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You can run, but you can’t hide! Logan Connor thought the worst was behind him. After killing his mentor, Titus Crow, and dumping his body in the Louisiana swamps, Logan walked away from the blood-soaked world of espionage. But some shadows never fade, and now Logan is forced back into the deadly game he tried to leave behind. Old enemies are hunting him, and new threats are closing in from all sides. Living under a false identity in Alabama, Logan’s carefully constructed world begins to unravel when he's drawn into a sinister conspiracy that stretches far beyond U.S. borders. His past ...

Can the Black Sheep of the Family be its Guardian Angel? Cole Dust opens with inheriting a farm in the small town of Orvin, Oklahoma from a cousin he never knew. When investigative journalist Cole Sage stumbles upon an old trunk in the attic of his family’s farmhouse, he unearths something far more valuable than gold. Inside, neatly bound and yellowed with age, are the journals of his grandfather, George Sage—an enigmatic man Cole barely knew. These journals pull Cole into a story from the past, one that intertwines with his own life in ways he never expected. As Cole delves deeper into...

Beware of Wolves in Sheep’s Clothing! When Max Harmon took the detective job in Rohm, he figured it was a nice little all-American town and a great place to spend his days until retirement. Boy, was he wrong! When a hitman comes to Rohm and assumes the role of the parish priest, something just doesn’t seem right. When everything you do is an uphill battle, sometimes the wise person reaches a point where enough is enough. As Max stands at a crossroads, he is faced with the daunting task of deciding to stay with the friends and colleagues he has taken him in, and face the continued Good ...

Five Bodies, Five Suspects, One Chance to get it Right! When a series of brutal hate crimes grip the small town of Orvin, Cole Sage is asked to return for one final story. What starts as a shocking, racially charged murder quickly spirals into a nightmare of violence and suspicion. The quiet Oklahoma town is now a battleground, with deep-rooted prejudices toward undocumented aliens surfacing and more bodies turning up. As Cole digs deeper, he discovers that everyone seems to have a motive—and no one can be trusted. Reunited with his old friend, FBI Agent Carter Washington, the two find ...

If you dig too deep, you might find skeletons! JAfter Cole Sage’s newspaper career ends abruptly, he’s left questioning his future. The world of academia beckons, offering the chance for Cole to teach Journalism and stand up for the underdogs once again. But it doesn’t take long for him to realize that narrow-mindedness and bullying run just as deep in the ivory towers of academia as in the newsroom. Seeking solace and inspiration, Cole returns to the quiet town of Orvin, where he plans to transform his Cole Dust journals into a novel. But peace is hard to find when the past has a way...

Stand Beside Amelia Earhart and Albert Einstein! Chant Baker’s time-traveling adventures propel him into the lives of two of history’s most brilliant minds—Amelia Earhart, the daring aviator, and Albert Einstein, the father of modern physics. Witnessing their achievements and struggles firsthand, Chant learns that history’s greatest legends are also some of its most human. But as his journeys through time grow more dangerous, his thoughts keep returning to Mary, the girl he met in Shakespeare’s time. Their budding romance is tested as Chant’s travels take him further away—and ...

Trust No One, Kill or Be Killed Logan Connor wanted out—out of the lies, out of the violence, and out of the covert world that has cost him his soul. But when the daughter of a powerful U.S. senator is savagely murdered, Logan is pulled back in for one final mission. Tasked with bringing justice where the law cannot reach, Logan dives deep into the heart of America’s underworld—where ruthless street gangs, human traffickers, and corrupt government officials hold the reins of power. In this high-stakes battleground, Logan must take on enemies far more vicious than he’s ever faced. ...

The First Chapter is an anthology that traces the evolution of Michael Maxwell's storytelling, from his earliest short stories to the polished prose of today. Spanning decades of creative growth, this collection showcases a variety of narratives—from flash fiction that captures raw, fleeting moments to The Whistler, an epic fantasy adventure written for his oldest son. In The Whistler, a young man sets off on a daring quest to reach the sea—a feat no one in his small village has ever attempted—making this tale a thrilling journey of discovery, courage, and wonder for young adults. For...

Join Forces with Winston Churchill and the Wright Brothers! In Not a Second Time, Chant Baker’s travels take him to two of history’s most pivotal moments. He stands beside Winston Churchill in war-torn London during the darkest days of World War II and witnesses the Wright Brothers’ first flight—a leap that changes the world forever. But while history unfolds before his eyes, Chant’s heart is focused on something more personal—his deepening connection with Mary. Their romance, born in Shakespeare’s time, grows stronger with every journey, but the weight of time is beginning to...

Stand Tall with Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr.! In the final thrilling chapter of the Time Pedaler series, The Times They Are A-Changin', Chant Baker finds himself standing alongside history’s greatest advocates for peace and justice—Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr. As he joins these legendary figures in their fight for civil rights and non-violence, Chant faces challenges that not only threaten history but also his future with Mary. Their love, tested across centuries, is stronger than ever. But as Chant’s time-traveling missions become more dangerous, the stakes rise. ...

Peace, Love and a Dirty Bomb Cole Sage has settled into his new job in San Francisco, when cryptic call from an unhinged eco-terrorist from the sixties, Jason Reed—a man on a mission to bring about mass destruction in the name of Mother Earth. As the clock ticks down to Reed’s catastrophic plan, Cole finds himself racing across the city to do Reed’s last interview. Can Cole prevent a disaster that could claim thousands of lives? A warning phone call from notorious cult leader Charles Manson from San Quinten warns Cole just who he is up against. But San Francisco isn’t the only ...

A festival of music, mushrooms, and murder. Two detectives who couldn’t be more out of place—or out of sync. The last thing Detectives Flynt and Steele expected when they were sent to a sun-soaked California music festival was to investigate a brutal murder. But when a vendor is found stabbed in the back amidst the swirling crowd of festival-goers, it’s clear that something far darker is happening beneath the haze of peace, love, and rock ‘n’ roll. The vendor wasn’t just any festival regular—he had deep ties to a local polygamist community, where multiple wives may hold ...

Where Does Justice End And Vengeance Begin? A fun outing with his fiancé Kelly turns deadly when a close friend of Cole Sage is brutally shot down during the Chinese New Year Parade in the heart of San Francisco’s Chinatown. Seeking answers to who killed his friend, Cole is pulled into a violent underworld ruled by ruthless street gangs and shadowy Tongs. Cole unknowingly uncovers a tangled web of crime, ancient oaths, and blood debts. As the city’s most dangerous criminals clash over territory, Cole must navigate through gang wars, facing off against the Firecracker Boyz and their ...

Would you kill someone to be with your family? When the unexpected deaths of a local minister and his wife send shockwaves through Orvin, Kelly Sage finds herself entangled in the middle of a troubled family's secrets. Meanwhile, Cole Sage is kept on the sidelines, unaware that an even darker web is being spun around him. Where is his traditional role as the crime solver? Meanwhile, government regulations and prejudice have left Native American veteran Michael Blackbear alone and desperate. His Iraqi wife and son have been torn from him by distance, bureaucracy, and the war he fought to win...

A deadly accident. A grieving boyfriend. A detective duo that can barely stand each other. When a high-speed collision leaves a young woman dead and her boyfriend devastated, Detectives Flynt and Steele are called to investigate what looks like an open-and-shut case. But as the bruises from the crash fade, a darker truth emerges—this was no accident. Someone wanted her dead, and they’re ready to kill again. Steele, ever the pragmatist, wants to follow procedure and let the evidence lead the way. Flynt, however, feels something more sinister lurking beneath the surface, and his instinct ...

What Burns Hotter, Love or Hate? Cole Sage is caught in a firestorm of chaos when two deadly threats erupt in San Francisco. On one side, a mentally unstable, PTSD-stricken Vietnam veteran launches a series of violent arson attacks targeting the city’s Asian community, leaving destruction and terror in his wake. On the other side, Jesse Monday, a self-proclaimed messiah, amasses a dangerous cult following after his sudden death—as rumors swirl of his miraculous resurrection. As Cole once again works alongside FBI agent Carter Washington to uncover the arsonist’s motives and stop the ...

Love, Danger, and Time Itself: Can Chant Baker Save History and His Heart? As Chant faces mounting dangers and impossible decisions, he realizes that time is a fragile thing—and so is love. Will he be able to safeguard both? Not a Second Time is a riveting blend of historical action, legendary figures, and an emotional love story that transcends time. In Time on My Side (Book 7), Chant Baker faces escalating danger, time-hopping between eras while trying to protect the ones he loves. As his bond with Mary grows deeper, they both navigate a web of historical conflicts and perilous moments....

Ever wonder what that creepy department store clerk does when he goes home? When Max Harmon took the detective job in Rohm, he figured it was a nice little all-American town and a great place to spend his days until retirement. Boy, was he wrong! The department is riddled with antiquated, sexist, misogynistic, good old boy ideas and favors. His partner is as close to worthless as he can be, his predecessor killed himself, and the Chief of police is a yes many for the mayor and city council. What could go wrong? The one saving grace is Max makes the acquaintance of the retired Chief of ...