American Exploration

This is an intentionally fictional account of the American Revolutionary War traitor, Benedict Arnold. I have taken what I could learn from the historical records and woven a fictional story around those records. In fact, there are lessons to be learned from this man. Success is not always a sign of greatness. Success without humility might lead to a terrible fall. The pursuit of happiness and the pursuit of success are not often the same. Choose wisely. The Bible tells us, Proverbs 14:12 (KJV), "There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death." The ...

All aboard for a captivating journey through the life of Christopher Columbus, the intrepid explorer whose voyages across the Atlantic reshaped the world and paved the way for the Age of Exploration. Christopher Columbus was a visionary navigator whose daring expeditions opened new frontiers and connected continents. This compelling biography explores the true story of Columbus’s quest to find a westward route to Asia, his legendary voyages, and the profound impact of his discoveries. From the bustling ports of Genoa to the uncharted waters of the Atlantic and the vibrant islands of the ...

Historians still agree about the date of Columbus' voyage. But did this European adventurer discover America? We now know that certain explorers from other parts of the globe set foot on American shores long before 1492: and that others may have done so. And "discovery" takes on a different meaning when the new land already has people living in it.

From The Casino To The Bedroom: A Steel Harbor Erotic Romance Short Story tells the passionate tale of Yolanda and Andre, two individuals whose chance meeting at a casino leads them down a path of lust, desire, and eventual love. Yolanda is an alluring older woman with an air of sophistication, while Andre stands tall at six feet five inches, his caramel skin exuding a commanding presence. Their attraction is immediate, and they find themselves drawn to each other despite their initial reservations. As their romance unfolds in the gritty backdrop of Steel Harbor, they indulge in a series of...

Isaac Stanfield leaves his home to become a sailor on a merchantman, the Sweet Rose, and through ingenuity and sheer luck, finds himself in the middle of the drama and explorations that precede the departure of the Mayflower for New England in 1620. Exploration is Isaac's coming-of-age story, capturing the turbulence of the times through his observations and experiences. Suspenseful, poignant, and expertly researched, David Tory's novel brings to life an engaging cultural history of English seafaring exploration and intrigue in the early 17th century.

2124 was an interesting year...I was court-martialed, demoted and sentenced to perform hard labor for the rest of my natural life...Then things got rough.

Gold Rush lunar base stopped communicating with Earth. What the rescue team finds at the lunar base defies explanation. America is back on the Moon. This time, we intend to stay and establish a self-sustaining permanent base for mining, science, and tourism. Establishing the base on our closest, lifeless neighbor is a challenge, but achievable despite some unexplained anomalies. The crew is up to the task, getting the base ready for the next lunar crew to expand the base. Inexplicably, everything goes dark. What happened to the lunar crew?

A Temporal Hole opens up on the Moon, offering a path in time. It is caused by a Unipolar Element, and whoever possesses it could develop it into a Powerful Weapon or breakthrough in Science. The major powers on Earth send their Space-intelligence agents to capture that element. Deedee and Arno, two lunar generalists, find perils beyond what they signed up for when traveling on the lunar surface at night . . . on the dark side of the Moon and fall in the Time Hole. Their life will not be the same after they get out and get entangled in the lunar international spy web for the possession of ...