"...an intriguing setting that has magic and mysticism brewing around every corner ... with characters you'll be eager for more of by the time you reach the last page.”
"...an intriguing setting that has magic and mysticism brewing around every corner ... with characters you'll be eager for more of by the time you reach the last page.”
- ANONYMOUS AMAZON REVIEW
What are Lines of Power?
As a series of novels, Lines of Power are thrilling modern fantasies fit for readers from 15 to 5,000! Follow a growing cast of unforgettable characters on adventures that start in small-city Connecticut. As they come together, they begin to discover the magic within themselves. Following its threads will unravel a knot which ensnares the world and spans centuries...
As a concept, "lines of power" refer to ley lines: threads of energy which run through the earth like fault lines, and cross and converge at various places. In the novels' world, these act as buried conduits of magical and spiritual energy, and the fuel for everything supernatural that occurs. It's a concept evolved from historical documents and various theories that have changed and splintered over time. If you'd like to go down that rabbit hole, here's Wikipedia.
As a concept, "lines of power" refer to ley lines: threads of energy which run through the earth like fault lines, and cross and converge at various places. In the novels' world, these act as buried conduits of magical and spiritual energy, and the fuel for everything supernatural that occurs. It's a concept evolved from historical documents and various theories that have changed and splintered over time. If you'd like to go down that rabbit hole, here's Wikipedia.
Now Available: Signed Copies!
If you use the form linked below, there is a $5 discount for ordering printed copies directly from me! (If you buy 3 titles, the price is $40: is that an easy way to get those first three volumes, or what? ) You may also choose the option to save on shipping by picking up your order at one of my events. I will sign the title page however you like, and can also include a small character drawing. I accept all the same methods of payment for books as my art: Venmo, Stripe, and PayPal, and will create a personalized invoice based upon your order.
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From The Desk of Buster Heywood
Just one favor, in exchange for a secret he could keep along with his job ... it seemed fair ...
As lives go, Buster Heywood's got it pretty good. His job with the Aviario Town Hall pays him just enough to keep a roof over his head and food in his kitchen ... and just as importantly, it's a job his particular type of autism works well with. He's always seen things a bit differently than others, and now that he's made a comfortable little bubble for himself in southwestern Connecticut, he'll do whatever he can to stay inside it.
But life never goes as planned, and a combination of the wrong place and the wrong time begin to warp Buster's cozy, quiet life into something he never could have imagined. His problems become more than just a contest between his structured world view and the way things are: soon, he's toeing a line between following his sense of duty and losing himself to a dark and dangerous underworld. OR, give this ISBN to your local Indie bookstore: 9798224176427
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In The Cards
The town of Aviario, CT is rumored to have a lot going for it in the way of the magical and mysterious, but Officer Troy McLaren isn't sure he believes any of it. Two years after an ill-fated arrest in New Haven left him scarred in more ways than one, he finds himself adjusting to a small-city beat while tracking a handful of missing persons cases. More recent newcomer Beatrice Ledrey made the move to start over, hoping that magic would be the perfect remedy for her wounded self-confidence.
Meanwhile, Ral O'Dailigh has lived in town his entire life, and knows more of its secrets than he is willing to share. When Troy and Beatrice cross his path, he has to face his demons, his history, and his fear of the future. Together, the three of them must overcome their own obstacles, redefine themselves, and find the link between the missing people ... before a past more sinister than their own catches up with them. OR, give this ISBN to your local Indie bookstore: 9798224252688
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The Proper Bearing
The year is 1979, and all Nicholas Forsythe wants to do is enjoy his last few terms of boarding school before his brutish father attempts to force him into the cold, stiff-upper-lipped life of an English businessman. His two best friends, Cris and Terry, are more than happy to encourage him to live his own life, but at the same time, Nick suspects they have a secret they're hiding from him.
When a turbulent Bonfire Night separates the three of them, Nick begins to uncover their secrets, and finds himself on a path which will lead him toward a future he could never have predicted. With all the excitement and heart of the first two novels, The Proper Bearing delves deeper into the workings of the Organization, and follows the freeing of a young man's soul. OR, give this ISBN to your local Indie bookstore: 9798231652525
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Adjustments
A year and a half after what most residents simply refer to as “That Nasty Business With Selectman Jarvon”, Buster Heywood has cobbled his life back into the same, simple order he’d enjoyed before the gun showed up on his doorstep. His circle of friends is growing, and he's becoming a force for good in their corner of town. So when Officer Troy McLaren shows up on his doorstep, Buster’s heart leaps into his throat.
It’s not Buster’s past Troy is after: it’s his future, and his keen observation of things around town. A young Seneca girl has been earmarked for induction into The Organization, and she needs to be kept safe from those who would rather exploit her abilities. Skeptical about the existence of magic, but worried for the child’s safety, Buster makes his way back into the deep end of Aviario. As he and Troy both test their boundaries, clues to a larger mystery begin to float to the surface... OR, give this ISBN to your local Indie bookstore: 9798231636952
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