There are creatures that have lived before us that we have no concept of, how they looked or how large they were, or even if they still exist. We always assume that they are extinct then later find out that many are not. This is a story about just such a creature and a rag tag film crew that was desperate enough to bring one to the surface and film it only to let it get lose in our world, a world with dinner at every beach. Now a small research group has to figure out how to put the monster back in Pandora’s Box
Renee and Eddie live in Southern California. They traveled the World exploring the unknown, Renee with a background in Banking and Eddie with a background in Inventing and fabrication. Both have an insatiable curiosity for the unexplained. This shared interest has fueled the fire and drove them to travel extensively where they have dove with all manner of sharks, rays and other sea creatures. They entered dozens of old sunken ships and aircraft wrecks as well as dove the icy waters of Lake Superior for sunken logs and treasure. They design and build their own specialized equipment for themselves as well as others; from animatronic seals, turtles, sharks, scuba divers, fish, bite proof plastic shark suites and cylindrical shark cages to full size swimming Great White Sharks, some that were even piloted by scuba divers; as well as submarines for filming on Shark Week and do a lot of the required props and effects needed for Hollywood. Testing their own equipment they have been in the center of more than one shark frenzy for Discovery, and in the center of a large school of angry Barracuda for a segment of Rescue 911. The first to dive many locations such as the Bligh Reef just after the oil spill by the Valdese tanker and discovered a few mysteries in the area that could be subjects for future books. They began writing hot selling non-fiction books to teach people how to build and fabricate as well as fiction novels.
Retired Gunnery Sergeant Tyler Leon 'Gunney Lee' Wilson's life has been on hold since the death of his wife. Sure, he goes to his restaurant and opens and generally takes care of business. He goes to the market and sees his wife's friend Lauren regularly, touches base but works at it to keep them at arm's length. His one small pleasure is sharing the occasional steak and movie with his friend Arturo Zimmerman across the street. Strange character, older guy always bringing home a lady-of-the-week – or night, if things don't work out. The guy a dog even though he's pushing sixty, maybe past that. Arturo drops few hints about his life, what brought him to Waco, Texas, but Gunny Lee knows the man was in the Army at one time, maybe retired, maybe not. Gunny himself had retired at thirty-eight, with secrets of his own. Still, it's all just a routine little better than when he was in the Marines. Stateside, places like Japan and other embassy assignments, even the shit-storm in Iraq, they all had their monotonous routines. After retirement finding his wife had made it all different. Now his life had become routine again, just like before he had met her....
Then Gunny Lee looks out his window one morning after breakfast to see a bunch of armed men in Arturo's yard. Soon shots are fired and Gunny, Arturo, and Lauren are on the run, the Marine not sure if it's enough to start living life again even with the millions promised him by Arturo....
In the end it's all about the hunters – not just the man chasing Arturo and his secrets, but Arturo hunting a life he may have been foolish to give up. Lauren hunting the man she finally realizes is the one she's been searching for all her life. And Tyler Lee must hunt not for the will to live, but the ability to let go and seize the life that's been right in front of him from the beginning.
About the author – Milam grew up in Fort Worth, Texas. He has worked jobs from delivery, to owning his own business, serving in the Army, worked as a journalist, baled hay and packed fiberglass, been an auto service writer, a martial arts instructor, and a Texas Certified High School English teacher.
Dear Reader, When you read these stories I don’t want you think, «Well, that’s a nice story, but things like that don’t happen in real life.» The truth is that every story in this book is based on events that have happened to me or someone in my family. I wanted to share the things I’ve learned from these experiences with you. They are very personal to me. It is not easy to open your life and share it; however, if I can help someone then it will be worth it. My trials have not been easy, but I have witnessed God’s hand, helping and guiding me through every one of them. I am so grateful for His tender mercies in my life. Thank you for sharing this journey with me. Sincerely, Kristin Tuttle
I was taken back several times to life between life.What to expect and what it looks like.I have a life time of flashes from past lives.Also had a blog on Shirley Maclaines website called the Univeral Mind and had 70,000 viewers.
What can I say? Those who know me realize my written voice knows no bounds! It long exceeded containment by life and circumstance's four walls venturing beyond limits of that spoken. This book shelters all else not fitting in already published works. Prose and poetry works now have a place to rest outside of my mind and electronic devices for general viewing by family, friends- known and unknown.
Mathias Menrath immigrated to the US in 1972 from Hungary. He lived in Cleveland, Ohio, Davenport, Iowa and Los Angeles, California. He worked as a computer service technician for thirty years and retired in 2008. He is an Amateur Radio operator, a motorcycle enthusiast and he also enjoys fishing and boating.
This book would be of great value to anyone seeking spiritual awakening and growth. It is a sincere presentation of one couple's separate paths into the light of consciousness, one through a near death experience (NDE) and one through meditation. Meditation exercises based upon both the NDE experiences and the most effective meditations are presented to the reader. These exercises have the potential to both begin and support the readers' own efforts to contact and merge with «The Light».
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Ron Jones, Ph.D. has been a Spiritual Counselor and teacher in the San Jose, California area for many years. He has helped a number of people onto their spiritual journeys and supported others in overcoming hurdles to their next spiritual step. He developed and directed a number of counseling services, including the counseling center at Sophia University (Institute of Transpersonal Psychology) in Palo Alto, California as well as a yoga meditation center in the San Jose area. He has taught numerous meditation classes and workshops in the area of spiritual growth and is an adviser to ACISTE, a national organization serving those who have had spiritually transforming experiences. He is ordained to counsel and teach seekers of all paths through the «Center of Light of AIWP» that he oversees in San Jose. He can be reached at: [email protected]. or his website, http://www.centeroflightwithin.com
Sherice is a new mother, a sonographer, quilter, and wife; an overworked young woman whose elderly mother is slipping away from her.
Sylvie is a newlywed and recent immigrant, unemployed and virtually penniless. Her husband’s paycheck can’t even cover prenatal care, let alone a baby, and her due date is only drawing nearer…
Joanne’s unconventional pregnancy turns her world upside down, redefining her career and relationships, and even bringing to the surface long-buried demons from her past.
Payton is seventeen, pregnant, and on the run. She flees to her uncle in Georgia with the hope of making a fresh start, but discovers making it on her own is harder than she could ever have imagined.
Gloria is trapped in an unhappy marriage; in love with someone else. Her life is falling apart. With a baby on the way, would it be selfish to flee?
Five women, once strangers, form bonds. Set in modern day Georgia, this is the story of friendship that blossoms in the land of country music, sweet tea, and secrets kept locked tight behind closed doors. Moving, funny, and at times heartbreaking, The Thread That Binds is a lesson in empathy, strength, and the beauty of love.
Steve Harmon was part of he 60's music scene in the Midwest.Also was in Viet Nam for a year and half.Was a flooring contractor.Had a blog at Shirley Maclaines called the Universal Mind with 70,000 readers.Lives in California.