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At OnceWritten.com, we feature free book giveaways in order to provide our readers with an overview of great new and emerging authors. Updated monthly, these free book contests feature books written by new and emerging authors. You must enter each contest separately, however you only need to enter each contest once.

Keep the Faith 
Faith Evans
Grand Central Publishing, August 2008
Biography / Memoir

Faith Evans started her music career as a songwriter for artists like Hi-Five, Mary J. Blige, Pebbles, Al B. Sure, Usher, Tony Thompson, and Christopher Williams. In 1994 she met producer/impresario Sean "Puffy" Combs, who signed her to his Bad Boy label. In 1995, Evans released her debut album, Faith, which went platinum. The same year, she met fellow Bad Boy artist the Notorious B.I.G. and married him after a courtship of just nine days. The couple had unofficially separated 3 years later when Biggie was shot and killed in March 1997.

The Turnaround 
George Pelecanos
Little, Brown, August 2008
Mystery

On a hot summer afternoon in 1972, three teenagers drove into an unfamiliar neighborhood and six lives were altered forever. Thirty five years later, one survivor of that day reaches out to another, opening a door that could lead to salvation. But another survivor is now out of prison, looking for reparation in any form he can find it. THE TURNAROUND takes us on a journey from the rock-and-soul streets of the '70s to the changing neighborhoods of D.C. today, from the diners and auto garages of the city to the inside of Walter Reed Army Medical Hospital, where wounded men and women have returned to the world in a time of war. A novel of fathers and sons, wives and husbands, loss, victory and violent redemption, THE TURNAROUND is another compelling, highly charged novel from George Pelecanos, "the best crime novelist in America." -Oregonian

The Bible Salesman  
Clyde Edgerton
Little, Brown, August 2008
Action/Adventure

Preston Clearwater has been a criminal since stealing two chain saws and 1600 pairs of aviator sunglasses from the Army during the Second World War. Back on the road in post-war North Carolina, a member of a car-theft ring, he picks up hitch-hiking Henry Dampier, an innocent nineteen-year-old Bible salesman. Clearwater immediately recognizes Henry as just the associate he needs--one who will believe Clearwater is working as an F.B.I. spy; one who will drive the cars Clearwater steals as Clearwater follows along in another car at a safe distance. Henry joyfully sees a chance to lead a dual life as Bible salesman and a G-man. During his hilarious and scary adventures we learn of Henry's fundamentalist youth, an upbringing that doesn't prepare him for his new life. As he falls in love and questions his religious training, Henry begins to see he's being used--that the fun and games are over, that he is on his own in a way he never imagined.

Calbraith   
K.A. Liedel
CreateSpace, July 2008
Historical Fiction

The tragic tale of Britannia's last Celtic king, whose life becomes embroiled with war, love, and the treachery of Roman politics. Read an excerpt from Calbraith now.

What's Wrong With Mormons?
Jay Gladwell
Cold Tree Press, June 2008
Religion & Spirituality

What's Wrong With Mormons? was written as a consequence of the misinformation perpetuated about Mormons. The author invites the reader to come and reason together as he discusses the basic doctrines of the restored Gospel.Read an excerpt from What's Wrong With Mormons? now.

Fun and Games with Math
Ouida Simmons
Children's

This book is an idea starter for teachers and parents. All of these activities in the book have been used successfully in the authors own classroom.

The Vagabonds' Bordello  
G.P. Marcello
Lulu.com, April 2008
General Fiction

Focusing on what remains untouched and what can't easily change, the fifteen short stories of this book most serve as shortcuts of daily life. At last, there is "The Vagabonds' Bordello". It's the place where everything and everyone comes together, a novella beneath the night sky, where no one is lost or forgotten or haunted anymore. It's the little rebellion of a crew in a city where no one pays attention to them; it might last only one night, but that night is a good one for the ones participating -or at least, that's what their screams are portraying, while a lonely dog watches them with a single word in his mouth. Read an excerpt from The Vagabonds' Bordello now.

WILFRED: The Devil's Disciple  
Edward T. Duranty
Author House, March 2007
Fantasy

Wilfred is born to a prostitute in a shanty town on Lake Red, Minnesota. He is possessed with evil powers and starts using them at a very young age. He is initially taken into the home of Todd and Janice Ingram. Nearing death, the couple leave Wilfred on the doorstep of a convent in the nearby town of Whitefield. He becomes the ward of two Catholic nuns, Sister Agnes and Sister Irene. Wilfred is eventually adopted and becomes part of the Sorenson family. Shortly after the adoption, however, there is a fire in the house. Mr. Sorenson perishes, and Mrs. Sorenson has a nervous breakdown and has to be institutionalized. The local constable finds the baby on the front lawn and takes him into his custody until he can take him to the proper authorities in Duluth. On the road he collides with a milk truck and is killed. The baby is found lying on the road grinning and playing with his wooden toy. The baby is returned to the convent and lives there for the next five years. When another constable in town is murdered, the town citizens cast blame on the evil baby and the two nuns. The three are barely able to escape an unruly mob and make their way to St. James Parish in Duluth. After a short time there Wilfred is sent to an orphanage in Albany, N.Y.

Wilfred lasts one day at the orphanage before he runs away, leaving three other orphans and one Catholic brother dead. Father John Tobin is closing in on the evil child and orders the sheriff to kill him if he is found. A fast-paced and exciting read that plays out the age-old battle of good against evil. Read an excerpt from WILFRED: The Devil's Disciple now.

Shades of Darkness, Shades of Grace 
Catherine Johnson
iUniverse, November 2007
General Fiction

Inspired by a true story, SHADES OF DARKNESS, SHADES OF GRACE is the compelling saga of the Pierson family whose wealth and prominence cannot stay the depth of evil in their midst. When handsome Paul Pierson takes a beautiful bride, the family rejoices that he has finally recovered from the tragic death of his beloved first wife. But while Paul's family longs for his happiness, they are soon expressing concern about the true intent of his new wife.

A classic story of good versus evil, Shades of Darkness, Shades of Grace explores the universal themes raised by human conduct and moral responsibility. It is the compelling and intense drama of a sister and her brothers, of husbands and wives, of parents and their children faced with the darkest of malice, and the anguished choices even the most morally grounded of individuals confront. Read an excerpt from Shades of Darkness, Shades of Grace now.

The Dark Druids  
Tim Newman
iUniverse, April 2008
Historical Fantasy

From the author of YESTERDAY'S FALCON, comes a rich new adventure set against the backdrop of medieval Wales. When Torrance, Gawain's ten year old son is kidnapped, Gawain and his wife, Rhiannon, enlist the aid of Merlin to track down the travelling bard who took him.

Their journey takes them through snowbound valleys and across the wild Celtic seas. But the kidnapping is only the beginning. Gawain and Rhiannon soon discover that Morganna, the Dark Druid who planned the abduction, is bent on using their son to find the fabled lost Runes. These mystical Rune stones lie hidden in the depths of Khull Coome, a foreboding castle on the Irish coast.

Neither Merlin's ancient art, nor Gawain's charmed sword are enough to thwart Morganna's plans. Somehow she always remains one step ahead, for she knows that revenge can make fools of us all. Read an excerpt from The Dark Druids now.

I Can Fly, But Only at Night 
Tristan Moorhen
Lulu.com, March 2008
Spiritual Fiction

I CAN FLY BUT ONLY AT NIGHT is an inspiring story about the survival of "Alex". What makes it very different is that certain elements are left out for the reader to insert their own experiences. This story will touch everyone who reads it, but each in a different, personally profound way. Help guide Alex through where you've already been and together go where you've always wanted to be. Read an excerpt from I Can Fly, But Only at Night now.

Murder, Madness & Love 
Yolanda Renee
iUniverse, March 2008
Mystery

After a gritty Anchorage Detective, Steven Quaid, becomes involved with a beautiful widow, Sarah Phalmer, suspected of murder; slander and obsession obstruct his quest for justice. Is Sarah a victim or a very skilled manipulator? Read an excerpt from Murder, Madness & Love now.