The economy of the U.S. has all but collapsed. The President is more like a king, appointed by Congress. The IRS is in charge of all law enforcement. Perry James watches as the IRS kicks in his door, takes possession of his home, and waits to arrest him. Knowing there has to be something better than prison, or a work camp, he runs. His only friend as he runs is his yellow lab Jonah. Hearing rumors of a community that might take him in Perry searches for a new home. What he finds isn't quite what he expects but with new friends and a special girl it might turn out to be ok. If they can keep...

It's been twelve years since Olivia and Joel Cameron last invited the family to spend the weekend at their country home; a visit that ended in tragedy. Scott, Joel's outrageously sexy youngest brother, was found dead. The repercussions have torn the family apart. Olivia's sister Violet has persuaded her to host a reunion so that they can finally lay their ghosts to rest. However, there are some secrets too destructive to remain hidden, and Violet, still grieving for the man she loved, is determined to uncover the truth. As the web of hostility and deceit begins to unravel, family ties are...

Three strangers meet in a battle for their lives. Fighting side by side they survive the dangers of space travel. This is a collection of four short stories leading up to The Patera Chronicles.