Robert Reynolds
1) Thunder Bay
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A small fishing boat carrying contraband is found at the bottom of Thunder Bay. Thus begins the quest to find where the life-threatening cargo originated and what its purpose was. Thunder Bay is an exciting tale of intrigue, with a hint of romance.
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The 4 Seasons with lead singer Frankie Valli rank among the top American vocal acts of all time. Collectively, Valli and the group amassed seven number one hits, 18 Top Tens and placed an incredible 61 singles in the Hot 100. They also placed 32 LPs on the top album charts. Their hit-making years spanned more than fifty years. 4 Seasons songs are some of the most recognizable tunes of the 60s/70s and continue today to be regulars on radio playlists....
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In 1991 the Philippines' Mt. Pinatubo near Clark Air Base awoke after 500 years dormancy. Base officials evacuated non-essential personnel to Subic Bay Navy Base. Soon, the first eruption sent ash and gas towering into the sky. A climactic explosion blew the top off the mountain. Day turned into midnight as thick ash blocked the sun and pumice and rock rained down. Aircraft hangars, warehouses and buildings collapsed. Earthquakes repeatedly rattled...
4) EL Paso Run
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A creator of pulp novels follows a lead to the wild west border town of El Paso where he encounters Henry Putnam, the last surviving person with knowledge to a long-past killing. The story unfolds through Henry's recollections leading up to the fateful event. Truth and lies flourish with the tale. Only Henry Putnam knows the truth; but how much of it is he willing to share? In the image of classic old-time Westerns, El Paso Run brings an excitement...
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The tranquil lives of woodland creatures are turned topsy-turvy when Jowls, a malicious canine, is taken in at a nearby farm. The dog's violent upbringing plagues him making him the bane of farm and forest creatures. Hostile encounters between Sebastian Rabbit and Jowls lead the reader toward a dramatic, unexpected ending. It's a tale of flight and fright that threatens animals and humans alike. Meet such memorable characters as the rabbit clan of...
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Halfway around the world in war torn South Vietnam, a number of American GIs found comfort at a rest and relaxation center on the South China Sea, outside Da Nang. Many of these men took up the sport of surfing. China Beach Surfer tells of the difficulties a young sailor faced by not fitting in and the exciting do or die conclusion to his tale, in dangerous waters. The author is a Vietnam Veterarn who has penned several books.
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Like many young men, Bobby Goldsboro's enviable music career came about by chance. Playing in a local band while attending college, rock great Roy Orbison hired Bobby's band to back him. What begin as a temporary gig turned into one of the longest-lasting careers of the pop/rock era. Soon Goldsboro was recording on his own. Among his many time-proven hits are: Honey, Broomstick Cowboy, Summer (the First Time), Watching Scotty Grow, I'm a Drifter,...
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A young serviceman experiences hardship in his attempt to marry a pretty Vietnamese girl, as his tour in perilous, war torn Vietnam nears its end. Liberty restrictions and military police enforcement make it difficult for them to be together. As night falls, he slips away from the base to meet her family and offer his marriage proposal. Before he can leave the village, curfew sets in leaving him stranded in the off-limits area. Danger lurks within...
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Prairie life in the late 1800s is wrought with hardship. Near Stiller's Creek, the staid lives of many go awry when tragedy strikes. Join the rugged folks who inhabit the sparsely populated area as they encounter nature's wrath and witness human cruelty.Backbreaking labor, heartrending misfortunes, and routine suffering are expected if one is to endure. Who will persist the catastrophic events and what will be the outcome of their lives? Who deserves...
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Charles Westover grew up in a midwestern town, learning to play guitar. The rebellious child would say he would not have kept at it if his father was not opposed to all the racket he made. He joined the Army and shipped off to Europe where he honed his singing and guitar skills. He returned stateside and took up with a local band while working in a carpet store. A chance meeting led to writing one of the greatest R&R songs of that era. Under his stage...
11) With the Angels
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First there was Bond, then there was Bourne and now there is Banks.Former intelligence officer Tristan Banks thought he had left Afghanistan behind him but with the theft of a prototype bomb from a top secret government research facility his past has come rushing back to haunt him. Enlisted to recover the weapon and with the aid of the bomb's designer, the beautiful Doctor Meghan Patrick, Tristan must embark on a dangerous mission to hunt down old...
12) Gray Wolf Pass
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Set in Michigan's rugged Upper Peninsula during construction of the Soo Locks, this old-fashioned western influenced tale takes the reader on an exciting romp across the U.P., as Newly Fischer seeks to hunt down a co-worker whose misdeeds have brought fatal harm. After a foul-deed is committed in which Newly is a suspect, Newly tracks the man across the Upper Peninsula discovering evidence that leads him to believe his quarry is nearby. A romantic...
13) Trouble's Garden
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A stray winds up at the family's door... Trouble's Garden tells a warm, poignant story of a lost cat and a loving family's friendship. It's a delightful read for all ages--warming your heart and making you cry. Come experience Trouble's Garden.
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During the 1960s, Peter Andreoli and Vincent Poncia were giants in the pop music industry, although the average person would never recognize them. The two Providence, Rhode Island friends successfully performed under a vast number of pseudonyms, including The Trade Winds (New York's a Lonely Town, Mind Excursion), The Innocence (There's Got To Be a Word), The Videls (Mr. Lonely), and an array of others. When not turning out their own hit records as...
15) Along the Quay
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Along the Quay presents five different stories that take place in Vietnam during the war era. An Incident At the OK Hotel; The China Beach Surfer; A Matter of Finances; Showers In the Rain and A Peaceful Sleep make up this collection of fascinating stories from a different time, in a dangerous different place... A bargain read at this price!
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The 1950s brought radio listeners a host of great vocal groups. Some, like Dion and the Belmonts, Frankie Lymon and the Teenagers, The Crests, The Cleftones, The Flamingoes and others churned out a remarkable number of hits and to this day are highly recognized. The popularity of many other fine groups was short-lived. Three E's of Doo-wop: The Echoes; The Elegants; and The Excellents tells of a trio of superb groups that made a splash and quickly...
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With the Vietnam conflict as a backdrop, expatriate Louis makes his way along the dusty streets of Da Nang to meet his beloved Xuan. He has good news about a transfer to Saigon. However, Xuan has news of her own. A Matter of Finanaces is a story of love and betrayal across generations and cultures. Robert Reynolds has penned many books that present Vietnam as it was those many years ago.
18) Orchids and Sand
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A body is found on an Oahu beach and thus begins the quest to find out how it got there. Orchids and Sand is a thrilling mystery with strong romantic overtones. Join Manny, Loki, Daniela, Pako and all the others in this page-burning mystery in lush, tropical Hawaii. Vast oceans, expansive beaches, magnificent scenery and beautiful people abound in Orchids and Sand!
19) Molasses Men
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Molasses Men is a fictional tale of life in a 1930s Civilian Conservation Corps camp. The story provides an account of the hardships many young men faced during the Great Depression and how their assignment to the CCC provided meaninful work and training during that difficult time. It's a great read about past times that need to be remembered.
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This Christmas Eve tells a heartwarming story of growing up in a small town in the 1950s: the excitement of receiving the seasons' first Christmas catalog and hopeful wishes while thumbing through page by page, the first snowfall, the thrill of going with father to chop down the family Christmas tree, and then the long awaited arrival of Christmas morn. It's a sweet, nostalgic tale from an innocent time.