The true story of the
Amphibious Tractor used by US Marines during World War II is told
by this unique novel. Three very different men with very
different motives have a part in the development and
adoption of the LVT the landing vehicle that made the invasions of
the Pacific islands possible. Welding together the lives of
Donald Roebling inventor of a hurricane rescue vehicle, Andrew
Higgins a boat manufacturer, and General Holland Smith father of
modern amphibious warfare, they fight Navy skepticism and
government bureaucracy to prevent the slaughter of troops making
the most dangerous of all military maneuvers, a landing on a
fortified enemy beach.
Told through the eyes
of a Tarawa survivor, these historical events are accurately
relived over a 11 year period. The real life characters'
fictional encounters let the reader experience their thoughts,
emotions, and frustrations as these men struggle against multiple
obstacles to save thousands of lives in the battles against Japan.
Francis’ Flowers -
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Mainstream/Suspense
Two serial killers
terrorize a small Georgia town; one the local Sheriff knows about
from information from outside, and, one unknown that lives among
them who is far more deadly. Death reigns over the community
and law enforcement is powerless to stop the horrors. While
the one killer invades and local women begin disappearing and
suffering hideous fates, the clever local serial killer, selects
and murders victims while finding the perfect way to dispose of
bodies. One must kill the other to survive. The Police haven’t a
clue until a detective's wife discovers the secret of Francis'
Flowers.
The
Three Lives of Larry Siegel - +
Mainstream humor
Ever know anyone who
went through a rugged divorce, that person being the "dumpee"
not the "dumper?" Losing the anchor rope with
which they maintained their position in life, they become lost in
a sea that separates their daily existence into different boats.
The Three Lives of Larry Seigel relates such a
protagonist's tale as he's tossed from one facet of his life to
another while searching for a new compass and "true
north." Three Lives is 22 chapters of laughs and
two that elicit tears, because life seldom allows us to come to
grips with its purpose without experiencing both.
Larry Seigel's work, loves, and
apartment home compete and conflict for control of his rudder.
He's happy with his job as marketing manager of a commode
manufacturer, but his life is complicated by its eccentric owner
and some of its envious employees. His 3 love interests and
his interfering ex-wife confuse him as he subconsciously asks,
"can I find the right one without repeating my first
mistake?" Larry's spare time provides no relief as he's
buffeted by zany neighbors, mischievous pets and responsibility
for an aging uncle. Enjoy Larry's voyage and discover how he
regains control of his course.
The Chair- +
Mainstream/Literary
The suicide of her
college lover sends a woman into depression and a sea of regrets.
As she questions her marriage and is tortured wondering if she
could have prevented the death of her soul-mate, her life begins
to disintegrate. A strange man intercedes to help her as the
grave dug to bury her x-lover exhumes secrets from her youth that
threaten her very existence. Katie Landers must relive her
past to understand her youthful decisions and the ramifications of
the compromises she's made. To face her mistakes and reclaim
her life Katie's mystical friend provides her access to relive her
college days. Sit in The Chair with Katie as she sees
her past life through more mature eyes.
A Bully’s Route Home-
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Mainstream/Literary
A young boy growing up
in the segregated South of the 50’s learns the value of
accepting those who are different from him. Confrontations
with a local bully force a young boy to find an alternate path
home. He finds a route through his small rural town that
takes him into the black neighborhood. Surprised, he finds a
friend where he was sure none could exist. Complications
arise when is father is faced by a business decision that is
indirectly impacted by his new-found buddy, and the decision his
father makes threatens to make their community explode.
The Spiral In-
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Mainstream
This story proposes
another theory regarding how the earth may have been populated.
Over billions of years we know our solar system has changed.
Accompany the first inhabitants on earth as they flee their
disintegrating planet to colonize Earth and continue the eons long
migration of the human species in toward the sun from our solar
systems outer reaches.
Even, Inc.-
Mainstream/Literary
A woman seeks justice
when her daughter is raped, beaten, and mentally destroyed by
powerful political and financial persons. Her lawyer refers
her to a company that can provide her the service she desires.
She must ask herself if she's willing to pay the price.
To Hear the Sound of
Wings-
Mainstream/Literary
Two friends face the
lives they have built for themselves as they approach, fear, and
fight their senior years. This story of unconditional friendship
places human success and failure in prospective.
Olsyanna’s Song-
Historical
A sequel to The
Hidden Door - The life of Olsyanna, the abducted
Ukrainian girl is chronicaled as the Soviet Union recovers from
the disastrous war. With the Battle of Stalingrad as a major
setting, it tells of her survival during World War II, in the
post-war Soviet Union, and her rise to prominence.
Grains of Wheat-
Historical
A sequel to The Hidden
Door - This is the story of Aaron and Lilyanna’s escape
from Ukraine, their struggle to adapt, and to establish themselves
in the US, and of their eventual success. Against the backdrop of
America in the 50’s and 60’s the two immigrants find very
different paths to fulfillment.
