Genesis

The Garden of Eden can be found in the first book of the Bible. It was one of the first things created on Earth and its location has remained hidden for thousands of years – until it suddenly comes into the spotlight with a series of high-profile interviews given by a renowned professor. Could the story from the Bible really lead to the location of an actual garden that is still intact after all this time? Harlow finds herself being pulled into the past when she ends up in the middle of a historical anomaly that is quickly unraveling around her. She and a group of thieves, assassins, and hardware store managers begin to uncover a tale of murder, mystery, and mayhem as they are chased across the globe on their hunt for the truth. But could the Garden of Eden really exist? And more importantly, what could be hidden inside that people are so desperate to find?

When Darkness Reigned

A long time has passed since the ‘High Kingdom’ brazenly executed its campaign of genocide and ruthlessly slaughtered the majority of their people in the hope of finding a child with a secret.

Fortunately for those resourceful enough to survive under the dark reign, an underground network of interconnected factions have been plotting an uprising for some time and they have a secret of their own.

Walking in Somebody Else's Shoes

Almost everyone has worn shoes during their lifetime! It begins when we are small, and attempt to wear the larger shoes of our father, mother, sister, etc. We attach meaning to a person’s shoes, and who wears them. Shoes say a lot about us, including what we may do for an occupation or what we wear to get us through the day. This may include recreational activities, work, and specialized occupations such as floating in space! They may seem like a mundane subject at first glance, but shoes really do make the person. Children know this, and this book will not only show them different types of shoes in a simple-to-understand manner, but will also explain how it feels to 'walk in somebody else’s shoes.'

Undone: A Novel of Betrayal

Lydia Casselberry’s world comes undone when she discovers that her husband of almost forty years is having an affair. Needing time to grieve and to decide whether to continue the marriage, she decides to flee from her Tampa home to a place she hasn’t been in decades – her family’s lodge in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. She tells no one where she is going, but writes two notes saying she needs to be alone. One is to her best friend; the other her husband will find when he returns from another of his continual business trips.

Healing begins in the solitude of nature and a place where she can rediscover herself. Memories of her youth and marriage flood back, but so do more questions. What she uncovers reveals that her husband’s betrayal is far deeper, and far more sordid, than she ever could have imagined. Her grief then turns to cold rage – and revenge that undoes his world.

Two Arms and Ten Fingers

The fifth-century philosopher Plato was a beloved student of the great philosopher Socrates. In his Allegory of the Cave, Plato reasoned that one is presented with an incredibly distorted view of reality until released from deception by being placed in a clear-eyed position to see absolute truth.

As our lives unfold and present us with various issues requiring decisions, our character matters. Yet, sometimes people choose deceit rather than sound, principled reasoning, and the truth of their deception is never discovered.

In Two Arms and Ten Fingers, three well-respected professionals choose to create a distorted view of reality for their personal gain, only to experience the consequences of their actions. The truth, most times, has a strange habit of coming to light; however, “deceit can be beautiful – just depends on who benefits.”

In Two Arms and Ten Fingers, a doctor, a mortician, and a lawyer make life-changing decisions and share the consequences. Follow their journey from darkness to possible enlightenment.

Tides of Revelation

It’s been 10 years since Hanna, Derrick, Jane, and Pete have seen each other. They met in college but went their separate ways after graduation. Now they’ve reconnected and have decided to rent a secluded beach house to stay at for a long weekend of catching up. While they’re laughing and getting to know each other again, strange things start to happen that make them reconsider their life choices. As they reveal their secrets to each other, something big seems to be going on. What exactly is happening at the beach house? What does it mean for the four friends’ lives? Will they make it through the weekend, or will the tides change?

The Tournament

The Tournament is the story of how a young and extremely gifted golfer qualifies for and plays in the Masters, which is one of the four major professional golf tournaments held each year. The Masters is played in early April at the Augusta National Golf Club, located in Augusta, Georgia.

Even with his exceptional talent, he knows that he is faced with the most difficult task of trying to play well on what many golfers consider to be the professional tour’s most challenging golf course.

What he discovers upon arriving at the course and then putting that discovery into play rewards him in a way that he never dreamed would be possible.

The Salt Shack Dweller

Once the institutions of his world proved untrustworthy, a young veteran leaves college and seeks refuge in a shack beneath a condemned train bridge along the depleted and abused Salt River. Here, he encounters those society deems invisible: Natives, migrants, and discarded souls. A makeshift clan forms as curious individuals are drawn to this enigmatic figure and his humble dwelling. Among them are a compassionate female doctor, a questioning priest, a lonely flour mill guard, a seventeen-year-old girl yearning for freedom, and a disheartened judge. Even scorpions, black widows, and countless butterflies find their place. To the Salt Shack Dweller, this motley group becomes a true family.

The Player's Brain

This book challenges the very foundation of traditional medicine with a controversial and fascinating idea: using neurosurgical intervention and behavior modification to reintegrate sociopaths into modern society. Written in accessible language, it explores the groundbreaking work of Dr. Antônio De Salles, who pioneers this approach at the intersection of medicine, science, technology, and human interaction.

The book’s thought-provoking content makes it a must-read for students and academics across various disciplines, from the sciences to the humanities. It illuminates the complex medical, technical, and moral implications of this sensitive issue, encouraging readers to grapple with the ethical questions raised by this emerging field of study.

“The field of psychosurgery promises to change how we think about science and mental illness. Already, brain surgery is safe enough, and implants are sophisticated enough, for alteration of the brain to be accepted as mainstream therapy.”

– Hays and Berenbein.

The Paisley Jubilee Story

At a mental health program in New Jersey, the colorful Paisley Jubilee brightens even the cloudiest days. A middle-aged gay man battling diabetes and depression, he empathizes deeply with fellow patients struggling to quiet inner demons.

Surrounded by a cast of endearingly quirky characters who speak and act outside the norm, Paisley discovers connection, community, and his own vibrant voice within a system that often overlooks people who think differently.

Through Paisley’s uplifting friendships and hard-won wisdom, The Paisley Jubilee Story delicately explores complex themes of mental illness, identity and stigma. But with humor and heart, these unforgettable personalities illuminate that hope can dawn in even the most broken of places when compassion kindles our shared humanity.

The Old Man and the Immigrants

This novel relates the life of immigrants in Montréal, Canada. Guided by a patriarch Daniel Sahel, known as the dean of the United Nations, a neighborhood dominated by newcomers. He was their eyes, their ears, their advisor. He defended them, comforted them in difficult moments. But eventually the integration became problematic, with diplomas and careers going unrecognized, and soon rags burn at the United Nations. A novel full of suspense to discover.

The Manhattan Smugglers

In the bustling atmosphere of a Manhattan bar, a talented bartender and economist hailing from the serene landscapes of Vermont unwittingly stumbles upon a web of deceit, orchestrated by an international syndicate of criminals. Unbeknownst to him, the peculiar acoustics of the bar grant him access to their covert conversations, setting the stage for a thrilling adventure.

Amidst this dangerous world, our protagonist finds solace in an unexpected love interest, whose unwavering support becomes instrumental in unraveling the nefarious plot of international arms smuggling. From renegades in the United States to shadowy figures in Russia, Chechnya, and Turkey, a captivating tale unfolds, weaving short, lively dialogues, high-stakes financial transactions, grisly murders, and intriguing historical and geographical references into a truly unique and exhilarating light thriller.

As a native of Northern Vermont, the bartender named Winkler brings a distinct perspective to the narrative. Drawing upon personal experiences biking through the breathtaking mountain trails of his homeland, as well as his encounters in the bustling streets of Manhattan, the author seamlessly integrates vivid descriptions and occasional historical insights, adding depth and fascination to the story. The arms smuggling operation spans across continents, taking the reader on a thrilling journey through Russia, Ukraine, and ultimately culminating in the heart of Africa.