Paul G Buckner

A fun-filled weekend of camping, hiking, and searching for a lost gold mine turns into a nightmare for five friends when they stumble upon an ancient evil hidden away for centuries in the snow-covered mountains of the Colorado Rockies. Michelle Evers has since put the event behind her and moved on to a new life in a new town. She has made friends and enjoys an exciting job as a Sheriff's deputy in the resort town of Hawthorn Lake. But just as she begins to settle in, mysterious events start to unfold, that eerily resemble her past experience. Michelle soon discovers that the sheriff and his close friend, Troy Turner, harbor a dark secret that could devastate the tourist-driven town. Michelle is forced to make a decision that could thrust her back into the nightmare that has haunted her for so long and push her to the edge of sanity.Should she face her greatest fears and confront the evil that keeps her awake at night, or should she run and try to start over again somewhere else? Will she survive a second encounter, or will this prove to be a fatal mistake? The Lost Gold Mine of Idaho Springs is included as the prologue to this action thriller The Lost Gold Mine of Idaho Springs is the Prologue to Hawthorn Lake - Reprisal

"Leonard becomes the center of focus after witnessing the murder of the County Commissioner, William Wood, by the mob. But things change when a young and beautiful reporter gets involved in the investigation. Aside from her beauty, Leonard is thrilled by Lexi Osborne's intelligence. Can there ever be any hope of him winning her, given that they come from two different worlds? This tale of murder, intrigue, and love features memorable characters. It's interesting to follow the investigation and see how Leonard evolves throughout the story. He is a sophisticated character and the narrative has a fluidity about it that quickly engages the reader. The humor is at times grim and poignant. Paul G Buckner has what it takes to keep a story balanced and gripping. Leonard P Valentine: A House Divided Cannot Stand will keep you awake the entire night. I couldn't put it down." - Divine Zape, Readers' Favorite

Troy Turner is a writer living in a secluded cabin in the Rocky Mountains. He believes his new home in the peaceful valley, miles away from the busy resort town of Hawthorn, is the perfect setting for his work. When two of Troy's closest friends join him on a hunting trip, they are caught in an unexpected snowstorm. Eager to reach the safety of the cabin, they are suddenly and viciously attacked by a terrifying creature they never believed existed. Separated from his friends and badly injured, Troy tries to leave the mountain to seek help. The winter storm made the drive down the mountain treacherous, and his injuries made it even more difficult. He loses control of his Jeep on the snow-covered road and crashes. Troy is found unconscious by a snowplow driver and awakens days later in a hospital bed. He recounts his unbelievable encounter on the mountain and desperately pleads for help for the friends he was forced to leave behind. However, the sheriff dismisses Troy's story as a sensationalized tale aimed at gaining publicity. When a search team uncovers the body of one of Troy's friends and discovers that the other is missing, Troy becomes the prime suspect. How can he prove his innocence when the real killer is supposed to be a myth?