I’m the author of a three-novel trilogy called The Secret Shepherd Conspiracies. The first, PRESCRIPTION FOR DECEPTION, has received high praise, including this: "Just finished 'Prescription For Deception' 30 minutes ago! Wow!!! What a thriller!!!! Began reading it this afternoon and couldn't put it down." -- Linda Wilson. (The exclamation marks are hers.) The second novel, THE PLOT TO ASSASSINATE SECRET SHEPHERD, also has enjoyed high praise from reviewers, among these: "It's a magnificent story of faith and hope prevailing in a world under siege." -- New York editor and publisher Lois W. Stern. Most recently released by my publisher Next Chapter Inc., is THE MAIDSTONE CONSPIRACY, the third and final book of the trilogy. I am also the author of the thriller novel THE ULTIMATE THREAT, an Amazon #1 bestseller. Other examples of my work can be found in dozens of anthologies, magazines, journals and blogs. Awaiting publication is a two-volume series of short stories, the first called DRAGONFLIES AND THE GREAT BLUE HERON and the second, MIRACLES AND MISADVENTURES. My books are available online in paperback, ebook and hardcover from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Apple Books, Kobo, and Google Play, among other sites. I've enjoyed a varied career including investigative journalist, college teacher, army officer, vice-president of a Fortune 500 company, author, and business owner.
Jake had no plans to pull a stunt like that on his parents. At least, not at first. Jake’s young family was camping for the weekend with his parents to celebrate their 40th anniversary. Saturday afternooon, on the spur of the moment, Jake’s parents had decided to go into town to get more supplies for … More Don’t Mess With Old Folks
“We’re going on a field trip,” our teacher told us just before classes should have started. His announcement would lead to quite an adventure before that day was over. We were excited . . . none of us had done much schoolwork anyway since early May. We were happy to escape from our one-room country … More The Wild Man
Christmas has all kinds of side effects. Little Tommy’s Christmas was no exception. To appreciate what happened, we need to understand that most boys are attracted to things mechanical. Maybe it’s in our genes. Tommy was no exception. But Tommy had a disadvantage – there were no male influences in his house, at first. Tommy’s … More Tommy’s Christmas Gift
A man from the Salvation Army store came, took one look, and stammered something about being right back. A few hours earlier, we’d described on the phone the amount of surplus furniture filling our extra-large double-car garage. “I’ll be there with the van,” he’d said. “How big is your van?” I asked. “Oh, one of … More Empty Nesting
David never knew his great grandfather, but he loved being out on the water in the late gentleman’s fishing boat. That affinity for water would soon lead to some memorable experiences. Soon after David would arrive at his grandparents’ cottage, he’d be in the boat and roaring out onto the lake. Unlicensed 12-year-olds shouldn’t be … More Water Wings
The house was small . . . two bedrooms. An upright piano dominated the living room. The big window was convenient . . . left of the piano bench where he was sitting. “Matthew William Hansen!” his mother called out. “You’re supposed to be practicing!” Mom was in the kitchen. She could hear Matt poking … More And The Winner Is . . .
It was a small office . . . just three people. Clients came for artificial limbs – prosthesis is the term. They were proud of their work, helping others. Then, came an exception. One morning, the toilet stopped working. Marge told her boss about it when he arrived for work. Rob was good at fixing … More Tale of the Troubled Toilet
Sister Ella Zink was a conventional nun . . . at first . . . but with a decidedly unconventional future. In the 1970s, she was a pioneer, often venturing far outside the strict boundaries that governed convent life at the time. Her early career was traditional. She served as a medical nurse in remote … More The Habit
The neighborhood missed Keith and his family when they moved to the country. He and his wife Elsabeth wanted their children to enjoy rural life. But Keith would get a bit more than he bargained for. Their ranch-style house offered a commanding view of the surrounding countryside. It sat atop a high peninsula of land … More Getting Rowdy
Wild deer came every day to the salt lick. Some had fawns, their little cinnamon-colored backs sprinkled with white spots. Occasionally, there were twin fawns. The salt lick was next to a stream on the edge of a clearing in the woods. Its purpose was practical and that didn’t include deer. The salt lick wasn’t … More The Salt Lick
