Non-Fiction Books

There are the sadistic personal trainers, who seem to enjoy your physical pain a bit too much. There are the slimy sales reps, who forever dream up new ways to strong-arm your paycheck from you. And there are the locker room Lotharios, who bed as many women as they can do pushups. A body with abs of steel is just one of the things you can get at a health club; some of the other things may not be as desirable. Ask Max Hawthorne, an industry veteran of more than twenty years, with countless experiences on the seamy side of the steam room, where sex, steroids, and membership cons pile up like used gym towels. Memoirs of a Gym Rat is his jaw-dropping exposé of the outrageous, tawdry, and despicable cast of characters that gravitate to the workout room. A hilarious survival guide for the fitness-minded, this salacious tell-all shares a collection of anecdotes surrounding the appalling behind-the-scenes shenanigans that occur in health clubs, both during and after business hours. From the endless sexcapades to the unsavory tactics designed to ensure your health club contract lives longer than you do, Memoirs of A Gym Rat also serves up plenty of sound advice on navigating this pervasive culture, so that you can enjoy getting ripped – without getting ripped off.From one shocking encounter to the next, Hawthorne paints a lurid, sweaty world rife with casual romps on the exercise floor, and anabolic steroids on overload in the locker room. Find out all about the sex, drugs, and barbell curls that are on fitness regimens in this rare look at the scandalous culture that runs rampant in health clubs. With raw honesty and twisted wit, Hawthorne bares all the dirty little secrets that will leave you spent from laughter, while helping you keep your fitness goals (and sanity) on track.

"Made me think twice about my next snorkeling trip!" -HorrorFan "If you have been waiting for the proverbial once-in-a-lifetime, under one cover collection of sea monster narratives, look no further than this recent entry." -Charles J. Kader, VINE VOICE Have you ever considered that sea monsters and other creatures may be part of your reality? Find out now in Monsters & Marine Mysteries. Written by bestselling author Max Hawthorne, this thrilling book has never-before-seen evidence based on scientific investigations, as well as interviews with eyewitnesses who had harrowing encounters with REAL sea monsters – and survived! Is the Kraken real, and how big is it? Did a monster squid really cripple a US destroyer back in 1978? (SPOILER: YES!) What is taking giant bites out of whales? Are you ready to bust the legends and get the facts? You are in luck - this guide gives you that opportunity. Inside Monsters & Marine mysteries you will find: • research on mysterious land cryptids like Sasquatch as well as deep-sea life • more about sharks – is Megalodon alive or is something even nastier out there? • compelling images backed by scientific evidence • interviews with eyewitnesses and much more Whether you are curious if Bigfoot is a myth or looking to know more about vampires - this book will take you on an exciting journey. There is something for everyone and so much to explore. From this book, you will discover the secrets of deep-sea life and many other beings living next to us - it is fascinating. Follow Kronos Rising series author and investigator Max Hawthorne as he explores the most mysterious places on earth, and decide for yourself - what is real and what is fiction? You will have all the facts. Just keep an open mind and proceed with caution - this book is no joke. The truth is always near, and you need to know where to look - before your next snorkeling trip. Let this guide be your compass. If you're fans of dinosaur books for adults like Michael Crichton's Jurassic Park and Lost World, must read adventure books like Greig Beck's To the Center of the Earth series, amazing action stories a la Steve Alten's Meg franchise, or legendary cryptid investigators like Lyle Blackburn and Linda S. Godfrey, you're going to fall in love with Max Hawthorne's Monsters & Marine Mysteries . Grab your copy, before it grabs you!"