Coming of Age Stories

A story in the Lucky Jim Universe
The adventures of 16-year-old Jim Reynolds start in 1856 Virginia. When his family and several others head west to settle near Council Bluffs, his adventures continue, becoming more numerous and earning him the moniker Lucky Jim. Follow Jim as he grows into a leadership role that he feels unqualified to hold, until finally forced to test both his leadership ability and his luck. A "fantasy history."

16-year-old David Whitehorse suddenly finds himself transported more than 1500 years into the past. This is the story of how his parents prepared him and of his life back then: how he used his considerable knowledge and skills, and how he finally came to understand why he ended up back then.

A story in the Lucky Jim Universe
Young Jim Reynolds has avoided accepting the moniker "Lucky Jim" for as long as he could, possibly too long. This fast-paced story is set in 2095 and covers the most important several months of his life. If you haven't read Lucky Jim I and II, large parts of this story won't make sense to you.

Can everyone make a difference? I believe Jesus answered that question. He was not rich or even well educated. We need to love our fellow man and treat them as we would like to be treated.

Captain Marc Parker makes a living making four-year hyperspace round-trips to trade with the Karkallians, a race distant from Terra. He meets and falls in love with a beautiful young Karkallian woman, all while trying to avoid screwing up and committing a faux pas while dealing with different social norms between Terrans and Karkallians. He also has to deal with what he learns about her father. Inadvertently becoming involved in a political intrigue, Parker suddenly finds that he's now a targe

Please read part 1 of Volume 2 before starting this novel. The story picks up directly after the events of part 1. While training on the moon of Galsin, Ryan and his friends are beset by mysterious forces under the command of the Fallen. At the same time, Ryan's teacher, Eramar Razor, is on the trail of a death cult known as the Mages who are in league with the Fallen. Revelations abound as our heroes discover truths they would have preferred to remain hidden.

The continuation of the story of Legacy. Please read The Ministry of Fire, Part 1 before beginning this. Part 2 picks up right at the cliffhanger ending of Part 1. Ryan sets off to stop the war between the Ministry of Fire and Water. With the help of his friends, he confronts a corrupt nobleman called Lord Gregory who set the two Ministries against each other. However, his greatest threat comes in the form of two mysterious Goblin assassins working for Lord Gregory. 📝

On the eve of turning eight years old omniscient genius John Cook begins to collect the people he needs, and starts his University education in 1985 Oklahoma. Sequel to Perfect Choices

Don't be put off by the title. While sixteen-year-old Harazar IS responsible for watching over his clan's herd of goats, this is a story of exploration and adventure... and much more.

A story in the Lucky Jim Universe
This tale begins in southwest Virginia in the "colonies" a few years before the American Revolution. For my readers in Britain, sorry 'bout that. It follows James through being a long hunter, starting a new estate in North Carolina, and his involvement fighting against the British. % chapters posted 1 chapter each day starting Friday.