Serena Wilcox is a quirky former private detective, a happily married wife, and a mother of three. While Serena is far removed from the political scene, President Ann Kinji is drowning in a divided nation riddled with conspiracies, power-hungry government and criminal politicians. President Kinji calls upon government outsider Serena Wilcox. Can Serena save the day with her unlikely crew of vigilantes and burned agents? Angels Mark (Book 1): What if the United States knew of a nuclear threat and let it happen? First published in 2011, Angels Mark is eerily current. Conspiracy, greed and a lust for power are at the root of this plot-twisting thriller about corrupt American government; when the future of the nation depends on former private detective and mother-of-three Serena Wilcox and her unlikely crew. More about the Serena Wilcox Mysteries: The Serena Wilcox Mysteries began with three novellas published from 1998-2000 that developed a cult following (Gene Play, Virtual Memories, Camp Conviction). The Serena stories evolved into a popular series of fast-paced full length thrillers beginning with book one, Angels Mark. The series is known for its unusual storylines that often predict the future. Is the author psychic or bizarrely lucky? The Serena Wilcox Mysteries combat sinister themes while the characters dish out oddball humor. Because the books are fast, clean reads, they are a good choice for reading while traveling, sharing with YA readers, or nominating for a book club selection. Covert Coffee (Book 2): An asset to President Ann Kinji in the past, Serena is snatched in Germany and brought back to the United States for a covert mission run by former government agents. Realizing that her participation is not entirely voluntary, she is desperate to complete the mission so that she can be reunited with her family. As the case draws her ever closer to the conspiracy to kill the president, she reaches out to the criminally insane for help, sinking deeper and deeper into a rabbit hole where the bodies are piling up and nothing is as it seems. Bluebird Flown (Book 3): Covert Coffee's dystopian, eerie, and intense vibe continues Bluebird Flown goes even deeper into the madness of futuristic America; corrupt, heavy with conspiracies- chillingly close to tomorrow's headlines. As the United States continues to spiral out of control, can Serena stop all of the traitors before they kill the President? As the layers of betrayal are peeled, will anyone remain standing? Project Scarecrow (book 4): Serena and her crew are hired by the G del Solution Institute (GSI), run by former President Ann Kinji. Time travel technology is classified as top secret Project Scarecrow, but Project Scarecrow is compromised. Governments from the present and the future clash to control the destiny of mankind. Can Serena uncover who is behind this power struggle before history is forever altered? Ruby Red (book 5): To investigate the men of the future, Serena must journey into the past. The government entities of the future are beyond sinister and they will stop at nothing to gain power over time travel technology. They threaten GSI, Serena herself, and ultimately the future of the entire planet. Why are the men of the future obsessed with the horrors of the past? Can Serena uncover what they're doing before it's too late? Future Beyond (book 6): Serena Wilcox investigates corrupt governments of the past, present and future with her heroic crew. Serena is attacked by an evil power that manipulates her memories and uses them against her. The future of the world depends on her ability to see the difference between the truth and deception. Is Serena strong enough to fight against the evil that lurks in the future beyond? And what if the monsters of the future are ourselves?
"The Miracle Dulcimer" describes the instant-play method, how to get started with the dulcimer, tips on how to start a group for regularly playing music, personal stories, and a collection of 27 songs. The Miracle Dulcimer's 27 easy-play songs and instant-play method is ideal for individuals and groups who wish to play music but lack the skill or desire to learn. Natalie Buske Thomas, author of the Serena Wilcox Mysteries, created The Miracle Dulcimer Method when her mother was terminally ill, to enable her mother to instantly play music, without ever having played an instrument before and without any knowledge of how to read sheet music. The Miracle Dulcimer Method is a good option for anyone who wishes to play a real musical instrument (a mountain dulcimer, relatively inexpensive and can even be built from a kit) but lacks the ability or the desire to learn an instrument. This method is a wonderful solution for people with disabilities, special needs, and anyone who would benefit from music therapy. The instant-play method is also a great fit for playing music in groups, such as in church or community centers -- non musicians and children can play right away -- an excellent choice for fellowship and social events for people from all walks of life, mixed ages, and skill levels beginning with "never played an instrument before". Whether you are looking for a new option for a community group, seeking music therapy for yourself or a loved one, or you simply want to play music without the hassle of learning how, this book is for you
Time travel detective Serena Wilcox investigates corrupt governments of the past, present and future with her heroic crew. Geek candy, dry humor, and plot-twisting suspense await those who join Serena on her latest adventure. Historical references include the Cuban Missile Crisis, Marilyn Monroe and John Glenn's orbit. Meet Albert Einstein, journey to World War 1, and hide amongst the immigrants of Ellis Island. As for what the future contains, prepare for severely creepy plot twists and disturbing ideas What began in Project Scarecrow continues in Ruby Red and comes to a thrilling conclusion in Future Beyond. Serena Wilcox struggles to stay one step ahead of the grandfather paradox in futuristic America, where time travel is now possible. Time travel technology is classified as top secret Project Scarecrow, but Project Scarecrow is compromised. Serena and her crew are hired by the G del Solution Institute to catch the mystery villains before history is maliciously altered. Serena is a quirky, brilliant, and flippant detective who solves crimes by following her whims. Is she the best choice for the world's first time travel investigator? Agent Estep doesn't think so, and he never misses a chance to remind everyone of his objections. Meanwhile, Estep is saddled with "managing" Serena with the help of techie-gypsy eccentric burned agent Beav and a crew of scientists, agents, and military experts. Chilling and timely, the Serena Wilcox Time Travel Trilogy's plot lines about ethics in science and government corruption are based on current and historical research. Reading this 729 page tome after the sun goes down may induce nightmares.
Original lgem lde erz hlen die Geschichte von einem Jungen und seinem Gro vater. Liebe lebt weiter, Familie ist f r immer. German version of "Grandpa Smiles", an oil painting picture book about loss.
This book is for new and established writers seeking personal and financial success. Each chapter contains tried-and-true advice and do-it-yourself assignments. "Write your book. Sell your book. Succeed as an author and a person." 1. Define Success: Set your goals 2. Target Market: Who wants your books? 3. Profiling: Learn about your readers 4. Do What You Love: Enjoy selling books 5. Gutsy Self-Promotion: Sell more books 6. A Good Product: Improve your books 7. Dealing with Critics: Learn when to listen 8. The Writing Process: How to write 9. Become an Expert: Write professionally 10. The Last Word: Succeed Chapters six and eight cover writing methods to help you write your book. Chapters two through five cover marketing tips to help you sell your book. Chapters one, seven, nine and ten help you succeed as an author and as a person. Natalie Buske Thomas is an oil painter and the author of over a dozen books, primarily fiction. She is also a singer/songwriter. Learn from her 25+ years experience working in the arts and entertainment industry.
10 Chapters is a series of fast-paced alternate reality adventures beginning with Fender. Advances in technology made it possible to implant computers as small as a living cell into our bodies. Electronic information was stored within us for easy transactions. Scientists had engineered our systems to work together more efficiently. They had connected our bodies and minds to our social selves, to our communities, to our nations, and to Planet Earth. But something went wrong. Fender is one of the two percent of the world's population whose spirit has been transferred to the body of another person who is living as Fender (call him Fender #2) in an alternate reality. Scientists are calling this phenomenon "spirit transference". How can we prevent spirit transference from happening? How can we return the two percent back to their original bodies? While scientists wring their hands, politicians are hiding this disastrous truth from the public. As the afflicted two percent are revealed, they are whisked away to a secret government facility. Can Fender stay one step ahead of the agents who are after him? Does he have what it takes to be a hero?
Next thing she knew, Mol was in a seated position at a slight recline. Monitors were beeping and flashing. She must be hooked up to those. Had she been in an accident? She couldn't remember. She couldn't remember anything at all She bit back the panic welling up inside her. Think, she told herself. Nothing would be gained by losing her wits. Slowly she remembered. The 10 Chapters Series is a science fiction alternate reality adventure that continues from one book to the next. It is dystopian and futuristic with mystery, suspense, and thriller subplots. 10 Chapters is the series spin-off from The Serena Wilcox Mysteries (a series of twelve books). Imagine if God had given all of us free will, in which every possibility was predestined and preexisting. All possible outcomes exist, but we see only one: the life we have selected and been fated for. What if we could access the other paths, the ones we had not chosen, the ones we had not been fated for? What then? Fender is one of the 2% of the world's population whose spirit has twinned with another soul. Due to a technical glitch in his government-issued chip, Fender's spirit has been uploaded and transferred to the body of another person who is living as Fender (call him Fender #2) in an alternate reality. Yet another Fender (Fender #3) has taken Fender's body. You see, there are nearly infinite Fenders, as there are nearly infinite potential outcomes for nearly infinite choices that Fender, Fender's family, Fender's friends, random strangers that ever crossed Fender's path either directly or indirectly, politicians, criminals, researchers, teachers, and countless others could have made. Scientists are calling this phenomenon "spirit confusion" or "spirit transference", but don't let those lofty terms fool you. They have only named the problem. They have no idea how to solve it. While scientists wring their hands, politicians are hiding this disastrous truth from the public. As the afflicted 2% are revealed, they are taken to a secret government facility where they are studied and monitored-and hidden from the world. But among the scientific community are heroes in the making, whistleblowers who work tirelessly to identify the 2% and find them before the government does. Fender is recruited by the DOVE agency, where he is the supervising agent to Mol, an intriguing young woman who is unpredictable, temperamental, and fiercely independent. Mol may be the heroine the 2% has been waiting for. But Fender has managed to lose track of her already. Has Serena Wilcox put her faith in the wrong people?
