G.I. Joe is the codename for America's daring, highly trained special mission force. Its purpose: to defend human freedom against Cobra, a ruthless terrorist organization determined to rule the world. But this is not their story. Not exactly. Before the legends. Before the call signs. Before the war went public. There was Alpha Team-a covert Army Special Forces unit operating in the shadow zones of U.S. foreign policy. Disavowed, unofficial, and alone. When an arms deal in the Iraqi desert unravels into a global flashpoint, Alpha Team uncovers the Iron Grenadiers-a ruthless paramilitary syndicate armed with next-gen tech and ambitions that stretch far beyond black markets. What begins as a mission becomes a war. And Alpha Team? They're the wrench in the machine no one expected. With clandestine watchers circling and G.I. Joe monitoring from the sidelines, Alpha Team must decide what kind of warriors they truly are-operators bound by command, or soldiers guided by conscience. This isn't the story of how soldiers become Joes. It's the story of what happens when the world forgets who its soldiers really are.

"Some wars never end. They just go quiet." Rob McCullen left Chatham County in 1969 full of hope, love, and promises he couldn't keep. When Vietnam shattered his body and spirit, he didn't come home-he disappeared. For decades, silence was his only answer. But Emily, the woman he left behind, never stopped writing... even when the letters came back unopened. In 2018, Marie Ann Masterson-Rob's niece and a tenacious journalist-sets out to uncover the truth behind her uncle's long silence. What begins as a search for answers becomes a deeply personal journey through trauma, love, and redemption. Told in interwoven timelines, Wounded for Life moves between Rob's harrowing years of recovery, his lost time in Oregon, and his eventual return to a love that never stopped waiting-while Marie Ann, decades later, becomes the steward of a story that might just heal them both. A story of war and what comes after. Of letters sent, bridges built, and the long road home. Perfect for fans of Nicholas Sparks, Kristin Hannah, and The Things They Carried.

Dragon Ball Z meets Brandon Sanderson in this epic fantasy novel. Sabin's senses are out of control, yet dealing with alternating blindness and hypersensitivity are only small problems compared the looming threat of world war between the human kingdoms. Fresh from stopping the Guan's evil invasion plans, he and the other Seriens must prevent the humanity from annihilating themselves. Yulan is the Serien of Fire, a duty he has no desire to fulfill. Recently recovered from his death battle with Sabin, he is on the run from his former countrymen, who have been tasked to deliver his head to his father, the King of Yua. His flight takes him deeper into the Wastelands, where he uncovers a secret of great value to the other Seriens. If only he could be convinced to join them. Once again Sabin and Yulan find themselves bound by fate. They will need to put aside their differences when the world needs them the most. For when the Dragon and Phoenix war in the skies, the land burns beneath and the serpent reigns. ------------ Book 2 of the 'Path of Light and Fire' series. A summary of book 1, 'Path of Fire' is available at the end of this book, if you want to jump straight into Dragon and Phoenix. Please add D&P your library/reading list if you enjoyed 'The Path of Fire'. Votes and comments are always welcome. +Completed+

Thief. Murderer. Mage. Prince. Warrior. Heroes. 16 year-old Sabin's plans to join the army change when he learns he is a Serien - a warrior who wields an element. With a sentient sword, he must find the other Seriens. His goal: unite them into a force capable of defending humanity from the Guan, a humanoid race believed to be extinct. His charges are a belligerent thief, sarcastic assassin, adorable mage and arrogant prince. Each with their own agenda. Stand together or die alone. The hero price is never fair. ------------ Book 1 of the Path of Light and Fire series. Book 2 - Dragon & Phoenix (Completed). Book 3 - Frozen Light (Under Construction) The Appendix and extras can be found in the companion book "A World of Light and Fire."

The goblin horde has arrived! Djar's parents have been murdered, his city is occupied and things look worse every day. But there is one small hope: If only he can reach the sorceress Dymorla. The only trouble is, she already has a plan of her own, and it includes snatching a boy from an alternate plane (Earth), and animating an army of zombies to pose as a group of un-dead heroes to fool a powerful group of warrior priests into helping. Now what could go wrong with that? Dan's first novel - in paperback and eBook - and now FREE in entirety only for Wattpad Readers! NOTE: Glossary at end of story.

Twelve year old Seth Reid can't seem to get his life back together after losing his dad one year ago. On the verge of getting suspended from school, and nearly failing every class, he meets Belvedere, a quirky shapeshifter, seeking help to save the universe. On an adventure to another world filled with dragons, crystals, and an unknown dark infection, will Seth finally find where he fits in the world? This book is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and incidents are either the product of the author's imagination or are used fictitiously, and any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, business establishments, events, or locales is entirely coincidental. Copyright © 2014 by Melanie McFarlane www.melaniemcfarlane.com No part of this book may be reproduced, scanned, or distributed in any printed or electronic form without permission except for the use of brief quotations in a book review. Please do not participate in or encourage piracy of copyrighted materials in violation of the author's rights. Purchase only authorized editions. ISBN: 978-0-9937337-1-0 Cover art © 2014 by Surendra Rajawat http://surendrarajawat.daportfolio.com/