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Tangata manu ~ Birdman of Easter Island    by Roger Poole
Price: $5.58 USD. 82300 words. Published on December 16, 2009. .

A tour group arrives to visit Easter Island. They come to learn about the often tragic history of the Rapanui people, to see the giant statues standing on their ahus and explore the caves. They find a society of friendly islanders but also hear some very odd legends. One man becomes obsessed with the birdman ceremony and then uncovers a long-held secret from the island's mysterious past.
Mysteries of Easter Island    by Brian Lawrenson
Price: $2.99 USD. 7760 words. Published on July 28, 2010. .

The myths and statues of Easter Island remain one of the world’s most intriguing unsolved mysteries. Join a couple who have visited most of the island of the Pacific as they attempt to unravel the secrets of Easter Island.
The Elemental Odyssey    by Derek J. Canyon
Price: $2.99 USD. 96460 words. Published on May 30, 2011. .

There are all sorts of fun and exciting things to do in South Dakota: hike the mountains, see the monuments, explore the caves, watch the wildlife. But what’s not on the travel brochures is getting abducted by magical aliens!
Rapa Nui. El ombligo del mundo.    by Gonzalo Arteaga Manieu
Price: Free! 14880 words. Published on September 14, 2011. .

En la lejana isla de Rapa Nui, el ombligo del mundo, las distintas tribus compiten por conseguir el primer huevo del Manutara, lo que determina quién sería el Tangata Manu, hombre-pájaro o líder de la isla. Ana Kena, una niña rapanui, debe pasar varias pruebas y resolver diversos acertijos para restablecer el liderazgo del nuevo Tangata Matu, Aku, su padre, y devolver el espíritu a la isla.
Pain Below the Equator    by Scott Skipper
Price: Free! 13390 words. Published on September 21, 2011. .

This is the frank journal of a six week tour of South America from Buenos Aires, around the horn to Valparaíso, Easter Island and Peru, chronicling the good the bad and the insane of the southern continent.
2012 Gold's History Solves Mankind's Mystery    by Mike Brumfield
Price: $3.99 USD. 31030 words. Published by Grave Distractions Publications  on December 11, 2011. .

"2012 Gold's History Solves Mankind's Mystery" is a fascinating story of two men researching the origins of religion. Their journey takes them down a road of shocking scientific discoveries into our shared ancient past. One man finds that primitive man's heaven is far beyond the clouds and his companion remains steadfast in his belief of a dogmatically based spirit world.
Eternal Flight: The dream, the reality, and the price    by Benjamin Joel Wilkinson
Price: $0.99 USD. 8430 words. Published on March 25, 2012. .

The ability to fly forever, without ever having to touch the ground, is one of the most basic and universal dreams of humanity, and it isn't difficult to deduce why. To embrace the sky, to be bereft of the responsibility of (to paraphrase Franz Kafka) "shuffling pointlessly across the earth," to take a running leap and never, ever come down—that would be glorious!
Rise of the Oracle: Night of the Red Sky    by L.B. Mayman
Price: $2.99 USD. 126130 words. Published on September 10, 2012. .

The genesis of myth is truth... A nation will fall, the secrets of the past will be unveiled and there is one person that will see it all... But will it be too late?
Bird Season    by Patrick M. Boucher
Price: Free! 9770 words. Published on October 31, 2012. .

Inspired by true accounts of one of the world’s most unusual competitions, this story describes the efforts of two young men driven by a lifetime in opposition to each other. Both are determined to win at any cost, motivated by the same precious prize. One seeks only to possess her … and the other loves her.