Maxim

(Excerpt): "In front of you is the main street, with two rows of miserable looking huts with shuttered windows and old walls pressing on each other and leaning forward. The roofs of these time-worn habitations are full of holes."

Excerpt: "I think that in Anton Chekhov's presence every one involuntarily felt in himself a desire to be simpler, more truthful, more one's self; I often saw how people cast off the motley finery of bookish phrases, smart words, and all the other cheap tricks".

In a small town, a legendary creature known as Raum, a twisted and dark version of the Easter Bunny, terrorizes the woods and the children who venture there on Easter. Tommy, a witness to Raum taking his friend Timmy years ago, returns to the town and discovers another child has been taken by the creature. As he tries to unravel the mystery behind Raum's curse, Tommy learns the true horror of the creature and the curse it embodies. The story delves...

Fifteen brand-new stories about the British super sleuth by an assortment of talented tale-tellers! Sherlock Holmes and Watson have been household names for generations. In this new anthology from Maxim Jakubowski, you can read all about the dynamic duo in a new light and revisit the legacy of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. From brand new stories to deeper looks into famous Sherlock Holmes cases, fans have a new chance to delve into the world of Holmes,...

The Making of a Leader (Identity)Commander or Killer? Being put on trial for the loss of a ship and her crew is not how Commander Christine Baker envisioned starting her career.Alien or Human? For someone who isn't a Light Being, she sure has a lot of their abilities.The Making of a Leader (Reality)Lover or Leader? The most challenging aspect of being a leader is getting those who care for her to accept what that means.Life or Death? With a traitor...

One Island Many FacesWhen Gabrielle Alaris agreed to meet her half-sisters at the Ocrafolk Festival, the last thing she envisioned was becoming part of a family. Meeting her teenage idol had most definitely not been on the agenda either. And finding someone to love? Who knew a tiny Outer Banks' island could hold such treasures. Now if life would just leave off with the curve balls. . .Still Waters Run DeepAfter fielding life's curve balls for years,...

What if the experts were wrong? When it comes to calcium and its impact on health, there is far more to the story.Nutrient or Poison? Calcium is an electrolyte, a mineral, a metal.Good for teeth and bones, in excess, it causes a variety of ills.Physical-Arthritis-Dementia-Heart Disease-Sleep Apnea-Stiffness and Joint Pain-Yellow, crumbling nailsBehavioral-Anger-Paranoia-Hopelessness and DespairThe Old Man Mineral. Elizabeth shares her journey of discovering...

"Gifted psychic Kaila Ross wants nothing more with the CIA life she left. Major Dan Foster is slated for retirement. When a critical piece of defense technology is stolen, the former operative and reluctant major are unwittingly paired up to get it back. From So. Amer. to Russia to the Middle East, the two must set aside their passions and prejudices, and work to bring in a rogue before more die..."--

"Lucas Jacobs has a passion for motorcycles, surfing, and busting psychic frauds. Oh, and women too, but there haven't been too many of them in his life lately, more's the pity.A man who keeps his own counsel, he doesn't sweat the cases he can't explain. After all, how much harm can a ghost do?When an investigation into a haunted winery leads to uncharted celestial territory, the paranormal investigator learns that when it comes to women and ghosts,...

Adversity: state of serious or continued difficulty or misfortune.For Christine Baker, adversity has become a way of life. When a mysterious stranger steps into a void left by her father's death she reluctantly accepts his friendship while refusing his offer to protect. But it's hard to resist a good-looking guardian angel who always seems to be there when she needs him.Advantage: A better position with the chance of winning the game. Factors: Space...