MOLLY EXACTS
VENGEANCE
This is the story of a brave woman who, betrayed by her lover, swore to take revenge, and from that point on neither rain nor snow nor pirates nor highway robbers nor indeed the American Revolution could force her to deviate from her course.
The story follows two unlikely survivors across two revolutions on two continents. Miles Crawford, an English aristocrat by birth and an American spy by employment, would rather dine well than die for any cause. His estranged wife, “Molly,” left to fend for herself amid the ruins of their East Coast estate, becomes the reluctant leader of a band of highwaymen and, later, the architect of an elaborate revenge. From London’s drawing rooms to Philadelphia’s parlors and the guillotines of Paris, their lives cross and recross through betrayal, intrigue, and misplaced affection. At the end of it all, only one question remains: which is the greater folly — treason, love, or vengeance?
THE PERSUADERS
Episode 1: On the Inescapable Dark Side
of Alternative Media
On the surface, Horatius and Agrippina seem like ordinary young people with ordinary lives who want nothing to do with each other. But they have two things in common: both are Persuaders, and both work for the Council.
Persuaders—an ancient group drawn from every culture, race, and creed—possess what they call their “core abilities”: extraordinary longevity and the power to convince anyone of anything with just a whisper. Hypnosis? It’s nothing like hypnosis.
Their elite governing body, the Council, exists to ensure that Persuaders do not take control of, much less initiate, history-changing events. The Council’s motives are unclear—self-preservation, ethics, or something else entirely. Whenever suspicious activities arise anywhere on the planet, agents like Horatius and Agrippina are dispatched to track down the rogue Persuader and “mollify” them—stripping them of both their ability to persuade and their apparent immortality, leaving them to age like any ordinary person.
THE PERSUADERS
Episode 2: On the Surprising Cost
of Free Scientific Inquiry
A special task force, known as the Contubernium, consists of two Persuaders and three civilians: Prince, a brilliant detective from New England; Livia, a California girl with a knack for grand-scale visual deception; and Badger, a South African enforcer whose body, altered by an accident in a secret space program, is now composed of elements unknown to science, enabling him to survive underwater for hours and walk through fire unscathed.
Days before an unofficial science conference in Paris, the mysterious death of a young woman archaeologist is dismissed by the police as suicide. Suspecting foul play, the Council dispatches the Contubernium to investigate. Their mission: track down a rogue Persuader who may have orchestrated the murder.
Upon arrival, the team uncovers a web of intrigue that stretches far beyond the scientific community, involving businessmen, gamblers, movie stars, producers, and at least two powerful secret societies. The stakes are high, and the truth could alter the course of history.
THE PERSUADERS
Episode 3: On the Mischievous
Larks of
a Lady Painter
In the 16th century, Horatius, a merchant ship captain, is dispatched by the Council to recruit Agrippina, a woman whose Persuader qualities are just beginning to manifest. Though she appears to be 25, she is, in reality, around 40. Horatius reveals the reason for her youthful appearance and teaches her to harness her powers of persuasion.
Together, they embark on missions across Europe and the New World, tracking down dissenters who defy the Council’s policy of non-interference. As they carry out their tasks, they uncover the hidden influence of rogue Persuaders on historical events, offering readers a new perspective on the past.
During his travels, Horatius encounters an extraordinary woman—an artist well-known in certain circles. Though she is a civilian, her impact on his life will be profound and enduring.
BARKING AT THE STARS
a sentimental novella for dog lovers
The entire story, including the sci-fi aspect, is narrated from a dog’s point of view.
Fiona is a mix of silly, petulant, grumpy, and slightly arrogant—yet she also has a keen insight and a logical mind.
Despite her low opinion of her owners’ intellect, her love and affection for them remain unwavering.