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You might not expect a white, nerdy, British guy to be one of the world's best Freestyle Rappers, but it's true! Chris Turner's jaw-dropping improvisational talent for conjuring up some of the most hilarious bars you'll ever hear made him the first comedian to ever perform with Cirque Du Soleil, while his appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert earned him a rapturous standing ovation. Binge his finest and funniest freestyle raps in this quick-fire, bitesize format.

Eleven coming-of-age SFF tales: . . . a gang of teens discover clues to their heritage and their backward world. . . . a young sailor falls in the hands of pirates, but meets the love of his life. . . . an upstart swordswoman battles a mechanical monster at a famous tournament. . . . a professor shocks the world with his AI invention, until it starts proving itself cleverer than its creator. . . . an eloquent knight must save a girl from the clutches of Castle Creep. The following stories are included in this collection: Phane Serpent’s Isle Flowerfly Magical Entities Are Not For Sale ...

Scarface meets Mad Max A heist of beryl crystal for hyperdrive engines lands hustler Jet Rusco and his accomplice Marty in a heap of trouble...also in the crossfires of a thug entrepreneur peddling black market beryl to a brood of warlords. Rusco is stuck with a sexy player along the way whose loyalty he cannot trust. Can he and his buddy Marty escape with their skins and make a difference in the fight for freedom against galactic oppression? A gritty space thriller full of cons, twists and danger… Other books in the Starship Rogue series: STARHUSTLER STARVENGER STAR RUNAWAY STAR WANDERER...

In a world of bandits, rogues, and wizards, a relic hunter struggles to make ends meet. Foraging in an ancient tomb, Risgan discovers a fabulous gem. Both a blessing and a curse. Ignoring the mysterious taint around the jewel, he keeps it close to his person...to disastrous effect. An unforeseen scandal sends him far from his homeland, raising clubs against the baron’s men, spell-casters, thieves and opportunists. Are the few allies he can muster enough to counter the taint that is now upon him? Enemies lurk in the shadows, seeking his rare talismans. Such schemers, including the Queen of...

Adventure strikes Risgan, treasure-hunter, gambler, collector of magic relics... From jungle pygmies to powerful shamans to sea pirates, it’s a fight to the end. On land, sea and air. Shipwrecked off a dangerous coast in an unknown land, Risgan stumbles upon a mysterious cult in the ruin of ancient temple grounds. An odd but alluring acolyte takes him under her wing. But the legend of their long dead saint leaves Risgan’s blood running cold. The miracle-working pariah has visited the underworld and made friends with dark forces... The Konar, the cult leader, rules the organization with ...

Magic and Mayhem A strange black-garbed marauder plagues the folk of the pavilion city of Bazuur. Treasure-seeking drifter Risgan falls afoul of the airborne menace and launches himself on a quixotic mission to end the invader's depredations. The city guard has offered a high reward. Risgan’s adventures take him far across the lands of Upper Fandria. He battles stone giants, monster isks and warring tribes, where nothing is at it seems, and everything is ruled by the law of the jungle... "I loved this story and all the characters in it. Risgan and his companions are a very entertaining ...

The fabled Dragon Lord trove is a thing of legend. No one has penetrated the old Dragon fort deep in the heart of the Behundrian desert, sealed a thousand years ago. Vetravincus, sword for hire, finds himself fighting for his life in the lawless town of Dragonskull. Brigands want to kill him—he just wants to fence a jewel. But such missions are things of the past after he befriends a persecuted half Thrule who claims to know where the lost treasure is, and a gifted swordstress eager for plunder... If you like your sword and sorcery hard and fast, don't miss this gritty, action-packed ...

They took away our history. But they can’t steal our souls. I'm Ellan Weis, a teen kickboxer. Something happens to me, where I can sense disaster. Before it happens. I live in a world where everyone has a com chip in their wrist...where the only truth of the past cataclysm lies in darkweb. The schools are rough, bullies walk the halls, gangs work the streets. My mother’s a key player in rolling out the new haloband, a smart-VR headgear technology at Starcom. My brother’s a hacker working at the same company. A conspiracy is among us. Something to do with the haloband. My family is in ...

122 AD. Icarus, son of a Roman merchant, has made a pact that he will avenge the death of his brother. In a world ruled by the iron fist, this is no small promise. He is member of a violent gang in ancient Londinium. Vandals who take out their vengeance against the establishment. But has he gone too far? A wizard’s curse follows him. Gang rivalry threatens to splinter them from the inside out. Can he uphold his vow to his brother, and to himself? A gritty, action-packed journey in the streets of Londinium…

Sorcery and peril on the high seas… What begins as a simple dare among drunken friends becomes a nightmare for a young sailor who falls afoul of dark mage. Waylaid by an enemy tribe of seafarers, all seems lost. But on the way unexpected things happen. Could he have found the love of his life…and his destiny? Don’t miss this exciting coming-of-age adventure in the Dragonclaw series… Books in this series: Serpent’s Isle Dragonclaw: Rebel Mage Dragonclaw: Mage Wars

The Land of the Pharaohs is both rich and deadly. The discovery of a six-sided pyramid sets the archaeological world in a stir as an international team excavates mysterious ruins in the Sahara. In the midst of unexplained phenomena, military corruption and paranormal sightings, a sinister presence is uncovered... Australian archaeologist Carl Langley experiences visions and protective urges for site relics while in the tunnel entrance to Sinesi 1. He is progressively beset with deeper mystical connections with what he believes is the long dead Pharaoh of Upper Egypt... Langley allies with ...

Teen stowaway. Ship battles. Treachery. Carnival musician Kip Rees gets mixed up in a caper over his head...A mysterious figure has offered him riches to deliver a package to a faraway world. Yet powerful people would as soon see Kip and his new friends dead than fulfill his mission. Can he stay alive long enough to unlock the mystery of why he was chosen as delivery boy? From the grimy holds of space freighters to the majestic Temple of the Moon, Kip goes from young dreamer to hardened defender. An epic ride through far future worlds... Other books in the Starship Rogue series: Star ...

A military pilot stranded on a faraway planet. An alien seeking symbiosis. When a simple recon mission goes bad, Lieutenant Miko Almstran finds himself the victim of an alien heist. Fused with an alien lifeform, he gains mutant powers after being thrust into the bleak future by a warp drive accident. Miko allies himself with several misfits: a risk-taking cargo-hauler, a beautiful empress, and her hothead general. Battling desert gangsters and fending off alien attacks, he is caught in the middle of warring forces and has no choice but to fight and crush the alien alliance brewing on a ...

Space rebel Jet Rusco has his hands full trying to deliver experimental tech to the rebels on Nebara. He has a job to do, but is unsure of the far-reaching implications of his services—is he one of the good guys or the bad guys? The knot of the Collective tightens. With the help of a dodgy android, a rogue lieutenant and a vagabond thug, he faces off against impossible odds as military forces pile up on him. Can he win this fight on a faraway frontier world? Other books in the series STAR RUNAWAY STAR WANDERER STAR REAPER STARHUSTLER STARVENGER Starship Rogue Box Set: innersky.ca/starship

Young rocker Jet Rusco struggles to stay out of the clutches of alien slavers on the frontier mining world of Halroon. Even his street skills aren’t enough to protect him from the barbaric Skurgs and the deviant Prime Ascendant of the Moon Temple. Relentlessly stalked by his enemies after failing to hand over a precious alien artifact, he joins forces with a seductive spy and old freedom-fighter friends from the past to take up a path as a mercenary...to protect one of the wonders of the universe—the fabulous Aqua Rex. But are the architects of the new age to be trusted? Dark forces ...

Far future technology allows scope for a tactical ship to VR-merge with its pilot. A routine mission goes awry in space and a pilot discovers an unexpected menace, far worse than any nightmare . . . for fans of 'Alien' and 'Predator'... Other books in the Alien Alliance series: FRONTIER: Space Derelict THE DIM ZONE : Mechno Wars XARES : Final Countdown THE TIMELOST : Ring Station Alien Alliance Box Set: innersky.ca/alliance

A blood trail follows Vetravincus. He and his mercenary rival are sent to take out a ring of traffickers in the remote hills of Galashad. But all is not what it seems. Terror and sorcery are just day-to-day business...It’s the grisly secrets along the way that can send a man’s soul to Valhalla... If you like sword and sorcery hard and fast, don't miss this gritty, action-packed adventure... Other books in this series Flame of Eros Dragon Lords Valley of the Gods Dragonclaw

All is not well at Castle Orlak. The warlock lusts after the queen Archmagrix and control of the wizards. Wandering swordsman Vetravincus fights for his life after returning to his homeland and falls for the beautiful Axana, apprentice to the warlock, earning his deadly wrath. Can he defeat the tyrant and his black magic? Dabbling in demons and forbidden spellcraft, he schemes to one day rule the Eight Kingdoms… An action-packed adventure of intrigue, power and sorcery. For fans of The Witcher and Conan… Other books in the series Flame of Eros Dragon Lords Valley of the Gods Land of ...

Life is a magical journey. Especially when graced with an unexpected healing power... Never did I imagine the responsibility of such a gift. I'm Jess 'Lonewolf', a young rebel. From street fights to living on the streets, I've seen it all. Living at the halfway house in Philly is no easy ticket. Others want to capitalize on my newfound power. Bad people. Powerful people. Where can I run? I'm already dodging too many of my own demons...passed from foster home to foster home...on probation for petty theft. Then a mysterious Sensei visits a neighborhood dojo imparting a profound teaching...My ...