The Witch and The Wiseman

This novel unfolds in the homeland of the Haisla people during the 1940s, where a disturbing mystery begins to unfold. Without explanation, children of the Haisla community start to vanish, plunging the people into fear and confusion. In response to their plight, the R.C.M.P. in Victoria, B.C. dispatches an officer to Haisla territory for investigation. Accompanying him are a tracking dog and a formidable fighting dog. However, this mission takes a tragic turn when they are later found deceased in the forests surrounding Haisla land.

The narrative then follows my grandfather, known in English as James Clarkson and in our native tongue as Uhbadee, and my son, William. Together, they unravel the chilling truth: a witch has been abducting the Haisla children. Through courage and determination, my son and grandfather locate where the children are being held. Leading a group of brave men, they embark on a daring rescue mission to save the children and confront the malevolent force threatening their community.

The Sword of Lucent

Lily grew up in an impoverished and tormented condition. She knew she was different but did not know why. One day, she ran away, setting out to make it on her own. Lily then met Noah, falling in love and getting married to her soulmate. Then one day as she waited for his return to the farm, he was running late, and Lily set out to see why. She saw the men and a horrid looking hooded figure take Noah. The hooded figure giving her a warning that if the debt was not settled, she would never see Noah again.

Lily’s love for Noah was so great that she vowed to find him and get him back no matter what happened. But Lily had no idea that this would take her on a journey that would be filled with danger, mystery, and secrets that had been kept for many years. This takes her on a quest that leads her to The Sword of Lucent.

The Seven Sacred Pools of Oheo

This narrative delves into the life of a man navigating a sea of universal human trials. It's a journey through loss and the quest for faith and humility, the complexities of relationships, the temptations of greed, and the consequences of selfishness. This story mirrors our collective experience, reflecting how we, as a species, often tread on purity for profit, regardless of the cost.

The book promises to immerse you in the triumph over fear, the rediscovery of faith, and the essence of what truly enriches life. It aims to provoke a profound realization of the impactful presence each person holds on this Earth and the unique value of every individual life.

By the final page, it is the author’s hope that readers will experience an awakening to their potential and embrace the spirit of Aloha: a compassionate ethos that, if adopted universally, could profoundly transform our world for the better. There is none better. Let this be the mantra we live by, making our existence and our world the very best it can be.

No Ka Oi.

The Reluctant Imposter

Willie regrets promising to take her friend’s place at the Earl of Grenmoor’s estate in Cornwall for a few days and tries to back out, but her sense of duty holds her firm. Pretending to be someone she’s not goes against all her principles, and Willie eventually confesses her deception. Surprisingly, the earl’s grandmother accepts her confession and sets her sights on matchmaking Willie with her grandson, Lucien Barkley.

Neither Willie nor Lucien are aware of this scheme, and they don’t initially like each other. Willie, the daughter of a vicar, feels out of place among the elites, while Lucien finds her outspokenness off-putting. Despite this, Grandy is determined to bring them together. Willie repeatedly finds herself in one predicament after another, unbeknownst to the earl.

Lucien remains unaware of Willie’s deception until she unexpectedly saves his life. Sparks fly, but Willie mistakes Lucien’s admiration for humiliation and runs away. While Grandy is ready to give up, the earl is not. They clash, yet are irresistibly drawn to each other.

The Missing Duke

Twin Delbert, the second-born, covets being Duke, and Lady Eudora wants to be his Duchess. Together, they arrange to have the Duke and firstborn killed. The Duke is killed, but greedy thugs keep Derrick alive to sell to Captain Zuber. Lying in blood, Derrick hears his brother and lady pay off thugs. After being thrown on the filthy shark tooth deck, he never tells his title and names himself Wolf, determined to survive to return and have his revenge. He survives brutality and torture, and two years later he escapes and returns to England.

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 Land of Bondage

The tranquil dawn of April 20, 1997, in the blossoming town of Cambridge Springs, PA, unexpectedly veers into the precipice of a global cataclysm. World peace teeters on the edge as a confrontation unfolds between a Soviet nuclear submarine and a U.S. vessel in the chilly waters off Alaska’s coast, a moment in history that threatens to plummet humanity into a nightmarish abyss.

On this fateful morning, Ben Forsythe, the esteemed mayor of Cambridge Springs, orchestrates a delightful lawn party at his elegant estate, hosting the town’s dignitaries. While his wife is away in Philadelphia, a myriad of guests, including the endearing yet cantankerous Shuler Whitfield, grace the event. Unbeknownst to them, this idyllic gathering is but the calm before a storm of apocalyptic proportions.

A few hours hence, Ben finds himself awakened amidst the ruins of his once grand abode, the echoes of a fiery cataclysm reverberating through the charred remains of his haven. The ghastly spectacle of devastation unveils itself as he steps into a world mourning the loss of life, his guests and housekeeper now mere memories amidst the ashes. The sorrow-laden trees and the silence of the land accompany Ben’s desperate gaze as he scans the horizon, a solitary figure yearning for a sign of humanity amidst the gloom.

With a heart heavy yet undeterred, Ben embarks on an odyssey of survival in a world unhinged from its yesteryears of peace. The Land of Bondage unfolds a chilling narrative of a nuclear showdown between the Soviet Union and the U.S., painting a stark yet compelling tale that mirrors the looming fears of a world on the brink. Readers traversing through this haunting narrative will find themselves entwined with a dire prophecy, a harrowing reminder of a path that must never be tread.

The Goodwill Mission

In 1982, a young girl joins an elite chorus called the Singing Pines from a high school in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. After performing at a Miami Dolphins football game, the group catches the attention of the CIA, who invite them to appear on the Today Show. The group is soon sent on a State Department-sponsored goodwill mission to Poland, unaware of the ulterior motive behind their tour.

As they perform for captivated audiences, the Singing Pines encounter challenges from Polish authorities, student unions, and hostile regimes. Despite the language barrier and danger, the group realizes their strength and what they can accomplish.

Based on a true story, this novel follows the journey of 16, 17, and 18-year-old American teenagers as they unwittingly become part of a plan to help Poland achieve democracy through the subtle art of influence and music. Narrated by the 17-year-old heroine, Jordan Davis, the story is set in Florida, New York, Washington, D.C., and various cities in Poland. Interspersed throughout the narrative are historical references to real events, giving an accurate picture of the U.S. government and Vatican involvement in the first cracks in the iron curtain.

With themes of bravery, diplomacy, and the power of music, this is a captivating and inspiring story of how a group of young Americans helped to bring down the iron curtain.

The Desert

In the shadowed recesses of the Eastern Lands’ mines, Jade is regarded as an outsider, her luminous eyes setting her apart. Yet, unbeknownst to her, these eyes are a beacon to a legacy untapped – one that spans realms of hidden castles, blood-bound fates, and spellbinding mysteries.

The spark of a single murder ignites a whirlwind journey. Joining Jade are Talken, a fierce tribal warrior, and Samuel, a reclusive yet gifted sorcerer. Their destinies become further intertwined when Jade crosses paths with Sasha, the warrior born to shield her. Sasha, scarred by a tumultuous history, tries to resist the undeniable magnetism drawing him to Jade. Yet, fate has its designs, weaving their lives ever closer.

Together, the quartet faces a cascade of challenges: a throne steeped in ancient intrigue, Samuel’s potent blood magic, a village under the siege of relentless mercenaries, and the unraveling enigma of Jade’s true heritage. In a world teetering on the edge, can the bonds of fate and the stirrings of the heart overcome the odds, restoring tranquility to the Eastern Lands?

The Delamere Boys

It was 1966 in a small town in the heart of the Canadian Rockies when Reggie Delamere, age eleven, learns that washing dishes at the local restaurant means that he has some supper, with enough left over to take to school for lunch the next day.

At the age of sixteen, dressed in his new Canadian Armed Forces fatigues, Reggie is a few steps further along with his goal of becoming a somebody. And then, we find him at age 40, in a middle-aged crisis. He sets out for Toronto to find his foster mother and the only real home he has ever known. Little did he know this journey would include fathering two sons.

Frankie Delamere, Reggie’s son, is a wanna-be engineer just like his dad. He figured out early on that ladies-of-all-ages like a boy in a cowboy hat and he knows how to work it.

Calvin, the baby, is born to be an artist. He was drawing women’s fashions from the get-go. He comes on to the dating scene leaning toward having as many boyfriends as he has girlfriends. He decides early on that there is no need to choose one gender over the other.

In spite of all their differences, the three Delamere boys patch up each other’s misadventures as best they can. Reggie watches his son Frankie take on fork in the road while Calvin chooses a different path altogether.

The Big Fir

The Big Fir chronicles the epic journey of one of the world’s last towering trees, rooted in history since the Battle of Hastings in 1066 AD and now facing the roar of modern chainsaws. Set against the rugged beauty of British Columbia’s west coast, this tale oscillates between the boardrooms of colossal forestry conglomerates and the breathtaking landscapes of the world’s last untouched temperate watersheds. Delve into a world where ambition clashes with preservation, where greed, passion, enmity, and love intertwine, all set against the backdrop of a habitat as vast as Kuwait, teetering on the brink of change.

The Admiral of Bolivia

Six intrepid firefighters from the FDNY set off to Bolivia with dreams of a financial windfall. But instead of fortune, they find themselves ensnared in a web of conspiracy, falsely implicated in a scheming admiral’s fervent mission to reclaim Bolivia’s access to the sea from Chile.

Their journey is a whirlwind of close calls: dodging deadly assassins, unearthing the secrets of a concealed silver mine, and surviving a slew of harrowing events—from explosions and a peculiar boxing match to a treacherous mountain road crash and a high-stakes shootout.

Set against the intricate politics of South America and spanning Bolivia, Chile, Peru, and Ecuador, their adventure is further complicated by unlikely romances and daring firefighting heroics. Even the Pope, on his South American sojourn, becomes an unexpected figure in their unfolding saga.

At the heart of the storm is Mike “Rooter” Mose, torn between his burgeoning affection for the admiral’s stunning young wife, Maria, and his deep respect for the seasoned sailor. As the tale crescendos aboard the admiral’s Manhattan cruise ship, amidst celebrations of their narrow escape from imprisonment, Maria’s covert flirtations threaten to tip the balance.

Dive into a tale of loyalty, love, and the unforeseen challenges that test the mettle of heroes.