A third of all proceeds generated from A Nickel and A Trinket go to charities fighting against human trafficking. Stefan works street corners around town, giving strangers the gift of their Time of Death in exchange for a nickel and a trinket. He’s unknowingly exploited by his family, which pushes him into a fame he never wanted, and all the while they’re keeping secrets from him. Devastated by a sudden death, his world is thrown into turmoil, kicking off an unstoppable downward spiral, only worsened by his now crippling anthropophobia. He flees from the spotlight, causing unforeseen and unpredictable public chaos. As he searches desperately for Mona, his only remaining friend, he becomes the prime suspect in a missing persons investigation. Mona’s mother forced her to work the streets from a young age. Now years later, Mona fights to free as many lives as she can from the fate she suffered as a child. But a guilt that’s quietly eating away at her is brought to light when Stefan, the alluring boy from her past, comes back. When a dangerous hooded figure has his sights set on destroying all her efforts, Desdamona must rely on the one person she’s afraid to get close to or watch as everything she’s built is set aflame. A Nickel and A Trinket explores humanity's strange magnetism with death, the struggle to outgrow the shadows of the past, and the magic that brings together a patchwork of people to form a family.
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Joseph B. Frederick, PhD, had fond memories of the B&O Railroad except for the time he caught his shoe in the tracks and almost lost his leg and probably his life. When he was eight years old, he found his lost twin who died in utero. He thought he must take responsibility of living his life, which had something to do with the lost life of his twin. He invites you to come with him and share his early life and the many side roads he never would have believed possible. There are many interesting stories or vignettes, easy to read in just a few paragraphs.
Within Scope of Ascension is a poetic litany of philosophies and prose that addresses a wide range of subject matter on the human condition, from both the past and present. The book hopes to encourage readers to exercise freedom of independent thought, while aiming to inspire patience, tolerance, and acceptance of others feelings, beliefs, and expressions. It also presents a 300-year historical analysis of specific political, economic, cultural, and social agendas, and their distinct effects on the human condition from 1712 to 2012. The book was written to help forge a universal awareness that can fortify communications and ultimately empathy with one another across ethnic and racial boundaries. Vincent Shawn Augmon lives in New England. He works in the health care industry and moonlights as an entertainment promoter of comedy and music. He began writing at an early age and counts Malcolm X (Malik Shabazz El Hajj) as his inspiration to use the power of words to expound on his perceptions of reality. He hopes with his book of poetry and prose, titled Within Scope of Ascension, to convey hope and to broaden one's awareness of life and the world's conditions.He would like the book to establish a common ground throughout cultures and reach out to people to acquire information, overcome ignorance, and make everyone more aware. To accomplish this, he writes on eclectic subjects so his work may appeal to the world. Publisher's website: http: //sbpra.com/VincentShawnAugmo
Ragnarok happened. Survivors converged on earth many millennia ago, breeding and blending with humans. Now, a secret battle of bloodlines is being waged in the shadows of the real world. Enter a world where shadows hold secrets, where ancient legends and modern cityscapes intertwine, and where a group of extraordinary individuals rise to become the enigmatic Shadow Guardians. Brace yourself for an electrifying urban fantasy series that weaves together the ancient tapestry of Norse mythology, heart-pounding action, spine-chilling suspense, and sizzling romance. If you like action-packed romantic suspense with magic, this urban fantasy adventure is for you! ~~**Three full-length novels and two bonus novellas**~~ "Samet is quite obviously a masterful storyteller.” –BookLife Prize Reviewer (on Raine Down) “CB Samet is a master at weaving a story full of suspense, supernatural, and characters that make you swoon! [Raine Down] will knock your socks off!” --Author H.M. Gooden “OMG wow Raine Down the first book of the The Shadow Guardians Series was such a great read. Be prepared to finish it all at once. It’s the right mix between supernatural, mythology and don’t forget romance." --Bookbub Reviewer (Five Stars) “[Storm Surge] is book two in this outstanding paranormal trilogy…. I highly recommend taking the time to read this sensational story .” --Bookbub Reviewer (Five Stars) Ragnarok happened. Survivors converged on earth many millennia ago, breeding and blending with humans. Now, a secret battle of bloodlines is being waged in the shadows of the real world. Enter a world where shadows hold secrets, where ancient legends and modern cityscapes intertwine, and where a group of extraordinary individuals rise to become the enigmatic Shadow Guardians. Brace yourself for an electrifying urban fantasy series that weaves together the ancient tapestry of Norse mythology, heart-pounding action, spine-chilling suspense, and sizzling romance. ~~**Three full-length novels and two bonus novellas**~~ If you like action-packed romantic suspense with magic, this urban fantasy adventure is for you! "Samet's dramatic, otherworldly story tackles both romance and suspense—and successfully merges the two into one intriguing and nuanced plot, rich with drama from the first sentence. The storyline is logically sound and well-thought out, and the supernatural elements immersive…. Samet is quite obviously a masterful storyteller.” –BookLife Prize Reviewer (on Raine Down) “CB Samet is a master at weaving a story full of suspense, supernatural, and characters that make you swoon!" --Author H.M. Gooden (on The Shadow Guardian Trilogy) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Raine Down, Book 1. Raine Thoren became a Shadow Guardian to protect non-magical humans from threats they aren't even aware of. But the latest killer on the loose has stealth and power unlike any adversary she's faced. She won't be able to bring this one down alone. FBI Special Agent Will Decker prefers to work by himself. When a mysterious woman saves his life, she's suddenly assigned to work with him in his quest to track an elusive killer. The more he learns about his new partner, Raine, and what demons lurk in shadows, the more fantasy becomes reality. If they're going to stop the demon and unravel prophecies of the future, they'll need to work as a team and unlock each others' hearts and untapped powers. Storm Surge, Book 2. When Storm Thoren’s work as a hired assassin has her meeting handsome Bryce Chambers, she’s out of her element protecting him and the secrets he harbors. But the danger surrounding him sends her on a path careening with the destiny she’s been trying to avoid. Bryce’s attempt at a normal life is spun upside down when he encounters Storm and her supernatural abilities. He doesn’t need the kind of danger an assassin might bring into his life, but he can’t escape her magnetism or the sense she’s destined for something greater. But as evil closes in on them, can they save each other before forces of darkness crush them both? Sky Fall, Book 3. When a Dark Elf kidnaps Sky, her simple life running an herbal remedy shop is thrown into turmoil, and she finds herself with a mysterious bodyguard. Darkness closing in marks the prophesied coming battle with her sisters against the forces of darkness, and Sky isn’t certain she’s up to the task. Nico Wolfe can’t believe he’s tasked with protecting one of the three Valkyrie sisters, heralded by fortune tellers to bring an end to the shadow war. He should walk away. He certainly shouldn’t nurture his attraction for Sky. But he’ll carry his duty out to perfection… until the day he’s forced to betray them all.
