The Last Trip

Six years after a devastating trip shattered his world, Samuel journeys back to a place he once called home. The familiar surroundings now feel foreign, haunted by the echoes of a long-gone happiness. A flicker of truth ignites a relentless pursuit for answers. As he delves deeper, the line between memory and reality blurs. Will Samuel find the solace he craves, or will the unearthed truth bury him even deeper in the wreckage of the past?

The Last True Blonde

Every summer, hordes of Ernest Hemingway lookalikes swarm Key West to compete on Papa’s birthday.

This summer, one of them is a killer.

When a vacationing family discovers the headless corpse of a Key West party girl, the case falls to Monroe County homicide detective Jack Dodge. A third-generation conch and Key West native, Dodge has been on an extended lost weekend aboard his dilapidated houseboat the Jackie Oh! since his lover was brutally slain in a botched drug bust. He’s the best there is, but these days the only dead body Dodge wants any part of is his own.

As the body count climbs, nervous merchants pressure Dodge’s cocky young Key West Police Department counterpart Rick Michaels to hastily solve the case in the press before the big-money weekend slips through their fingers. Everyone’s happy with Rick’s quick fix except Dodge, whose conch instincts lead him to the mysterious Wilde sisters and their exotic discotheque where anything goes… even murder.

The Last True Blonde takes you inside the exotic world of after-hours Key West, where quick-money schemes, rum-soaked ambition and insatiable sexual hungers combine for an explosive 110-proof mystery.

The Legend of Mumba Magpie

The Legend of Mumba Magpie unfolds amidst the verdant splendor of the Rocky Mountains, where a small, black bird named Mumba finds herself confronting hardships from her fellow creatures. Overwhelmed by the adversity she faces, Mumba’s world is tinged with sadness.

This enchanting tale introduces readers to Mumba’s faithful companion, Earl the mountain goat, whose loyalty shines as a beacon of friendship. As the story progresses, a marvelous secret is revealed, leading to the granting of a single, precious wish.

Join Mumba on her journey of discovery and wonder. Will the fulfillment of her wish bring her the joy and acceptance she longs for? This heartwarming story is a celebration of hope, friendship, and the magic that lies in believing in oneself and the power of wishes.

The Letter

A MYSTERIOUS LETTER IGNITES

  AN EXPLOSIVE CHAIN OF EVENTS FROM

THE SOUTH CAROLINA LOWCOUNTRY

TO THE OUTER BANKS.

An execution-style murder next to the Port of Charleston triggers an intensive police investigation to find a killer. In an apparently unrelated incident a year later, three complete strangers each receive an anonymous letter offering a financial windfall with a detailed set of instructions…and an ominous threat for failing to comply.  

The strangers must travel alone from Charleston to Daufuskie Island off the coast of Hilton Head, South Carolina. Hoping to find answers, they instead become pawns in a clever and elaborate scheme planned by the ruthless boss of a Miami drug cartel.  

When Detective Steve Harris finally discovers the crucial link between the murder and the missing strangers, he launches a frantic race against time, the cartel, and a deadly hurricane, to find them before they disappear for good.

The Lost Words

From the gritty streets of Boston, Massachusetts to the warm and secure blankets that wrap up his children at night, John Cole has provided us with a collection of stories and prose that capture the essence of everyday working-class life.

From young adulthood to fatherhood, John Cole uses his own words to paint vivid emotional pictures of the blue-collar realism that exists for most of us during the earlier stages of the twenty-first century.

The weight of his words and the significance of his stories are delicate and powerful, and readers will handle these stories with the care and gentle reserve they ask for.

The Loura Lure

Dr. Shamus Bergin lands a coveted position of Staff Psychologist in the Secure Treatment Unit of a mental hospital right out of school. He is soon vexed by an amnesiac patient who defies clinical diagnosis and whom every other doctor has written off. Inconsistencies about the man’s origins intersect with Shamus’s own doubts that the patient even belongs in an institution.As his own investigation continues to be met with redacted files and evasion from governmental agencies, the doctor-patient relationship suddenly undergoes a radical shift. The patient discloses that he has time travelled from a forgotten Age of Loura to seek help from modern day members of The Sacred Order of Keepers to find the last living angel. Only the angel can turn the tide in the ultimate struggle between good and evil in this deliberately erased timeline 20,000 years in the past. With his parents tragically lost in a boating accident a decade earlier, Shamus must turn to his one true friend, Dr. John Browse, to make sense of the voices within which are calling him to action.With career and grip on sanity at stake, Shamus must decide whether he has succumbed to the delusions of a sick mind or whether he should take a leap of faith and help the man achieve his mission.

The Macau Maverick

Working as a Christian doctor in a place controlled by the Macau Mafia, Dr. Bill Swan was in constant danger of being discovered as an underground Christian missionary. Using Macau as a base, he smuggled Bibles into China and slipped through the net of the Chinese Communist government. He established medical clinics and staffed them with Christian nurses, doctors, and teachers who set up underground churches. They were always in danger of being discovered. Some actually were. People disappeared, and lives were lost. The story is true, and the life he lived is an inspiration to those who are called to take the story of Christ to a world that has never heard it. As one of his converts asked, “This is good news. Why haven’t we heard this story before?”

The Magic of Christmas Ravioli

Embark on an exciting journey with Nina, a spirited girl from a quaint coastal town, as she celebrates her family’s beloved holiday tradition of ‘Ravioli Day’.

Join in the magic as generations gather to cook, create core memories, and share tales of their Italian heritage, all amidst laughter and the swirling aroma of homemade pasta.

From cherished recipes to treasured moments, experience the joy of love, togetherness, and the true spirit of Christmas that inspires young readers to value quality time spent with those we hold dear – and the lasting impressions they leave on our hearts.

The Magic Words

Hogarth is a nice little boy who lives in Rottenberg, the nastiest town around. He smiles often, is courteous and uses the ‘magic words,’ like ‘please,’ ‘thank you,’ ‘I am sorry,’ and ‘excuse me’ all of the time. No one else does in his town and they are always nasty and grumpy. His parents are worried their neighbors will wonder what sort of child they are raising because he is so happy! One day, Hogarth is given a piece of candy that tastes wonderful and never gets smaller no matter how much he licks it. The magical candy ends up teaching all of the mean people in Rottenberg why being courteous and using the magic words is so important and helpful to everyone’s lives, even theirs!

The Magical Adventures of Sadie and Seeds - Book 2

Sadie lost her way one day.

Trotting down the street to play.

The sun was shining she had to know,

where will this fun day go?

This sweet little lab,

where will it lead?

When all of the sudden, rolled out a green

melon, who Sadie now calls Seeds!

What a special new friend,

so green and round.

Crazy new adventures will be

abound!

Let’s go to the park!

Let’s go to the zoo!

Sadie knew she could bark but, do cow’s

really moo?

Sadie will trot and Seeds will roll. This 

friendly pair, where will they go?

Come along with them and enjoy the ride

Sadie and Seeds will be,

side by side.

The Magical Adventures of Sadie and Seeds - Book 3

Sadie lost her way one day, trotting down the street to play.

The sun was shining, she had to know: just where will this fun day go?

This sweet little lab, where will it lead?

When all of the sudden, rolled out a green melon, who Sadie now calls Seeds!

What a special new friend,

So green and round,

Crazy new adventures will surely abound!

Let’s go to the park!

Let’s go to the zoo!

Sadie knew she could bark, but do cows really moo?

Sadie will trot and Seeds will roll. This friendly pair, where will they go?

Come along with them and enjoy the ride!

Sadie and Seeds will be side-by-side.

The Man Who Wanted to Be Cary Grant

George is at rock bottom: His wife is leaving him, his job is gone, and even his kids can barely stand him. But instead of wallowing in despair, George opts for a drastic makeover. Inspired by his cinematic hero, Cary Grant, he sets out to reinvent himself, enlisting the help of modern-day mentors akin to Henry Higgins and Colonel Pickering from ‘My Fair Lady.’

Suddenly, George is the toast of Hollywood. He rubs elbows with A-listers like Bradley Cooper and George Clooney, while acclaimed directors like Spielberg are captivated by his charm.

But when George’s estranged mother orchestrates a reunion with his childhood love, he’s forced to ponder the cost of his new life. Is this glamorous façade worth losing the one who got away? The choice becomes even more complicated when he spots her in the arms of another man.

Returning to LA, George finds that his friends and family have teamed up for the ultimate romantic intervention – with a celestial assist from Cary Grant himself.