Powder River, 1957

“The year my mother left us, my father found a dog along the highway just outside of Powder River.”

Thus opens the beginning of sixteen-year-old Matthew Christman’s account of his senior year. Reeling from his loss, Matthew struggles to make sense of the adult world into which he has been forced to enter prematurely. He faces other losses, foremost among them his innocence, as he tries to figure out the difference between being a man’s man, or a good man like his father.

The threat of death is ever present for Matthew as he learns the value of love and friendship in his journey to find his way in a world fraught with unpredictable challenges.

Privateer Princess

In Privateer Princess, Reginald is determined to bring down the notorious thief Bane, but he can’t seem to catch him. He knows he needs to play by the rules, but breaking them has become a habit. To finally catch Bane, Reginald sets his sights on his hideout, but first he needs to discover its location. With a stowaway on board, he must keep his crew and the passenger safe while stopping a dangerous criminal.

Meanwhile, Leora has always followed the rules, but when it comes to matters of the heart, she wants to take matters into her own hands. She sets out on a mission to find her lost love, which leads her on an adventure across the galaxy. Alongside the crew of the Nero, she uncovers a world filled with deceit, slavery, and danger.

As Leora tries to save her people and her heart, she must navigate a treacherous path to find the one she seeks. Will she be able to find her lost love, or will her destiny take a different turn? Privateer Princess is an action-packed novel filled with adventure, danger, and romance that will leave you on the edge of your seat until the very end.

Prose and Conflicts

Prose and Conflicts is a collection of poems dealing with everyday questions and observations on life and beyond, nature, entertainment and other poignant issues, such as religion, politics and more. A myriad of ideas, the poems span different styles to guide the reader on a journey of thought with reality, humour and angst, all written while taking time to smell the roses.

Puzzled Mysteries

Detective John Grizzley has just 72 hours to find Sarah after she was kidnapped. If he fails to locate her in time, her life hangs in the balance. To find Sarah, Grizzley must solve an intricate series of puzzles that send him racing across the city. With each new riddle, he draws closer to Sarah’s whereabouts – and her merciless captors.

Armed with razor-sharp focus and instincts, Grizzley pushes himself to the limit tracking down every scrap of evidence. Around every corner lies the possibility of a fresh lead… or a lethal trap. To crack the case in time, he’ll need to stay one step ahead and follow the trail wherever it takes him.

With the clock ticking down, Grizzley faces the ultimate test: can he decipher the kidnapper’s web of clues and rescue Sarah before she meets a terrible fate? On this mission, every second will count in the race to save an innocent life.

Puzzles and Paradoxes

Embark on an intellectual adventure with Puzzles and Paradoxes, a captivating book that presents 33 thought-provoking questions spanning history, the physical world, biology, philosophy, specific events, and miscellaneous topics, enticing readers to unravel mysteries and seek profound understanding.

From the fall of Rome to the Golden Age of Greece, from the enigmas of the mind-body problem to the origins of life on Earth, from free will to the problem of evil, and from the invention of spectacles to the Monty Hall Problem and the Voynich Manuscript, this compelling collection explores diverse realms of knowledge, offering possible answers that inspire contemplation and ignite the joy of intellectual discovery.

Rearview

Rearview unfurls a tapestry of America’s transformative canvas during the evocative epochs of the sixties and early seventies. Amidst the burgeoning tides of a new era, the nation navigates through the growing pains that intricately intertwine with the hopes, ideals, and lives of a generation predestined to redefine society’s blueprint.

As the pages turn, readers are transported through a time-lapse of evolving ideologies and lifestyles that not only mirror the nation’s metamorphosis but also herald the dawn of a reimagined social landscape. Through the rearview mirror, the essence of an era that reverberated through the corridors of history comes to life, painting a vivid imagery of a time that sculpted the contours of modern-day America.

ReAssigned

With a biological weapon poised to be sold to the most dangerous international terrorists, Dr. Savannah Dawson embarks on another critical assignment, this time in a city known for its extravagance: Singapore.

Alongside her trusted friend and fellow operative Lacey, Savannah faces multiple challenges including a natural disaster, the whirlwind arrival of her crew of besties, and her demanding work caring for patients at their most vulnerable moments. Each of these elements threaten to derail their mission.

Despite these trials, Savannah edges closer to the crucial information the CIA needs to stop a plot that threatens global security. Moreover, the relentless demands of espionage test her ability to keep her work hidden while maintaining her integrity as a physician. 

But above all, Savannah must stay focused on capturing a wealthy and powerful adversary willing to drag the entire world into chaos and destruction.

Redemption

Everett’s impossible choice sets off a chain reaction that alters everything. She has unwittingly provoked malevolent forces intent on exploiting human frailties, launching a bold assault on her family, her future, and the fate of humanity itself.

Sandra Steele cannot accept that her daughter has succumbed to a retributive protocol. Her suspicions are confirmed when she uncovers Everett’s link to Jacob Domanso and confronts his parents. Maureen Domanso, a top aide to Dr. Draeger – the notorious leader of the new administration – claims Everett’s death was due to the virus, just as her own son’s disappearance remains a mystery. Maureen is certain Draeger is behind it all, but how and why? United by the mysterious losses of their children, Sandra and Maureen join forces to take Draeger down.

In a frantic race against time, Everett saves Jake’s life, only to realize her return to the beginning is permanent. She grapples with the fallout of her decision as a volcanic eruption decimates the garden. From one crisis to another, it becomes clear that these events are far from natural, pushing them to the limits of their endurance.

The pair receives a glimmer of hope when Everett is sent back to rescue Pedro Ramon from Dr. Draeger’s clutches. Together, the three stand against the beast threatening to obliterate the beginning, while their families struggle to keep the Biodome intact under Draeger’s oppressive regime.

The power of love and hope are put to the ultimate test in this monumental clash between good and evil.

Retrieving Love: The Subtleness of a Napkin

Caring, friendly, kind and lovely – these are all attributes that describe Julie. Yet, so are the words desperate, grieving, lonely and purposeless.

Coming to a crossroad in her life faster than expected, Julie relies on her faith for the strength to make it through. Dealing with the passing of her husband, she finds her daily existence swallowed by grief and doesn’t feel ready to embrace life again. However, God seems to have a different plan. He is able to use unexpected people in unusual ways to intervene in Julie’s life, reminding her that she is not alone. Will Julie choose to let others in and learn how to cope with the loss of a loved one? Or will she stay trapped in her grief, watching her days pass by?

Revenant

Alastair Seiver, wielder of fire, has vanished, leaving his father and his friends Caelyn and Mydia behind. In the wake of Tenebrae’s attack, the city of Lyrias is left shaken. Whispers of war are on the horizon, creeping ever closer.

Caelyn is summoned home, back to the restrictive life she had been so desperate to escape. With the help of Doctor Seiver, and a little determination, she makes a startling discovery in the place she least expected.

Mydia resolves to pursue Alastair, searching for clues to where he might have gone. She seeks the wisdom of the only person who seems to have any answers: the sorceress who gave Alastair the enchanted ring. With her help, will Mydia be able to find him before their enemies do?

A darkness follows Alastair, he can sense it. His whole world has been turned on its head in a matter of months. Determined to figure out who he really is and where he came from, Alastair must learn to harness his power and unlock the secrets his father kept hidden. With the shadows looming closer, will the answers he finds be enough to guide him?

Rewind Ranch

What price would you pay to reclaim the vigor and allure of youth? Four spirited Southern seniors are about to find out. Tempted by the promise of Rewind Ranch, a paradise nestled in Hawaii’s enchanting Hana hills, they embark on a journey that promises unlimited cosmetic enhancements, captivating company, and indulgent escapades.

As the ladies dive into a world of luxury, laughter, and liaisons, they soon discover that the ranch offers more than just superficial pleasures. Beneath the veneer of hedonistic delights, a darker secret lurks. As doubts creep in and stakes rise, they realize their dream vacation might be a trap they need to escape to ensure their very survival.

Join these fearless women on a roller-coaster of suspense and camaraderie, where beauty is more than skin deep, and friendship is the ultimate savior.

Right of Survivorship

Right of Survivorship is a murder mystery grounded in law. Who killed Sally Conners? Why did she have to die? 

This novella is based on the legal premise that a surviving spouse is the owner of property jointly owned with her husband. This is a book that will hold your interest while you try to answer these questions and, perhaps, come to decide your own ending while you wait for the sequel and its surprise conclusion.