. We share one stolen afternoon, but then she’s gone. Eight months later, she shows up at my cabin. Her belly swollen, her breasts full, and with the face of an angel. Still, she wants to keep on running. No way in hell am I letting her go.
Kitty Born at Sea: A Kitty Adventure for free (from $2.99)
Children's and Middle Grade by Donna Mae Smith
Kitty grows up at sea and lives for adventure. He protects the big boat Betty and dreams of land. Kitty Born at Sea has a little fantasy, a lot of information, and is a heartwarming tale about facing life's tough decisions. Let Kitty warm your home and heart!
River of Darkness for $1.99 (from $13.99)
History by Buddy Levy
From the acclaimed author of Conquistador comes this thrilling account of one of history’s greatest adventures of discovery. With cinematic immediacy and meticulous attention to historical detail, here is the true story of a legendary sixteenth-century explorer and his death-defying navigation of the Amazon—river of darkness, pathway to gold.
The Girl in the Maze: A Thriller for $0.99 (from $3.99)
Thriller by R.K. Jackson
USA TODAY BESTSELLER • Perfect for fans of Gillian Flynn, Paula Hawkins, and Tana French, R. K. Jackson’s lyrical, twisty psychological thriller debut follows an aspiring journalist as she uncovers dark truths in a seaswept Southern town—aided by a mysterious outcast and pursued by a ruthless killer.