Blood Claim

When gold is discovered, the hills of California become overrun with prospectors looking for the mother lode. However, gold fever fades as little is found. The hills are deserted once again for a short time. After losing his parents, Cyrus befriends young Callum. Callum knows little of the outside world, and what little he does know, he doesn’t care for. The harsh mountains are home despite the brutal winters and the dangers inherent in the unsettled country.

The Sierra Nevada Range became the rugged battleground in an intense struggle between the owners of the Nevada Central Mining Company and Callum McLachlan. However, there was a wild card in the conflict neither side had counted on, Old Gimp. A massive grizzly, old, lame, and always hungry, also staked a claim on the hills. Just like Callum McLachlan, he couldn’t be bought and was just as stubborn about moving. He’d staked his claim in blood.

Way of the Snake

Way of the Snake will be featured in a book event sponsored by Ashwood Square on Thursday, November 21, 2024 2PM-3PM. Join the presentation at: Ashwood Square 7683 Shallowford Road Chattanooga, TN 37421. Call for more information (423) 308-6899.

During the 1850s, immigrants from as far away as Australia flocked to California. San Francisco became home to a vast number of those immigrants. 1852 alone saw over twenty thousand Chinese file through customs. They worked in the mines and fields and helped build the First Transcontinental Railroad. Way of the Snake is a tale that acknowledges those contributions.

Anasazi Trail!

Audrey Pack Library will host a book signing Saturday, November 16, 2024 11AM-1PM! Join the presentation at: Watts Bar Beer Works 353 Front St, Spring City, TN 37381. For more information call (423) 365-9757.

The Diné knew of the Anasazi when they came to this world but they were not alone in their journey to this world. First Angry followed them. The people have a proverb: Coyote is always out there waiting, and Coyote is always hungry. An author of mischief, it was Coyote who brought magic into the world. This magic spreads fear when such knowledge falls to someone with evil in their heart.

Way of the Snake

Way of the Snake will be featured in a book event sponsored by Ashwood Square, Chattanooga Tennessee in November of 2024. Check back later in October for more details of the event! During the 1850s, immigrants from as far away as Australia flocked to California. San Francisco became home to a vast number of those immigrants. 1852 alone saw over twenty thousand Chinese file through customs. They worked in the mines and fields and helped build the First Transcontinental Railroad. Way of the Snake is a tale that acknowledges those contributions.

Blood Claim

A first draft of the novel is nearing completion! A mining company sought gold in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Though aware there might be a claim on a promising location, no one knew who the owner was or where he might be found. The partners in the company decided to risk beginning operations without securing a title to the land, figuring they could settle any dispute with the courts or with guns if need be. They had no idea the claim’s owner wasn’t interested in money. Cal McLachlan wanted payment in blood from anyone trying to take the land he claimed as home.

Anasazi Trail!

Anasazi Trail will be featured in a book event sponsored by the Audrey Pack Library of Spring City, Tennessee in November of 2024. Check back later in October for an update on the event! The Diné knew of the Anasazi when they came to this world but they were not alone in their journey to this world. First Angry followed them. The people have a proverb: Coyote is always out there waiting, and Coyote is always hungry. An author of mischief, it was Coyote who brought magic into the world. This magic spreads fear when such knowledge falls to someone with evil in their heart.

New Project!

A mining company sought gold in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Though aware there might be a claim on a promising location, no one knew who the owner was or where he might be found. The partners in the company decided to risk beginning operations without securing a title to the land, figuring they could settle any dispute with the courts or with guns if need be. They had no idea the claim’s owner wasn’t interested in money. Cal McLachlan wanted payment in blood from anyone trying to take the land he claimed as home.

Broken Necrosis!

Though he isn’t sure he still lives, Sergei Prokov would like to locate David Castillo. It would allow his researchers to reverse-engineer the AI chips in his body. The current development of human brain implants is proceeding too slowly for him. Prokov is desperate to speed the development of the AI technology he hopes will halt the disease that will eventually devour his brain. AI robotic development within the company provides the budget for the HAIIT (Human Artificial Intelligence Implant Technology )Project. However, it leads to the production of a walking, thinking, and killing machine. Its up to David and SARACEN to halt the project.