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Ironclad by Paul Clancy
The Epic Battle, Calamitous Loss and Historic Recovery of the USS Monitor
“A thrilling re-creation of an epic moment in naval history…”
The small, ungainly iron ship may have saved the union. Then in a vicious winter storm, it plunged into the depths of the Atlantic, seemingly lost forever. But 140 years later, after a 50-year search-and-recovery mission, its ponderous iron turret reemerged, dripping, from a rusting grave, returning priceless bits of history.
In Ironclad, journalist Paul Clancy weaves three great sea adventures into a single mesmerizing tale of life and death. Naval heroism, the cold heart of battle, a killing storm, deep-water salvage, flesh-and-blood history—Ironclad has it all.
“Ironclad is solid history written in riveting, heart-pounding prose.”
–John B. Hightower, President & CEO, The Mariner’s Museum
“Get ready for two terrific true yarns—past and present—knitted into one masterfully told tale of a Civil War ironclad.”
–The Ensign Magazine
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The Scars Between Us by Sherry A. Burton
Haunted by dreams of her dead husband, Elizabeth spends five years of her life beside his grave with the blind hope that he would return to her. She eventually alienates every one of her friends before slowly rebuilding her life.
When Joseph crosses her path with his piercing eyes and electric touch, the flame of passion is ignited. But Joseph has a painful secret buried within the scar on his wrist – one he must protect in order to keep his new life, and new love.
Will Elizabeth ever be able to truly let go and stop seeing her dead husband everywhere she turns? And can Joseph risk exposing his past in order to be with her?
Sherry A. Burton currently resides in Chesapeake, Virginia, and has several other books in the works. This is her second novel, after Tears of Betrayal.
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America’s Got Stories, Volume One by American Writers
America’s Got Stories, Volume One, is an anthology of 37 hand-picked short stories written by 32 all-American Writers. James Lough won first place for his story, Christine, an engaging tale about two friends, and the drug-induced history that comes back to haunt them. Rondaniel Case won second place for These Fine, Finite Things, the story of a soldier who helps shape a new world, and now questions it all. J. Lee McKenzie won third place for her story, Forgotten, about an old woman who gets lost during a snowstorm, and the strange little girl she meets.
A Japanese son in a feudal village tries to save his mother from death. A crime victim gets a new identity, but worries she’s been discovered. A young Jewish woman is forced to commit unspeakable acts to survive the Holocaust.
These are just some of the stories that await you within the pages of this book. You will be swept away by titillating love stories, endearing drama, and characters so real you can touch them. Fiction and non-fiction, all mixed into one wonderful book, bringing together the best of American writing, sure to provide you with hours of reading pleasure.
Nine judges considered 113 submitted stories, and chose the stories in this book. Each story is, with a few exceptions, between 1,000 and 2,500 words, so the reading is easy, the flavors varied. 37 stories to delight your mind and soul, written by soulful American writers from all across this great land.
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The Case of the Russian Maids by John Koehler, with Timothy Choquette
A series of violent murders sweeps the Oceanfront of Virginia Beach during the height of the tourist season, threatening the heart and soul of the city’s financial and emotional security. The victims are beautiful Russian maids working at oceanfront hotels, employed by Nikolai Ivanov’s Tsarina Enterprises, a firm also suspected of employing the women for an additional kind of very special room service, one that reaches into the highest echelons of society and government.
The murderer is careful, calculating and resourceful, a master of disguise and with inside information about the workings of the local police. The scenes are macabre, twisted artworks using the victims as the centerpiece.
Under extreme pressures from local political figures, an unusual team assembles to crack the case, led by Lt. Detective John Ordberg from SVU, and his special officers Tonya Jackson and Wheels Johnson. Ordberg also brings in local PI Rick Jameson and his associate Mick Gorbach, along with Michelle Paige, a Psychological Profiler and spiritual reader from The Edgar Cayce Foundation. The team is completed by Special Agent Elena Grigorevna from the FBI.
Taunted by rambling letters from the perp, Ordberg’s team gets inside the head of the bad guy and sets out to take him down, at whatever cost. This is a thriller with a roller coaster ride and a strong finish.
For more information, please visit the website.
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Tears of Betrayal by Sherry A. Burton
AMBER’S WORLD IS SHATTERED when her husband Jeff dies suddenly in an accident. On the day of his funeral, in the midst of her grief, she is blind-sided with divorce papers, served only hours before the service. Forced to face how flawed her marriage truly was, Amber finally begins to deal with the lies and deceit that were at the very foundation of her relationship.
When the ruggedly handsome Kentucky horse breeder Dalton loses his beloved wife shortly after the birth of their child, he thinks he will never find love again. Four years later, he knows something is missing from his life, but just can’t seem to place it. Until he meets the raven-haired beauty – the woman of his dreams.
Will Amber overcome the fear of being hurt again and find true love?
Will she be able to see clearly through her tears of betrayal?
For excerpts, testimonials and more information, please visit the website at www.tearsofbetrayal.com
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Detective Jack Sinclair left the big city to enjoy the quiet of his home town, Onancock, VA, signing on as its major crimes detective. His calm lifestyle turns upsidedown when a young woman is slain while vacationing at a nearby Chesapeake Bay beach. A seemingly simple murder investigation quickly escalates into one of interstate and international intrigue.
The victim turns out to be a ruthless and well known attorney from New York City. Jack reaches out for assistance from hot-shot, Big Apple detective Maggie Williams. They quickly discover a connection to a cold case that Maggie had once investigated, one involving a powerful law firm and an international businessman.
Along the road to finding the killer, the detectives discover each other.
Misguided Justice is the second in the Beach Murder Mysteries series of books. The first was The Case of the Russian Maids, by John Koehler and Timothy Choquette. They will be followed in March by Guilt Before Innocence by Rue Elliott and The Footloose Killer, by Michelle L. Johnson.
For more information about this book, and to see other books in the Beach Murder Mysteries series, go to www.beachmurdermysteries.com
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Three Stars and a Crow by Robert J. Walker, MCPON 3
Three Stars and a Crow tells the story of a great Virginian who brought about positive changes within the United States Navy by doing what is right. MCPON Walker, thank you for your life of public service to this nation, which is well documented in this book.”
The Honorable Robert F. McDonnell, Governor of Virginia
“It has been an honor and privilege to get to know Master Chief Walker and I’m very proud to call him my friend. He has served his Navy and his nation with extraordinary dedication and serves as the shining example for all our Chief Petty Officers to follow.”
Admiral J.C. Harvey, Jr., USN
Three Stars and a Crow is the story of Bob Walker, a man who loved the U.S. Navy from the moment he met it, and who set out to become the best by devoting himself to serving his country and the men and women who serve.
From a typical American childhood raised on a farm, Bob’s character was instilled by his parents. After joining the Navy at 19, Walker rocketed through the enlisted ranks to achieve chief in just eight years. His was the Navy of spit and polish, chain of command, and an absolute dedication to quality and performance.
In this book, Walker lays out the principles that led him to go toe to toe with all who threatened his Navy. Filled with typical no-bull Walker language and humor, Three Stars is sure to become a classic guide for enlisted who want to rise fast and make a difference. This book describes how Walker did it, and why so many Sailors have such respect for the man who brought respect back to the Navy, the man who loved them beyond reason, and who became a living legend in the United States Navy.
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“Susan Spangler has created something unique in The Year of the Bird. She has a startling and refreshing voice, that sings next to her beautiful illustrations. The reader is drawn in by the tragic and comic details of daily life, often simultaneously, and we are transported and uplifted. Buy this book.”
Patty Dann, author of Mermaids and The Goldfish Went on Vacation________
The Year of the Bird by Susan Spangler
Inspiring & funny, harrowing & hopeful, The Year of the Bird (TRUE STORIES IN PICTURES & WORDS) is about the surprises life can dish up. Illness, death and grief. Midnight trips to the ER. Airplanes crashing into towers on a bright blue morning that’s also your grandson’s seventh birthday. Those kinds of surprises.
It’s also about the things that keep you sane. Violets in the kitchen window. The first day of spring. Your own love story. The kinds of things that help you put one foot in front of the other- even when you’re not sure where they’re taking you. This powerful graphic journal recalls “a year that actually began three years ago.” The words & pictures are snapshots of life- bright flashes of moments remembered. The Year of the Bird is about family, about finding words, finding meaning, finding strength to 
go on. It’s about holding on and letting go. It’s a book to share with your friends and to keep in your heart.
Beautifully written and illustrated by Susan Spangler, this book is a masterpiece of feeling, color and word that will transport the reader into a better place.
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Three Sailors by Midori Bamba
The Three Sailors chronicles the fictionalized retelling of one of the most arduous passages in history. After a massive storm in 1832, three men are stranded at sea on their broken ship for over four hundred days and hope for just two things-to survive their ordeal and to find safe passage home to Japan.
Left in the middle of the sea with not much else to eat but rice, teenage boys Oto and Kyu, and their older, spiritually strong helmsman, Iwa, are tossed from one ordeal to the next. As they travel from Japan to Vancouver to “Slave Island” and Macao, the three Japanese sailors battle not only the unpredictable elements, but also their failing spirits, slavery, and their own government officials.
Sustained by eating seaweed and shellfish that miraculously adheres to the side of their ship, the three men soon realize that finding their way back home proves to be a more difficult and dangerous journey than any of them ever expected. In this realistic seafaring saga that will engage history fans and adventure buffs alike, three brave sailors will come full circle and face their final fate.
“The Three Sailors took me to a time and places that were new to me. For its historical and geographical content alone made it a great read. I have told the author I am looking forward to the movie made from this book.”
Dr. Jerome Schonfeld
“How do three Japanese men survive over a year at sea in a badly damaged ship? The Three Sailors is an awe-inspiring story of resourcefulness, perseverance, faith, and the will to live.”
Jill Burr, Librarian, Virginia Beach Public Library
For excerpts and more information, please visit the website.
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The Skye’s The Limit by Skye MacQueen
The Skye’s The Limit- one girl’s story of having Traumatic Brain Injury and epilepsy in her 20′s is an amazing journey of Skye MacQueen’s life, as told by the author, starting with the moment when it changed completely. Left comatose and with a traumatically injured brain after a terrible car accident, the 20-year-old MacQueen began the agonizing journey of rediscovering her life, her memory, who she was and—more importantly—who was the woman she was becoming. Told with a riveting and brutally honest journalistic approach, Skye bares her soul and deepest secrets for the reader, in the hopes that her story will help and inspire others who suffer from TBI.
“This is a book of courage, day-to-day hard fought courage. This is a book of strength that shows the reader how to ‘Skye above’ even the worst setbacks. Lastly, this is a book of love, personal love, family love, and love for everything right about the world. Ms. MacQueens’s journalistic style of writing is filled with captivating anecdotes that shows the progressive exploration of one’s self that many survivors of brain injury experience. Heart breaking at times as this book is to read, it is also full of hope for the next day.”
Ronald C. Savage, Ed.D.
President, North American Brain Injury Society
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The Chess Master’s Violin by Jennifer Willows
THERE ARE COUNTLESS STORIES IN THE WORLD WITH MANY THEMES.
Some stories tell the great adventures of brave heroes, a few speak of the clash between gods and men, and others simply chronicle the lives of lonely souls whose greatest quest is to make it through each day.
The story I want to tell you is true, though it is difficult to believe. It doesn’t tell of a great warrior who goes into a noble battle. There are no dragons to slay in this book, but dragons don’t always come shaped like the lizard creatures of fairy tales. Perhaps we all have our own dragons that we must slay throughout our lifetime, if we will only be brave enough to ride out in conquest. This is the tale of how I defeated a few dragons in my life. I learned to overcome the word impossible. In the process, I found my true friends and where I truly belonged.
Dr. Andrew Collins is an average man who dreams of a better life, but when he suddenly finds his way into 19th Century London he gets more than he bargained for. Trapped in a bygone age, Collins teams up with the brilliant Livesey Hawkins to find where he truly belongs. Collins and Hawkins must strive to achieve the impossible, and in the process discover the true meaning of friendship.
Filled with delightful dialogue, science fiction time travels that stretch the mind and a fast pace, this book is filled with intrigue, mystery and delicious drama that will keep the reader turning the page for more.
This is Jennifer Willows’ first book, and is due for a launch on Amazon, Kindle, Nook and iBooks in October
For excerpts and more information, please visit the website at www.chessmastersviolin.com
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Old Age & Three Virtual Remissions by Ray Watts
Ray Watts, 86, has expressed his life in this book with complete honesty, humor and wit, as he tells us the story of his wife, medical ailments and how three amazing dreams ultimately fulfilled his sexual, emotional and physical needs. Ray’s breakthrough story is illustrated with exquisite detail, vivid colors and sublime imagination by Susan Spangler. This books gives hope to seniors that life after 65 can be just as fulfilling and wonderful as your youth.
“WARNING: With its beautiful, colorful illustrations, this volume may appear to be a children’s book. It isn’t. It’s a courageous, uninhibited, intelligent adult book about life, love, sex, old age and death. It is sad and funny and oddly uplifting, and you have never read anything like it. Also, the pictures are gorgeous, which seems altogether appropriate: After all, why should kids have all the fun?”
—Peter Carlson, author, K Blows Top
“It is rare to find anyone willing to write about old age (I mean old-old age) without rose-tinted glasses or medically-obsessed depression. Here comes Ray Watts with his clear-eyed, honest and open revelations, suffused with experience of love and loss. As a fellow octogenarian I welcome his courage and clarity, his generous willingness to tell it like it is. And the beautiful illustrations are like musical accompaniment, adding a further dimension of art and memory to his words.”
—Barbara Scheiber, author, Unlocking Potential
“This is a touching, immensely poignant testament to remembrance, to togetherness, to the joy of physical love. It is unflinchingly real. It was written for anyone, man or woman, who has truly rejoiced in love. Written as well for those who have grown old … but not too old to remember, and to dream.”
—Carson Davidson, writer/producer/director, Help!
For more information, please visit the website.
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Bipolar by Koehler by John Koehler
Bipolar by Köehler is the main story (in a larger collection) of a man whose life, beginning at age 30, was hijacked by Bipolar Syndrome. Using journal entries from that time, Koehler discusses how he survived this frightening and confusing illness using a combination of medication, support from his family and friends, and faith in God.
“Koehler decided to write “Bipolar” to help other people going through a similar experience or who have a family member with the illness…it is an open door into Koehler’s life…he addresses his audience directly and, at times, with a witty and humorous tone despite the seriousness of the subject.”
The Virginian-Pilot
“John Koehler is a real person with a real story. A story about faith and guts. A story that doesn’t give all the answers, but a story about what God can do in the struggle of mental illness. This story is not for the faint of heart. However, John has opened his heart and you will be challenged by his tale of grace.”
Michael Simone, D. Min.,
Senior Pastor, Spring Branch Community Church
For excerpts and more information go here.
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Three Stars and a Crow by Robert J. Walker, MCPON 3
Three Stars and a Crow is the story of Bob Walker, a man who loved the U.S. Navy from the moment he met it, and who set out to become the best by devoting himself to serving his country and the men and women who serve.
From a typical American childhood raised on a farm, Bob’s character was instilled by his parents. He played quarterback in high school and won a nationwide speaking contest that helped him and others realize he was destined to lead.
After joining the Navy at 19, Walker rocketed through the enlisted ranks to achieve chief in just eight years. His was the Navy of spit and polish, chain of command, and an absolute dedication to quality and performance.
In this book, Walker lays out the principles that led him to go toe to toe with all who threatened his Navy. Read about the courage it took to speak the truth and demand changes to a system that had lost the polish of the past. Find out why his family managed to love him and believe in him in spite of the separation and demands he placed on them.
Filled with typical no-bull Walker language and humor, Three Stars is sure to become a classic guide for enlisted who want to rise fast and make a difference. This book describes how Walker did it, and why so many Sailors have such respect for the man who brought respect back to the Navy, the man who loved them beyond reason, and who became a living legend in the United States Navy.
For excerpts, testimonials and more information, please visit the website at www.mcpon3.com
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Benjamin – the Road to Capernaum by John Leonard Koehler
In the year AD 9, a crippled baby boy named Benjamin was born to a Jewish rabbi and his wife in the town of Capernaum, a fishing village on the northwestern shore of the Sea of Galilee. It wasn’t until later that a single miraculous moment of his life would become part of recorded history and remain with us for almost two thousand years. This novel takes Benjamin’s true short story from the Bible and gives him flesh and blood so he can exist for the rest of his life.
“Redemptive stories are always, always, always the best stories. We need them to suture our hearts and duct tape our souls. We need them to take us somewhere where the view is grand and wide and gripping. This tale of personal redemption will rocket you through history and drop you off at the time of Jesus. You will feel the pulse of a first-century miracle. You will dangle over the edge of reason. You will drink deeply from true principles of faith and life. If you ever wanted to be seized by redemption, don’t miss this trip.”
Michael Simone, D. Min.
Senior Pastor, Spring Branch Community Church
“How would your life have changed had Jesus placed his hand on your brow and healed you of your worst affliction? John Koehler’s new book, Benjamin, The Road to Capernaum, is a fascinating tale of just such a miracle. Benjamin’s life was drastically changed from the moment he was “Christ touched,” to his dramatic struggles against the brutal forces of Rome, with all of her prejudices and might hostile to the fledgling Christian religion.”
Charles Randolph Bruce
Coauthor, Rebel King Series of Novels
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Tree by William Rountree, Jr
This is the moving memoir of an inspiring man: his accomplishments, passions and challenges. Told with simple honesty, Tree’s story takes the reader from his happy Norfolk upbringing through profound watersheds like the suicide of his father and the loss of his eye to cancer. He recounts his “Renaissance man” vocations (archeologist/ oil speculator/ motel owner/CEO) and avocations (flounder fisherman to oenophile!). Take a walk of faith with Tree as he recounts his journey to meet his God and read the foundational truths that have guided and served him throughout his life.
“When I spend time with my friend Tree, I always leave deeply inspired by his courage, unflagging spirit, and great passion for life. Tree’s remarkable life journey is well captured in these pages which are filled with uncommon wisdom on leadership, courage, love, friendship and faith. It is a meaningful, rich blessing to read and one that you will want to share with family and friends.”
Scott Rigell
Member of Congress
“TREE is the quintessential story about what happens when you embrace life. Embracing the foibles as well as the sublime is the work of our lives, and Tree explains how this works by laying out the obstacle course he ran with chutzpah and bravado, with grace and humility, with compassion and love. He answers the question of ‘What’s the meaning of life?’ by showing you how to live! Need wisdom? You will find all the wisdom you need in TREE. You will live better after reading each chapter. Your vision will be surprisingly sharper after seeing what life looks like through the lens of faith.”
Michael Simone
Senior Pastor, Spring Branch Community Church
“This is a wonderful book about Tree’s passionate pursuit of hunting, banking, wine, fishing, archeology, community service, and fun. Most of all, it is the story of Tree’s great love for his family, his friends and his God.”
Frank Batten, Jr.
CEO, Landmark Media Enterprises
“TREE is the account of an extraordinary journey of passions: Love, Adventure, Service, Friendship, Faith, and ultimately, Life itself. Tree lets us into some secret and often hard places of the human condition and leaves us stronger for the effort. Thanks for letting me be part of the ride.”
Tim Robertson
Founding President and CEO,
The Family Channel
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