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In this fourth and final installment of the Detective Ace Sloan series, Sloan must solve the murders of multiple members of a prominent Martian family and a distinguished poet all while cultivating a relationship with a new lover and dealing with a sudden serious health issue. More than ever, he must lean on Detective Kate Hammer to assist him in solving the crimes.

Detective Ace Sloan ( The Red Planet Murders) returns in this exciting and compelling murder mystery from author William Graham. Set in the Martian colonies in the 22nd century, Detective Sloan must solve the murders of two immigrant women found buried in the Martian dunes and of a famous college professor. What is the connection between the murders? Sloan and his rookie colleague Detective Kate Hammer uncover a secret political conspiracy as they try to solve the crimes.

In this continuation of the story line of The Red Planet Trilogy, author William Graham weaves a compelling tale of political intrigue as Dr. Jane Starling, the first president of the newly formed Martian Republic, takes office. Her political foes at the corporations, which founded the colonies on Mars, are aligned against her and devise ways to sabotage her political agenda. Against this highly charged political drama, the common citizens of Mars must make decisions about their own lives.

This collection of stories focuses on the thoughts, passions, hardships, and tragedies of often overlooked Americans: the average working people who toil in the margins of society. Readers may recognize many of the characters in these tales, whose storylines play out in every corner of the country.

In a small town in Iowa, a series of murders have the town on edge. A newspaperman turned reluctant sleuth unravels the interconnected deaths, and in the process rekindles a romance and has his faith tested.

Detective Alberto Alvarado is a complex man. Dedicated to his profession of tracking down criminals in the Ecuadorian capital of Quito, he is also tortured by his inability to stop gambling and his occasional desire to take justice into his own hands. Follow this fascinating character as he navigates the dark corners of Quito in a series of captivating cases that spotlight the inequities of society and justice. Among the crimes that Alvarado must solve are that of a lawyer murdered while fighting against a giant oil company; two American geologists assassinated while searching for lost ...

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In a world swirling with distractions, William Graham’s collection Lotus Poems offers a soothing, beautiful respite. The poems offer lyrical insights into how to discover calm and mindfulness in life. In addition, many of the poems are infused with Zen Buddhist sensibilities and concepts. Using a variety of poetic styles, including the Japanese forms of Tanka and Haiku, the book takes you on a peaceful journey on each page. Lotus Poems can also be considered a companion piece to Graham’s previous collection called Being Present, which celebrates the joy and diversity of the natural ...

The Vikings traveled from their ancestral home in Norway across the seas to establish settlements from the European mainland to England, Ireland, Iceland, Greenland, and even to North America. Teenage adventurers Annie, Oliver, and Ryan are transported back in time to the age of the Vikings using magical powers to cross the centuries. In their journey, they encounter famous Viking warriors such as Erik the Red and his son Leif Erikson. They also interact with the Norse gods Odin, Thor, and Loki, as well as the mysterious Hidden People of Iceland. The intrepid trio learns about culture and ...

Intrepid teenage adventurers Annie, Oliver, and Ryan are transported to Greece, where they battle mythical Greek gods and fierce beasts to retrieve a golden trident on Mount Olympus. The group travels to many Greek islands looking for clues to help them find the trident and, in doing so, free from captivity a human witch who has been imprisoned by the powerful Greek god Zeus. During their adventures, Annie, Oliver, and Ryan must show persistence, strength, and wisdom as they confront difficult and potential deadly situations. They learn the true meaning of courage and friendship along the way.

The small town of Fergus, Iowa is experiencing a dwindling population and a poor economic future. One woman, Ginny Rhinehart, the wife of a mortician, believes that the town needs an infusion of new and different people to save it. She begins posting on social media encouraging artists, musicians, and actors to come to Fergus to take advantage of the lower cost of living and to help revitalize the community. Ginny wants to turn Fergus into an arts mecca in rural Iowa. Influenced and charmed by Ginny’s videos, a diverse group of creative people start arriving in Fergus. This sets off a ...

The Rivertown teenage adventurers—Annie, Oliver, and Ryan—are captivated by the mysterious disappearance of a local doctor and his family in the Amazon rainforest. With the help of Annie’s magician mother Ophelia, the intrepid trio are transported to the Amazon to search for the family. Follow their journey as they deal with an unscrupulous boat captain, dangerous jungle creatures, a tribe who teaches them how to survive, and the final encounter with a hidden Amazon civilization founded by alien visitors from a distant galaxy.

Teenage adventurers Annie, Oliver, and Ryan travel across time and space to visit the Roman Empire. They begin their fantastic journey in Pompeii shortly before the volcano Vesuvius erupts. They are nearly trapped in Pompeii thanks to the conniving Senator Lucius. Upon their escape they travel to Constantinople, the wealthy eastern capital of the empire. Finally, they journey to Carthage to witness an epic battle to recapture what remains of the western empire and to restore the glory of Rome. Along the way, the trio learns about Roman history and culture, witnessing both its grandeur and ...

The novella is a searing portrait of family dynamics in contemporary America. The Starling family consists of Robert, the workaholic surgeon; his wife Sharon, the emotionally volatile mother of three daughters: Chelsea, the eldest, who craves wealth and power; Emma, who becomes an advocate for women’s rights; and Charlotte, the youngest, who wants to get as far away as possible from her suburban upbringing. Family tragedy strikes, however, forcing the family to face unpleasant truths.

What makes a poet? Their words? Their backgrounds? Their personal demons? This novella tells of the intertwined lives of three poets and how they evolved into becoming bards for the times. Julian Wallace is a traditionalist plagued by the destructive forces in his head. James Merritt blazes a path through the kinetic streets and alleys of New York. Eleanor Priestly falls in love with Julian through decades of heartfelt correspondences. The book is a snapshot into what lies behind poetic creativity.

Rivertown is haunted by ghosts. Three children—Oliver, Ryan, and Annie, along with Annie’s mother Ophelia and a distant relative Merlin the Magnificent—form the Haunted House Club. They venture into the strange and quirky world called the fourth dimension to find a way to rid the town of the haunting spirits. Follow their quest as they encounter dangerous quick sand, fire-breathing toads, and giant spiders, among other strange creatures. Along their journey, they discover how resilient they are in the face of difficult challenges.

The novel tells the story of renowned American artist Edward Hopkins and his turbulent marriage to his wife Jo. Talented yet acerbic, Edward lives in a world of his own, viewing Jo as more of a servant than a partner. But Jo harbors her own artistic ambitions. She hopes to escape from the long shadow cast by Edward and make her own mark in the world of art. As her dissatisfaction with her marriage intensifies, she meets and is drawn to the playwright Pádraig Maguire. But she does not know if Pádraig offers her freedom or another type of prison. This is a tale of passionate egos crashing ...

“Martian Maelstrom” continues the Martian Colonies series. In this edition, Detective Kate Hammer investigates three cases in the ever-evolving and turbulent colonies on the Red Planet. In the first story, Kate tracks down the murderer of three brothers from a wealthy family while also trying to break up a human trafficking ring. The second story focuses on the threat a right-wing militia poses for the colonies and for one family in particular. The third story centers on a new colony where residents are ordered to take their own lives at age seventy-five to control overcrowding, an ...

“The Savage Land” contains two long narrative poems that focus on love, courage, revenge, and the very human desire to find solace and meaning in life. The poems are set in mythical kingdoms that exist in the mists of time and imagination. Let the poems transport you into worlds where characters go on quests of discovery to untangle life’s messy cords until they find peace and security.

"The Kincaids" is a riveting multi-generational tale of a wealthy family ripped apart from the inside. James Kincaid, the billionaire crusading father, is torn between his devout religious faith and his love of money and power. James’s eldest son Matthew, once a football star, longs to recapture the thrills of his youth. John, the middle son, finds himself caught up in the web of big city political corruption. Luke, the youngest son, flees the country and his family and finds meaning in Chile with his wife, who is a rising political star. Hovering outside of the male-dominated Kincaid ...