Sea of Crisis — Available Now

What really happened to the crew of Apollo 18 in the Mare Crisium, the Sea of Crises? The last of America’s manned lunar missions, it was conducted in eerie silence following the inexplicable loss of all communication with the astronauts during their first moonwalk, just after Commander Bob Cartwright’s enigmatic statement, “That shouldn’t be here.” And it ended in tragedy when the heat shield on the command capsule failed during re-entry, leaving three dead astronauts inside burned beyond recognition. 

Thirty-six years later, Cartwright’s sons make a shocking discovery: The capsule that came down in the Pacific Ocean with three charred remains was not their father’s capsule. And the body they buried all those years before was not their father.

What they’ve uncovered puts the three brothers on the run, chased by a ruthless group who will stop at nothing to preserve the secret behind the fate of the Apollo 18 astronauts. The brothers will need to set aside past differences and pool their talents if they are to stay alive and unravel the mystery behind what really happened in the Sea of Crises.

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Defiant Heart - Available Now

Two extraordinary characters. One unforgettable love story.

In the spring of 1941, young Jon Meyer’s family dies in a tragic accident, and he is sent to live in a small Indiana town. He arrives to find himself unwanted and shunned.

Mary Dahlgren is the mayor’s daughter. A pretty girl, she could have the pick of the boys in town, including Vernon King, the star of the vaunted high school basketball team. To the chagrin of her friends, though, Mary has always been more interested in books than boys. That is, until she meets Jon.

But Jon and Mary are kept apart through the efforts of Mary’s father, who perceives their relationship a threat to his political aspirations, and Vernon, to whom Jon is a rival for Mary’s affections. For months Jon is subjected to a painful ostracism. Then, just when the young man’s earnestness and perseverance begin to win over many of the townsfolk and it appears that love may conquer all, tragedy strikes.

As the country is caught up in war, so too are the young lovers swept up in events beyond their control, leaving both fighting for their very lives. If, against the odds, they are to be together, each will need to find the strength, the courage and the resourcefulness that beat only in a defiant heart.

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The Mariner's Lady - Coming Soon!

Some journeys begin with hope. Hers began with loss.

When Rosa Márquez leaves Mexico aboard the steamship Annabelle, she believes she is sailing toward a new life in America. Instead, somewhere in the Pacific darkness, her husband disappears under horrifying circumstances, leaving Rosa alone with their infant daughter.

Arriving in Los Angeles in 1920 with no money, no family, and nowhere to turn, Rosa must navigate a city exploding with growth and danger — a world of speakeasies, private detectives, lawyers and silent film stars.

While Rosa fights to survive, First Mate Jack Cavanaugh struggles to deal with the consequences of his silence and his refusal to kowtow to powerful men determined to keep the past buried.

Rich with historical detail, personal drama and social commentary, the story takes the reader on an exciting journey through Roaring 20's Los Angeles, from the glamour of Hollywood to the struggles of immigrant communities, exploring themes of justice, redemption, and the power of human connection.

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