Böcker av Jeffery Martin Botzenhart

Eighteen years have passed since Audra left her small rural Georgia hometown only to return mysteriously months later. She carried back with her the burden of a secret she intended to never speak to anyone of. But secrets have a way of being revealed over time and her small hometown of Mineral Springs is haunted by such secrets. Regan, a pretty young guest at Audra's boarding house, unknowingly uncovers Audra's secret when on a walk leading out of town she meets a shy and handsome young man named Storm who has never stepped foot in Mineral Springs. Having lived his entire life far up on a nearby mountain, when forced to leave the only home he has ever known, Regan brings him back to town with her, causing more secrets to unravel. For Audra, as well as others, the origin of her secret can be traced back to a place not far into the forest called Liar's Hollow. With the land rumored to be cursed by Native Americans, all who speak there end up telling lies. Yet only with the intention to lie is when the truth is revealed there.

Some souls were not meant to lead lives in the sun. They remain hidden within dark realms in fear of being seen and misunderstood. That is Ian's fate after suffering at the hands of a demon blinded by rage and sorrow. Yet there exists a threat in the light, spreading lies driven by fear in warning others to be weary of the unknown prowling the depths of the forest. The unyielding belief in the justification of cruelty in seeking to end that which has been branded as profane proves all consuming. When entering the forest after twilight to pronounce final judgement for those in hiding, the threshold of good versus evil is blurred by the righteous. And thus a question may be asked. Who is the true creature of the night?

An unforgiving cocktail mixed with lies, crime, prejudice, cancer, porn addiction, identity theft, and drug and alcohol use has been served to the elderly residents of San Francisco's Marberry Place. None ever imagined the angst of their youth would return to haunt them in their golden years. Each person living here finds themselves in a struggle to confront the past. Adding to their distress is the realization that each coming day is not guaranteed.Amidst the summer months of the 2020 global pandemic, the past weighs heavily on them. Each resident must make peace with what they have lived through, though easier said than done. Some wounds will never heal, forcing some to make hard choices. And though the events of the outside world hold grim reminders of how fragile life is, the unconditional love and kindness of their devoted caretaker provides a constant anchor to weather such a long brutal storm.

A second round of an unforgiving cocktail mixed with love, death, prejudice, regrets, suffering, and fear has been served to the elderly residents of San Francisco's Marberry Place. With some former residents now gone, the new residents bring to the house the skeletons of their own pasts. As always, Death looms as a constant companion in the shadows, but has not yet been invited as an honored guest to dinner.Amidst the Autumn months of the global pandemic, Dorian insists on planning out every last detail of her funeral. With Wyatt's help, she wishes to leave this life on her own terms and is determined to get the very last word. Recent deaths, though, weigh heavily on Wyatt as he struggles to keep hidden his emotions regarding those he loved and lost. Yet unknown to the residents until weeks later, his saving grace will be revealed to all as they celebrate Dorian's funeral at Marberry Place.

A celebratory cocktail has glasses raised at Marberry Place. Yet the bitter aftertaste of alcoholism, dementia, regret, and lies spoils the love intended for the first sip.As the happy wedding of Latoya and Max draws closer, the golden years of those who call Marberry Place home continue to be too complicated while the severity of the world-wide pandemic lessens. Wyatt does his best keep what Dorian calls his 'unique Noah's Ark' afloat amidst the still troubled times. Handling fatherhood, his own romance, and his dedicated care for the residents, he is the rock they all cling to when times are hard.A wedding is exactly what everyone needs to keep them relatively sane. But sometimes, a little insanity is what's needed more. And the wedding of a former drag queen and sex toy shop owner and her Chinese dragon might be the cure to all their troubles.

Traveling to sunny Florida for a week-long vacation, Michael is thrilled to see his grandpa. The retirement community of Gulf Shore proves the perfect place be. Its picturesque vintage boardwalk, fishing pier, and uncrowded beach are just what he needs. Surrounded by retirees having a strong zest for life, he realizes that the Sunshine State isn't just a place. It's a state of mind.Left broken hearted by his former girlfriend, Michael is surprised to meet Everley, the granddaughter of another resident. At first, bold in her attraction to him, when she pulls back, distancing herself from him, he wonders what he did wrong.As the week goes on, Michael finds out Everley's reason for rejecting him, as well as uncovering a secret his grandpa has kept hidden for decades. In learning the truth of his grandpa's love for another man, Michael is exposed to unexpected prejudice from some and unconditional acceptance from others. The old saying holds true. Love conquers all, especially when embracing the sunshine state.

At times, fate has a mysterious way of keeping those under true love's spell apart. Yet lovers meant to be together will always find their way back to each other. In this romantic tale, three couples must confront this dilemma, as time, distance, and the unknown hinder their efforts. One couple suffers the separation of time, existing both in the present and the future. A second couple finds separation through a misunderstanding, leaving both their hearts broken. The most challenging though is for a third couple who believe they have never met in person. Their love affair began with an unnoticed bond that must at first keep them apart.Only by the use of objects of desire, enchanted relics of mysterious origin, do all three couples have any chance of being together. Love and faith in each other act as their guides as the passing hours turn desperate.

From an abandoned village claimed by the arid wastelands, a false prophet and a young man condemned as a heretic set out on a perilous trek to the cloud-veiled summit of a sacred mountain. The false prophet wishes to speak to the revered god said to reign from there. The young heretic seeks only revenge. What these companions discover upon their arrival at the mountain's summit are the beginnings of revelations and lies. With the false prophet's decision to remain in sanctuary upon the mountain, the young man, no longer branded as a heretic, sets out for a hopeful future in the far west. Yet his journey there is hindered by a monstrosity told of only in fables. From the frigid far north to a shadowed forest and from sun-drenched plains to the murky depths of the sea, the young man confronts his hidden past and unimaginable dangers. And he learns of his destiny to assume more than one throne as the true heir of realms.