“Welcome to Sin City.”
Block 16 in old downtown Las Vegas holds the distinction of being the original Sin City. Games of chance, free-flowing alcohol, and lurid back rooms flourished on Block 16 in 1906. Fast forward, Las Vegas welcomes
more than forty million visitors a year. Why? Games of chance, free-flowing alcohol, and lurid back rooms.
In this book of short stories celebrating place, what better place to celebrate than Sin City? Whether the story is a futuristic saga of deep space war, or features a dusty little town called Pahrump, Deadly Places is all about what happens in and around Vegas.
This book pays tribute to the ghosts, misfits, and non-conformists of Block 16. Without their determination to make something of this place in the sun, there would be no Strip, no City of Entertainment, and no iconic sign
proclaiming…
“Welcome to Las Vegas.” Erected in 1959, the iconic sign welcomes millions of visitors each year. Thousands of tourists line up every day to take a “selfie” with the famous marker in the background. The sign, which symbolizes the classic start of the world-famous Las Vegas Strip, represents hope, imagination, and ingenuity. It is one of the “things” visitors to the city delight in seeing.
What is not so delightful are the unexpected things awaiting Las Vegas visitors and locals alike. Things such as locusts, witches, and droughts. Not to worry—locusts tend to be migratory, witches mostly keep to themselves, and water shortages are, for the most part, a temporary thing and cyclical in nature. There are, however, other things which cannot so easily be dismissed. Supernatural beings, hungry beasts, and perhaps the deadliest thing of all: humans.
Information Forthcoming Welcome to Sin City.”
Block 16 in old downtown Las Vegas holds the distinction of being the original Sin City. Games of chance, free-flowing alcohol, and lurid back rooms flourished on Block 16 in 1906. Fast forward, Las Vegas welcomes more than forty million visitors a year. Why? Games of chance, free-flowing alcohol, and lurid back rooms.
In this book of short stories celebrating place, what better place to celebrate than Sin City? Whether thestory is a futuristic saga of deep space war, or features a dusty little town called Pahrump, Deadly Places is all about what happens in and around Vegas.
This book pays tribute to the ghosts, misfits, and non-conformists of Block 16. Without their determination to make something of this place in the sun, there would be no Strip, no City of Entertainment, and no iconic sign proclaiming…
“Welcome to Las Vegas.” The tragic end of Almira’s life inspires others in two epochs to find meaning in their own.
In 1972, David discovers the true meaning of love beyond a world that insists on pleasure for its own sake. In 1842, Rebecca’s mission to learn the fate of her beloved friend leads her into the occult world of two mysterious sisters. Besides Almira’s death, the shocking truth uncovered about her own family’s past may help her find the courage to turn a new page in her own life.
When science fails, forgiveness may be the only answer.
In 1971, Psychotherapist David Weis thought he had reached therapeutic completion with his ghostly, lovely patient, Almira...until the true reason for her spiritual entrapment is revealed. The questions raised are more profound than anything psychology can explain and cause a rift between him and the woman he loves. David struggles to find a way forward, not wanting to surrender his disbelief. Meanwhile, in 1841, life at the Albany Female Academy is complicated. Desperate and young, Almira is thrown into a web of social tensions, animal desire, and secrets built upon secrets. It’s a race against time
for her and her forbidden lover, Daniel, to find happiness in the face of society’s obstacles. Billionaire Edward Schulte dispatches psychic Beau Fraser and her investigative team to track down evidence of Bigfoot. Chasing. the elusive hairy man is nearly as dangerous and terrifying as her feelings for Marco. Caught in the crosshairs between two men who want her, Beau has to dance a fine line. On the one hand, she must keep Schulte’s secret from the team, and she doesn’t want to upset the newly developed closeness with Marco. Will the team that investigated ghosts in the last installment (“Ghost of a Chance!”) be able to survive the dangers in the forests, In 1970, washed-up psychologist David Weis closes his Manhattan practice and, against the advice of Angela, his urbane fiancée buys an abandoned house on the shore of Lake Champlain. One room is occupied by the ghost of Almira, a lovely, but a troubled young woman who died in 1840. A series of midnight psychotherapy sessions take place in the ‘Quiet Room.” Together, they analyze the cause of Almira’s spiritual entrapment and David confronts his own haunted emotions. A strong bond develops and with it complications for David’s real-life relationship with Angela.
Alternating chapters describe the events which led to Almira’s unsettled afterlife. In 1840, at her family’s isolated estate, young Almira is in a secret love affair with the hired man, Daniel. Her mother’s death and her father's immediate remarriage follow. Though desperately in love, Almira and Daniel are discovered. Unless they can find a way to prevent it, Almira’s father and the realities of 19th century America will keep them apart.
Quiet Room is the first of three in the Psychotherapy With Ghosts series. Book II, Female Academy, continues the story. Kalen’s good name is restored.
But at what cost? The exciting conclusion
of the MacKenna Saga. Past events make clear verses in the
Crosskey Prophecy, but much
of its meaning for the
future is still clouded
in the mystery of archaic wording.
While Kalen struggles to make sense of the prophecy’s passages, Dani Santiago is enjoying her outing in the Barrera wilds, blissfully unaware of the encroaching danger or of those protecting her. Connor O’Dell appears and delivers a message, she must return home. Events unfold in their lives, putting Dani, Connor, Kalen, and Mayla on a collision course with Maria, Jenna, and the Central Council. Life for the Santiago family is about to turn lethal. Young women are disappearing without a trace. An attempt to take Dani’s friend, and then her, tells Kalen his enemies are getting bolder and desperate. While recovering from an attempt on his own life, Kalen and Jamie Santiago stumble onto another kidnapping. They interfere and set off a series of disastrous events that put the Santiago family in harm’s way. Awake, Alone, and Angry Twenty-five Colonial Periods locked in Cold-stasis has left Kalen MacKenna with only two possessions, a hellish nightmare, a reminder of the night his life changed forever, and a
driving need to restore honor to his family name. The year is 1799 and a woodblock engraved with a mysterious message in an unknown script is unearthed near a Korean temple. A novice monk, Kyetsu, is sent north by the Abbot on a mission to deliver it to the King. With great reluctance, he sets out on a journey north to deliver the message to the King. On the journey, he will receive help in unexpected places. That help comes from a great warrior, a member of a secret society called the White Lotus, who accompanies him and a gang of street urchins. Kyetsu soon finds he will need all the help he can get, as there are powerful forces working against him. In the aftermath of a supernatural battle that the city, a troubled peace has settled over Paris. But for Laplace and his newfound allies, it is only the eye of the storm. Suffolk healer, Gilwin travels to the coastal country of Carrow on a mysterious journey. He finds himself caught up in Carrow’s fight for independence, and alongside a half-breed mercenary, Adarran, and a pair of diplomat daughters, Sialla and Rilyn, who are searching for, Teryx, the rebels’ notorious leader. When the rebellion strikes, Gilwin, and his companions must decide if war is the only answer. If it is, does it mean that all of Carrow will burn? Laplace’s innocent blood has awakened a centuries old curse-a Japanese demon sworn to wreak havoc on this world.
The seductive powers granted by the demon’s sword help Laplace cut a swath through the Paris underworld. But with the rising body count, the demon’s strength grows. Its desire for blood will never be quenched. And once Laplace loses himself completely, it will never be stopped. The Discovery of a centuries-old journal from a Spanish monk sends Detach and his team on another quest for gold. From England to the Azores, and finally, to Spain, they follow a twisted trail filled with hazards that test all of their skills. Each clue uncovered brings Detach and his team closer to the hidden treasure, but they will have to escape the death stalking them to get it. Have an AI run the world? What could go wrong? Focused on finishing her medical residency, Kristen had zero time and zero desire for romance. Finagled by her best friend into being regressed by a psychic, she wakes to live in the South only weeks before the start of the Civil War and married to a man who makes her body respond at his mere presence.,
Even hindered by misunderstandings, Kristen cannot stop herself from falling in love. She follows him into war, determined to protect this man and these newfound emotions roiling inside her dream lover she never knew she wanted but now fears she won't be able to live without. Sentenced to death, but fate has other plans for Kestel Snatched from the jaws of a Hydra, Kestel finds himself swept into a struggle of monsters and angels. The fate of a crumbling society hangs on Kestel’s impossible quest for revenge against a living god. Meanwhile, the island of Caelbor teeters on the brink of civil war. Spymaster Harpalus plots in the shadows, only to face the woman who trained him. Will Harpalus stop the war, or will old scores tear apart his country if left unsettled? Armed with an enchanted ring and the promise of saving one life, the SEEK Team explores portal phenomena. Even after his death, billionaire Edward Schulte haunts Beau and Marco. Their research mission this time is dangerous, and their feelings keep them even more vulnerable. Will they approach the threshold of a parallel world and will Marco be able to carry Beau through the threshold to marital bliss? Billionaire Eduard Schulte dispatches psychic Beau Fraser and her investigative team to track down evidence of Bigfoot. Chasing the elusive hairy man is nearly as dangerous and terrifying as her feelings for Marco. Caught in the crosshairs between two men who want her, Beau has to dance a fine line. On the one hand, she must keep Schulte’s secret from the team, and on the other hand, she doesn’t want to upset the newly developed closeness with Marco. Will the team that investigated ghosts in the last installment (“Ghost of a Chance!”) be able to survive the dangers in the forests, and will Beau Fraser be able to survive the dangers of the heart? Legend has it if you walk up the Wishing Steps at Blarney Castle the Druid King backward will grant your wish.
While helping on the family's sheep farm Erin, daughter of Cian and Irelyn goes missing. Did the Blue Moon transport her to the past? Did she follow a Blue Butterfly to a fairy ring? Or did a wish made upon the Wishing Steps come true? Brooklyn Aaron Davis (Brooks) is dead–again. When a Nuclear war destroys humanity, Brooks travels back in time to save the world, a world that may not want to be saved. He’s gone back to Earth eight times already and failed on each return to prevent the apocalypse.
The window of opportunity is closing fast. With one last chance to get it right, Brooks gambles on trying something completely different to save the world. But, unlike his previous efforts, if he fails this time, there is no do over. When a friend in need of a special ingredient to save his life, he asks Meleena for help,. She answers his call. But, as it happens when she volunteers, there’s always a catch. To find this ingredient, she must risk her life by sneaking into the realm of the Gods Of The Blue Mountains. Nobody has ever done that – and returned. Can she help her friend even after she hooks up with others who have a more sinister agenda? Will she survive this journey and save her friend? Psychic Isabeau “Beau” Fraser is thrilled when her billionaire client hires her and her friends to investigate the unexplained. But, she soon realizes it isn’t just ghosts doing the haunting, Marco Petrov and an unresolved history lurked in the shadows. While investigating a dusty mansion, an abandoned prison, a lonely lighthouse, and a ramshackle woodland home, her team gathers evidence of the afterlife as well as evidence of a longing that never died. Storms of Arranon Book Four:
Erynn is heartbroken but there is no time to mourn. Trapped inside burlap dolls adorning a grave, Jessica and Claire’s souls outsmart their captor by taking over the body of a sixteen-year-old girl—but their troubles are far from over. They must repeat high school, giving them a whole new perspective on the punishment they received for their previous misdeeds. The count of bodies without souls keeps rising, and the search for the spirit of the sixteen-year-old girl they inhabit must be found. But time is not on their side—the blue moon is rising. Cameron Williams has struggled each day of his life dealing with
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy until the angel, Casiel, appears. She
cures him, but at what cost? As the saying goes, ‘Where much is
given, much is expected’. She bestows upon him a Seraphim Sword
with a command to battle gathering evil in Brennen, Arizona. Once
there, he finds George Chapman who introduces him to his team.
Allison, the shopkeeper and witch who left her coven to join the
George’s team. Lori, a southern belle with an infinity for guns, leather
and hunting demons. Noah, a reluctant member, gets roped in
this “club” by his association with Allison. And, George himself, who
has powers and a secret from the past.
The goddess Freya has tricked the Wicken community into snatching
children from the surrounding countryside. Can Cameron,
George and his team of misfits find the stolen children in time? Can
they stop Freya from performing a ritual that will increase her power
and unleash Hell on earth? Treasure hunting is never an easy business, but when Joseph “Detach” Datchuk stumbles into a chance encounter with an elderly heiress, he thrusts himself into a quest that will push him and his crew to their limits. A sunken treasure is believed to lie within the remains of the Lusitania, and the ship has secrets that someone will go to any lengths to protect. Detach and his crew face the impossible in this explosive adventure.
However, the famed ship isn’t the only thing lurking in the depths of the Atlantic...
Treasure of the Umbrunna finds Meleena as she overhears a conversation at the seedy tavern she calls home. Soon she finds herself in the company of a team of strangers, in search of a treasure the likes of which the world has never seen. But what she finds is far greater than any precious stone…
Lost between the colonies of Earth! That’s where Elise Jahan Danion finds herself with her best friend and co-pilot Russ, and Alex, a friend of her parents that she despises. They must learn to work as a team if they are to get home in one piece. Coming across a colonized planet in an uncharted quadrant, they land in hopes of finding help. But the people on Beta Gaea have secrets. A historical connection to a mystery surrounding Elise’s family, an old friend of Russ’, and a rebellion. Follow Elise and her crew as they are swept up in the politics and intrigue of this new world. Can Elise resolve her differences with Alex? Can they free these enslaved people from the clutches of the privateers? How will they find their way home? Miranda discovered sometimes people aren’t what they seem – not even close. Considering her own secrets, this shouldn’t be much of a surprise. Complicating her life are two mysterious men, hot enough to melt chocolate, single-mindedly pursuing her. Miranda’s confusion is justified though, because men of their caliber don’t usually notice someone like her. Miranda soon discovers the abilities she possesses, others are desperate to control – at any price. Powers such as hers have never been so seductive, but can one of these men truly be her Knight of Light. When three year old Irelyn disappears her family is frantic. But her sudden reappearance is no less dramatic, as she relates a story of fairies taking her to a distant land. Upon the death of the Grand Dad Irish she must come to grips this her childhood memories. Did she really travel to Ireland in the 1600s? And if she did what dose it mean? The MacKenna Saga exposes the hidden secrets of a government out of control. Felling the beanstalk wasn't the end of the story
A handful of magic beans
is only the beginning…
In a last ditch attempt to save his family from poverty, Jack, a chicken thief who would go to great lengths to avoid his chores, sets out to sell a cow. What he receives sets him down a path that takes him far beyond giants and golden eggs. In this refreshing take on the classic beanstalk tale, Jack outwits wizards, mingles with kings, and stares down the very forces of nature on his journey to find his destiny. Padegimas lends Jack a charming voice, peppered with plenty of humor, adventure, and a dash of magic. Beanstalk and Beyond will delight fantasy readers and readers of all ages. The races in the city of Old Dominion live together in harmony, except for those of mixed race. The Sunfolk Church has decided that the Mixed are second-class citizens because they cannot bear children. But through her research, Dela has discovers that they can. And the church will do anything to keep her quiet. They send an assassin who studies his targets until he finds his own reason to kill. But when it comes to Dela, the assassin cannot justify the execution and he questions his employers for the first time in his career. Caught up in Dela’s revolution, he falls in love. The assassin discovers that the contract he made is unbreakable and not completing the job will still cost a life – Dela’s or his.
Deadly Places
Deadly Things
Three Thousand Realms
Deadly Places
Bound by Faith
Female Academy
Tall, Dark, and Elusive
Quiet Toom
Prophecy's Queen
Prophecy's Knight
Prophecy's Pawn
Dreams and Deceptions
White Lotus 8/15/21
Marielle's Witch
Beyond the Shore
Laplace's Demon
Spanish Gold
Ezekiel's Brain
Dream Lover
The Traitor's Reliquary
Threshold A SEEK Team Investigation
Tall, Dark, and, and Elusive A SEEK Team Investigation
Wish Upon A Blue Moon
The Theory of Insanity
Gods Of the blue Mountains
Ghost of a Chance A SEEK Team Investigation
Sticks and Stones
Stuffed Souls
Seraphim Sword
Lusitania Gold
Treasure of the Umbrunna
Outpost Tyranny Series Book One
Knight of Light
Gaze Upon a Blue Moon The Blue Moon Series Book One
Plots and Prophecies The MacKenna Saga Book Two
Beanstalk and Beyond
Gilded Shadows