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Lester is 'boxed-in' as some might say - emotionally, that is. He has a lot to think about. His wife's abandonment of him and the three children had devastated the family. Time has healed much of the wounds but loneliness remains. Public embarrassment makes him reluctant to seek someone new within the small town, Caskins Bend, where he has lived his entire life. He reaches out across ... across the internet. The lady he connects with is stunning - not only visually, but in her character, as well. Not only that. The most amazing thing ... is that ... she likes him. They've 'hit it off' - so ...

The first thing one notices, as he visits Cicala, is the ground. It isn't grassy as one might expect. It has texture. The next, and most striking, sight are ponds of water that soar overhead on their never-ending circuit. Closer examination reveals plant and animal life which is strange and beautiful. These are the sights that were witnessed by Earth's 'cradle of humanity' two thousand years ago when they arrived as strangers. They are no longer strangers. It is their home.

Some say that the Trail of Kamkor was formed long ago as a great beast moved along the earth. Some say that Kamkor never ends. One thing is certain. If one is to avoid the dense forests of the highlands Kamkor is the only means of travel; and if these two young men accept their challenge Kamkor, with all of its perils will take them far from the mountains and across the lowlands. Young and naive, the perils of this ancient trail might be too much for ones of such tender years. Two mysterious mentors will aid them . . . if they accept.

Is he only dreaming? Are these new abilities really his? Has his physical appearance been altered so drastically? The Overseers, a group of benevolent beings, have chosen him as the most recent incarnation of Phase. They have interrupted his mundane life so that he can fill the role of ‘hero.’ He will grow to appreciate the gifts they have endowed him with. For now, he must decide if it’s real or if he’s going insane.

The Dinarians are the bearers of two incredible gifts. It was they who first gained the ability to traverse space. As they did so, they became aware of the fact that every heavenly body, whether it be star or planet, has its own unique gravitational signature - its cosmic fingerprint, so to speak. This knowledge prompted them to depart from the use of propulsion and the vast amounts of fuel expended in travel. Each of these signatures would become the means of moving from point to point. If that signature is selected, a craft is drawn there based upon the signature without the use of ...

Nick is under pressure today...He makes a living by preying on weaker individuals. Today's target is the old man that he's been observing all week long and he needs to make his move...But sometimes people aren't as helpless as they seem and Nick may be in for a rude awakening.

A collection of short stories based upon some of the characters from the author's first book, An Unlikely Source. Quaint, down-to-earth and some quirky - these people will grow on you. They represent a simpler life in a small town called Gretchen Falls. Allow yourself to temporarily escape the hectic world that we live in by transporting to a town that is refreshing and its people, charming. If you enjoy this story, consider reading "An Unlikely Source" and "Back To Gretchen Falls". Those are the first and third books in the series.

Prepare to be transported seven hundred years into the future. The 'world' you knew as Earth has long been forgotten - a victim of its own overpopulation and moral decay. You, and your predecessors, have only known the confines of this ship - The Cicala. Generations have lived and died aboard this ship. It has served its purpose well. It carries a precious cargo. It is the cradle of humanity - a cross-section of all Earth's diversity. But now the long journey is coming to an end as the intended planet comes into view. What surprises will be offered by this strange new 'world'? Civilization ...

Something is terribly wrong in Gretchen Falls; and you are about to be drawn into the midst of these recent unfortunate events. A young woman is dead. No one knows who she is and, for some strange reason, local law enforcement is prohibited from investigating her death. Instead, men from the state have arrived to carry out the investigation. But who called them? Someone in this town has information but is afraid to come forward. Yes. Something is very wrong. If you enjoy this story, consider reading "Gretchen Falls-A Collection Of Short Stories". It's based on characters from An Unliked ...

Except for her husband-to-be and future father-in-law, Lucinda has kept her wealth a secret. But she and Lester are planning their wedding. What happens when her well-to-do family or acquaintances arrive from New York. How will they react to Caskins Bend and its simpler way of life? Will she be able to keep the secret from getting out? Will the clash of cultures be too much? One thing is certain. Hilarity. The backstory is provided under the title "Thinking Inside The Box".

Their bliss is interrupted when strange events take place. Alan and Burnadette have caused quite a stir in Gretchen Falls. The picture-perfect couple, their wedding theme shocked everyone. Now, on the rocky New England coast, they've settled in at a local bed and breakfast for the week of their lives ... but strange things are beginning to take place. Why do all of the local people react so strangely upon hearing of their accommodations? How were they able to book their room at such an incredible price? Most of all, what explanation can there be for the strange sights and sounds that have ...