A retired, unemployed military lieutenant, with two ships engineers. One a fugitive from the law, and the other with unusual sexual preferences. In a hot Arizona junk yard, they find an abandoned big old heavy-haul space cargo ship. Together, against the odds, they manage to repair and re-start its engines. With a hastily cobbled-together crew, and an old behemoth that looked like it was nailed together from scrap parts. They began to transport cargo from mining operations deep in space. Visiting hot dry planets and frozen worlds. They meet a host of unusual characters. Along the way, they rescue the crew from a doomed ship. Cause unexpected problems with border patrol. A stowaway that surprises. Become entangled with a volatile, dangerous cargo. All the while on an old grimy ship, that is so noisy, it caused hearing damage to anyone standing too close during takeoff and landing.
Castle Beach, a secluded paradise, where time seemed to slow down. Weekends alive with the aroma of sizzling BBQs, the clink of beer bottles, and the sound of carefree laughter. The community thrived as a haven for free spirits—hippies, artists, musicians, and surfers who embraced a bohemian life. The unique ambiance shattered when wealthy newcomers began to transform the landscape. The old shacks and mobile homes that once defined Castle Beach, replaced by sprawling ostentatious mansions. The original community, unable to keep up with the rising costs were pushed out, their way of life erased by the tide of gentrification. Then, nature struck back. A sudden storm triggered severe erosion, eating away at the cliffs. One by one, the flashy expensive houses began to collapse into the sea, as if the land itself was reclaiming what had been taken. Amid the chaos, three surfers ventured into the last remaining mansion teetering on the edge of the crumbling cliff. Inside, they discovered a mysterious briefcase, its contents setting off a chain of events that would ripple across the United States and Europe, unleashing chaos far beyond the shores of Castle Beach.
A high profile judge vanishes. Another dies in an automobile accident. shadow group of ex-military intelligence officers enact a plan to eliminate individuals they perceive are a bad influence on society. Private investigator Dan Murphy, becomes entangled in the investigation. He tries to avoid the quagmire, almost losing his life. Others are pulling the strings. Unaware the shadows group are watching and planning their next move.
An old abandoned car in the woods, hauled out after 60 years. Inside a briefcase full of money, old 100 dollar bills, carefully wrapped in plastic. Dan Murphy became intrigued. Where did it come from, who owned it. A briefcase full of money didn’t just end up in an old car with out a good reason. His investigation led him to Hollywood, where he uncovered the robbery of an old actress.
Dan Murphy and his Ford Crown Victoria
Best Mystery, Thriller & Suspense - Amazon Editors' Pick The decision of one young girl rippled through lives like a stone cast into still water, only no one saw the tidal wave coming. A past reveals a reckless youth, broken relationships, and an entanglement that had repercussions that stretches from Brooklyn to Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro. Zac Fisher wasn’t new to the game. A hardened Brooklyn P.I. with a sharp eye and a bullshit detector that never failed, he’d chased down cheating spouses, runaway heirs, and petty criminals for over a decade. But when an old friend asked if he could find a missing person. A wife that had vanished, Zac took the case, little knowing it would drag him into a labyrinth of secrets. It’s a story of consequences, where every action has a price and every clue unraveled another lie.
Orphaned young, Ian Barnabels became an exceptional army sniper. A false accusation and revenge killing, he turned assassin. Teaming with Captain Raglan, they became wanted fugitives. Their run ended in a fatal confrontation with an old detective in Turin