Action/Adventure Stories

Stories in the Frank's Post-Apoc World Universe
Book 3 ended with a "hanging moment." This is the "rest of the story" as people continue to come together to build a future in what is now an empty country. First, the story moves to Preservation.

Marcus Tanner a young journeyman blacksmith who joined a colonial expedition for the new world, finds himself shipwrecked and half dead on an unknown shore—he is the sole survivor. Severely injured and ill from exposure, he has only his intellect and wit to fall back on as he salvages what he can from the stricken vessel before the harsh winter sets in. Early in his adventure he befriends and injured wolf pup and meets a small indigenous tribe of peaceful natives. He soon learns that enemies are

Four people are abducted from a Texas park near the Rio Grande by Mexican cartel members, taken to a remote area in the interior of Mexico, and held hostage. How will they deal with the situation? Despite the Spanish title, the story is in English.

A Story in the The Trilogy and More Universe
The story of a troubled man after the War Between the States

Readers have told me that they enjoy my fond remembrances from my days in Sodom-and-Gomorrah-by-the-Potomac. You might think that I am making this up. All I can say is - believe it... There is nothing here that isn't part of your present day reality. None of the operations, or agencies, their mission, or gear are a figment of my imagination. They all operate exactly as I describe them and they are doing it as we speak. Frankly, I don't know whether to be proud, or terrified... Enjoy!

A swashbuckling tale set in the Age of Discovery. Join Dom Pedro de la Vega, a young Portuguese nobleman and adventurer and follow him as he sails in search of adventure, fame, and revenge. / (Reviews)

Becky Thatcher was a young woman whose claim to fame consisted of putting one hand in front of her and then the other. A tough row to hoe, but when you are up the well-known creek without a paddle, it suffices. After that, as the Chinese would say, she lived in interesting times. / (Reviews)

A Rivers Region Story
A retired soldier's farm is attacked. When his weapon is damaged the 11 year-old son is told to take is almost 2 year-old sister and escape out the hidden exit after promising to care for his sister until she can care for herself. Their parents are killed while they travel down the tunnel, so he sets off the final defences as the enemy moves in, and kills more of the attackers. He's faithful to his promise as they live through 'interesting times' while his sister learns to care for herself.

A Shadow Hunter Story
Darras was a veteran of a brutal five year war against a despicable yet powerful enemy. Ordered to hold for three days as the last of his defeated nation’s people were loaded onto colonisation ships, he’d done the impossible and held for ten, leaving the invaders with nothing but an empty port and massive casualties. He then discovered that death was not to be his, with a new life and a new challenge with the blessings of a goddess who needed his help. / (Reviews)