“Sam uses everything from seduction to Glocks to survive as this book sizzles in your hands. Get ready for a wild ride.” ~ Jeffrey Hammerhead Philips, Author --Present Day-- When Russia, China, North Korea, and Iran threaten America and the UK in a deadly race to secure advanced scientific data deep below the ocean's surface, airline pilot Samantha Starr lands in the center of the crisis. Captain Starr's unique knowledge of Atlantean weapons and systems is crucial if the crew on the USS Leviathan is to succeed against overwhelming odds. The international crisis heats to a boil when Sam’s charter flight goes missing over a remote part of the South American jungle. When a Special Forces team that includes Sam’s Scottish boyfriend and her SEAL brother is sent to find her, the team discovers an underground city with a terrifying secret. Now, as the US goes to DEFCON 1 and WW 3 looms, Sam must free herself from an evil adversary in time to avert a global catastrophe. Publisher's Note: As a retired airline pilot with U.S. Airways, S.L. Menear brings unparalleled realism and authenticity to this action-packed thriller with fantasy elements. Written without vulgarity and explicit sexual content, this thrill-a-minute adventure can be enjoyed by readers of all ages and persuasions. This book, along with others in this series, is also available in Paperback as well as a Large Print paperback. “Menear’s expertise shines in Stranded – the details of flying and aircraft, historic or otherwise, makes this impressive adventure immersive. Samantha Starr is a worthy heroine for all to get hooked on.” ~Michael L. Joy, Sleuth Fest Co-Chair and Professor of English at Florida Southwestern State College “Stranded will have you struggling to catch your breath." ~ Dallas Gorham, Author of the Carlos McCrary Private Investigator Mystery Thriller Series The Samantha Starr Thriller Series Flight to Redemption Flight to Destiny Triple Threat Stranded Vanished

"Sam, the intrepid ‘danger magnet’ heroine of the series, is drawn into a heart-pounding action adventure so intense the reader is left hyperventilating right to the end." ~Don Stratton, Author of the Hunter McCoy Mystery Series --Present Day-- The only person capable of locating and destroying an ancient weapon of mass destruction, 26-year-old airline pilot Samantha Starr is on the adventure of a lifetime. World leaders and an evil billionaire hot on her trail, Sam is joined by her twin brothers in the U.S. Navy, and her Scottish boyfriend to save half the world’s population. But as the clock runs down, Sam realizes she must make the ultimate sacrifice in the face of a Triple Threat. Publisher's Note: As a retired airline pilot with U.S. Airways, S.L. Menear brings unparalleled realism and authenticity to this action-packed thriller with fantasy elements. Written without vulgarity and explicit sexual content, this thrill-a-minute adventure can be enjoyed by readers of all ages and persuasions. This story was previously published as Blaze and has been subsequently edited by the author. This book, along with others in this series, is also available in Paperback as well as a Large Print paperback. "A beautiful heroine, international bad guys, undersea and high altitude adventure, non-stop action, romance and passion. I went through two bags of pretzels and forgot to take the dog out." ~Don Stratton, Verified Reviewer ". . . descriptions are vivid and put you right in the middle of the action. As a former engineer I especially appreciate author’s in-depth technical knowledge of the planes and ships." ~Verified Reviewer The Samantha Starr Thriller Series Flight to Redemption Flight to Destiny Triple Threat Stranded Vanished

Samantha Starr races the clock to decipher a riddle and ransom the man she loves in Vanished, a heart-pounding adventure from S.L. Menear -- Egypt, Present Day -- When Special Air Service Captain Ross Sinclair is taken prisoner by Lord Edgar Sweetwater, it's up to airline pilot Samantha Starr to rescue him. But the price of Ross’s freedom is the Blue Dragon Diamond, lost in Africa thousands of years ago. Aided by an Atlantis artifact, Samantha and her makeshift team race the clock to locate the enormous diamond and trade it for the man who owns Sam’s heart. But the diamond Sam seeks is no ordinary gem, it's not even an extraordinary gem...it’s proof of a power beyond anything the modern world can imagine. Publisher's Note: As a retired airline pilot with U.S. Airways, S.L. Menear brings unparalleled realism and authenticity to this action-packed thriller with fantasy elements. Witten without vulgarity and explicit sexual content, this thrill-a-minute adventure can be enjoyed by readers of all ages and persuasions. This book, along with others in this series, is also available in Paperback as well as a Large Print paperback. The Samantha Starr Thriller Series Flight to Redemption Flight to Destiny Triple Threat Stranded Vanished

Senior year changes everything for two teens in this poignant, funny coming-of-age story that looks at what happens when the image everyone has of us no longer matches who we really are. Senior year of high school is full of changes. For Hayley Mills, these changes aren’t exactly welcome. All she wants is for everyone to forget about her very public breakdown and remember her as the overachiever she once was—and who she’s determined to be again. But it’s difficult to be seen as a go-getter when she’s forced into TV Production class with all the slackers like Lewis Holbrook. For Lewis, though, this is going to be his year. After a summer spent binging 80s movies, he’s ready to upgrade from the role of self-described fat, funny sidekick to leading man of his own life—including getting the girl. The only thing standing in his way is, well, himself. When the two are partnered up in class, neither is particularly thrilled. But then they start making mini documentaries about their classmates’ hidden talents, and suddenly Hayley is getting attention for something other than her breakdown, and Lewis isn’t just a background character anymore. It seems like they’re both finally getting what they want—except what happens when who you’ve become isn’t who you really are?

"Fasten your seat belt and hang on tight. This white-knuckle thrill ride flies you to places you never knew existed." ~Dallas Gorham, Verified Reviewer --Present Day-- Hired to pilot a charter flight of celebrities on a ’round-the-world adventure, Samantha and her flight crew are invited to join in their passengers’ explorations. Touring a Hong Kong curio shop, Samantha is given an artifact by the owner, along with a cryptic message that's punctuated by a hail of bullets from those seeking the powerful weapon of mass destruction to which the artifact guides. Now dodging a maelstrom of warring cults, arms dealers, and world powers all intent on owning the weapon, Sam must find a way to do the extraordinary: save her crew and her passengers while destroying the path to this ancient evil in a Flight to Destiny. Publisher's Note: A retired airline pilot with U.S. Airways, S.L. Menear brings unparalleled realism and authenticity to this action-packed thriller with fantasy elements. Written without vulgarity and explicit sexual content, this thrill-a-minute adventure can be enjoyed by readers of all ages and persuasions. This story was previously published as Poseidon's Sword and has been subsequently edited by the author. This book, along with others in this series, is also available in Paperback as well as a Large Print paperback. "The action scenes will leave you breathless as the confrontations play out over the course of the charter flight's route." ~Don Stratton, Verified Reviewer ". . . a fast-paced story filled with mystery, adventure, ancient prophesies, psychic phenomena, terrorists and, of course, romance." ~Richard Brumer, Verified Reviewer The Samantha Starr Thriller Series Flight to Redemption Flight to Destiny Triple Threat Stranded Vanished

Thirteen-year-old Sunny runs away from her current foster parent in search of her twin sister, from whom she was separated ten years earlier. On the way, she'll face a tornado, bullies, and a stray dog- and the fact that her sister may not be who Sunny hoped she would be.

Thirty-five years in the making, and destined to be the last word in fanta-film references! This incredible 1,017-page resource provides vital credits on over 9,000 films (1896-1999) of horror, fantasy, mystery, science fiction, heavy melodrama, and film noir. Comprehensive cast lists include: directors, writers, cinematographers, and composers. Also includes plot synopses, critiques, re-title/translation information, running times, photographs, and several cross-referenced indexes (by artist, year, song, etc.). Paperback.

"Vivid and charming."—CHARLAINE HARRIS, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Sookie Stackhouse series George is a mystery. Tall. Dark. Intense. And she'll need him by her side if she wants to survive. George Holloway has spent his life alone, exploring the treacherous beauty of the Colorado Rockies. He's the best survival expert Search & Rescue has, which makes him the obvious choice to lead Ellie Price through deadly terrain to find her missing father. There's just one problem—Ellie's everything George isn't. She's a city girl, charming, gregarious, delicate, small. And when she looks up at him with those big, dark eyes, he swears he would tear the world apart to keep her safe. Ellie's determined to find her father no matter the cost. But as she and her gorgeous mountain of a guide fight their way through an unforgiving wilderness, they find themselves in the crosshairs of a dangerous man in search of revenge. And they are now his prey... In the remote Rocky Mountains, lives depend on the Search & Rescue brotherhood. But in a place this far off the map, trust is hard to come by and secrets can be murder... "Gripping suspense, unique heroines, sexy heroes." —CHRISTINE FEEHAN, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Search and Rescue Series: On His Watch (FREE novella) Hold Your Breath (Book 1) Fan the Flames (Book 2) Gone too Deep (Book 3) In Safe Hands (Book 4) After the End (FREE novella) What People Are Saying About Katie Ruggle's Romantic Suspense: "I love Ruggle's characters. They're sharply drawn, and vividly alive. I'm happy when they find each other. These are wonderful escapist books."—CHARLAINE HARRIS, #1 New York Times Bestselling author of the Sookie Stackhouse series "Sexy and suspenseful, I couldn't turn the pages fast enough."—JULIE ANN WALKER, New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author for Hold Your Breath "Chills and thrills and a sexy slow-burning romance from a terrific new voice."—D.D. AYRES, author of the K-9 Rescue Series for Hold Your Breath

"When Jackie and Paula's teenage foster daughter Star disappears with Comet, their disapproving neighbor's spirited horse, the neighbors are thrown together--far too close together. But as the search for the pair wears on, both families must learn to put aside their animosity and confront the choices they've made and the scars they carry"--

(Book). Based on the official Top 20 charts from Billboard in the US and NME/Music Week in the UK, this entertaining book shows at a glance the monthly international status of the hits. The fully updated and revised fourth edition lists the charts since they began in January 1954 all the way through December 2000. Each song is listed with artist name and nationality, current and previous month's chart position, record label, weeks on the chart, and simultaneous position on the "other side of the pond." Special symbols indicate million-sellers, plus artists' first and most recent hits. All stars and songs are indexed separately, making it especially easy to pinpoint any Top 20 hit. Includes 200 photos, plus new pop trivia and star gossip!