FIND YOUR OWN BEACH

Take a quick break from reality and enjoy a page-turning mystery, psychological thriller, action-packed adventure, or something a bit calmer and see the world from a different perspective. All my short stories are available from Amazon for less than the price of a cup of coffee and will stimulate your mind much longer. (Click on any cover below to learn more.)

Short Stories

One man’s trash is another man’s treasure . . .

Winning the lottery might sound like the best thing that could ever happen, but some people have problems that can’t even be solved that way. (23 pages and only .99¢)

A mail-order bride vanishes . .

Finding his foreign bride was faster and easier than he could have imagined, but losing her could cost him the rest of his life. (62 pages and only .99¢)

A mach-1 survival story . . .

Snakes in the cockpit had always been a euphemism for situations gone awry, not reality. (34 pages and only $1.99)

If it bleeds, it leads . . .

A dark psychological thriller with black humor and social commentary that is unsettling, clever, and has a killer twist at the end. (27 pages and only .99¢)

Three gripping military stories that expose the hidden costs of duty, honor, and the past that refuses to stay buried.

(35 pages and only .99¢)

In “Four-Star Nightmare” a decorated Vice Admiral stands on the threshold of his fourth star when old secrets surface and he must decide how far he’ll go to protect the flawless image he’s built.

In “2.7 Seconds” a Vietnam veteran lines up the ultimate long-range shot. With only one bullet and seconds to impact, justice and vengeance become one.

Every person has a “Breaking Point”—the real question is where yours lies. Raw, unflinching, and morally complex, these stories explore the shadows that linger long after the uniform comes off. Perfect for fans of military thrillers and psychological suspense.

Five delightful stories about cozy crimes and personal growth. Perfect for beach reading, or while standing in line at the grocery store.

(Soon to be released.)

Would a little rat poison added to the recipe in “Just Desserts” help catch a Blue Ribbon thief?

In “Coffees with the Lord” see how a non-pretentious scrub-covered knoll and a white Jeep CJ-4 show God’s sense of humor and provide answers to a prayer.

In “Second Chances” a grieving widower, a cub reporter, and a phoenix bullfrog walk into a bar . . .
“Cold Case Closed” Welcome to Monroe Station, Population: 000,008, the last place anyone would ever expect a murder.

“Himalayan Banshee” Discover the only two methods of control we humans have over a wigged-out cat.