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Harkness Candle Takes It Home    by David Barron
Price: $1.49 USD. 2040 words. Language: English. Published by H2NH ePub  on January 19, 2012. Fiction » Literature » Urban.

I believe that the universe came into existence five minutes ago, entirely—implicitly—for my amusement until such time as I die, at which point it will cease to exist. The fact that I do not rule the universe is a reflection of my need for a challenge. Besides: who says I can’t, later? I’ve got time, but now I’ve got a job to do.
The Insult    by Deepankar 
Price: $0.99 USD. 3300 words. Language: English. Published on January 19, 2012. Fiction » Literature » Urban.

A loner likes to stare at the apartments in front of his balcony. One day he discovers that the married woman in the opposite flat might be interested in him. She makes an overture. His game had become serious. What will be the consequences?
Sex on the Beach    by Raud Kennedy
Price: $4.99 USD. 54840 words. Language: English. Published on January 16, 2012. Fiction » Thriller & suspense » Crime thriller.

In Boston's Irish neighborhood of Charlestown, the Code of Silence still reigns. Witnesses never live to testify. When Sean, a transplant from the West Coast, overhears two townies plotting a murder, he warns the victim. Soon he finds himself in a life or death struggle with those who live by the Code of Silence.
Short Takes    by Michael Meltsner
Price: $4.99 USD. 69250 words. Language: English. Published by Quid Pro Books on January 15, 2012. Fiction » Themes & motifs » Legal.

Novel, first published by Random House, about a liberal lawyer's urban journeys in New York, facing the angst of seeing his work undone by institutional inertia and his relationships undone by indecision and the handcuffs of people's expected roles. “...engaging and extremely well written first novel, creates a character of enormous vitality and considerable charm, funny, caring..." --Boston Globe
Dark Stranger    by Anthony J Fuchs
Price: $0.99 USD. 2340 words. Language: English. Published on January 13, 2012. Fiction » Literature » Urban.

Rose Brewer survived a vicious attack years ago, but she's never been able to remember how, until a chance encounter with a dark stranger in a parking garage brings back more than just her terrifying memories.
Hearts of Ice    by Patrick O'Duffy
Price: Free! 1350 words. Language: English. Published on January 12, 2012. Fiction » Literature » Literary.

You come home one night, worn out by another day of hard work and not falling back into bad habits, to find the woman you love has left you. What now? A short story about addictions that never quite dry out and wounds that never heal.
Stick Out Your Tongue    by Raud Kennedy
Price: $4.99 USD. 72620 words. Language: English. Published on January 11, 2012. Fiction » Thriller & suspense » Crime thriller.

When Echo crashes, her life as a bicycle messenger in Boston spins out of control. One of her packages is full of cash and that can only mean one thing. She's made thousands of drops, but now knowing the contents and the locations makes her a liability. Helping her is out of her boyfriend's depth, but it's not for a guy at work who she secretly likes.
A Wake of Vultures    by J. Lewis Celeste
Price: Free! 10090 words. Language: English. Published on January 3, 2012. Fiction » Literature » Urban.

Follow Slaw and Shittin' as they take advantage of the destruction of Hurricane Katrina by looting scrap metal. See how two friends linked together by love and circumstance attempt to better their lives by seizing opportunity while others wait for deliverance. A poignant and moving tale of two souls bound together with tenderness and humanity where society would least expect it.
Clockwork    by Meghan Kelly
Price: $0.99 USD. 7200 words. Language: English. Published on December 31, 2011. Fiction » Literature » Urban.

In a broken down world connections make all the difference. A glimpse into a tempestuous relationship where love meets obsession on the fringes of society, blurring the lines of conventional romance.
Public Key    by David Axel Kurtz
Price: $8.99 USD. 103530 words. Language: English. Published on December 29, 2011. Fiction » Literature » Urban.

PUBLIC KEY is the story of a recent college graduate on the run. He tried to help someone. Now there’s a price on his head. He must work to establish his innocence. He just has to make sure he isn’t caught before he does. All he has are his wits and his laptop. Fortunately he’s pretty good with both.