From a stagecoach town in Tennessee to the first railroad towns of the Indian Territory, we delve into the lives of the charismatic and flawed brothers, Matt and Robert. Their sibling dynamic shapes the lives of the entire Brown family, steering them down a road of familial struggles and cultural clashes.
Matt always idolized his oldest brother, Robert – a smooth-talking charmer who taught him at a young age to live hard and win big. Following in Robert’s footsteps, Matt is drawn into a life of high-stakes games and deception. Then he meets Milla. Sharp-eyed, brave, and unafraid to speak the truth, Milla is a woman rooted in her Choctaw heritage, carrying both strength and sorrow in equal measure. For the first time, Matt imagines a different future. But the past doesn’t let go easily and buried secrets never stay buried for long, clawing their way back to the surface when you least expect it. Now, Matt must choose between what consumes him and the life he wants to build.
Set against the raw beauty of the Choctaw Nation, this is a powerful story of blood ties and hard choices, of the people we love and the ones we betray. Gritty, tender, and unforgettable—this is where redemption begins.
About the Author
Raised on the beaches of South Texas, R.G. Stanford has always been
drawn to stories that transcend time. That passion was ignited in 1976 with
the discovery of Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire, and deepened
with The Feast of All Saints just a few years later. Though historical fiction
wasn’t an immediate calling, a personal journey into genealogy changed
everything.
With no close relatives nearby, R.G. Stanford turned to online resources in
search of extended family. That search became a twenty-year journey through
genealogy websites, Federal Census records, the National Archives, and old
newspapers. Along the way, R.G. Stanford uncovered incredible stories about
her family and the people who once lived in the Choctaw Nation, Indian
Territory.
Compelled to record the truth of her family in the lore, sprinkled with
imagination, R.G. Stanford is a history lover, a research buff, and a
passionate genealogy enthusiast. She is also a mother, a grandmother, and a
teller of stories, now living near Orlando.
The Guilt of Others opens with the sound of a gunshot in an overcrowded
office. But who was shot—and who pulled the trigger—remains a
mystery. Told through the intertwined perspectives of multiple characters,
each harboring secrets and scars from past and present, the story slowly
unravels the emotional and psychological web of trauma, secrets, and buried
motives binding them together. With nine suspects, three possible weapons, and
a detective whose instincts are starting to betray her, the search for the
truth unearths secrets no one was prepared to face.
About the Author
Sara Burrell grew up in Mableton, Georgia. She is a graduate of Young Harris
College and The University of Georgia. Sara is in her twentieth year of
teaching, and is currently a teacher at an elementary school in Georgia where
she is the gifted program coordinator for third, fourth, and fifth grade
students. Her husband of 18 years, 2 children, 2 hound dogs, and 2 cats
provide plenty of adventure and excitement to her already-busy days. Through
all that, she also writes books. The Guilt of Others is her second novel. Her
first, Newsworthy, released in 2023, was praised for its suspenseful plot and
surprising twists.
Meat Cove combines saga and thriller via Fundy's lurid diary, which appears
between each chapter, forming a tale within a tale. As Fundy's grim memories
slowly come back to life, her past and present collide in a riveting
conclusion worthy of the first sagathriller.
Date Published: January 22, 2026
Publisher: Seacoast Press
Constable Fundy Sutherland is a buff, gruff Mountie with a price on her
head and a veritable ossuary of skeletons in her closet. A former JTF-2
sniper, Fundy is quietly raising daughter Skye in Cape Breton Island, Nova
Scotia when three events upend her careful obscurity: Skye brings home a DNA
ancestry kit; the doppelgänger of Fundy's runaway mother settles in tiny
White Point; and an erratic Venezuelan ship passes through the Cabot Strait.
As local disturbances and international tensions escalate around a NATO
conference in Halifax, Fundy must leave her safe lane and resurrect an
implacable past. Generational love story meets geopolitical suspense in a SAGA
THRILLER barreling across the North Atlantic.
About the Author
Janice Weber grew up in Ridgewood, New Jersey and graduated summa cum laude
from the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, New York.
At the time of her Carnegie Recital Hall debut at age nine, she was writing
her first short stories. She has continued both pursuits, with her novels
providing counterpoint to the staid world of a concert pianist, or perhaps
with her recitals offsetting the staid world of a writer.
Janice’s novels have a worldwide following. Her debut, The Secret Life
of Eva Hathaway, enjoys near cult status and is widely recognized as iconic
Chick Lit – though appearing years before the genre was invented. Its
colorful characters, verbal virtuosity, wit, and sensuality established the
hallmarks of a style that has earned Weber comparison with Mark Twain, Fran
Liebowitz, Harold Pinter, and Robert Ludlum (if such a hybrid can be
imagined).
Janice’s novels happen between (and occasionally during) concerts. Music
on some level infiltrates almost every book: Eva Hathaway writes hymns between
trysts, Floyd Beck met the love of his life at Carnegie Hall, Leslie Frost is
a concert violinist, and Ross Major listens to Beethoven when the going gets
rough. Characters without music in their lives fill the void with swinging,
murder, and treason, activities musicians tend to eschew since this would
detract from practice time.
Janice divides her time between fishing villages in Massachusetts and Cape
Breton.
IN 1939, A DEADLY CONFRONTATION IN THE CANADIAN WILDERNESS shatters
young Albert Pingree's life and leaves him the keeper of a truth so staggering
it could tear apart mankind's understanding of itself. Sixty years later, his
granddaughter Mallory - a small-town veterinarian in rural New Hampshire,
inherits more than his fortune; she inherits his secret. When Albert is found
dead behind his remote British Columbia cabin, Mallory is drawn into a world
of deception, lost identity, and scientific obsession. Inside a locked candle
box, she uncovers a horrific relic - a severed hand too large to be human -
and a note that beckons her toward the impossible.
Mallory recruits Dr. George Avery, the world's leading field zoologist to help
her identify what she has found. At first, he is reluctant, unaware of the
magnitude of what she has brought to him. As the puzzle begins to take shape,
he is confronted by what the answers they find, reveal.
Exploring deeper, their growing affection ignites a sense of purpose, even as
they face the shadows of the past and the dangers of their pursuit. In the
haunting wilds of the Pacific Northwest, nature's grandeur and brutality are
ever-present. Tangled forests and untamed rivers, bears, wolves, and the
ancient reverence of Indigenous traditions surround them, blurring the lines
between myth and reality. Their quest becomes a journey not only to solve a
mystery, but to reconcile love, loneliness, and the immortal question of our
place in a world still ruled by secrets.
Maxim Langstaff is a Grammy-and Emmy-nominated writer, producer, and
author whose creative and editorial work has reached millions of people
worldwide. He is recognized for his innovative vision and exceptional
versatility and reach, crafting narratives that reflect powerful insight into
the natural world and our relationship to it.
His debut novel, SASQ’ET will be released on April 7, 2026.
Max holds an honorary doctorate from Connecticut College and a degree in
Anthropology. He is a member of The Writer’s Guild and past participant
at the Breadloaf Writer’s Conference. His editorial and creative writing
has been published by The New York Times, Philadelphia Enquirer, Gannett,
Wildlife Conservation Magazine, PBS, Disney, and the Wildlife Conservation
Society.
Max produced the multi-media Making of Sgt. Pepper with Sir George Martin,
featuring Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, George Harrison and Phil Collins.
He wrote and produced the most complete filmed history of the Beatles through
the eyes of Sir George who signed them, produced their work, and played on
many of their recordings. A part Max’s film became the award-winning PBS
series Soundbreaking.
Many of the greatest pop culture icons of the 20th century have collaborated
with Max on projects he has created, written, and produced including Herbie
Hancock, Brian Wilson, Elton John, Joni Mitchell, B.B. King, Tony Bennett,
Vince Gill, Burt Bacharach, Bonnie Raitt, Mark Knopfler, Michael Tilson
Thomas, Gordon Lightfoot, Smokey Robinson, Jack White, Dave Grohl, Run-DMC,
and Willie Nelson. A more complete listing of artists he has worked with can
be found at: www.maximlangstaff.com
Known for his work with John Denver, Max created and produced the acclaimed
television event, the Wildlife Concert, spawning the highest rated music
program in cable TV history upon broadcast, two multi-platinum CD sets, and
one of the best-selling music video programs ever released by SONY.
Working with the Wildlife Conservation Society, Max helped lead the largest
fundraising effort ($100mm) ever undertaken for wildlife conservation, seeding
the first integrated global conservation initiative to save endangered tigers.
On any given day you will likely find him on a wilderness river or mountain
trail. A three-time Boston Marathoner, he lives in North Carolina.
SASQ’ET is his first novel.
The Framework for Discovering Your Purpose, Actualizing Your Vision, and
Amplifying Your Impact
Business / Leadership, Personal Development, Self-Help
Date Published: April 28, 2026
Design Your Good Life by Charles Lee empowers readers to take control of
their lives and proactively transform their dreams into reality. This book
addresses the common issue of settling for less, guiding individuals to create
a fulfilling life through life-shaping frameworks and actionable insights.
Lee, the CEO and Founder of Ideation, shares his expertise in idea execution
to help readers build a life that aligns with their deepest values and boldest
aspirations.
This transformative guide offers a step-by-step approach to designing
and achieving your personal version of a good life. Through a rich blend of
practical advice and inspirational stories, Charles Lee provides tools and
frameworks to help you:
* Spark Your Purpose: Uncover what truly drives you and articulate a personal
vision that provides direction and meaning.
* Actualize Your Vision: Move from idea to reality with actionable strategies
that build confidence, develop essential skills, and create tangible results.
* Influence Your World: Learn to steward your resources―time, energy, and
relationships―to create a lasting, positive impact and build a meaningful
legacy.
Design Your Good Life is a must-read for anyone looking for a more purposeful
existence. Whether you're a professional seeking balance, an innovator aiming
for impact, or an individual craving meaningful change, this book is your
guide to achieving the life you've always dreamed of.
About the Author
Charles is the Founder & CEO at Ideation, an idea-execution company
that specializes in helping executives and brands scale their business with
strategic clarity and smart brand execution. Ideation fills this gap between
strategy and implementation with innovation frameworks, strategic process
& infrastructure development, leadership & team building, brand
(re)development & positioning, and creative services that bridge concepts
into the real world.
Charles is regularly being invited to advise and speak on topics including
strategic clarity, creative execution, leading innovation, design-thinking,
brand strategy, executive presence, and DEI. Executive leaders from brands
including Toyota, Wells Fargo, Google, TOMS, NBCUniversal, WME, Caterpillar,
Sequoia Capital, Vanguard Financial, ONE Campaign, (RED), Reform Alliance and
many others have engaged me on various projects and endeavors. In addition to
advising and speaking, he also serves as host and/or facilitator for numerous
events with NY Times best-selling authors and executives from brands including
Google, Twitter, MLB, Starwood, Disney, CAA, Toyota, TOMS, charity: water,
United Way, World Vision, and many others.
Charles is currently developing new content around the theme “Design
Your Good Life” and hopes to share insights on designing a personal and
professional life that’s both fulfilling and impactful.
When injuries put an end to the figure skating career of Angela
Fernandez Parnell, she joins the Peace Corps.
She is assigned to Tunis where she falls in love with U.S. diplomat James
Whitcomb. At the conclusion of their tours of duty, they marry. Within weeks
of the wedding, he is taken captive in the Iranian Hostage Crisis of 1979-81.
James, held hostage in the U.S. Embassy in Teheran, endures the same demons
that afflicted the real life hostages during the actual crisis 45 years ago.
Angie, biting her nails at home, endures her own demons. How can she support
him? Should she join efforts to force the president into negotiating a
release? Or even a rescue?
When the ordeal finally ends fourteen months later, the couple faces a new set
of demons. Rebuilding their life together as they each recuperate from their
own PTSDs.
About the Author
Historical thriller author JJ Harrigan is a former US Service Officer
and political science professor. He scribbles his tales of intrigue on the
banks of the St. Croix River in Minnesota, where he lives with his wife,
Sandy.
