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The Clarent Pin by P.A. Bees
Price: $0.99 USD. 4430 words. Published by Untreed Reads on September 19, 2010. .
Russell likes everything in his life perfect and planned. A road trip with his wife results in an encounter with a strange fog. When Janice disappears, leaving him alone in the strange environment, Russell's orderly way of life begins to crumble. What he doesn't know is that there is an order to what's happening, but somebody else is in control. A short story from our Spectres horror line.

After the Auction by Linda Frank
Price: $4.99 USD. 50720 words. Published by Untreed Reads on September 14, 2010. .
Lily Kovner could not have dreamed that research for a magazine assignment would lead to a quest for justice and restitution in the theft of a family heirloom by the Nazis. Along the way threats, murder and the revelation of a diabolical secret deal thrust Lily onto an emotional rollercoaster further complicated by the thrill of new romance.

A Community Birthday by Leslie Vaughn Weaver
Price: $0.99 USD. 3650 words. Published by Untreed Reads on September 8, 2010. .
Monica, an African-American mother dealing with difficult times, is determined to throw a birthday party for her son at a local Mouse Land. When guests start canceling and the store managers begin demanding payment in full, Monica finds herself caught up in a case of racial bias. Can the situation be defused before the happy occasion becomes a nightmare? A short story from our Diversity line.

Changing Views by Victor J. Banis
Price: $0.99 USD. 2220 words. Published by Untreed Reads on September 5, 2010. .
Angela, a society woman from Chicago, heads to San Francisco to confront her husband Cliff as to why he has quit working in her father's office. It seems Cliff has reevaluated much of his life, and Angela's about to find out the extent to which his views have changed. For Cliff, the move to San Francisco has affected more than just his career. A short story from our Diversity line.

Crime Scene by Rick R. Reed
Price: $0.99 USD. 3740 words. Published by Untreed Reads on September 5, 2010. .
After discovering a photograph in a book of a little girl killed by her own mother, a woman becomes preoccupied wondering how anyone could kill their own child. One hot summer day the answer becomes all too violently clear. A short psychological thriller from our Fingerprints line.

Catch a Killer by the Toe by Pete Peterson
Price: $2.99 USD. 7850 words. Published by Untreed Reads on August 30, 2010. .
Marshal Sam Catlin's attempts to keep order in the unruly Western town of Fairplay are becoming more challenging by the day. First is the discovery of the body of Caleb Tinker. Then, the local beggar is nearly killed and one of his oppressors turns up dead. When his investigation reveals the events may be related, Catlin finds he'd better solve the cases soon...or risk becoming the next corpse.

Kipling and Camping by Sophia Deri-Bowen
Price: $0.99 USD. 3470 words. Published by Untreed Reads on August 26, 2010. .
A displaced American and his British boyfriend, on a hiking trip into the mountains, find that the explorations of both wilderness and relationships have much in common with the works of Kipling. A short story from our Diversity line.

One Mistake by Andy Frankham-Allen
Price: $0.99 USD. 5080 words. Published by Untreed Reads on August 22, 2010. .
When Robert discovers a business card in a phone booth advertising astral projection lessons, he thinks he's stumbled upon a way to improve on his ordinary life. Unfortunately, the instructor has much more sinister plans for his student. A short story from the bestselling author of SEEKER and OFF FLESH.

Huey Dusk by Whit Howland
Price: $2.99 USD. 7720 words. Published by Untreed Reads on August 18, 2010. .
Girl Scouts with guns. Maniacal mimes. Murder. Intrigue. Big floppy shoes. It's all in a day's work for Huey Dusk, clown and private dick. In his latest case, Dusk discovers there are plans afoot to rub him out. Can he locate his would-be killers before he ends up a puddle of greasepaint? Part noir, part humor and more fun than a three-ring circus, HUEY DUSK will change how you look at mysteries.

The Warehouse by Aaron Posey
Price: $0.99 USD. 1340 words. Published by Untreed Reads on August 15, 2010. .
A young policeman, anxious to make Detective, goes undercover on a drug bust. Will he live long enough to reach his promotion? Flash fiction from our Fingerprints mystery/thriller short story line.

A Daughter's Love by Lorraine Sears
Price: $0.99 USD. 1330 words. Published by Untreed Reads on August 6, 2010. .
A young woman attempts to take care of her father who struggles with inner demons from his time at war. Can a daughter's love overcome the ferocity of a battle being waged in the mind? A tale from the Nibs literary short story line.

New Normal by Jeffrey Ricker
Price: $0.99 USD. 3020 words. Published by Untreed Reads on August 2, 2010. .
What if doctors were able to transplant your mind into a new body after a terrible accident? What if, thanks to the process, you found you could no longer love the person you were with or live your old life? What would become your new 'normal?'

Ugly Naked People by Giselle Renarde
Price: $0.99 USD. 2740 words. Published by Untreed Reads on July 21, 2010. .
Rave is concerned about her girlfriend Astrid's rapidly declining weight and health. As Astrid's eating disorder begins to take its toll on the couple's relationship, Rave hopes that a dramatic move on her part will save both Astrid and the future they could have together.

A Winter's Night: Volume I by Rie McGaha
Price: $2.99 USD. 12400 words. Published by Untreed Reads on July 21, 2010. .
Four sisters discover that they are born into a line of women with powers to control the Elements. Plucked from their normal college lives and thrust into a battle to save the Earth, can they defeat the evil Montatre?

Song on the Sand by Ruth Sims
Price: $2.99 USD. 8610 words. Published by Untreed Reads on July 18, 2010. .
Tony Dalby finds himself on the wrong end of his 80s, confined to a nursing home, with his days as a dancer a thing of the past. The appearance of Drew into his life brings a welcome distraction, as well as a bit of mystery as to why Drew constantly visits the wheelchair-bound, comatose Jesse. As secrets are revealed, Dalby finds he may have a renewed purpose for living after all.

Off Flesh by Andy Frankham-Allen
Price: $1.99 USD. 5800 words. Published by Untreed Reads on July 16, 2010. .

(4.00)
While at a hotel for a convention and away from his husband, Mr. Jensen finds himself drawn to the youthful and energetic Mr. Wyndham. When Wyndham enters the hotel's lift and fails to reappear elsewhere, Jensen discovers that sometimes craving the company of someone other than your spouse can have very serious consequences.

Creative Accountancy for Beginners by Anne Brooke
Price: $0.99 USD. 1750 words. Published by Untreed Reads on July 13, 2010. .
Field Accountant Richard T’Ssuh has just one task: get his spacecraft docked so that everyone on-board can get paid. Thanks to his Captain taking time to fulfill her 'personal needs', there's no room to park and the crew is about to mutiny. Rich has got a clever solution to the problem up his sleeve. Too bad it just might end his career and, possibly, his life.

The Diamond Tree by Michael Matson
Price: $2.99 USD. 8970 words. Published by Untreed Reads on July 12, 2010. .
Dall is eager to prove himself a worthy prince, but what do you do when your older brothers have already slain every dragon and rescued all the princesses? You heed the advice of an old woman and set off on a quest! When Dall starts finding diamonds along the way, he discovers his quest may have a more unique ending than he had planned. Ages 6-12 and great for parents to read with their children.

An Inconsequential Murder by Rodolfo Peña
Price: $4.99 USD. 85040 words. Published by Untreed Reads on July 11, 2010. .
When the decapitated body of a student is found on the train tracks in Monterrey, Mexico, Captain Guillermo Lombardo finds his investigation taking him into the world of the Mexican drug cartels. As everyone from the university Dean to the Governor himself fails to cooperate with the investigation, Lombardo soon discovers that the body is just the tip of the iceberg of a much larger situation.

Continuum by George Seaton
Price: $0.99 USD. 4920 words. Published by Untreed Reads on July 6, 2010. .
A gay man, looking back at the evolution of his relationship from the onset of AIDS in the 1980's to the present, discovers that love and time both have their own continuity.

Roads Through Amelia: Comedy and Tragedy by Joshua Calkins-Treworgy
Price: $0.99 USD. 5280 words. Published by Untreed Reads on July 6, 2010. .
It's time to take another horrifying trip through the streets of Amelia. In this outing, Jake and Emily are pressured by a bully and his friends to spend one hour in Amelia's abandoned theater. With the discovery of two unusual masks inside, Jake and Emily are about to show their abusers who the real victims are. This is Book 2 in the Roads Through Amelia short story series.

Deals by Julian Adorney
Price: $0.99 USD. 1730 words. Published by Untreed Reads on July 3, 2010. .
James is determined to provide a comfortable life for his family, but when his college degree fails to provide the goods he finds himself making deals he hadn't ever imagined.

4 Stories Down, 4 Stories Up by Sara Elizabeth
Price: $0.99 USD. 2270 words. Published by Untreed Reads on July 3, 2010. .
Told from the point of view of an elevator ride, Samantha explores the ups and downs of her relationship with another woman. Will Samantha get everything she's ever wanted on the 4th floor, or lose it all in The Lobby? A unique twist on the girl-meets-girl tale.

Flying Solo by Wade McMahan
Price: $0.99 USD. 2340 words. Published by Untreed Reads on July 1, 2010. .
From the twisted mind of bestselling author Wade J. McMahan ("Bite This! A Richard Dick Mystery") comes another hilarious short story. Larry the hairy-legged Fairy gets called up on the carpet by the Queen's representative, Rupert the Low. A meeting of the two minds at a local Bug Bar, however, is about to change the situation. You'll never look at stories about Fairies the same way again!

The Princess of the Andes by Victor J. Banis
Price: $0.99 USD. 4110 words. Published by Untreed Reads on June 14, 2010. .
On a long ocean voyage, there are few things worse than being trapped at sea with a person who bores you to tears. The captain of The Princess of the Andes thinks he may have a solution to his annoying and talkative passenger, but his plan is going to require some VERY unusual intervention by his crew if it's to succeed.

Tell Them Katy Did by Victor J. Banis
Price: $0.99 USD. 3050 words. Published by Untreed Reads on June 14, 2010. .
A young lesbian walking home alone at night is rescued from a gang by a mysterious woman named Katy. Intrigued by the encounter, she seeks out Katy at a local bar, only to discover there's a lot more to Katy - and her encounter - than what she initially thought.

Neighbors by Victor J. Banis
Price: $0.99 USD. 2550 words. Published by Untreed Reads on June 14, 2010. .
Linda, who is becoming bored in her marriage, finds herself fixated on the new neighbor who has moved into the trailer next door. Might she be the change Linda's looking for?

Burma Girl by Ruth Sims
Price: $2.99 USD. 6890 words. Published by Untreed Reads on June 13, 2010. .
The rich man had to have Her at all costs. His daughters hated Her because he loved Her more. From the time they were children the Burma Girl came between them and their cruel father. Capable of creating hatred, jealousy and resentment there was only one question left to ask. Would the Burma Girl destroy them all in the end?

The Zagzagel Diaries: Desperate by Bryl R. Tyne
Price: $0.99 USD. 4960 words. Published by Untreed Reads on June 11, 2010. .

(4.00)
Coming to terms with who you are can sometimes make you take desperate measures. The angel Zagzagel returns in this third entry to the series to help his charge choose love over murder.

At the Diner by Neil Plakcy
Price: $0.99 USD. 2460 words. Published by Untreed Reads on June 7, 2010. .
A young man attempts to reconnect with his estranged father over meals at a small-town diner. Can a love of food overcome the pain of a dad and son pulled apart?

Number Theory by Noah Bogdonoff
Price: $0.99 USD. 1570 words. Published by Untreed Reads on June 2, 2010. .
A high school boy finds out that in both love and algebra, solving for 'x' may not always get you the result you expect.

A Summer Wedding by Jesse Greever
Price: $0.99 USD. 1030 words. Published by Untreed Reads on May 25, 2010. .
In the Summer of Love, one young man discovers both love and heartbreak. Flash fiction from our Nibs literary short story line.

Of Sound And Silence by Casey Dyson
Price: $0.99 USD. 1200 words. Published by Untreed Reads on May 16, 2010. .
Sometimes, what is not communicated between two people can be louder than what is.

Bite This! A Richard Dick Mystery by Wade McMahan
Price: $0.99 USD. 2510 words. Published by Untreed Reads on May 15, 2010. .

(5.00)
Detective Richard Dick is hired to look into mysterious disappearances in the town of Wareville. His client is enormous, the suspects are bizarre and the situation is turning critical. This isn't Dick's typical case but, then again, this laugh-out-loud story isn't your typical mystery either!

And Then There Were Two by Jude Mason
Price: $0.99 USD. 1260 words. Published by Untreed Reads on May 4, 2010. .
Sometimes it's the uninvited guests that make a dinner party more memorable...

A Life Worth Living: How To Regain Balance and Simplify Your Daily Life by Odette Pollar
Price: $4.99 USD. 29350 words. Published by Untreed Reads on April 30, 2010. .
Is your life in overdrive? Are the times when you feel a sense of satisfaction at the end of each day getting more rare? Are you simply running out of time? You can make simple changes to break the cycle of running frantically just to fall behind. The trick is to make a concerted effort to do less by simplifying and reducing the complexity in your life. A LIFE WORTH LIVING will show you how.

The Zagzagel Diaries: Denial by Bryl R. Tyne
Price: $0.99 USD. 3280 words. Published by Untreed Reads on April 27, 2010. .
The guardian angel Zagzagel returns to save another of his charges, this time a young woman selling herself on the streets instead of saving herself for love. This is Book 2 of The Zagzagel Diaries series.

Roads Through Amelia: The Beast And The Forgotten Tribesman (Book 1) by Joshua Calkins-Treworgy
Price: $0.99 USD. 4290 words. Published by Untreed Reads on April 21, 2010. .
Welcome to Amelia, an area of land that's filled with the creatures from your darkest nightmares. In this first visit, a homeless man finds himself up against a creature determined to kill him and his fellow street people. This release includes ROADMAP TO AMELIA, an introduction to the series by the author.

The Secret Thoughts Of Leaves by Anne Brooke
Price: $0.99 USD. 1770 words. Published by Untreed Reads on April 19, 2010. .

(3.50)
When Henry wakes up one morning, he discovers that the trees in his garden are very different - how will he respond to the strange call of the leaves?

The Zagzagel Diaries: Forsaken by Bryl R. Tyne
Price: $0.99 USD. 3230 words. Published by Untreed Reads on March 26, 2010. .

(4.50)
An unconventional guardian angel attempts to keep his gay charge from committing suicide, while wrestling with his own personal issues. This is the first in the Zagzagel Diaries series.

The Girl In The Painting by Anne Brooke
Price: $0.99 USD. 2410 words. Published by Untreed Reads on March 15, 2010. .

(5.00)
When Celia becomes obsessed with her grandmother's painting, she realises her life will never be the same again. How can she ever break free?

Mr. Newby's Revenge by Ruth Sims
Price: $2.99 USD. 6440 words. Published by Untreed Reads on March 15, 2010. .
Tormented as a young boy, a man decides to settle the score and devises an intricate plan to get back at the one person who truly wronged him.

The Lawyer, The Ghost and The Cursed Chair by Ruth Sims
Price: $0.99 USD. 5470 words. Published by Untreed Reads on March 6, 2010. .
Lawyer H.L. Snodgrass has it all: a successful practice, a devoted wife and a passionate boyfriend. When he decides to sell off a family heirloom, his cozy life takes a drastic turn for the worst. Now, he and the ghost of his great-great-great grandfather have to get it back before a Gypsy curse destroys everything! Add in a furry junk dealer and a nun in jail and you've got trouble!

Dancing with Lions by Anne Brooke
Price: $0.99 USD. 5050 words. Published by Untreed Reads on February 25, 2010. .

(4.00)
When Michal, daughter of Saul, first sees David, she falls in love at once. But her father's enmity and greed stand between her and the man she longs for. When David is forced to flee, her life changes forever - but what will happen when he returns to claim her?

How To Eat Fruit by Anne Brooke
Price: $0.99 USD. 1910 words. Published by Untreed Reads on January 29, 2010. .

(4.80)
When Jacob meets an unknown woman in a cafe, he begins a series of sensual encounters, the like of which he has never experienced before. During that summer, he learns many things but, when autumn comes, will he have learned enough to stay with her?

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Smashwords book reviews by Untreed Reads

Bury Me in a Borrowed Suit on June 26, 2010

I have to say that the description here doesn't even begin to do justice to this work. Fans of works such as TRAINSPOTTING are going to find a lot to love in this gritty drama. Although it has its humorous moments, I certainly wouldn't classify it as the author has as "Literature - Humor," although I'd agree 100% with the literature part. One star subtracted for the atrocious editing job (this work desperately needs a proofreader), but an AMAZING work overall.