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J. Paul Getty: The Dysfunctional Billionaire    by Daniel Alef
Price: $1.99 USD. 1600 words. Published on October 13, 2009. .

Profile of J. Paul Getty, one of America’s first billionaires. Getty, the richest man in the world in the mid 20th century, was a consummate businessman who built an oil empire and left a vast antiquities and art collection as his legacy. But he was a womanizer, a miser, and a completely dysfunctional parent. This is a tale of great success in business and utter failure as a human being.
The Broken Statue    by Bob Perry
Price: $6.00 USD. 93190 words. Published on March 28, 2010. .

A statue of a striking young woman is buried and lost for thirty years, representing shattered lives and dreams. This story captures the wild risk-taking, broken lives, and the lavish lifestyles of the gilded age of the early oil industry, based on the real-life legacy of oil-baron E. W. Marland who made and lost a fortune before becoming notorious by marrying his adopt daugther Lydie.
The Whiplash Hypothesis    by Don Westenhaver
Price: $3.99 USD. 102830 words. Published on March 30, 2010. .

In 1967, Marine officer Sam Weber is sent on a top secret mission to destroy an enemy arms depot run by a wealthy Chinese named Sing Han. There Sam meets Sing Han’s daughter, Liang, who helps him escape. In 1984 Sam and Liang meet again and fall in love. Sing Han has been plotting for years to destroy the U.S economy by manipulating the global price of oil. Only Sam and Liang stand in his way.
Old Poison    by Joan Francis
Price: $4.95 USD. 77350 words. Published by Lobathian Publishers  on August 1, 2010. .

When environmentalist Evelyn Lilac is murdered, Private investigator Diana Hunter begins a dangerous journey from California to New Mexico and finally to the Costa Rican rain forest. Her investigation turns up secrets regarding global warming, corporate greed, and a deadly alternative fuel which could make the Earth as dry and lifeless as Mars.
The Hurricane Lover    by Joni Rodgers
Price: $4.99 USD. 94150 words. Published on November 16, 2011. .

A journalist enlists the help of her meteorologist lover in the hunt for a con artist using chaos as cover for murder and identity theft during the epic hurricane season of 2005. This smart, sexy thriller incorporates the fascinating science of megastorms and actual emails exchanged by officials during Katrina, Rita and the greatest disaster management goat screw in US history.
Oil and Corruption    by Gareth Flood
Price: $3.99 USD. 80580 words. Published by North Shield Publishing  on December 1, 2011. .

Oil and Corruption is a contemporary thriller about a nefarious plot within the global oil industry that is unwittingly uncovered and the global consequences that result.
Oil under Sherwood Forest    by Janet Roberts
Price: $2.99 USD. 10200 words. Published on December 16, 2011. .

britain is an island so supplies have to be imported. during both world wars the germans decided starvation - food for the people, oil for machinery, would be effective. discovering oil in the middle of nottinghamshire made a difference. this is the story.
Colorado Oil Gas Shale Jobs    by Chase Leo
Price: $1.99 USD. 8840 words. Published on February 5, 2013. .

Colorado is leading the United State of America in petroleum oil energy independence. Chase Leo travels the nation as well as the planet to update information surrounding the petroleum oil industry, especially oil sands, shale and international news concerning gas. Chase Leo covered Kuwait's conflict reporting protections of the petroleum in Ankara and Istanbul, Turkey, Germany, Egypt and Greece.
Oil USA Gas Tax    by Chase Leo
Price: $2.99 USD. 6230 words. Published on February 5, 2013. .

The petroleum industry in the United States of America offers tax incentives to investors, stock brokers and job seekers. Educate yourself by learning about the investments made while saving taxes by engaging yourself in the nation's energy efficiency. Save on taxes. Benefit your bottom line. Benefit your bank account. Benefit the United States by investing in the nation's oil, gas and shale.
Petroleum Oil Science    by Chase Leo
Price: $1.99 USD. 5250 words. Published on February 5, 2013. .

Chase Leo, author of numerous articles on oil, encourages petroleum engineers to migrate to Colorado. Leo welcomes visitors, writes books, and gives tours to international executives, teaching them English. Chase Leo travels overseas to encourage investors in Europe and Asia to invest in Colorado. In his books on Colorado, Leo writes about traveling with an interest in Colorado oil, gas and shale.