Elliot Stone and the Mystery of the Alien Mom

by L. P. Chase
(Infinity Publishing, November 3, 2004)

When Elliot Stone, a nine-year-old boy, overhears a grown-up telephone conversation, he takes the information out of context and lets his young imagination run away with him. During his encounter with several minor disasters, Elliot displays maturity, bravery, and intelligence while maintaining the innocence and sweetness of a little boy. Parents and children alike will enjoy the suspense and comedy that take Elliot and his friends on this unforgettable mission.
 

 

 

About L. P. Chase: L.P. Chase began writing this book for her children who, being avid readers, complained, "There are no more books in the house to read." Just for fun, she created the character Elliot Stone, and the book took on a life of its own. L.P. Chase has been writing for twenty years and is also the author of I Kiss the Moon, a collection of poetry. She is presently working toward her MSW and resides in Smithtown, New York, with her family.

About D.J. Bruno’s Work: "It was very easy to work with you. Being an amateur, new author, I found that a great quality in you as an editor. You only helped me to grow a little better at writing. For that I say thank you." — L.P. Chase

 

Historic Cape Cod Lighthouses: Race Point 

by James Claflin
(Kenrick A. Claflin & Son)

Historic Cape Cod Lighthouses: Race Point is the third in a series of booklets that tell the story of historic lighthouses and life-saving stations along the New England Coast. Two lighthouses have stood at Race Point on the tip of Cape Cod since the first was lit in 1816. Author James Claflin combines an extensively researched text with his exquisite collection of vintage photographs, many previously unpublished, to tell the story of this important landmark.

 

Another Day Falling

by Dustin Collins
(1st Books Library, December 1, 2003)

Cameron Callfield has a unique gift for peering into the depths of his own future while he dreams at night. Orphaned by his parents in a car accident several years earlier, Cameron is forced to come to terms with his life as well as his unique gift for dreaming. But not until he attempts to alter his preordained path does the true nature of his ability surface. Another Day Falling is a suspenseful story that delves into the consequences of fate and the awesome responsibility that comes when someone tries to change it.

Reviews: "It flows brilliantly, and I couldn’t put it down once I started." (Review from Amazon.com)

About Dustin Collins: Dustin Collins hails from the same small hometown as best-selling author Larry McMurtry and draws heavily from his experiences growing up in a small town in North Texas. Dustin is a regular contributor to his local newspaper. Another Day Falling is his first novel.

 

Never Say Never

by David Petersen
(iUniverse, November 2004)

It’s the summer of 1971, and Andy Hanson, a junior high student, lives a quiet, uneventful life in the New York City borough of Staten Island. Now, however, he must confront what was once a simple assumption: who is his friend? A chance encounter with a student, a young man Andy once wrote off as a waste of life, provokes the youngster onto a tumultuous journey.

 

About David Petersen: David was born on Staten Island. In the fall of 1985, his twin brother was shot and killed at the doorway to his Great Kills apartment. Vowing to do more with his life, he married, moved to Hazlet, New Jersey, fathered three lovely girls and completed this, his first novel.

 

Battling the Killer Within and Winning: Hopes, Prayers, and Treatments for a Prostate Cancer Cure

by Thomas Farrington
(November 3, 2004)

Men are in a raging battle with prostate cancer with nearly 200,000 in the U.S. alone diagnosed with this disease each year. Each diagnosis brings a sense of fear and hopelessness that must be overcome in order to select the proper treatment. This book is an insightful account of the experiences of the author and 19 other men in treatment with him as they face prostate cancer.

 

Black Chameleon Memoirs
by Montez DeCarlo
(Aventine Press, March 31, 2006)

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Reviews: "It is always amazing to learn of the trials and tribulations of successful black men in our society. The author did an outstanding job in capturing my attention and holding it for two days until I finished the book. You now have a fan for life." (Review by Minister F, March 2006)

About Montez DeCarlo: Montez DeCarlo, a Detroit native and coauthor/editor of Our Sacred Identity: The Book of American Indian Names and Their Meanings, makes his novel debut with Black Chameleon Memoirs. As a graduate of the streets and school of hard knocks, Montez has climbed the corporate ladder to director of global networks and IT security for an international pharmaceutical company. He currently mentors troubled teens by sharing his experiences and allowing them to shadow him on the job.

 

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