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VOLUME 8 September 26, 2026
If you missed Eight Days a Week – Murder Crosses the Border get a copy and be ready for the exciting release of Nine Lives
85%
Research
Released
This month I’m looking into the living conditions and lifestyle of coal miners in Boone County, West Virginia in the 1940s . It was a hard scrabble life for the miners and their families.
Kin took care of one another. Conveniences like running water and electricity were unheard of.
A Blake Franklin Mystery
85% Complete
Historical Fiction
Research & Development
Mystery Series
Book 3 Released August 14, 2026
Details Coming Soon
Historical Fiction
The epic story of how the Ashford family came to Boone County, forging a legacy of resilience, redemption, and hope.
More details coming soon.
Darnell Johnson is a former Army Combat Medic who wants to continue saving lives at home.
Mysteries with heart, history, and a twist. secrets. Fall 2027
Small Town, Big Secrets
The Spirits Return in This Modern Retelling of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol
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