Twenty

COVID-19 is real. Twenty is an imagined outbreak that could be unleashed on the Earth’s population. We could even be at threat from otherworldly contamination. Labs exist for research everywhere, mostly driven by greed, which is a basal instinct of human nature.

There are some who believe the COVID-19 epidemic was wrought on civilization either by intentional or accidental release from a laboratory funded in most part by the United States in Wuhan, China. The ensuing ineptitude of all parties involved should convince someone their safety is most definitely at risk from future disease mutations and creation in the incubator the global population provides. Trust in governments, drug companies, and major corporations to ensure your ultimate protection is doubtful at the very best. This novel portrays one of the possible scenarios that could happen. All you need is to turn the first and the journey thereafter will hook and lead you to the explosive finish.

Troubled by Elephants

Colton undertakes a cross-country road trip to his hometown in the vague pursuit to rekindle purpose in life. A cumbersome encounter with his sister’s new neighbor, Kit, leads to entanglement with threats to Kit’s life. An international cartel believes Kit holds documents her ex-husband placed with her.

Meanwhile, the police are investigating the disappearance of her ex-husband, suspecting Kit knows more than she will reveal. Avoiding his own issues, Colton attempts to help her, only to become mired in a world that further challenges his sense of self, all juxtaposed against hometown memories and Southern culture, the paradox he both escaped and longs for.

Trouble Rumbles at Dawn

Welcome to the tranquil yet precarious town of Indigo Flats, nestled in the vast expanse of west Texas. Its peaceful façade shatters when a prominent businessman is brutally murdered, unearthing a cache of guns and drugs that send shockwaves through the region, putting the feared Mexican Ortega Cartel on high alert. However, the stakes intensify exponentially when a second murder rocks the town—a member of the cartel’s own family falls victim, igniting a relentless race against time for determined Detective Sharon Case.

With the relentless cartel crossing the border into Indigo Flats, Detective Case finds herself thrust into a perilous battle on multiple fronts. She must navigate the treacherous landscape of solving the murders while combating the vicious intruders and scrambling to safeguard her own family. As the clock ticks relentlessly, the line between right and wrong blurs, forcing Detective Case to make harrowing choices to uphold justice and protect all that she holds dear.

Transformation of a Village

In Transformation of a Village, experience the evolution of Adoma, an African village on the brink of change. When the elders alter the age-old system of selecting rulers, choosing merit over lineage, a ripple of discord sweeps through the community. Reluctantly crowned the new chief, city-bred John navigates a path of tradition and modernity, aiming to uplift his village through self-help projects. But as he soon discovers, the road to progress demands alliances beyond the village borders, pulling the Central government into their fold to accelerate Adoma’s journey towards a new dawn. Through a blend of suspense and drama, this tale explores the pulse of a community amidst a changing world.

Through the Mist

Samuel Nagy fancied himself as an admirer of the ocean. He spent many hours fixated on the coastal waters of Maine while standing outside the tower of Cape Elizabeth’s famous lighthouse. During one calm, peaceful morning, he witnessed a little more than he’d expected. Stumbling across a group of outsiders to his hometown, Samuel learned of a criminal syndicate so ruthless, it would risk the lives of his entire family.

The Irish Mafia found refuge within the community of Portland Maine. Their bloodthirsty members tormented local citizens creating and fortifying a criminal empire reaching all aspects of life in the city. Their livelihood centered on exporting valuable stolen goods overseas. Anyone caught hindering that process succumbed to the violent nature of mob life.

Samuel found out the hard way mob bosses silenced all witnesses. He fell directly into the middle of crime spree so horrific, he discovered the antics of the Irish Mafia literally would involve the dead. Risking his own life, Samuel reached out to government officials in positions of authority for help. Unfortunately, mafia ties within the government halted any assistance. Samuel turned to his father for assistance and advice, but even his most trusted parent seemed to walk a thin line. Samuel was confused about his father’s position, concerned he might somehow be involved with the mafia.

Turning to the streets for solace, a most inconspicuous homeless man befriended a young Samuel, giving him sound advice on how to handle his predicament. Samuel carried out his actions using that advice, determined to learn of his father’s involvement with the Irish Mob while protecting his family in the process. Unfortunately, the mob wasn’t going to have a recent graduate of high school interrupt their plans. Removing any and all witnesses was the only stance for the mobsters.

Samuel had no choice but to expose the mafia’s actions, while bringing attention to their criminal syndicate. An all-out adventure that span not only Portland, but also the islands off the coast of Maine led to a standoff with some of the most notorious killers the State of Maine had ever seen. Filled with fast-paced boat chases along the coast, to underground investigations, Samuel worked his hardest to expose every detail of the Irish Mafia’s enterprise. The only cost: he would never see his father again.

Through It All

Dive into the intertwining lives of two resilient women in Through it All, set against the backdrop of a small-town tapestry. Bonnie, weathered by life’s tempests, navigates through a maze of loss, abuse, shattered dreams, and a justice system that falls short. Amidst the storm of family secrets and societal judgments, her life is a testament to enduring hope.

On the other hand, Carly, a budding writer, embarks on a journey from rejection to acceptance and love, with the arrival of Detective Thorne Davenport, who aids in unveiling her roots. Her aspiration to pen down stories finds a purpose when she crosses paths with Bonnie, whose narrative is a poignant blend of life’s bitter and sweet.

Through it All unveils a compelling narrative of resilience, unexpected camaraderie, and the silent echoes of the past shaping the present, as Bonnie and Carly discover the redemptive power of sharing one’s story amidst life’s relentless trials.

Those Amazing Mafia Wives

It was in the 1950s that mafia boss, Don Amato Rizoso, determined it was time to enter the lucrative human trafficking business. Five dedicated Rizoso mafia wives stepped up to work tirelessly for one desperate purpose: to rescue innocent girls their cutthroat husbands were trafficking in for modern day sale.

While, operating in a netherworld teeming with greed and corruption, the wives officially opened business after their daring rescue of multiple sex slaves from a mafia-owned opium den. As they adjusted to their life of vigilante justice, they faced near rescue misses, they helped set-up a daring underground railroad, and they took down the notorious Cocaine Queen. Amidst betrayal, mass slaughter, forbidden love, and a son whose secret threatened his life, they learned that fighting for what they believed in was anything but easy. Nevertheless, those amazing mafia wives worked doggedly to take down a family empire built on the bodies of children – even if it meant their own lives.

They Fish the River

Elin thought she had shaken all the skeletons out of her closet after leaving rehab, but then some disturbing, strange things begin to happen. A young girl goes missing and the police are struggling to find a motive. Someone is following Elin but they never get close enough for Elin to recognize the face of the car’s driver. Her boyfriend Casey has a checkered past and ends up on the police’s radar.

Elin is feeling alone and scared and then the place where her dad is living calls to say he may not live much longer. Her sister comes to visit their father and while Elin is out fishing her sister disappears. As her father’s health fails, there are reports of an unknown man who comes to visit him and leaves him agitated and struggling to make his family understand.

When Elin’s brother comes to town, they are determined to find answers so they begin to sort through the things that have happened, but will it be soon enough to save the young girl and their sister – and to find out who is visiting their father?

The Yellow Door

She never thought it could happen to her. Why would she be in danger of ever being taken from her family? The day she was taken will forever live in her memory, in her dreams, and in her fears. Learning to live after dying is a feat no young woman should ever have to accomplish. With the help of people in her life, will Hope Matthews be able to defeat her demons, or will she forever be plagued by the what-ifs in life?

Plagued by decisions he has made in recent months, Joe Clemmons is not certain he is the right man to help Hope. It seems every time he turns around, there is another obstacle in his path. Does he have what it takes to make a positive difference in her life, or does it make more sense for him to let her live her life without him?

The Windmill Mystery

The body of a woman is found at the foot of an eighteenth-century mill in a suburb of Montréal. She is one of the city’s leading investigative journalists, who was just about to publish something embarrassing about the leader of Canada’s separatist party. Two police officers, one a mild-mannered detective with a degree in history and the other a tough-as-nails woman raised in the slums of Montréal, are assigned the case.

The suspects are drawn from the city’s colorful extremes and include one of the richest woman in Canada, a woman who fatally attracts the wrong kind of men, an ambitious nun who will stop at nothing to keep her convent from foreclosure, and a wily politician with something to hide. As the detectives sift through the evidence, they come to realize that the crime is entwined with a tragic incident of ethnic cleansing that took place in ‘New France’ over 200 years ago but is eerily reminiscent of events in the news today.

The author vividly portrays the unique atmosphere of Montréal and its history with its Franco-European flavor. A colorful, witty, and fast-paced mystery!

The Virulence

This action-packed thriller follows retired intelligence officer Jason Stouter in his mission for peace in the Middle East as he confronts his old nemesis, Kahlil Zufar. As the Middle East conflict reaches its climax, Jason finds himself in the midst of a secret group of genetic engineers who have developed a highly selective virus. Their goal is to blackmail Israel and Arab nations into agreeing to peace. However, Jason soon discovers that his nemesis has hijacked the virus for his own nefarious purposes, putting the entire mission at risk.

With the help of his friend in the FBI and two seductive but dangerous women, Jason embarks on a dangerous journey across the Florida Keys, Jackson Hole, Boston, Israel, and Jordan to stop the virus from spreading and to ensure that peace prevails. As he unravels the mystery behind Zufar’s ultimate vision, Jason must use all his skills to thwart the deadly plan and protect innocent lives.

The Vanity of Robbers

“As the three watched Miranda slip, once again, into a debilitating cloudiness, they decided to make their move…the pill had rendered her perfectly compliant.”

–The Vanity of Robbers

Miranda Grimes is a wealthy heiress and the head of a powerful enterprise. Tired of shouldering the burden of her riches, which she blames for having irrevocably corrupted her two sons, Miranda decides to completely divest herself of the fortune that bears her name. After discovering her intention, her dissolute sons, along with the greedy family doctor, devise a plan to place Miranda in a sanatorium, thus getting her out of the way, while giving them complete access to the money she no longer wants them to have. Murder and mayhem ensue, drawing Miranda’s long-time friend and lawyer, and a meddling detective into the mix. Can they save her from her sons? Will she ever shed the heavy mantle of her vast fortune or feel loved by anyone ever again? After a worldwide quest for redemption, a sudden and dark twist of fate decides Miranda’s future…once and for all.

“Exhilarating and cunningly executed, The Vanity of Robbers is a harrowing reminder that privilege and prosperity do not equate to richness!” - John B. Valeri