Acres Away
ISBN: 978-0-9821223-8-9
Joe Abb Overby
Price: 13.99

But Acres Aweigh! is more than Mrs Stark's story. It is also the story of a growing Navy base during the author's tour of duty there and his adventures aboard his aging tugboat, jokingly called "June-Moon-Uniform." It will bring a knowing smile to the face of any sailer who's ever served at Mayport or aboard a Navy ship.

Tragedy in Tin Can Holler is a captivating must read true story of a family's past transgressions revealing a family member who was a serial killer that got away with murder during the great depression, incest and child abuse, lies and betrayals and domestic violence buried for decades! The vicious murder of the author's mother haunted her for 48 years, but discovering the truth about her mother's murder was just the tip of the iceberg. Her story is spell-bounding as she unveils the hidden secrets that shocked the residents of three counties in southeast Tennessee. This book has also been made into a documentary. The hard cover version has some new material.

Come explore caves, hills, whitewater falls and lots of other fun things you didn't expect to find in Florida. North Florida still lets you enjoy the sun and sand of Gulf and ocean beaches, you expect in the Sunshine State but there is so much more. The northern counties are totally different from their southern and central counterparts. Wild About Florida: North Florida is the ultimate guide to eco-travel in Florida. Hike an aboveground cave at Florida Caverns State Park. Think you need to travel to the mountains for whitewater fun? You can find that right here in Florida at Big Shoals State Park offering the largest whitewater rapids in Florida. Looking for rare and exotic wildlife? How about the Sherman fox squirrels at Gold Head Branch State Park or the white squirrels at Ochlockonee River State Park? Into reptiles? You can view white alligators at Saint Augustine Alligator Farm. And that just scratches the surface. This book will tell you when and where to find all the outdoor fun you can imagine in north Florida. Like its south Florida counterpart, it is a guide no outdoors person should be without. We also have some great black and white illustrations inside to help visualize the wild wonders of north Florida.

Geography has dealt Florida a lavish hand when it comes to natural gifts. The Sunshine State is filled with unusual flora and fauna. South Florida is home to the endangered Florida panthers and the only North America crocodiles. The Everglades swarm with wildlife from birds such as wood storks, ibises, flamingos, roseate spoonbills and dozens of others to mammals such as black bears, bobcats, fox squirrels and raccoons. When it comes to reptiles, you will find more alligators than you ever dreamed of as well as gopher tortoises, caimans, green anoles, five lined skinks and hundreds of other snakes, turtles and lizards. Take a boat ride into the surrounding waters of the Atlantic or Gulf of Mexico, you will find dolphins dancing in your wake. Drop on down to Big Pine Key, which is the only place you can encounter the tiny Key deer in the wild. You will probably spot a few sun-loving iguanas as you island hop through the Keys. South Florida's plant life is also abundant and rich. From the native mangroves, which are at the root of the food chain to the colorful exotic Brazilian pepper, which threatens native plant life but seems impossible to eradicate to the delicate wild orchids, which thrive on air alone, your senses will be overwhelmed by the color and variety. Then there are also all the refuges, preserves, parks and zoos that make South Florida a nature lover's paradise. Wild About Florida- South Florida is a guide no outdoorsman- or woman- should be without. It lists those hard to find places and provides the inside scoop on those magnificent spots you might never find on your own. It portrays Florida's wonders with original full color photographs.

As Christians we know that God has prepared for us a heavenly home. God's love and grace extends beyond humans to include all the life that he has created. Thus, we may be assured that not only our beloved humans will greet us in heaven, but also the animals that have loved us, worked for us, and shared our lives.

It seemed like the perfect summer vacation for Ethan. A beach house in Wildwood, New Jersey, college girls and lots of partying. He never dreamed that he'd befriend Tully, a sixty-something World War Two veteran. Or that the two would begin one venture after another. Tully showed Ethan how to enjoy his summer...and his life.

Central Florida has the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf beaches much like other parts of Florida, but in many other ways it is distinct and unique. The Florida scrub jay, a bird many Floridians believe should be our state bird, is found nowhere in the world except central Florida.

Central Florida is bisected by one of the most unique rivers in the state and perhaps even the world. First off, the St. Johns is the longest river in Florida and one of the few in the country to flow north. The total distance the river drops from its source in marshes southwest of Melbourne to its mouth in the Atlantic near Jacksonville is less than 30 feet, or about one inch per mile, making it one of the laziest, slowest-moving rivers in the world. Also due to the fact that it is born in the salty estuary marshes of Indian River County, passes through salt springs and then receives an infusion of salt at the mouth, creates a more brackish river. It's the only river in the country that is home to saltwater stingrays.

Then there are the whooping cranes. There are only three whooping crane colonies in the United States. Central Florida's Polk, Osceola and Lake counties are the home of the only non-migratory flock of whooping cranes. Citrus County is host to the ultralight-led migratory flock that winters in Chassohowitzka National Wildlife Refuge near Crystal River.

And then there is--but why not just read the rest of the book to discover all the things that are uniquely central Florida.

We also have some great black and white illustrations inside to help visualize the wild wonders of central Florida.

From Edward M. Krauss, author of HERE ON MOON and SOLOMON THE ACCOUNTANT, his latest novel: A STORY OF BAD. Investigating the murder of the owner of a sportswear factory in Queens, New York, Detective Terry Stans determines that the victim knew his assailant. The dead man's workers and bereaved family are all suspects. June Replyn, a reporter covering the business side of the fashion world, is assigned to write how a small company survives the death of its inspirational leader. During interviews at the factory June is slipped a note from someone claiming to know the identify of the murderer. The reporter meets the detective. Stans is stuck. The case is going nowhere, and he believes the fashion writer has a better view inside the company. Terry encourages June to share information with him, hoping fresh eyes will see something he hasn't. But she doesn't tell him about the note. In the midst of his investigating and her reporting they start dating. Their relationship raises questions about confidentiality, loyalty to one's employer, professional ethics. Both of their bosses caution them about the dangers to their careers raised by this situation. And there they are, in bed. The tale is designed to intrigue the reader with two intertwining stories, the mystery of the murders and the unexpected love affair. During the course of the novel the reader visits the worlds of police investigations, newspapers and their editorial policies, drug smuggling, and the Cambodian experience in America.

Every Tuesday morning, a small group of golden age women (the Stitchers and Bitchers ) get together for coffee. When one of the women goes missing, the rest of the group determines to find out why. With no acceptable assistance from the local police, these women turn amateur detectives. Their sleuthing takes them from their small hometown in Nebraska to South Dakota.

Is Ada alive or dead? Was Ada in an accident, or was there foul play?

Readers travel on the journey with the Stitchers and Bitchers as they unravel the mystery, uncovering deceit and lies.

Hosts With Ghosts:
ISBN: 978-0-9779680-7-7
Kathleen Walls
Travel/Paranormal
Price: $19.99
Pgs: 336

What travel experts say about this book:

"What a fun read! I learned a lot I didn't know before!

Nancy S. Millar, Vice President and Director, McAllen TX Convention and Visitors' Bureau

"Great!" Ruth Sykes, Vice President, Media Relations & Marketing, Macon, GA Convention & Visitors Bureau

"What a wonderful, comprehensive haunted history." Beth Krauss, Media Relations Manager, Austin Convention and Visitors Bureau.

When you think of a crack-head, what kind of picture comes to mind? A stupid teenager, with little, or no education? A prostitute? A smack-talking, ghetto-born African-American? Or, maybe, a misfit Caucasion dropout, from a broken home, with an alcoholic, abusive, absentee father? Crack-heads are street-walking, panhandling, hustling, poorly dressed, teeth missing, gaunt, thin, useless and dangerous looking kinds of people, that you'd never invite over to dinner, right?

Well, guess again, because the author of these memoirs is an educated, articulate and thoughtful, formerly successful family and businessman, a grandfather, who owns expensive suits, always knows how to appear well groomed, and knows which fork is used when, at the gourmet banquets of the upper middle class.

I Romanced the Stone observes, discusses, and exposes fundamental tendencies of addiction in our society, and weaves these general themes throughout the personal story of the author's journey. The reader comes to understand that drug addiction is not some exclusive disease of the poor, or the uneducated, or the social castaways of our world; it is an insatiable and insidious ghost, shadowing anyone, of any walk of life, from any economic or social environment. It can appear as a false god, "the good life", and then devour you as "the grim reaper" is revealed bewilderingly to you, as your new slave master. The book tells how the author was rehabilitated, cured, and had his life and soul spared, through love and help from family, and most significantly, through a powerful spiritual experience. It is an inspiring, yet fearsomely awesome story, sending a message of hope, and advisement.

Geraldine Forest, age 10, has two problems. Her mother has married John Henderson. While she likes John, Geraldine is not sure she wants him in her life permanently. Also, while her mother and John are away in New York on their honeymoon, Geraldine has been sent to her new Grandmother's house in Maine. Grandma Henderson seems nice, but Geraldine sees and hears a baby ghost in an upstairs bedroom. Grandma Henderson doesn't believe her.

Black Rosebud: Have No Mercy II
ISBN: 0-9728513-1-3
Kam Ruble
Mystery
Retail $24.95
Pgs 588

A small rural area of Nebraska carries a dark secret of years gone by. This community's citizens of yesteryear were once so prejudiced against Blacks that they hung an innocent man for murder just because of the color of his skin. Rusty, the local police chief, is reminded of this terrible injustice when he tries to piece together how the executed man's grandson is involved with a thief who has committed several local burglaries. While looking for answers, Rusty finds himself involved in homicide and trying to locate the identity of the mysterious farm girl.

Black Lily: Have No Mercy III
ISBN: 0-9742161-7-8
Kam Ruble
Mystery
$16.49
Pages 388

The mayor of Mt. Pride, Colorado, appears to be beloved by all. Or is he? It is only natural that this man of wealth and prestige has enemies. Enemies who Have No Mercy when it comes to taking him down. When Mayor Richard Alan Eckhard is missing, is it because of foul play, or did he disappear on his own? Where is he? Is he dead or alive? It is top priority for Mt. Pride's top detectives, Joe Warner and Eddy Konklin, to find the answers to these questions. Once again, Mt. Pride's finest have their work cut out for them as they investigate this Missing Person's case. Do not blink! The bizarre conclusion just might surprise you.

An exceptional coming of age story by a first time writer. A boy growing up in a small town experiencing life from grades one through twelve. The book also details his experiences with an adventuresome sibling, who generally steals the stage. A must read for both young and old, that will surely bring a smile to your lips and fond memories to mind. You will easily relate to the situations, and the characters will be like old friends revisited. A scrape with death as a young boy brings a life's importance into focus for the author. The stories are SO good, you won't want them to end. Dear Alfie is a fast, easy and enjoyable read.

Can we hear in our hearts what animals wish to tell us?

Dog trainer Dani Sayre has that ability, but denies her talent because she fears learning things she does not want to know. Her estranged lover, Mark Hughes, comes sniffing around and asks her help in training his dog for agility competition. She reluctantly takes Mark on as a student. He wants to renew their relationship, but Dani can't forget that he betrayed her in the past.

When the pharmaceutical firm where Mark works becomes a target for attack by eco-terrorists, his dog is the only witness to a murder. In order to learn the truth, Dani must overcome her reluctance to use her gifts. Can she help Mark prevent the terrorists from destroying the drug company and its workers?

Hoping to find the love and comfort they crave, Judith and Blake marry.  But how long can their bliss last?  Will Judith make Blake forget the fickle woman he still loves� will she succeed, only to lose him in the next bloody battle?

If you were the privileged daughter of a wealthy judge, life in Louisiana in the years before the War Between the States was heavenly. 1862 brought a crashing halt to the good times. Life became hell on earth.

Federal officials singled you out for the harshest punishment because you were a known "rebel." Rabid secessionists, hated you if you didn't proclaim your hatred for the "Yankees." An intelligent young lady with brothers on both sides of the conflict was trapped in the middle of a war she never wanted.

Sarah Morgan's diary relives her joys and sorrows as she watches her home town sacked, flees in the night to escape the exploding shells yet finds joy in trivial things. Her tiny canary, a gift from her brother is her favored pet. Outings with friends and quiet family gatherings share her chronicle with the the more serious war news. Through it all Sarah recounts life as she lived it, always against the backdrop of the war that took her from her life of privilege to refugee hovels.

As the war grinds to its final conclusion, Sarah must take refuge with her older brother who has remained loyal to the union.

No account of this time is more poignant and more revealing of real life of those who kept the home fires burning.

It's 1864, during the siege of Atlanta. Desperate to escape her drunken father and her vicious fiancé, Willa Randall dons her dead brother's clothing, changes her name to Will Barber, and joins a Confederate cavalry unit led by Captain Jefferson Spencer. Unschooled in military matters, Willa overcomes one problem, only to find another waiting to ambush her on the path ahead. She first idolizes then falls in love with her captain, who sees her as just another youthful recruit. She must learn the skills of a soldier amid the heat of battle and the threat of sudden death. All the while Edgar Dodds, the obsessive fiancé, is on her trail, seeking to reclaim his possession. Captain Spencer, a grieving widower, avoids forming attachments that can lead to more grief. Even his own life holds little value to him. When he is inexplicably attracted to his aide, Will, more self-doubt dogs him. Through it all, his liking for the engaging youngster begins to restore his appreciation for life. Willa fears that when Captain Spencer discovers her secret, he will banish her from her sanctuary among the soldiers. Her experiences with the brutal men in her past give her little hope that he will take her part when Edgar Dodds catches up with her. On that devastating night, Willa sees no choice but to run away again, far from both the man she fears and the man she loves.

Lydia's second Civil War novel took 2nd place in the 2002 Golden Rose Contest?  Perfect Disguise was also a finalist in the 2003 First Coast Writers Festival Novel Contest

Last Step
ISBN: 0-9742161-3-5
Kathleen Walls
Mystery
Retail $12.99
Pgs 116

Now a feature movie by Forbes Films. See more at http://forbesfilm.net/last_step.htm

Vickie's daughter is dead. Just one more dead druggie among the hundreds that die each year in Jacksonville, Florida's drug infested slums. The police aren't concerned about her drug-related death.

VICKIE needs to know. Was it an accidental overdose, or murder? To find the answer, she must leave her safe life behind and plunge into the terrors of the drug culture. Will the search lead her to love? Or will she end up on a morgue slab, just one more casualty in the war against drugs?

HANK His mistakes caused the death of those he loved most. Drug addiction is his sworn enemy. His chosen life has no place in it for love until he meets Vickie.

JOE His money and power haven't been able to save his marriage or his son's love. He seeks Vickie's love but what are his secrets?