Historical Stories

This is the story of an amateur historian and his search for evidence of the existence of a lost tribe; he's not prepared for what he finds.

Riley McBain comes home to the valley from the Civil War to find his wife has been killed and his ranch in the hands of her killer. With the help of her sister and the colts she packs, they soon regain control. A time of Scalawags and rustlers. Six-gun justice makes la Petite Valley a good place to live

The IFS Zephyr was to be the greatest wonder of the world: A heavier than air flying machine, capable of carrying dozens in style. On its maiden flight, it was shot down. Now, the only survivor - a roguish half-orc inventor named Rayburn Cog - must puzzle out the reason why it (and now himself) are the targets of mysterious assassins. What is more, Ray himself has been inextricably linked to an ancient prophecy...that spells doom for all of Arcanum! / (Reviews)

A Poacher's Progress Story (6)
United with his lover Jack embarks on a life of domestic bliss. However, the past intrudes, and measures are taken to combat any repeat of the Hungerford Hall disaster. Visiting London he has an encounter that propels him into the top echelon of British society. Canal travel is not the smooth ride he imagines. On a journey through England he meets aggrieved artisans, doughty dragoons, a handsome hussar, and political petitioners. Heights are scaled, and a hero is rewarded. Cliff hanger end? No.

Will Potter, merchant’s apprentice in a small Devon port, runs afoul of the law when he beats up a rival. Given a choice between prison and volunteering for the Royal Navy, he joins the company of a small Navy sloop bound for New South Wales — and lands in the clover. Read how young Will finds his calling and a sweet wife, and even wins glory. A new story in the Anthony Carter Universe of seafaring novels.

A story in the The Medieval Marine Universe
For every action there's an equal and opposite reaction. Marion of York is now Queen of England. The question is: will the rest of Europe accept her without her destroying her family?

Modern-day Marine Steven Harris is seriously wounded and on a flight to Germany for further treatment. Instead, he awakens in 200 BC Rome. Aside from wondering how the hell he ended up there--or if he was merely dreaming--he wonders how to go about supporting himself. Then he learns the "why" of his transfer and his life becomes a bit more complicated.