Jerry B. Jenkins tops today’s Buffet with The Book of the King, a perfect novel for readers ages 10 to 14 who enjoy a fast-paced story packed with action, fantasy, and humor.
Jerry is the author of more than 150 books, including the bestselling “Left Behind” series. Sixteen of his books have reached the New York Times bestseller list, seven at the No. 1 spot. Jerry has written romance novels, mysteries, and children’s adventures, as well as nonfiction. His works usually feature evangelical Christians as protagonists.
In 2005, Jerry (with collaborator Tim LaHaye) ranked 9th in Amazon.com’s “10th Anniversary Hall of Fame,” which ranked authors according to the largest numbers of books sold at Amazon since it opened in 1995.
Jerry owns Jenkins Entertainment, a filmmaking company in Chicago, and the Christian Writers Guild, which aims to train tomorrow’s professional Christian writers. Jerry and his wife Dianna have three sons, several grandchildren, and reside in Black Forrest, Colorado.
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The Book of the King: 1 (The Wormling)
Children’s Books > Action & Adventure
Author: Jerry B. Jenkins, Chris Fabry
“Nothing special” is the best way to describe Owen Reeder—at least that’s what he’s been told all his life. When a stranger visits his father’s bookstore, Owen’s ordinary life spirals out of control and right into a world he didn’t even know existed.
Owen believes the only gift he possesses is his ability to devour books, but he is about to be forced into a battle that will affect two worlds: his and the unknown world of the Lowlands.
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Pursuit
Romance > Mystery & Suspense
Author: Janice Cantore
Officer Brinna Caruso has built a reputation at the precinct as the cop to call when a child goes missing. For Brinna, it’s personal because she was once one of them. Brinna and her K-9 search and rescue dog, Hero, will stop at nothing to find a missing child, no matter the stakes.
Detective Jack O’Reilly isn’t ready to return to his homicide duties, after losing his wife to a drunk driver. He’s on the downside of his career, and bent on revenge, when he’s assigned as Brinna’s partner. While on patrol, Jack struggles between his quest for personal justice and his responsibility to those around him, especially his partner.
Skeptical of Jack’s motives, Brinna isn’t sure she can rely on her new partner, whose reckless abandon endangers the safety of those around him. But when a man surfaces with an MO similar to the criminal who abducted Brinna twenty years earlier, Brinna and Jack must cast aside previous judgments and combine efforts to catch the kidnapper, and finally allow Brinna the peace stolen from her as a child.
Moonlight Masquerade (London Encounters, Book 1)
Christian Fiction > Romance
Author: Ruth Axtell
Lady Celine Wexham seems the model British subject. French by birth but enjoying life in 1813 as a widowed English countess, she is in the unique position of being able to help those in need–or to spy for the notorious Napoleon Bonaparte. When Rees Phillips of the British Foreign Office is sent to pose as the countess’s butler and discover where her true loyalties lie, he is confident he will uncover the truth.
But the longer he is in her fashionable townhouse in London’s West End, the more his staunch loyalty to the Crown begins to waver as he falls under Lady Wexham’s spell. Will he find the proof he needs? And if she is a spy after all, will he do the right thing?
What Wives Wish their Husbands Knew about Sex: A Guide for Christian Men
Christian Living > Marriage
Author: Richard Rupp
It’s an unfortunate reality that many men grow up in churches that suppress their God-given sexual urges. As a result, many Christian men, single and married, are frustrated with their love lives and their sex lives. The authors of this book claim that Christian men should be the greatest lovers in the world and then work to show men how to do it. They help men:
- Learn what the Bible says about a healthy sex life -discover how to relate to women as men instead of as boys
- Address psychological and spiritual issues that interfere with healthy sexuality
- Learn specific techniques that create a strong relationship, great foreplay, and passionate sex
Solidly based in Scripture and informed by the experiences of the authors, all respected sex therapists, What Wives Wish Their Husbands Knew about Sex dispels the myths that keep good Christian men from experiencing sex as God meant it to be. Perfect for any man, it is also a great book for counselors and pastors who work with men.
Death By Bourbon, Book 4 (Josiah Reynolds Mysteries)
Mystery > Women Sleuths
Author: Abigail Keam
Life takes a dramatic turn for Josiah when she witnesses a death at an engagement party for Matt. Matt? Yes, Matt.
Charming socialite Addison DeWitt falls into a fit after taking a sip of bourbon. That would be upsetting enough, but Josiah is sure it is murder. However, no one will believe her except for Lady Elsmere and Meriah Caldwell, the famous mystery writer. The three of them conspire to bring the murderer to justice. It turns out the suspect is always three steps ahead of them.
To make matters worse, Josiah’s daughter, Asa decides to move to London, Franklin leaves town and Jake starts singing a different tune. Josiah doubts her ability to meet the future alone. Maybe it’s time to sell the Butterfly and move to Florida with the rest of the old folks.
The Billionaire Wins the Game (Billionaire Bachelors, Book 1)
Romance > Contemporary
Author: Melody Anne
Joseph Anderson has decided it’s time for his three successful sons to find brides. Joseph wants grandchildren to fill his mansion, and he wants them immediately. His eldest son, Lucas, is successful in all areas of his life, except love, and Joseph begins matchmaking. He finds Amy Harper and deems her the perfect daughter-in-law. He just needs to get her and Lucas to both realize they’re made for each other.
Lucas Anderson is wealthy, sexy, and stubborn. He has no desire to have any woman enter his life, causing chaos, or using his family’s name. Many women have tried, and he’s been successful in finding out who they are beneath their false smiles.
TODAY’S BARGAINS……………What’s this?
Poe
Horror > Ghosts
Author: J. Lincoln Fenn
Regularly $9.99, Today $1.99
It’s Halloween, and life is grim for twenty-three-year-old Dimitri Petrov. It’s the one-year anniversary of his parents’ deaths, he’s stuck on page one thousand of his Rasputin zombie novel, and he makes his living writing obituaries.
But things turn from bleak to terrifying when Dimitri gets a last-minute assignment to cover a séance at the reputedly haunted Aspinwall Mansion.
There, Dimitri meets Lisa, a punk-rock drummer he falls hard for. But just as he’s about to ask her out, he unwittingly unleashes malevolent forces, throwing him into a deadly mystery. When Dimitri wakes up, he is in the morgue—icy cold and haunted by a cryptic warning given by a tantalizing female spirit.
As town residents begin to turn up gruesomely murdered, Dimitri must play detective in his own story and unravel the connections among his family, the Aspinwall Mansion, the female spirit, and the secrets held in a pair of crumbling antiquarian books. If he doesn’t, it’s quite possible Lisa will be the next victim.
Dead Man’s Deal (The Asylum Tales)
Fantasy > Contemporary
Author: Jocelynn Drake
Regularly $14.99, Today $0.99
Dead Man’s Deal by Jocelynn Drake continues the dark and dangerous adventures of a magical tattoo artist begun in Angel’s Ink.
In a gritty urban fantasy world where elves, faeries, trolls, werewolves, and vampires swim free in a sea of humanity, sometimes you need an edge. Looking for a little love? Need some luck? Desperate for revenge? Gage can give you what you need. The most talented tattoo artist in town, he knows the right symbol and the right mix of ingredients and ink to achieve your heart’s desire. One tattoo is all it takes. But remember, everything has its price.
The wizards know Gage is using forbidden magic, and they intend to punish him for his transgressions. Too bad if innocent humans and monsters—entire cities—get in the way. They will quell a nascent magical uprising and Gage will be the sacrifice they need. First, though, they have to find him.
What the Bride Wore
Historical Romance > Regency
Author: Jade Lee
Regularly $7.99, Today $1.99
This hot series is set in a daring, high-energy Regency world where deep longings, secret scandals, and the competition for social stature are all set against the glittering weddings of the season.
Grant Benton, Earl of Crowle finally has the funds he always pretended to have and what he wants now is a woman. That woman is Lady Irene Knopp, who spends her days helping debutantes plan their weddings. A recent widow, Irene longs for love again, but she’s afraid to risk her heart, especially to the notorious Grant Benton.
Killing Hope (Gabe Quinn Thriller #1)
Mystery > Hard-Boiled
Author: Keith Houghton
Regularly $3.99, Today $1.99
“Celebrity Cop” Gabe Quinn is back working Robbery-Homicide after a personal tragedy has left him emotionally bare. He’s raw, but resolved to catch a serial killer stalking the streets of two major cities. With cryptic clues left at each crime scene, Gabe is faced with the seemingly impossible task of piecing together the bizarre puzzle – following signs that point toward a killer whose motive questions everything he believes in …
Run Yourself Skinny: Lose Weight Fast Without Dieting
Diets & Weight Loss
Author: Michael Thomas
Regularly $3.97, Today $1.99
If you are like me, you hate dieting. I just love my food too much, and fad diets are NOT the answer to serious weight loss. This book is all about burning calories, so you don’t have to give up those delicious treats!
Fact: I lost over 60 pounds using the techniques shown in this book…without dieting. In this book, I will discuss some tips and tricks of better food choices, but unlike restrictive diets, they are completely optional.
In this book, you will learn how to:
- Start and Maintain a Running Plan to Lose Weight WITHOUT Dieting!
- The Best Running “Gear” To Make Running Easier and More Enjoyable
- Motivation and Techniques to Keep Running
- How Far You Have To Run To Burn Off A Big Mac!
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