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The Outer Marker is a science fiction and suspense novel, written by first time author Indulis Ievans. The main protagonist, Jim Travels, is a former infantry officer who fought on the losing side for a royal family in a territorial expansion conflict. Although the novel takes place a decade after the end of the wars, he maintains contact with his old comrades both personally and professionally. Jim lives in the coastal hamlet of St. Catherines on the swampy moon of Morningstar, with his adopted daughter and boy and girl twins. This moon, in orbit of the planet Orseous, is located in an expanse of space known as the Outer Marker, which is a designation of the three regions of travel and influence of a distant galaxy from Earth. Jim and his three young children live comfortably in a cabin within a commune-type area of St Catherines. This despite his wife abandoning the family a few years ago. He makes his living as a freighter pilot, captaining a light and fast freighter he has nicknamed the Gazelle. As he gets ready to participate in the annual distillation, bottling and shipment of bourbon, the main export of the hamlet, he begins to hear rumors of trouble brewing in the Middle Marker area, the next closest planetary system. These rumors are confirmed as he is soon contacted by members of his old unit. They strongly request his participation to unravel clues as to why a regular stop for the bourbon shipments has seemingly vanished. All who should know are keeping their mouths closed, with an underlying feeling of terrible trepidation. After almost being blown to bits from an act of sabotage by a renegade faction of Royalist soldiers to the Core’s military might, Jim has been committed to the cause and now must see this mission to its end. By posing as a transport pilot for a well-to-do family and their precious cargo, Jim gains access to the Core’s inner workings. This espionage allows the rest of the galaxy to plainly know what the Core is trying to hide. The novel’s final twist reveals the sinister reasons behind the Core’s drive for secrecy and their relentless drive to classify and restrict their actions from the rest of the galaxy.

Nothing can stop star American footballer Harris Weathers - until he has a jarring collision, narrowly escaping injury. Harris is fine, physically, but his nerves are rattled. He can’t shake the idea that he could get hurt playing the sport. After faking illness to get out of a game, Harris realizes he has a decision to make. Does he love American football enough to risk it happening again? And is there anything he can do to keep himself safe while playing the game he loves?

Anthony Duran has been Ricky Lau’s best friend and basketball buddy since they were little. But now that Ricky has moved schools, the boys find themselves on different school basketball teams. With few new friends, Ricky still wants to shoot hoops with his best bud. Anthony, on the other hand, doesn’t want to practise with an opponent. Ricky is willing to do whatever it takes to get his friend back. But what if that means letting his new team down?

Ever since James turned old enough to drive, he''s wanted to enter his Ford Focus ST in the street races downtown. The first night he sneaks out, James finds trouble before he reaches the starting line. A gorgeous older girl has crossed some dangerous people—and she decides James is her ride out of harm''s way. The situation is explosive, but James can''t keep from investigating. Will he drive the girl to a new life—or crash and burn? Includes real tech specs and tuning details for the FORD FOCUS ST!

Eddie King dreams of drag racing. When Eddie''s dad ditched the family, he left behind a ''69 Chevy Camaro, and Eddie''s determined to get the old beater back into racing shape. He even sets out to get his dad''s help with the project. When Eddie''s dad shows up with an expensive new carburetor, Eddie can''t help but wonder where it came from. Is his dad involved in illegal activity? And will Eddie get drawn in—or rise above it and compete in the big race? Includes real tech specs and tuning details for the ''69 Chevy Camaro!

Eddie King dreams of drag racing. When Eddie''s dad ditched the family, he left behind a ''69 Chevy Camaro, and Eddie''s determined to get the old beater back into racing shape. He even sets out to get his dad''s help with the project. When Eddie''s dad shows up with an expensive new carburetor, Eddie can''t help but wonder where it came from. Is his dad involved in illegal activity? And will Eddie get drawn in—or rise above it and compete in the big race? Includes real tech specs and tuning details for the ''69 Chevy Camaro!

Ever since James turned old enough to drive, he''s wanted to enter his Ford Focus ST in the street races downtown. The first night he sneaks out, James finds trouble before he reaches the starting line. A gorgeous older girl has crossed some dangerous people—and she decides James is her ride out of harm''s way. The situation is explosive, but James can''t keep from investigating. Will he drive the girl to a new life—or crash and burn? Includes real tech specs and tuning details for the FORD FOCUS ST!

When Kenny''s anger problem gets out of control, his father signs him up for karate lessons. But even in karate class, Kenny can''t get a grip on his temper. He''s getting a reputation for being angry. With help from his karate teacher, will Kenny be able to calm down long enough to focus and win?