The Brothers Pendragon – John Conlee
The Brothers Pendragon: United by blood — and separated by blood In the early spring, two young men arrive in Uther Pendragon's magnificent city. They have never met before, nor is either of them known to the king or anyone else in the city. Each of the young men soon demonstrates his great promise and prowess and begins making a name for himself. Yet despite their undeniable abilities, the two youths could hardly be more different in temperament, values, or psychological makeup. When they first arrive in the city, each of them hopes it will be here in King Uther Pendragon's great city that he will discover his true destiny. In both cases, their hopes are soon be manifested — though not quite in the fashion either of them anticipated.
The Heater – John Conlee
Baseball, opera, literary antiquities, and acts of violent retribution all converge in John Conlee's THE HEATER. Set in the present, this novel traces events through an entire baseball season while at the same time re-enacting the ancient Celtic tale of "Deirdre of the Sorrows." The novel's protagonist is Ty Duffy, the opera-loving second baseman of the Bay City Grays, whose unswerving loyalty to his friend and teammate culminates in a violent denouement on a wind-swept island off the west coast of Ireland.
Rounding Third – John Conlee
The eagerly-anticipated sequel to The Heater is now available through Pale Horse Books.
An unheralded rookie catcher is inexplicably added to the roster of the Bay City Grays, perennial also-rans in the American League East. As the Grays struggle to achieve respectability, this enigmatic lad from lower Alabama suddenly begins contributing in dramatic and unexpected ways.
Who is this lad who has seemingly come out of nowhere?
PETRA, A NOVEL – Patricia K. Gray
PETRA explores the redemptive power of love and friendship in an intoxicating story of art and ambition, guilt and forgiveness, travel and empire in the 19th century Middle East. In 1860, Thomas Hudson towers over the New York art world, an artist celebrated for paintings glowing with the power of American nature. By 1868, the death of his children and new tastes in art collecting haunt his studio. Searching for forgiveness and inspiration, he travels to Paris, Alexandria, Beirut, Jerusalem, and the ancient city of Petra to revive his fame with stunning, exotic paintings.In his caravan are a devious American entrepreneur, a sympathetic Oxford don, and a spirited English noblewoman married to a Bedouin sheikh. Hudson's journey across a vast map of desire, frustration, danger and discovery illuminates both the past and present.
Souls on the Wind – Roger L. Conlee
In the Alps of Germany and Austria, legend has it that the souls of the dead ride the strange, unseasonal wind known as the Föhn. In Souls on the Wind, readers ride that mystical zephyr from Vienna to California and – just possibly – into one of the bloodiest battles of the American Civil War. All this because of a stolen crown jewel that may have supernatural qualities. Souls on the Wind is a morality play, a love story, ghost story, and science fiction all rolled into one compelling package."Even if you don't believe in reincarnation, this novel will leave you wondering." — Edward Joseph Mayo
Every Shape, Every Shadow – Roger L. Conlee
EVERY SHAPE, EVERY SHADOW'S depiction of a bright and lonely young Marine's struggle to find purpose and courage will resonate with young Americans facing the same fears and pressures in Iraq and Afghanistan.
This historical novel provides a gripping and highly realistic depiction of the Guadalcanal campaign of World War II, which proved to be a major turning point in America's war with Japan in the Western Pacific.
"An accurate portrayal of our difficult struggle." Merrill B. Twining, USNA 1923, General, USMC (Ret.)
"A must-read for veterans, particularly those of the Marine Corps and Army infantry, who will recall the sights, sounds and horror of face-to-face combat." — Sterling (Kansas) Bulletin
EVERY SHAPE, EVERY SHADOW received the Military Writers Society of America's 2006 Distinguished Honor Award.
Counterclockwise – Roger Conlee
What if you discovered—contrary to established history—that on Good Friday, 1942, Japanese forces made a massive bombing attack on Los Angeles and San Diego? And that in that raid your own father had been killed, ten years before you'd even been born?
In Roger L. Conlee's new novel, a cop, a spy, a glamorous movie star and a dogged reporter collide in this unconventional book-within-a-book, which is partly alternative history, partly thriller, and partly science fiction.
As one reviewer has written, "Counterclockwise never fails to surprise as each successive layer is peeled back. Michael Crichton, you have company." — Walter Haskins
" Counterclockwise offers a wonderfully compelling portrait of wartime America in the early 1940s." — An Amazon.com reviewer
The Hindenburg Letter – Roger Conlee
An impulsive reporter for William Randolph Hearst risks his very life to steal into Nazi Germany during World War II on a desperate mission of family revenge. Against his better judgment, he also agrees to do some spying for President Roosevelt. It's all a big recipe for disaster. This fascinating suspense thriller paints a rich and authentic picture of this dark, critical period in world hhistory.
Dare The Devil – Roger L. Conlee
Investigative reporter Jake Weaver dares the devil by writing hard-hitting news stories exposing the crimes of postwar Los Angeles gangsters Bugsy Siegel and Jack Dragna, putting himself, his wife and daughter in jeopardy.
Add to the mix a beautiful female British spy and a sadistic Nazi fugitive, a vicious torturer known as The Buchenwald Butcher, and you are on a thrill ride.
"A breathless read!" — Lynn Kennedy, author.
After the Wind – Roger L. Conlee
Newspaper publisher William Randolph Hearst has died, and ace reporter Jake Weaver tries to help Hearst's long-time lover, Marion Davies, receive her share of the fortune. But the plan backfires and Weaver becomes a murder suspect. And Weaver's friend, Marine Corps office Kenny Nielsen, finds himself embroiled in the savage early months of the Korean War.
"After the Wind reads like history because it is real history."–Edward Joseph Mayo
THE DRAGON STONE: Tales of Arthur, Merlin & Cabal – John Conlee
In which Arthur, the younger son of a minor British nobleman, receives vital help from Merlin and Arthur's dog Cabal, and survives a series of attempts on his life, in the process proving himself qualified to become Britain's new High King. Just out — a new, revised edition.
A CUP OF KINDNESS: Tales of Arthur, Merlin & Cabal – John Conlee
In the second novel in the series, the new young king's ability to rule Britain and establish civil order is severely tested in a series of struggles against the rebellious barons and lesser kings who have refused to accept young Arthur as King Uther Pendragon's true heir and Britain's rightful king. (Revised cover shown)
THE KING OF MUD & GRASS: Tales of Arthur, Merlin & Cabal – John Conlee
British forces, with their backs against the wall, must do battle at the high hill known as the Barren Down against the invading Saxon armies. In this third novel, Arthur, Merlin, and Cabal are tested in different ways—and not all three of them succeed in passing their test.
IN THE SUMMER COUNTRY: Tales of Arthur, Merlin & Cabal – John Conlee
In this fourth novel, Arthur and Cabal experience the wonders and brave the grave dangers of the Faerie Otherworld in their attempt to rescue Gwinevere and her little brother Melleas from their cruel and tyrannical captors.
THE VOYAGE OF MAELDUN – John Conlee $9.95
After the Wind – Roger L. Conlee $13.95