Military Stories

A Story in the Anthony Carter, Family & Friends Universe
Wounded in the Crimean War and embittered by his fiancée's betrayal, Captain James Tremayne leaves England for America. In the Western Territories of the vast continent he becomes a digger during the Pike's Peak Gold Rush. 'Baltimore Rose' Donegal is a saloon wench and convict who in 1861 crosses his path in Fort Laramie. Read how two people from worlds apart overcome bitterness and hurt, growing to respect and love each other. And, oh yes, they find a fortune, too!

Imperium
In the conclusion to Vol. 1 of the series, Ky, the pilot from the future, and Lucilla, Empress of Britannia, lead their empire to the climactic showdown against Carthage. The fight in conquered territories, rebelling about Carthaginian overlords, is over, and the battle on Carthage's home soil has begun. Britannia is stretched to the breaking point across a front as wide as the continent, as they begin the most difficult stage of the war. From blood-soaked battlefields to storm-tossed s

When the lies outweigh the truth can revenge and death not follow far behind?

A story in the Asteroid Hunters Universe
The Seward's Folly and her crew continue their journey to the Farside. One of the problems of deep space travel is that it's boring, sometimes deadly dull. People become complacent and lazy. They fall asleep at their posts, missing dangers as they approach.

There were snakes, bugs, leeches, and other pleasures to be found on walks in the delta nights.

A Mountain Man Story
A military vet inherits a dream house. But others want it too.

Seven young Genius Native Nation girls, Family and friends who face predigest and disdain from those who believe they have a right to rule because of who they are. Those in power or those who believe they should be in power will destroy all those who stand in their way. Those who do not recognize their right to rule will be eliminated by any and all means available.

This is not a combat story, but a recounting of the activities of my father, a transport driver, and his friends in the Australian Army during World War 2. It's the incidents and events they talked about over a drink when they got together to remember the old days. Most are funny, in many ways, and some are frightening. They convey what they did to stay sane, and also why they were there. Included is the poetry by the author, nearly all of which was written whilst on active service. 24,900 words

They, whomever they are, say Texas is the place to be; or was that someplace else. Whatever! This story is about there and a few other places. Not in modern times but not much has changed.

A Rivers Region Story
Farmers lives are ruled by the land they work and nature's cycles. James is the son of a farmer who's orphaned by a bushfire. He continues to live with his father's old boss, but knows he has to make his own way in life after school. Life has it's ups and downs, and many challenges for James. He leaves the farm for the Australian Army, but ends up back as a farm worker due to combat wounds. Join James as he meets many challenges and changes in his life. / (Reviews)