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Stonefall

Author : Avery Blake

Publisher : Sterling & Stone LLC

Page : 314 pages

File Size : 22,51 MB

Release : 2019-03-12

Category : Fiction

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The meek will never inherit the Earth... Eamon Quinn once had a good life. A loving wife. A child on the way. Then came the aliens – and everything changed. Now, engulfed in a world of violence and decay with allies in short supply, Eamon will do anything to protect his strange and miraculous son from the criminals and aliens who would use him for their own ends. Gleeson Crowe is sure that it was God who spared him when the aliens destroyed Stonefall. Now he's on a mission to rebuild the former prison into a haven to shield the righteous. Maybe Eamon’s son can help him do it. If not, the world will be waiting to die. As civilization falls, one question remains: How wicked must the righteous become? ★★★★★ "A book that you'll hate to love. Death , triumph , love , hate and anguish. A book loaded with despair, pursuit and horror running hand in hand. The end of world that doesn't end with a whimper." -- Gerry ★★★★★ "This book continues the amazing Invasion universe with another entry that’s full of violence and can’t put it down action. I loved this book and can’t wait for the next entry. I can’t even imagine the amount of stories that are yet to come." -- B. DeAug ★★★★★ "This is another instalment in the awesome INVASION series of books by Sean Platt and Johnny Truant or David Wright (they buddy up to write these great books). Stonefall is the first in a series of three books by Sean and David, and it doesn't disappoint." -- DBStevens ★★★★★ "I love this new book that takes place in the 'Invasion' world! I flew through the first one and I can't wait for the next one." -- SLE ★★★★★ "I really hated finishing the last book in the Invasion Series; it's one of my favorites (well, besides Yesterday's Gone!)...and now, there's SO much more!! Best idea ever to tell parallel (though not related) stories occurring simultaneously, all under the "umbrella" of the alien invasion from the original series! This is NOT a prequel or sequel; this is a standalone series set in the same timeframe, experiencing the same invasion." -- WordBird Stonefall is the first book in the Stonefall trilogy. Fans of The Walking Dead and The Road will love this unflinching look at the devastating aftermath of an alien invasion.



The Changed

Author : Avery Blake

Publisher : Sterling & Stone LLC

Page : 416 pages

File Size : 49,38 MB

Release : 2021-12-07

Category : Fiction

ISBN :

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SciFi aficionado, Avery Blake, and sorceress of suspense, Ninie Hammon, team up to bring you The Changed. This is the second book in The Taken Saga, a terrifying tale of alien invasion told from the perspective of three very special young people. In the last moment of their captivity on board the alien ship, Star, Noah, and Paco are made separate offers: they will be returned to earth, but they each must abandon the other two. Star and Noah refuse outright, but Paco … Does he believe the other two have already betrayed and abandoned him? When the three are returned to the places they were abducted from, their ability to read minds begins to fade, but Paco struggles to hold on, trying to use his newfound mental power to dominate the prison inmates and get revenge on Spade. But is he damaging his own brain every time he wields his power? Star and her grandfather attempt a perilous journey from New Mexico to Kentucky to find Noah because Star can’t stand being separated from him— but they are kidnapped and turned into slave labor for a warlord. There’s something special about Star now and when she is threatened, the other captives rise up to defend her. Are they strong enough to beat the kidnappers? A few days after Noah is returned to Kentucky, an alien shuttle crashes near his hometown. The Astrals are injured and then attacked by a truck full of drunk humans. The Astrals retaliate, destroy the town and the survivors regroup in a monastery. A gang of outlaws attacks the monastery to steal their supplies. They have taken Noah hostage — will they actually hang him from the archway out front unless the survivors surrender? Noah cries out to Star telepathically for help. She’s coming, trying to get there with an army … but will she get there in time? The Changed is the second book in the new alien invasion series, The Taken Saga, by Avery Blake and Ninie Hammon. Get The Changed and continue your new favorite science fiction series today!



Family Royale

Author : Avery Blake

Publisher : Sterling & Stone LLC

Page : 190 pages

File Size : 13,84 MB

Release : 2022-07-24

Category : Fiction

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After losing his wife and son, Orin, due to his alcoholism, Dennis Hoke feels like he really needs a lucky break. He sees the Family Royale online gaming competition as his chance at redemption. This is the moment when he can rise to the challenge and finally become the father Orin needs. They enter the contest together, competing to see which family can come out on top. What starts out as a great bonding experience for father and son soon derails as Dennis becomes addicted to success and his newfound stardom. Orin begins to question just how far his father will go to win? And what’s the point in winning the game if you lose your soul? Family Royale is a new stand-alone near-future SciFi novel by Avery Blake, author of Analog Heart, Vicarious Joe, and The Taken Saga.



Fun With Mind Control

Author : Jack Ravenhill

Publisher : Sterling & Stone LLC

Page : 245 pages

File Size : 16,10 MB

Release : 2022-01-13

Category : Fiction

ISBN :

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Resisting alien mind control just wouldn’t be Midwest Nice. As Gus and his pro-alien faction gain influence with the people of Lake Peculiar, some of the Titans’ mental powers are revealed, but their intentions remain veiled. In his bid to gain control of the town, Gus tries to convince everyone that the psionic gifts from the aliens really are gifts and won’t hurt the townspeople at all. Conspiracy theorist Ronan Keats thinks he may have found a way to sever people from the alien hive mind without destroying their minds or their lives, but in the process, he gets sucked into the hive mind himself. Meanwhile, Sam and Journey’s nascent Resistance fights the clock to find an antidote to the Titans’ psionic control. Can they save Ronan and the rest of the town before it’s too late? Fun With Mind Control is the second book in Jack Ravenhill’s new series, The Invasion of Lake Peculiar, a quirky take on the bestselling Invasion Universe. If you enjoy Garrison Keillor’s Tales from Lake Wobegon, you’ll love Lake Peculiar. Pick up your copy today!



Hardwired: How Our Instincts to Be Healthy are Making Us Sick

Author : Robert S. Barrett

Publisher : Springer Nature

Page : 164 pages

File Size : 43,22 MB

Release : 2020-10-30

Category : Medical

ISBN : 3030517292

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For the first time in a thousand years, Americans are experiencing a reversal in lifespan. Despite living in one of the safest and most secure eras in human history, one in five adults suffers from anxiety as does one-third of adolescents. Nearly half of the US population is overweight or obese and one-third of Americans suffer from chronic pain – the highest level in the world. In the United States, fatalities due to prescription pain medications now surpass those of heroin and cocaine combined, and each year 10% of all students on American college campuses contemplate suicide. With the proliferation of social media and the algorithms for social sharing that prey upon our emotional brains, inaccurate or misleading health articles and videos now move faster through social media networks than do reputable ones. This book is about modern health – or lack of it. The authors make two key arguments: that our deteriorating wellness is rapidly becoming a health emergency, and two, that much of these trends are rooted in the way our highly evolved hardwired brains and bodies deal with modern social change. The co-authors: a PhD from the world of social science and an MD from the world of medicine – combine forces to bring this emerging human crisis to light. Densely packed with fascinating facts and little-told stories, the authors weave together real-life cases that describe how our ancient evolutionary drives are propelling us toward ill health and disease. Over the course of seven chapters, the authors unlock the mysteries of our top health vices: why hospitals are more dangerous than warzones, our addiction to sugar, salt, and stress, our emotionally-driven brains, our relentless pursuit of happiness, our sleepless society, our understanding of risk, and finally, how world history can be a valuable tutor. Through these varied themes, the authors illustrate how our social lives are more of a determinant of health outcome than at any other time in our history, and to truly understand our plight, we need to recognize when our decisions and behavior are being directed by our survival-seeking hardwired brains and bodies.



Eleven Blue Men, and Other Narratives of Medical Detection

Author : Berton 1911- Roueché

Publisher : Hassell Street Press

Page : 230 pages

File Size : 28,39 MB

Release : 2021-09-09

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ISBN : 9781014702661

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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.



Convergence

Author : Avery Blake

Publisher : Sterling & Stone LLC

Page : 316 pages

File Size : 20,72 MB

Release : 2021-09-22

Category : Fiction

ISBN :

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Where paths cross, fear lives. Driving off-road across the African savannah is never easy, especially during an alien invasion. Having a crime lord handcuffed to the steering wheel and a pet monster in the back seat, definitely doesn’t help. But it gets worse when Trisha, Simba, and their dysfunctional crew cross paths with the wrong people. And these days, all people are the wrong people. Pursued by both the local army and the aliens, Trisha also has to worry about her daughter Celine’s growing powers. If Celine can stay alive long enough to learn how they work, they just might survive. So they’re racing for Mt. Kenya, hoping to find safe haven. Problem is, they aren’t the only ones. A great migration is in motion: animals, humans, and aliens seeking a mythical place where gods and demons are resurrected. All paths converge on the mountain — but some of those paths are definitely, dangerously wrong. Convergence is the second book in the Avery Blake and Vered Ehsani series, The Next Evolution. Discover your new favorite SciFi series today!



The Saved

Author : Avery Blake

Publisher : Sterling & Stone LLC

Page : 418 pages

File Size : 35,73 MB

Release : 2022-04-12

Category : Fiction

ISBN :

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SciFi aficionado, Avery Blake, and sorceress of suspense, Ninie Hammon, team up to bring you The Saved. This is the fourth book in The Taken Saga, a terrifying tale of alien invasion told from the perspective of three very special young people. After the blind Apache girl, Star, predicts the aliens will wipe out humanity by flooding the earth, the inhabitants of Zion Village seal themselves in the Matheson Caverns — fighting their way through an army led by Paco, who tries to steal their hiding place. Even though food stores are low, once Paco is defeated and left for dead, they start to hope they will survive … but their real battle for survival has only begun. When people start disappearing, the survivors realize that other creatures have sought refuge in the caverns too – cougars and wolves stalk stragglers from the group. Worse, they don’t know that Paco is still alive, using his gift of mind control to turn the villagers against each other so he can seize control. When Paco’s mind breaks down, the people he controls become mindless killing machines. Then there is the worst danger of all: four aliens have been sealed inside the caves too. While the villagers hunt wild animals and defend themselves from Paco’s berserkers, Star and Noah must lead a daring suicide mission to lure the aliens into the old mine and blow it up. Can these young heroes save the last remnants of humanity without burying everyone alive … or drowning them by allowing the waters above to fill the caverns? In a blockbuster conclusion to the four-book series, this small remnant of humanity makes its final stand. If they don’t survive, the aliens win and the human race becomes extinct. The Saved is the fourth and final book in the new alien invasion series, The Taken Saga, by Avery Blake and Ninie Hammon. Get The Saved and finish your new favorite science fiction series today!



The Hidden

Author : Avery Blake

Publisher : Sterling & Stone LLC

Page : 372 pages

File Size : 31,43 MB

Release : 2022-01-18

Category : Fiction

ISBN :

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SciFi aficionado Avery Blake and sorceress of suspense Ninie Hammon team up to bring you The Hidden. This is the third book in The Taken Saga, a terrifying tale of alien invasion told from the perspective of three very special young people. The Flood is coming. Star has a vision that she paints on the gymnasium floor of the Zion Village: a black starship shooting a beam of light at the polar ice caps, melting them and flooding the world. Papa Eagle Feather claims that Star’s vision is the fulfillment of a prophecy about a child from the stars who will save her people. With her warning, they’ve been given six days advance notice — six days to figure out how to survive the flood. Can they build “Noah’s Ark” in less than a week? Noah says they don’t have to build anything — they already have an ark. They can survive underground in the hundreds of miles of the labyrinthine tunnels and chambers of Matheson Caverns — but they only have a few days to load three thousand people and supplies inside. Then Paco shows up from California with an army to kill the Kentuckians and steal their refuge. As the battle between them rages, the flood shows up a day earlier than they’d calculated. Now it’s a desperate race against time. Star, Noah, and Papa Eagle Feather must fight their way through Paco and his armed killers, scrambling to get thousands of people underground as the water floods the valley below the caverns and begins to rise up toward the only entrance. The Hidden is the third book in the new alien invasion series, The Taken Saga, by Avery Blake and Ninie Hammon. Get The Hidden and continue your new favorite science fiction series today!



Alienation

Author : Avery Blake

Publisher : Sterling & Stone LLC

Page : 342 pages

File Size : 31,73 MB

Release : 2019-06-18

Category : Fiction

ISBN :

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He had to betray his species to save ours. Ash thought he was a normal guy with a normal life: a wife he loved and a stepdaughter who resented him. Until the day he gets pulled over by a cop who is more than he seems, and that illusion is shattered in one violent revelation. Ash isn’t who or what he thinks he is. His memories have been wiped to protect himself and the world, and the only way to save the world from the looming alien invasion is to rediscover his past lives and destroy The Puncture, a powerful device that the aliens are seeking. But to do so, he’ll need to rely on the last person in the world who wants to help him: his stepdaughter, Darcy, who hates him for the tragedy that he brought into their lives. Set up for a crime they didn’t commit and hunted by an alien posing as an FBI agent, Ash, and Darcy must race the clock to find The Puncture before the aliens do. The fate of humanity hangs in the balance. But first, they’ll have to survive one another. Alienation is the new standalone novel set in the bestselling Invasion Universe. Pick up your copy today!