Altar Boy

In the chilly winter of 1981, Peter Brume, a budding 26-year-old reporter in Paris, finds his career abruptly halted due to budget cuts. This professional setback spirals him into a spiritual quandary, prompting him to delve deeper into the Catholic faith that has always perplexed him. As part of his exploration, he even commits to celibacy while interviewing priests and religious figures.

However, his journey takes an unexpected turn with the entrance of Evelyne, a captivating Parisian. She challenges Peter’s binary perception of women and ignites a passion within him. Seeking answers, Peter travels to Catholic Ireland, a land where divorce and abortion are taboo. From trailing a Jesuit up a mountain to enduring the austere rituals of Lough Derg, Peter’s journey is both enlightening and tumultuous. Along the way, he encounters priests whose intentions blur the lines between the sacred and the profane.

Torn between his spiritual calling and the allure of Evelyne, Peter’s quest culminates in Rome. There, amidst the sanctity of the Holy See and in the company of a priest, he faces a life-altering decision: to answer the divine call or to embrace the love that tugs at his heart.

Aluminum Highway

JUNE 1944: It is a time of pipes, cigars, Lucky Strikes, chocolate, and whiskey. The world is at war. It takes oxygen masks and heated flight suits for crews to fly 25,000 feet above ground level, in temperatures below 50 degrees over the Himalayas, commonly called ‘The Hump.’

The air route wound its way into the high mountains and deep gorges between north Burma and west China, where violent turbulence, 125 to 200 mph (320 km/h) winds,

icing, and inclement weather conditions are a regular occurrence.

The premier cargo ships, C-46 Commando & C-47 Sky Train, are known to crash frequently. Four young friends and flight officers with the Army Air Corps, vow to make it safely through the Pacific War while assigned to fly The Hump for the CBI, China, Burma, India Theater.

They must fly 750 hours, or complete 6 months with Air Transport Command before going home.

Always Do Your Best

Hannah is a spirited young girl faced with an important decision. When confronted with bullying, she only hesitates a moment before making her choice. In an age where bullying runs rampant in schools, playgrounds, and online, it is vital that children learn from an early age to stand up for themselves and others. If we do not inspire courage and teach kids to voice that bullying is unacceptable, injustice persists, even into high school, a cesspool of judgement against individuality with devastating consequences. Always Do Your Best tells an inspiring tale of bravery and heroism in the face of cruelty.

Always My Forever

In her captivating second novel, Always My Forever, acclaimed author Lorie O’Brien masterfully tells the poignant story of Kristin and Britt, childhood sweethearts whose love was once unbreakable. However, as they embarked on separate paths after their post-college breakup, their hearts were left shattered and their souls yearning for what they had lost. Two long and arduous years passed, filled with countless questions and restless nights.

Fate, with its mysterious ways, intervenes when a chance encounter unexpectedly reunites them. As they cautiously re-enter each other’s lives, they must confront the lingering shadows of their past and the unresolved emotions that still tie them together. Will their newfound connection be enough to reignite the flames of their once-unbreakable bond, or are they destined to remain forever apart?

Amaka

Greed, envy, and nepotism obstructed the realization of Nigeria’s first automobile. Uche partners with Professor Mobi to achieve this dream, but they are both kidnapped and become victims in the plane crash of 1983.

Amaka, driven by fate, finds herself beloved by one lover after another and one husband after another, experiencing both riches and poverty. Eloka delves into her life, determined to uncover the reason behind a blackmail plot against her.

Will he discover the truth? Can he solve the profound issues plaguing a person, a family, and a nation?

Amber Tambourine and the Land of Laugh-a-Lot

Amber Tambourine is a sad, lonely little girl who has moved far away from her friends. Then one day, she and her doggies, Bandit and Roxy, encounter a polka dot rainbow. Suddenly, they find themselves in the Land of Laugh-a-Lot, where people are happy – ALL THE TIME! They laugh, they play...then they laugh some more. In no time at all, Amber makes many new friends and is happy once more. But this poses a dilemma: Amber knows she must return home, but if she leaves, will she ever be able to find her way back?

Amelia Teaches Manners

Join Amelia, an adventurous baby elephant, on her extraordinary quest to teach manners to the world! Journey with her through land, river, sand, and sea as she encounters all sorts of creatures, eager to learn politeness from their tiny tutor.Along her travels, Amelia makes wonderful new friends but longs for her beloved family back home. Determined to follow the rainbow’s path, she sets off for the African bush, but a perilous detour leaves her adrift at sea. Will Amelia’s newfound friends come to her rescue?

American Dysfunction: The Adventures of Scott

Scott Miller is a former professional wrestler who can’t seem to catch a break. After yet another layoff from the Union, Scott is at a loss for what to do next. Then, out of the blue, he gets a call from his old promoter at Mid-Atlantic Wrestling, asking him to put on the face paint for one last title shot.

Just as Scott begins to taste the glory he’s always chased, his dreams are shattered when he discovers his promoter’s deep gambling debt to a dangerous biker gang. Realizing the peril they’re all in, Scott rallies his fellow wrestlers to save their friend. Desperate and determined, they’ll stop at nothing to pay off the debt – even if it means robbing a bank.

An American Stairway

As the recession of 2008 unfolds, Richard Deatherage, an architectural draftsman with a three-decade career, faces the harsh reality that his beloved profession may soon become obsolete with the rise of computer-aided drafting.

Unemployed and grappling with an uncertain future, Richard finds solace in assisting his ailing father while reminiscing about their shared memories, sparked by the family photos adorning the stairway wall.

It is within this poignant context that Richard’s extraordinary coming-of-age journey unfolds, resurrecting tales lost in time and unveiling a story of resilience, love, and personal growth.

An Ear for Music, And Hands for Working

Just imagine being a young boy sitting behind your desk at home, and every morning you hear music and the sound of marching feet.

But you’re too short to see over the windowsill. The music passes by, and you wonder what it would be like to play with them.

Then a gift from his housekeeper and some good news from his father gives this young boy a chance.

An Extraordinary Man

In 1962, a naive young Londoner named Dick Starling embarks on what he believes will be a simple three-year stint in the British colonial police force of Warania, a peaceful yet fictitious country in central Africa. However, his adventure quickly takes a wild turn, filled with unexpected twists, romance, and thrilling escapades.

Amidst the escalating tensions of nationalization and demands for independence, Dick witnesses firsthand Warania’s descent into chaos. As terrorism surges and lawlessness spreads, his once manageable rural police station becomes a battleground against escalating crime and unrest.

From abductions to political intrigue, Dick’s journey through a transforming Africa is a rollercoaster of humor, heart, and gripping drama. As his three-year term reaches its dramatic conclusion, Dick faces a climactic finale that will leave him forever changed.

An Irishman's Story of Survival

Every life is a tapestry of challenges, with resilience as its weft and weave. Amidst the torrent of trials that threaten to engulf one’s spirit, there stand the unyielding souls who, with a spark of defiance in their eyes, dare to face the tempest and emerge on the other side. They are the survivors, the dauntless hearts who tread the rocky path with an unwavering resolve.

Kevin O’Donnell is a beacon of such indomitable spirit, grappling with life’s relentless waves that seek to subdue him. In the turbulent era of mid-20th century, the world could be a harsh, unforgiving place for a young Irish lad. Yet, within Kevin lies a burning desire to carve out his niche, to transcend the barriers that life hurls his way and grasp the reins of a fulfilling existence.

Can his resolute will and earnest endeavor outshine the adversities that loom? Can he navigate the maelstrom and anchor himself to the shores of a prosperous life? Traverse the chapters of his journey within these pages, and unveil the saga of a young man’s undying spirit amidst the trials of time. Through Kevin’s eyes, explore a testament to the enduring human spirit that resonates with every beating heart that refuses to yield to life’s storms.