Badge 112 is the story of a restless boy orphaned in high school, and his unlikely passage from juvenile delinquent to decorated police officer. When Peter Stipe finds his mother after her suicide, it leaves him scarred and isolated. After a couple of brushes with the law, his dad sends him off to Culver Military Academy to provide structure and discipline. In a whirlwind final summer, he found himself paired with the most beautiful girl on campus and clashing with the commandant. This pat...

Finding Our Way is a collection of stories that explores the human spirit in its quest for knowledge, its propensity for endurance and capacity for love.Meet the runner who is passionate about the world around him. And the obstetrician who faces the most difficult delivery of his career. Gain insight into the boy whose vision quest illuminated the soul of the world. And race the marathon with the college student who may someday find his way home.These eight stories...

A place where families came. Homes were built. Children grew, left for war, and returned.Through it all, the river runs, as it always has.But people change and dreams shift and towns grow, and nothing good ever lasts...For years, Jack and Keira Sullivan discussed a future where they escaped the harsh urban realities in Boston. Instead, they would turn to running a bed and breakfast in New Hampshire. When Keira's mother dies, they use her i...

A whimsical story about facing our deepest fears and greatest loves, and what we all must do to grow into the life we were meant to experience.Elizabeth's secret began when she was five years old, a secret she held close her entire life. As far as she knew, she was the only person who could see the fairies living in her grandfather's garden. They play with her and show her their world, and as she grows older, they guide her through the important moments of her life. The fa...

Badge 112 is the story of a restless boy orphaned in high school, and his unlikely passage from juvenile delinquent to decorated police officer. A 29-year-old rookie, Stipe left his mark, combining instinct, orientation and superb fitness to catch criminals and save lives. He confronts the memory of his own mother’s death by handling the suicides of several more victims, many to gunfire. His negotiation skills spare the lives of many more.While on the force, Stipe embarked on a ser...

In Rock Haven, a picturesque New England town split between privilege and struggle, high school sports are more than competition; they draw the boundaries of belonging.Jessie Brandt seems to have it all: wealth, beauty, intelligence, and the relentless drive to win at every meet. On the track, she dominates. Off it, she manages her life with the same precision, and is convinced that control is the key to success. But when life refuses to stay within her carefully drawn lines, Jessi...