At sixteen, restless and dreaming of silver, Rory Fraser trades the familiar fields of his family's Indiana farm for the perilous promise of Leadville, Colorado, a legendary boomtown where fortunes are made and lost in a single day.Driven by the siren call of riches in the rugged Wild West, Rory plunges headlong into a world of unforgiving landscapes, backbreaking labor, and dangers he never imagined. Each rigorous mile and every grueling trial chips away at the naive farm boy, revealing a core of hidden resilience. From hopeful prospector to stalwart frontiersman, he forges himself anew against the stark backdrop of a brutal wilderness, enduring bitter cold and backbreaking labor.Along the ...

**The Tattered Black Book**  *Unravel the secrets of the past, and discover the ties that bind generations together.*Hidden in the depths of an old chest, a tattered black book and a faded wedding photograph hold the key to unlocking the mysterious past of Charlotte Wickham. When 8-year-old Danny stumbles upon these relics, she has no idea the secrets they hold will unleash such turmoil within her family.In 1951, while her family is out for the day, Danny wanders around her aunt's middle room, searching for something to pique her interest. Her eyes land on the old chest and she can't resist the temptation to explore its contents. But when she pulls open a drawer, a worn photograph and a...

They came for the peace and quiet. They found a legacy of horror. The Farm is not your typical farm story.When Matthew and Rita Gardner move with their young grandchildren to Martinsville, Indiana—seeking peace and a fresh start—they believe they've left the chaos of city life behind. But Martinsville harbors secrets far more dangerous than they imagined. Known for its dark history of racial tension, the town welcomes the Gardners with a chilling discovery on their new property—one that unearths a terrifying connection to a past steeped in violence and evil.As buried truths rise to the surface, the family is pulled into a web of historical horror and present-day injustice. Matthew is f...

Enjoy historical fiction? You will love these adventures into prehistoric times, forty thousand years ago, when the last Neanderthals struggled for survival. Available on Amazon in e-book and print formats and Audible in audio format. 

Drugs, sex and rock and roll – that was the name of the game for hard rock musicians.  Like the Blue Mask.  Founded by singer Alix Lane and lead guitarist Joel Stark, in 1985 they lived the anthem.  A year later both the band and their drummer were dead.  1988 saw a new Blue Mask - cleaned up, regrouped and touring.  It is now 1990.  AIDS is still an epidemic for both hetero and homosexuals.  Social media is not a thing. Or smartphones. Or the age of unlimited information.  But it is the year of the Blue Mask. Dreams do come true and their star ascends with international fame and success.  Nothing can go wrong for Alix and Joel’s band and thei...