Pro Bono - The 18-year defense of Caril Ann Fugate: In 1958, 19-year-old Charlie Starkweather went on a murder spree that paralyzed Nebraska, shocked the nation, and left 11 people dead. With him when he was captured was his 14-year-old ex-girlfriend Caril Fugate. The question soon arose, was Caril a kidnapped victim, or a heartless accomplice?
Appointed to her case, Attorney John McArthur initially accepted the assignment out of a sense of constitutional duty. But as he delved deeper, he found that the truth was far more complicated than anyone was letting on. Up against incredible odds, and with a strong conviction of her innocence, McArthur remained with Caril and fought for her freedom for 18 years. For this service, he took no pay, accepting the case pro bono.
Pro Bono explores aspects of this incredible story that have never been revealed before, and sheds new light on these terrifying and complex events.
Relic Worlds - The Deep Beyond: Something strange is happening on the mining planet of Gamma Sardia. A mysterious reading of enormous power is being detected below the surface. Men will kill for it, go to war over it, anything they must to make this powerful relic their own.
But a small group of scientists are willing to sacrifice everything to get to it first so they can discover its hidden secrets. Who created it? Why did their civilization disappear? And can the same thing that happened to them happen to us?
From the universe of Relic Worlds comes this exciting backstory of Lancaster James' early adventures, and the history behind the mysteries that beg the question, are we alone in the universe?
Relic Worlds - Pick Your Path, Book 1 - Mystic Island: Join Lancaster James on his exciting adventures to explore ancient ruins on distant planets in search of powerful relics that could unlock the greatest mysteries of the universe. Only this time, YOU call the shots.
In Pick Your Path books, the reader takes control of the storyline, determining what the main characters will do at key moments of the story. Your choices will determine how the story will end. Will Lancaster discover the lost secrets of this ancient civilization? Will he return empty handed? Or will he be killed by fierce creatures, severe environments, or some other horrific danger? Your choices will determine his fate, and perhaps all life in the galaxy.
In Mystic Island, Lancaster goes to a planet in the Polaris system where he learns about the mystery of the Zebornos, an alien race which populated the system millions of years ago.
Relic Worlds - Pick Your Path, Book 2 - The Lost City: Join Lancaster James on his exciting adventures to explore ancient ruins on distant planets in search of powerful relics that could unlock the greatest mysteries of the universe. Only this time, YOU call the shots.
In Pick Your Path books, the reader takes control of the storyline, determining what the main characters will do at key moments of the story. Your choices will determine how the story will end. Will Lancaster discover the lost secrets of this ancient civilization? Will he return empty handed? Or will he be killed by fierce creatures, severe environments, or some other horrific danger? Your choices will determine his fate, and perhaps all life in the galaxy.
In The Lost City, Lancaster follows the trail of the zeborno to a jungle planet where he finds an ancient city shrouded in the mists of a thick jungle.
The Table of Truth: "Every day is the same when you feel worthless." That just about sums up Jake's feelings about himself and his life. Nearing middle age, having never really succeeded at anything, he needs an adventure.
He travels to Tijuana where he meets "Nina," a prostitute working at a brothel. No one had ever asked her opinion before. She spent her life supporting her drug-dealing boyfriend and raising four children, for whom she would do anything.
But now she wants something more. Something better for herself and her children. 'The Table of Truth' follows Marisela's incredible journey as she struggles to escape from the life of prostitution, drugs, and alcoholism; and the feelings that grow between her and Jake show that love knows no borders.
Relic Worlds - Pick Your Path, Book 3 - The Cosmic Orb: Lancaster James' search continues as he travels to distant planets in search of the Cosmic Orb, a relic of incredible power.
Join Lancaster James on his exciting adventures to explore ancient ruins on distant planets in search of powerful relics that could unlock the greatest mysteries of the universe. Only this time, YOU call the shots.
In Pick Your Path books, the reader takes control of the storyline, determining what the main characters will do at key moments of the story. Your choices will determine how the story will end. Will Lancaster discover the lost secrets of this ancient civilization, or will he be killed by local animals, or the dangerous elements? Your choices will determine his fate, and the fate of the galaxy.
In The Cosmic Orb, Lancaster must fly to several mysterious planets to locate the orb, and once he knows where it is, he must get it safely to the museum. Solve the mystery of this and the other four Pick Your Path books, then go to the website to claim your prize.
The Great Heist - The Story of the Biggest Bank Robbery in History: On a sunny September morning in 1930, six men entered the Lincoln National Bank in Nebraska’s capital city armed with revolvers and Thompson submachine guns. In eight minutes, they emerged with more than 2.7 million dollars, the
largest take of any bank heist in history.
A nationwide search for the bandits would lead Nebraska authorities through the rough, gangland streets of Chicago and East St. Louis, and deep into the heart of the Capone organization.
The Great Heist not only chronicles the search for the bandits and the trials that followed, but the incredible story of how they got the money back.
Relic Worlds - Lancaster James and the Search for the Promised World: Lancaster James is hot on the trail of the Sigueran, following the path that is leading him to the lost "Promised World". However, others are on the same path, including space pirates, underworld criminals, spies and an entire corporate empire. All are seeking the hidden powers long lost to the universe.
The American Game: For three long years, the American Civil War has raged across the nation, scorching the land, leaving thousands dead, and tearing families apart. The endless fighting has hardened the hearts of soldiers of both sides. But on a lonely field in mid-Tennessee, some of those soldiers will come face to face with one another in a series of ball games. Stalled in a stalemate, the soldiers start out with small bets on who is better at the game; but as the wagers increase, so do the risks. In order to play, they will have to accomplish what their governments were incapable of doing to avoid the war, compromise. Each man will bring his own ideas and rules to the sport, and together they formulate their own form of the American game. But they have to be cautious, for soon the war will catch up with them, and they will be forced into conflict once again.
Two Gun Hart: Richard "Two Gun" Hart was one of the most successful prohibition officers in the country, an ostentatious cowboy, a decorated war hero, and the long lost brother of Al Capone.
Riding across the plains of Nebraska on his horse, with two six-shooters on his side, Hart looked like a hero straight out of a silent movie. What no one knew was that he harbored deep secrets that he told no one, not even his wife.
'Two Gun Hart' will tell the incredible untold story of this great Italian-American hero, whose ties to the most infamous criminal in American history makes his tale all the more unusual
Relic Worlds - Pick Your Path, Book 4 - Secret of the Dark Agents: Lancaster James' search continues as he tries to uncover a dark secret held by the dreaded Dark Agents.
Join Lancaster James on his exciting adventures to explore ancient ruins on distant planets in search of powerful relics that could unlock the greatest mysteries of the universe. Only this time, YOU call the shots.
In Pick Your Path books, the reader takes control of the storyline, determining what the main characters will do at key moments of the story. Your choices will determine how the story will end. Will Lancaster discover the lost secrets of this ancient civilization, or will he be killed by local animals, or the dangerous elements? Your choices will determine his fate, and the fate of the galaxy.
In Secrets of the Dark Agents, Lancaster has learned that an evil cult called the Dark Agents has located the planet where one of the important artifacts is hidden. He must get to the planet and find the artifact before they do.
Relic Worlds - Pick Your Path, Book 5 - Catacombs of the Forgotten: Lancaster James' search continues as he explores the deep and foreboding catacombs of a forgotten race.
Join Lancaster James on his exciting adventures to explore ancient ruins on distant planets in search of powerful relics that could unlock the greatest mysteries of the universe. Only this time, YOU call the shots.
In Pick Your Path books, the reader takes control of the storyline, determining what the main characters will do at key moments of the story. Your choices will determine how the story will end. Will Lancaster discover the lost secrets of this ancient civilization, or will he be killed by local animals, or the dangerous elements? Your choices will determine his fate, and the fate of the galaxy.
In Catacombs of the Forgotten, Lancaster has learned that the final artifact has been buried with the dead of an ancient alien race. He must find their catacombs, then delve deep into them to find the last relic.
Relic Worlds - Lancaster James and the Secret of the Padrone Key: Lancaster James has recently picked up the trail of an important relic of the Milak Shivar. It will lead him to an ancient city full of wonder where he makes one of the most important discoveries of his life.
Relic Worlds - Lancaster James and the Shattered Remains of Antiquity: Lancaster has just uncovered a priceless relic that could point the way to three treasures which, when combined, could provide great insight into the secrets of the galaxy, and what happened to life in it before humans.But danger awaits as he must contend with warring corporations who are all trying to steal powerful artifacts for their own uses against one another, and to gain that edge.
Relic Worlds - Short Stories Collections: Relic Worlds follows the adventures of Lancaster James, who is exploring ancient ruins on distant planets for powerful artifacts. These books of short story collections include the smaller tales of the Relic Worlds universe which happen between the novels.
Dirty Old War: The Vietnam War is perhaps the most controversial and divisive conflict in American history. Its complexities and issues are debated to this day. The political and military decisions have been second guessed and studied for decades.
This book is not about the big picture, the movement of armies, or the politics. It instead dives into the lives of people who lived through the conflict; from civilians in the villages, to soldiers in the field, to survivors who fled. This book chronicles the experiences of both Americans and Vietnamese through their eyes, and how it affected their lives forever.
The Fugate Files: For decades, the case of Caril Ann Fugate has been questioned and studied. The stories have been told and retold in books, documentaries, movies, and songs.
Now the original files can be found in this compilation of personal notes, letters, newspaper clippings, court documents, and photographs. Never before has the source of this story been brought more to light than with this book.
Riding across the plains of Nebraska on his horse, with two six-shooters on his side, Hart looked like a hero straight out of a silent movie. What no one knew was that he harbored deep secrets that he told no one, not even his wife.
