Lucid Fate

Lucid Fate
Author: Lee Gabel
Publisher: Frankenscript Press
Total Pages: 331
Release: 2022-11-30
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 199918565X

Everyone makes mistakes, even psychopaths. This time, the mistake is murder, and the evidence may lie in plain sight. Free from her mental prison but with her sanity crumbling, Wynter and her friends take advantage of Jezebel’s injuries and double their efforts to reunite her with her dreamwaker boyfriend. Despite her vulnerabilities, Jezebel discovers that she can wield her dreamwaker power from beyond her hospital bed. But she forgets to acknowledge a dreamwaker’s free will. When a mysterious murder rocks the town, the sheriff discovers the murder weapon holds the answers he’s looking for, until it disappears in front of his eyes. Running their own investigation, Wynter’s friends unlock Jezebel’s secret and use it against her, gaining a much needed advantage. Together once again, Wynter, her dreamwaker boyfriend, her friends, and the sheriff formulate one last plan to connect Jezebel to her crimes, a plan perfect in its simplicity. But evading consequences is Jezebel’s specialty... and she has no intention of peaceful surrender. Friends and enemies. Betrayal and revenge. Love triangles... and squares. Take a step back to the 1980s, where the line between dreams and reality blurs, friends become lovers, and the consequences can be deadly.

Lucid Bodies

Lucid Bodies
Author: Lee Gabel
Publisher: Frankenscript Press
Total Pages: 343
Release: 2022-07-31
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1999185633

Dreamwakers are like fire… they burn when they’re hot. And some are a living nightmare. By accident, sixteen-year-old Wynter discovers her power to summon dreamwakers — people born from dreams that exist in physical form. Her friends have trouble believing her power exists, until she makes herself a boyfriend. But dreamwakers come with rules and free will… and everyone knows teenagers and rules don’t mix. Before Wynter can figure them out, her new boyfriend goes rogue and hooks up with Jezebel, the town psychopath. Every day Wynter and her dreamwaker remain apart chips away more of her life force. Her friends help her wage a battle of brains versus brawn… but Jezebel has the luck of the devil on her side. Navigating between dreams and reality is harder than it looks, and the fight may leave Wynter a prisoner of her own mind. Friends and enemies. Betrayal and revenge. Love triangles... and squares. Take a step back to the 1980s, where the line between dreams and reality blurs, friends become lovers, and the consequences can be deadly.

Lucid Revenge

Lucid Revenge
Author: Lee Gabel
Publisher: Frankenscript Press
Total Pages: 261
Release: 2022-09-30
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1999185641

Controlling a rogue dreamwaker holds an addictive power. But those adrift in a mind-altering limbo can still unleash payback... with a little help from their friends. “Find me…” Cash can’t ignore Wynter’s last words before her mind trapped her between dreams and reality. He would do anything for Wynter but finding her means finding her dreamwaker boyfriend. Cash must balance jealousy and loyalty or risk fracturing a lifelong friendship. Jezebel continues her reign of terror, with Wynter’s dreamwaker boyfriend enslaved at her side. After realizing his error, the dreamwaker makes amends with Cash and Wynter’s friends, and forms a plan to reunite with Wynter. In retaliation, Jezebel targets Wynter’s family with an act of extreme revenge that devastates the neighborhood. While the town sheriff builds his case against Jezebel, Cash picks up the pieces left by Jezebel's fury and sets into motion the plan to find Wynter and reunite her with her dreamwaker. But no plan is perfect, especially when Jezebel doesn’t get what she wants. Friends and enemies. Betrayal and revenge. Love triangles... and squares. Take a step back to the 1980s, where the line between dreams and reality blurs, friends become lovers, and the consequences can be deadly.

Tied

Tied
Author: Lee Gabel
Publisher: Frankenscript Press
Total Pages: 274
Release: 2016-03-28
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0991849817

Two sisters. One wants in. One has a plan. But gang loyalty cuts family ties... Jess works, spends time with friends, and earns good grades in school. But she's also sole provider for her drug-addicted mother... And she hates it. Her sister Nova holds a high-profile position in the Dynamite Queens. Within her turf Nova enjoys fame, fortune, freedom, and respect – at a cost of family life. But Jess wants what Nova has and is willing to do anything to get it. After one explosive argument, Jess joins a rival gang, a decision that leads her down a path of brutal consequences. South Central L. A. erupts with violence as two gangs – two sisters – wage war on each other. For the winner, victory could be unforgiving... Tied is a fast-paced look at family, friendship, betrayal, and revenge through the lens of tough Los Angeles girl gangs. Note: This novel contains strong language and gang violence. Praise for Tied: A Street Gang Novel "...Fast moving, intriguing, humorless and upsetting with an ending that left me breathless, thoughtful and sad. I can thoroughly recommend it to all who enjoy a gritty crime novel and who have a strong constitution." "This violent world in which teenage girl gangs are menacing and dangerous is gripping. I really wanted to find out who would survive." "This story is very well thought out with believable characters and situations. Gabel does a great job drawing us into the life that many of us know nothing about." "Gabel's detail-rich world of gang culture was a fascinating read. The story will draw you in and the characters will keep you to the surprising end."

Snipped

Snipped
Author: Lee Gabel
Publisher: Frankenscript Press
Total Pages: 264
Release: 2018-03-31
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0991849876

“Get snipped,” they said. “It will solve all your romantic problems,” they said. Unfortunately, Ted listened... Five years ago, it was love at first sight. Now, it’s life on autopilot as tumbleweeds roll through Ted and Iris’s bedroom. Their lackluster love life is driving Ted nuts. Iris’s solution to their bedroom blues: get snipped. Kunal and Ray, Ted’s best friends and sworn enemies of Iris, agree with her for once. All roads seem to lead to a surgical solution, but Ted’s not going there... until an explosive argument changes everything. A vasectomy seems like Ted’s only play to win Iris back. The antics of his precocious next-door neighbor complicates matters. Ted's ill-conceived decisions jeopardize everything important in his life, including his nuts. But life was about to throw Ted a romantic curve-ball aimed straight at his heart... Snipped is a fast-paced laugh-out-loud romantic comedy that will leave you in stitches. Praise for Snipped - A Cutting Comedy: "This is a deliciously funny read. It has really likable characters and a funny as hell storyline. A must read!" "This is a wonderful, laugh-out-loud book. Poor Ted and his 'clown' friends just made me crack up while laughing and shaking my head in wonder. I didn't know one person could get into so many strange situations. I LOVED IT!!!!! The characters (and I mean characters) are well developed and Ray, maybe a little toooo much developed, but they seem to meld well. Throw in a teenager from down the hall, and ex-girlfriend, and a potential NEW girlfriend, and the fun really starts. Especially when Ted goes to the doctor to get fixed. What a hoot and the doctor just adds to the hilarity of it all. The only sane one seems to be Buster, the dog. Read this and you will chuckle all day long." "I laughed until I cried! Who would have thought such a sensitive subject could be sooooo hilarious? Lee Gabel, that's who. The reader needs to be cautioned that they may have fits of out-loud laughter, so read in the appropriate place. But OMG, did I enjoy the characters and the situations they got in, and even more so when presumed plots quickly turned into unexpected twists." "I haven't laughed so hard reading a book in a long time. The comedy of errors that Ted goes through kept me laughing to the end." "I really wanted to give this book a 3 1/2 stars but Amazon does not provide 1/2 stars. This book reminded me of a SNL (Saturday Night Live) movie starring Adam Sandler or Jimmy Fallon. It was funny with laugh out loud moments that you will remember." "If you want a book that makes you laugh so hard your sides hurt, this is it. A new author to me and I think he has potential and look forward to his next." "This was a funny story about a man and a dog going through a similar medical procedure. There were lots of laughs and the pacing was good. If you are craving the literary equivalent of American Pie or White Castle you won't go away from this novel unsatisfied." "This is a light and funny beach read kind of book. My favorite part was the love story between Ted and Casey." "I quite enjoyed this book. It was funny and you can't really help but have a soft spot for the Three Musketeers."

Tentacle 2.0

Tentacle 2.0
Author: Lee Gabel
Publisher: Frankenscript Press
Total Pages: 295
Release: 2024-06-07
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1999185692

A forbidden treasure awakens a centuries-old curse. An unexpected tropical threat. An ally hiding in plain sight. To celebrate Bradley’s high school graduation, O’Connor takes the Detest-A-Pest crew to Club Niho‘gula on the remote and beautiful Hawaiian island of Lanai. But trouble tends to follow O’Connor everywhere she goes... Strange creatures attack guests in broad daylight. The locals blame the attacks on the Legend of Pepehi Waapa – the boat killer. Someone or some thing has unleashed the curse behind it. Ignoring all warnings, O’Connor vows to find the culprit at any cost. But unseen by most, a clue lies just below the surface. When Sam disappears without a trace, it becomes clear that something larger – more nefarious – is at work. The Detest-A-Pest crew and their new Hawaiian friends realize that they must work together – and fast – if they want any chance of finding Sam alive. Because the evil forces at work could easily send them all to watery graves... Tentacle 2.0 is a fast-paced creature feature horror novel, book four of the popular Detest-A-Pest series. It can be read as a standalone novel.

Matrix Warrior

Matrix Warrior
Author: Jake Horsley
Publisher: Macmillan + ORM
Total Pages: 241
Release: 2015-09-01
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 1250096235

Finally comes the ultimate book for all those seeking to know more about the philosophy behind The Matrix and its sequels. Suppose that this world is not what it seems, and that humanity is actually just a food source supplementing a reign of machines. Welcome to the premise behind the world of The Matrix: the movie phenomenon and massive box-office series that has also produced some of film's most intelligent and thoughtful moments in the last ten years. In the Matrix movies, "reality" is just a dreamscape, a representation that six billion points of view agree to agree is "real." So if the only reality we know is a cunning and elaborate façade, what then does that signify for us? Matrix Warrior gives us the means to understand this premise and its implications on our knowledge of self and place. Combining an in-depth examination of the film with philosophical inquiry and the teachings of Castandeda, Jake Horsley has produced in Matrix Warrior a profound yet witty analysis-and all readers need to get "unplugged." "This accessible, entertaining book will be an enjoyable companion for those who want to dig deeper into the movies' rich universe."- Booklist

Arachnid 2.0

Arachnid 2.0
Author: Lee Gabel
Publisher: Frankenscript Press
Total Pages: 486
Release: 2019-09-23
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0991849892

Spiders. Over 35,000 species. Every person on Earth eaten in one year. Now there’s one more... a ravenous eight-legged hybrid thousands of years in the making and bigger than a dozen burritos. After a summer of exterminator training in New York, Bradley returns home ready to face his senior year with renewed confidence. But fate gets in the way of his grand teenage plans – especially when eight legs attack instead of four. And these aren’t your typical, everyday spiders. Their newly acquired taste for raw meat has them casting a wide net over Bradley’s sleepy San Fernando suburb. It doesn’t take them long to scramble up the food chain. Add a vengeful ex-girlfriend casting a web of lies into the mix, and things get downright sticky. But Detest-A-Pest can’t resist a challenge. Sam and O'Connor rejoin Bradley and his inventive friends as they wage war on an infestation of spiders poised to swallow not only the high school, but the neighborhood and everyone within... Arachnid 2.0 is a fast-paced creature feature horror novel, book two of the popular Detest-A-Pest series. Praise for Arachnid 2.0 "I am no longer young and usually cannot identify with younger points of view in books. I instantly was catapulted into this world and I loved it. This book had the right amount of realism, gruesomeness and horror. it is a winner. I did not read the first book and I now regret that. I will buy the third though." "Another great one! First there were rats and now spiders. I am so glad the story continues! Not only are the spiders trying to kill everyone, but they have to watch out for one vengeful ex girlfriend. I love all the characters in this series and I love the way new characters have been introduced. If you love creature horror books, definitely read this. The spiders are not your ordinary spiders and they have one objective...kill. With lots of action and some humor thrown in, it will keep you reading on way past your bedtime. The good news...another book is coming in 2020." "Got the Ebook yesterday, read it in two days, loved it. The next Stephen King, Can't wait for the next one." "I like the subject matter of this series. The creep factor is great! I’m having a great time getting to know this cast of characters, O’Connor is my fav! Everyone should have a pal like her, she cracks me up :) I’m a fan of series books, so I’m looking forward to the next story. folks who are fans of movies like Willard, arachnophobia would dig this series. Although, Books are so much cooler than movies..... I live in the redwoods, and after reading this book, I am paying way more attention to what’s in the shadows!" "This second book in the series takes another step forward from good to great. The characters and the story is something Stephen King would be proud of, don't miss this one!!!" "Fast-paced horror. Colorful and memorable characters and a great story. Warmly recommended. I loved it!"

Molerat 2.0

Molerat 2.0
Author: Lee Gabel
Publisher: Frankenscript Press
Total Pages: 336
Release: 2020-07-05
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1999185617

A playground for the rich. A genetic mutation a thousand years old. A relentless hunger for human flesh. What could go wrong? Harry Harcourt has a problem. People are dying at exclusive golf resort Mar-A-Verde. As head greenskeeper, it’s up to him to “fix” the problem and keep the course open... or face termination. But it’s not one problem, it’s a vast network of vicious problems, all under the turf. As bodies pile up, resident doctor Daniela Trejo joins Harry in the fight. Together, they capture a creature unlike anything on Earth – acid skin and razor-sharp fangs with agility that matches its appetite. But the creature escapes. Outmatched and outnumbered, Harry seeks outside help. No one wants to touch the job – no one except Detest-A-Pest. O’Connor, Sam, and Hope hit the road for what looks like an easy payday in a tropical paradise. What awaits them is a journey through hell that has gruesome death hiding in every shadow... Molerat 2.0 is a fast-paced creature feature horror novel, book three of the popular Detest-A-Pest series. Praise for Molerat 2.0: "I love, love, love this series. This book just reaffirmed how great Mr. Lee Gabel writes. The characters are so easy to love and they pop off the pages to become real in my mind. The creatures he writes about are created with scariness in mind and I love that. Combining scary situations with gory scenes is what keeps me reading into the night. Add in the humor from the gang and each book has gotten better and better. Please, please, keep them coming." "This book is literally a book that cannot be put down. These critters are really scary. Think of alien on a smaller scale. Great story. Characters are appealing and interact well with each other. Highly recommended."