[Publishing Updates Only] ***This is the sequel to Wyrmrot*** THINGS HAVE RETURNED TO NORMAL Six months have passed since Zelda sent out the message of a safe haven, and things have returned to normal-or as normal as they can be for a zombie apocalypse. Zelda has a safe place to live and plenty of food, her parents and friends are thriving, and no one from Dr. Aldrick's group has come for her. THEN A STRANGE MESSAGE ARRIVES When a cryptic message arrives with Zelda's childhood nickname, she's convinced it must be from her younger brother, Amory. But is it a cry for help or a trap to lure her in? NOW ZELDA MUST STAGE A RESCUE Together with her friends and her dragon companion, Zelda sets out to find her missing brother. Along the way she'll encounter old friends and new enemies, but if she hopes to rescue Amory before his captors' experiments turn him into a monster, she'll need to accept help from the one person she thought she'd never trust again. Cover design and illustration by Jeff Brown (www.jeffbrowngraphics.com)

FIRST CAME THE DRAGONS When scientists brought everyone's favorite fairytale creature to life, people flocked to see them, including 17-year-old Zelda Rissland. THEN CAME THE PARASITE But scientists created more than just dragons-they created a deadly parasite. Wyrmrot, they later called it. First, it ate your brain, and then it made you eat other people's brains. NOW ZELDA MUST SURVIVE THE ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE Separated from her family, the only person Zelda has left from her former life is her childhood friend turned boyfriend, Cooper Marotta. Together they've carved out a safe place for themselves in a world turned upside down, but when a zombie horde decimates their survivor group, they face a choice: attempt to rebuild or follow the mysterious coordinates that appeared on a construction sign. Zelda still hopes her family is out there somewhere and believes the coordinates might lead her to them. Cooper, however, thinks the coordinates will only bring trouble. When the remaining survivors vote to undertake the perilous cross-country journey, he attempts to deter them every step of the way. What Zelda discovers at their destination will test her loyalties and change everything she thought she knew about the apocalypse. Wyrmrot is a heart-stopping Young Adult Apocalyptic novel told in dual timelines. "Jurassic Park meets Resident Evil." This fast-paced tale of survival, secrets, and betrayal features dragons, zombies, and a touch of romance. Perfect for fans of Erin Bowman's Contagion or Emily Suvada's This Mortal Coil. Cover design and illustration by Jeff Brown (www.jeffbrowngraphics.com) Available on Amazon in paperback, eBook, and Kindle Unlimited.

A serial killer stalks Barbados and Detective John Riley returns to the island to stop them before they turn their attention to the people closest to him. ***** A serial killer stalks the tropical paradise of Barbados, leaving victims naked in canefields and the island police force is ill-equipped to handle the case. Enter Seattle homicide detective and Barbados native: Detective John Riley. John hasn't been back to Barbados in decades, and he has his own demons to face. But as he combats the heat, the media, and the very police force he's working to help, he desperately hopes he can stop the violence before the killer turns their attention to the people closest to him. [[Wattys Winner]] [[word count: 100,000-150,000 words]]