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Smugglers of Gor [Gor #32] [MultiFormat]
by John Norman
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 This is an unusual book, having to do with alleged events on the alleged world, Gor, the Antichthon, or Counter-Earth, as it seems to have two narrators, or authors, who, as the texts will have it, see, and relate to, certain events, possibly of consequence to the fate of worlds. It may be recalled that the great ship of Tersites, to the best of our knowledge, was the first ship to successfully negotiate Thassa, the sea, in a voyage which led to the World's End, an unusual gaming board on which ... more info>> (Published: 2012)
Words: 187888 - Reading Time: 536-751 min.
Category: Fantasy
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Helliconia Spring (The Helliconia Trilogy #1) [MultiFormat]
by Brian W. Aldiss
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Winner of two Hugo Awards, one Nebula Award, and named a Grand Master by the Science Fiction Writers of America, Brian W. Aldiss has, for over fifty years, continued to challenge readers' minds with literate, thought-provoking, and inventive fiction. Now, E-Reads is proud to make available in eBook format the classic works of Aldiss. Now with a New Introduction by the Author! HELLICONIA SPRING Book One of the Helliconia Trilogy 2012 marks the thirtieth anniversary of the original publication... more info>> (Published: 1982)
Words: 163273 - Reading Time: 466-653 min.
Category: Science Fiction
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Conspirators of Gor (Gor 31) [MultiFormat]
by John Norman
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The 31st volume of the series, the 7th narrative from a female viewpoint, and the 1st book written for a Gorean audience; CONSPIRATORS OF GOR follows up on the alien war between Kurii and Priest-Kings which escalated in book 28, KUR OF GOR. The leading character, a young woman by the name Allison Ashton-Baker, involved in playing Gorean games on Earth, is transported to Ar to become a major witness of the unfolding events. We meet again with Lord Grendel, the result of a failed experiment to mix... more info>> (Published: 2012)
Words: 225927 - Reading Time: 645-903 min.
Category: Fantasy
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The Old Dick [MultiFormat]
by L.A. Morse
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WINNER OF THE EDGAR ALLAN POE AWARD FOR BEST PAPERBACK ORIGINAL. --- Retired private eye Jake Spanner may have gotten old, but he hasn't gone soft. When an old gangster Jake put away some forty years ago shows up at his door, it's time for Jake to grab his hat and Browning automatic and get back to work. Old? Sure. Slower to catch his breath? Maybe. But, sharp as a tack and with a lifetime of investigating know-how, Jake Spanner has nothing to lose and everything to prove. Sniffing out leads be... more info>> (Published: 1981) Edgar Award Winner
Words: 77765 - Reading Time: 222-311 min.
Category: Mystery/Crime
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Sleaze [Sam Hunter #2] [MultiFormat]
by L.A. Morse
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Los Angeles private eye Sam Hunter doesn't have a soft side. Everything about him is a hard as a knuckle to the face. So, when a call for help comes in from a trashy porn magazine, it's not out of the goodness of his heart that Sam takes the case. It has more to do with the curves of the magazine's sizzling-hot editor. The magazine is called Sleaze, and that's exactly what has made it the target of a fanatical cult, one willing to shed blood to cleanse its "holy land." Soon, Sam finds out that ... more info>> (Published: 1985)
Words: 74081 - Reading Time: 211-296 min.
Category: Mystery/Crime
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The Big Enchilada [Sam Hunter #1] [MultiFormat]
by L.A. Morse
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Los Angeles is a hot town. Hot women. Hot clubs. And, when private eye Sam Hunter is involved, hot tempers. Sam doesn't take kindly to threats, so when a street thug busts up his office and warns him to "Stay away from Domingo," he might as well draw Sam a map pointing where to swing his fists. Soon, Sam finds himself racing around L.A., dodging bullets and spiraling deeper and deeper into a world of sex, drugs and danger. A teenage porn star, an heiress and some spoiled rich brat lead Sam to t... more info>> (Published: 1982)
Words: 77346 - Reading Time: 220-309 min.
Category: Mystery/Crime
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Helliconia Summer [The Helliconia Trilogy #2] [MultiFormat]
by Brian W. Aldiss
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Winner of two Hugo Awards, one Nebula Award, and named a Grand Master by the Science Fiction Writers of America, Brian W. Aldiss has, for over fifty years, continued to challenge readers' minds with literate, thought-provoking, and inventive fiction. Now, E-Reads is proud to make available in eBook format the classic works of Aldiss. Now with a New Introduction by the Author! HELLICONIA SUMMER Book Two of the Helliconia Trilogy 2012 marks the thirtieth anniversary of the original publication... more info>> (Published: 1983)
Words: 171472 - Reading Time: 489-685 min.
Category: Science Fiction
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Helliconia Winter [The Helliconia Trilogy #3] [MultiFormat]
by Brian W. Aldiss
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Winner of two Hugo Awards, one Nebula Award, and named a Grand Master by the Science Fiction Writers of America, Brian W. Aldiss has, for over fifty years, continued to challenge readers' minds with literate, thought-provoking, and inventive fiction. Now, E-Reads is proud to make available in eBook format the classic works of Aldiss. Now with a New Introduction by the Author! HELLICONIA WINTER Book Three of the Helliconia Trilogy 2012 marks the thirtieth anniversary of the original publicati... more info>> (Published: 1985)
Words: 122992 - Reading Time: 351-491 min.
Category: Science Fiction
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Heirs of Earth [Orphans of Earth #3] [MultiFormat]
by Sean Williams, Shane Dix
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On the brink of extinction, a suicide mission is humanity's last hope. The Gifts of an alien race called the Spinners gave Peter Alander hope for the future of humanity. All the Gifts did, though, was draw down the wrath of the Starfish, another alien race apparently intent on wiping out all forms of competition. Caught between the two, humanity faces the hard decision of evolving into something else entirely simply to survive. As their new alien allies prepare to leave human space forever, a... more info>> (Published: 2004) Aurealis Award Nominee
Words: 111844 - Reading Time: 319-447 min.
Category: Science Fiction
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Darling, It's Death [MultiFormat]
by Richard Prather
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"As far as I'm concerned, Richard S. Prather was the King of the paperback P.I writers of the 60s. Shell Scott should be in the Top Ten of any readers list of favorite private eyes."
--Robert J. Randisi
For four decades, Richard S. Prather published over 40 works of detective fiction, most featuring his clever, cad-about-town hero, Shell Scott. Known for their arched humor, punchy dialogue, and sunny Southern California locale, the Shell Scott books represent one of the greatest private ey... more info>> (Published: 1952)
Words: 55044 - Reading Time: 157-220 min.
Category: Mystery/Crime
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Everybody Had A Gun [MultiFormat]
by Richard Prather
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"As far as I'm concerned, Richard S. Prather was the King of the paperback P.I writers of the 60s. Shell Scott should be in the Top Ten of any readers list of favorite private eyes."
--Robert J. Randisi
For four decades, Richard S. Prather published over 40 works of detective fiction, most featuring his clever, cad-about-town hero, Shell Scott. Known for their arched humor, punchy dialogue, and sunny Southern California locale, the Shell Scott books represent one of the greatest private ey... more info>> (Published: 2004)
Words: 60502 - Reading Time: 172-242 min.
Category: Mystery/Crime
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Fair Warning [MultiFormat]
by George E. Simpson, Neal R. Burger
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America is set to finally end World War II with a devastating act--dropping the atomic bomb over Japan. But what if a secret mission was set in place to alter the course of history? In this fast-paced, and imaginative thriller, the authors strike a brilliant chord between what was, and what might have been. It is July 1945. Germany has surrendered, and the U.S. is poised for one last surge against the Japanese. Under pressure from both the press and the Washington politicos, Secretary of War He... more info>> (Published: 1980)
Words: 145282 - Reading Time: 415-581 min.
Category: Suspense/Thriller
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Guardsman of Gor [Gor Series Book 16] [MultiFormat]
by John Norman
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Thrust into a life full of woeful twists and turns, Jason Marshall has contended with the prehistoric customs and immeasurable power of the Goreans. His struggles on Gor, a planet resembling Earth, included escaping imprisonment, enslavement, and redeeming lost land. Jason has fought to regain control of his life. Having ascended to a position of power in the Gorean army, Jason must prevail in a battle that seems destined to destroy Gor. Jason has a lot riding on his success as a war leader: pre... more info>> (Published: 1981)
Words: 106104 - Reading Time: 303-424 min.
Category: Fantasy
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Matched Pairs [MultiFormat]
by Elizabeth Mansfield
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Betrothed from Birth It was decided from their infancy that Tris Enders would wed Juliet Branscombe. Yet, growing up on adjoining estates in Derbyshire made that the last thing that either wanted, especially after Tris had found the girl of his dreams in London and the handsome Lord Canfield moved into a nearby estate. Tris and Juliet each believed that if the other became engaged to someone else, then Juliet's mother, the formidable Madge Branscombe, would finally have to put her daughter's dr... more info>> (Published: 1996)
Words: 63829 - Reading Time: 182-255 min.
Category: Romance
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Poor Caroline [MultiFormat]
by Elizabeth Mansfield
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A Most Vexatious Viscount Captain Christopher "Kit" Meredith, recuperating from wartime injuries, learned that he had become the new Viscount of Crittendem. All he cared about was returning to Crittendem Grange and beginning a new life in peace and quiet. He was unaware that Caroline Whitlow and her two younger brothers were living at the Grange and that they would be dispossessed when he returned. When Kit learned the facts, he was happy to provide a bequest to them. But Caro was determined t... more info>> (Published: 1995)
Words: 65923 - Reading Time: 188-263 min.
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Slant [MultiFormat]
by Greg Bear
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In the second half of the twenty-first century, nanotechnology has transformed every aspect of society. Humans can now change their abilities, their appearance, their very bodies on microscopic level. Advanced psychotherapy seems to have wiped away violence and illness. The world is sane and in balance. However, that balance teeters with the grisly murder of two prostitutes and a series of suicides. Soon, public defender Mary Cho's investigation finds a dark danger lurking in the recesses of th... more info>> (Published: 1997)
Words: 147774 - Reading Time: 422-591 min.
Category: Science Fiction
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Slave Girl of Gor [Gor Series Book 11] [MultiFormat]
by John Norman
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Taken as a possession, Judy Thornton, an Earth resident, is found meandering in the wilderness of the Earthlike planet of Gor. In keeping with the uncivilized culture of the Goreans, she is trained and used as a slave. What her masters don't know is that Judy is more than just a beautiful chattel. She has the power to obliterate Gor and all that is related to it. Determined to seize control of her, Priest Kings and Kur-Monster enter combat, neglecting the fact that the fate of Gor rests in the h... more info>> (Published: 1977)
Words: 211143 - Reading Time: 603-844 min.
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Assassin of Gor [Gor Series Book 5] [MultiFormat]
by John Norman
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Welcome to Gor, a parallel Earth, where social norms are exotic and the way of life is brutal. In the fifth book in the Gorean Series, the deadly assassin Kuurus is intent on a bloody mission of vengeance. His adventure takes him from the caste of the pleasure-slaves, which are rigorously trained in the rules and techniques of sexual ecstasy, to the brutal arenas where humans participate in deadly hand-to-hand combat. He witnesses violence, conflict and uncertainty, as the inhabitants of Counter... more info>> (Published: 1970)
Words: 140892 - Reading Time: 402-563 min.
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Beasts of Gor [Gor Series Book 12] [MultiFormat]
by John Norman
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In this, the twelfth book in the famous Gor series, the fight for survival on the primitive, Earthlike world, Gor, continues with a ferocity that matches the rest of the series. On Gor, there are three different kinds of beings that are labeled beasts: there are the Kurii, a monster alien race that is preparing to invade Gor from space; the Gorean warriors, who fight with viciousness almost primitive in its blood lust' and then there are the slave girls of Gor, lowly beasts for men to do with as... more info>> (Published: 1979)
Words: 175827 - Reading Time: 502-703 min.
Category: Fantasy
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Blood Brothers of Gor [Gor Series Book 18] [MultiFormat]
by John Norman
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In this installment in John Norman's fascinating Gor series, Tarl Cabot must battle enslavement as he tries to restore order to a world immersed in destruction. Cabot's mission is to defeat the evil union forged by the Kurii, a monster alien race that is preparing to invade Gor from space, and smite treason and calamity. At every turn, Cabot faces a darkness that plagues the planet. Though he is in bondage, he, his partners, and his masters must find a way to prevent Kur's apocalyptic army from ... more info>> (Published: 1982)
Words: 184092 - Reading Time: 525-736 min.
Category: Erotica/Erotic Fantasy/Fantasy
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Cheyenne Blood Storm [Pony Soldiers Book 4] [MultiFormat]
by Chet Cunningham
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Skilled at war and bloodthirsty in the heat of battle, the Cheyenne, led by Bear Claw, seek revenge on the white settlers. Having killed every member of the regular cavalry, they prepared to roam the territory raping and plundering the white settlers. Only one group can stop them: the Pony Soldiers, just as fierce and three times more bloodthirsty. The Cheyenne couldn't possibly withstand the bloodshed. (Published: 1988)
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Courage in the Ashes [Ashes: 14] [MultiFormat]
by William W. Johnstone
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The Last Frontier Civilization as we know it was shattered by the nuclear nightmare of the Great War. But out of the smoldering wreckage, Ben Raines has emerged as the courageous leader of a Rebel Army that will fight not only for its own survival, but to help rebuild a country out of the rubble that was once America. Ben's dream of a nation freed from the deadly grip of outlaw gangs and armies of terrorists is close to becoming a reality. Most of the forces of lust and murder that chose to rema... more info>> (Published: 1991)
Words: 84894 - Reading Time: 242-339 min.
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Dagger of Flesh [MultiFormat]
by Richard Prather
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"As far as I'm concerned, Richard S. Prather was the King of the paperback P.I writers of the 60s. Shell Scott should be in the Top Ten of any readers list of favorite private eyes."
--Robert J. Randisi
For four decades, Richard S. Prather published over 40 works of detective fiction, most featuring his clever, cad-about-town hero, Shell Scott. Known for their arched humor, punchy dialogue, and sunny Southern California locale, the Shell Scott books represent one of the greatest private ey... more info>> (Published: 1956)
Words: 49416 - Reading Time: 141-197 min.
Category: Mystery/Crime
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Dancer of Gor [Gor Series Book 22] [MultiFormat]
by John Norman
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Librarians are kind, quiet old ladies who love books, aren't they? Not Doreen Williamson. Doreen has a secret life. After the library closes for the day, she strips and practices belly dancing. But one day, slave collectors from Gor, a world resembling Earth, take an interest in this belly-dancing librarian. Doreen gets her wish and becomes a professional belly dancer, but it's not exactly what she had in mind. Forced to wear chains and ankle bells, she must submit to the barbaric desires of her... more info>> (Published: 1985)
Words: 204653 - Reading Time: 584-818 min.
Category: Erotica/Erotic Fantasy/Fantasy
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Dead Heat [MultiFormat]
by Richard Prather
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"As far as I'm concerned, Richard S. Prather was the King of the paperback P.I writers of the 60s. Shell Scott should be in the Top Ten of any readers list of favorite private eyes."
--Robert J. Randisi
For four decades, Richard S. Prather published over 40 works of detective fiction, most featuring his clever, cad-about-town hero, Shell Scott. Known for their arched humor, punchy dialogue, and sunny Southern California locale, the Shell Scott books represent one of the greatest private ey... more info>> (Published: 1963)
Words: 55000 - Reading Time: 157-220 min.
Category: Mystery/Crime
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