Books published by Luminare Press

Dean returned from Vietnam in January, 1969 to a country torn apart by the war. Sadly for Dean, the anti-war sentiment targeted the warriors as well. Seeking refuge with veterans from previous wars, he was rebuked for not having won his war as they had theirs in Germany, Japan, and Korea. So Dean buried that one year, one month, and ten days in Vietnam deep within his psyche and made sure never to speak of it in the next fifty years-not to his wife, his sons, brothers, or even the closest of friends. In retirement, Dean's PTSD returned with a fury, first during the night, then taking over his waking hours.

Standing at the graveside, Meg Taylor promised her husband's ghost she would continue on to Santa Fe with the wagon train. But fate had other aspirations for Meg when she crossed paths with the Arapaho-raised Army scout Tem Overmyer and became entangled in the revenge plotted against him by the Comanche war chief Naconah.

HATE MUSIC IS A PUBLIC HEALTH ISSUE THAT REQUIRES ATTENTION, INVESTIGATION, AND COMPASSIONATE UNDERSTANDING. A music therapist explores the world of hate music, pairing narratives from that industry with stories about music therapists, exploring intersections, relationships, and juxtapositions. Music of Hate, Music for Healing includes a look into the roots and history of hate music and music therapy as well as information gleaned from recent headlines and ideas for reachable solutions to address the growth of hate music.

Who beat Sarah Strong? Ann Fletcher, drawn to solving the mystery, suspects Sarah''s handsome boss, Ben. Her search soon reveals more than she ever imagined-and in the end, she has more in common with Sarah Strong than she wanted. There was a smooth rock at Quigley''s feet, smooth and round like a baseball. With the light of the moon and a distant street lamp, he knew he could hit his target. He rarely missed. Caressing his weapon, remembering, knowing...When he drew his arm back and felt his bicep stretch, and strength travel from the crook of his neck through his shoulder to his elbow and then to his wrist, where the momentum collided with the movement of his fingertips, Quigley knew there was one thing he could do better than any man in Bingham. They knew it too. The rock left his hand. The man dropped the limp figure he roughly held, and stumbled, holding his head. Had Quigley been ten years younger, the villain would not be standing. The stranger drew a gun and pointed it in the direction he dropped the girl. Quigley knew he must do something.

Segui Glenda nel suo viaggio unico e irripetibile tra le montagne d''Italia-la bellezza, i panorami, i suoni, i gusti e le persone sono le caratteristiche immancabili di questo posto stupendo. Dopo anni di ricerche, finalmente Glenda decide che l''unico modo per trovare ciò che sta cercando è andare in Italia. Scopre la storia della sua famiglia che da tempo desiderava conoscere-e più di quanto si sarebbe mai immaginata. Nuovi amici la accolgono senza riserve accompagnandola anche in piacevoli viaggi. I suoi famigliari le dimostrano così tanto affetto da toglierle il fiato. L''incontro con l''amore vero, la meraviglia e l''entusiasmo ricorrenti trasformano questa vacanza italiana in un''avventura senza precedenti.

Join Glenda on a once-in-a-life time adventure into the mountains of Italy-see the beauty, hear the sounds, taste the food, and meet the people that make this an unforgettable country. After years of searching, Glenda finally decides the only way to find what she is looking for is to go to Italy. She discovers the family history she has longed for-and more than she had ever imagined. New friends wrap her in their protective arms and lead her on delightful journeys. Family members embrace her with love that takes her breath away. She finds the love of her life. Beauty and excitement await around every corner.

Lori wants to restore order to a world ravaged by virus, violence, and dropping birthrates. But the rage that fueled her rise from hungry teenager to Special Forces colonel has left her with few allies. When a mortally-wounded soldier disappears from the hospital amid a cover up, Lori reaches beyond official channels to her only remaining friend, Mika. Orphaned at eight, Mika lives across a fortified border, away from the spotlight. But he could never say no to Lori, so he gets dragged into a world of secrets and deceit. Together, they uncover a conspiracy that assassinated two heads of state to start a war, all to hide the true nature of the virus that nearly destroyed the human race.With time running out, Lori has to disobey direct orders and embrace new allegiances. The problem is, the rage that powers her also distorts her moral compass, which hasn''t been reliable in the best of times.

This Indo-Fijian author''s memoir is a story of risk, courage, and determination. Ultimately, it''s a story of the human spirit''s triumph over fear. Born into poverty, uprooted from her homeland, forced to marry a stranger, subjected to physical and emotional abuse, Veena Sharma''s spirit demanded that she risk the emotional pain of ostracism and realize her right to determine the colors of her own story. It is her story of embracing risk and change-and learning to dance with them. Beginning with a painting of life in Fiji that cradles readers so softly that they wish that they had been born there, readers then accompany her on an adventure to Canada as her family relocates. There is no way to grasp her family''s insistence she marry a stranger. Her parents, victims of cultural conformity, insist she stay with him regardless of the physical and mental abuse he inflicts. Veena''s choices inspire readers to deny fear its power and to embrace change so they can become the authors of their own stories.

What if you had a guide to help you unlock the mystery and magic within you? The strength and answers you seek are already inside. You just need gentle guidance to reveal what is there.Lisa Flannigan offers brief messages to help transform self-defeating thoughts and emotions into healing experiences. By embracing the quiet space within and letting go of what is no longer useful, you can grow through life''s challenges. This book addresses and inspires mentally healthy concepts; mindfulness, healthy boundaries, self-awareness, emotional growth, self-acceptance, cognitive restructuring, reframing, and self-care. Pause, reflect, and uncover the incredible beauty, creativity, and power within you.

In-Laws and All: A Survival Guide explores the complex in-law dynamic and how to overcome obstacles preventing harmonious relationships. Though it is a serious and sometimes painful topic, the book is seasoned with humor. With vignettes and the lessons learned from them, Dr. Bracha Loren illustrates how to restore relationships that seem doomed and turn them into flourishing ones. In-Laws and All covers traditional heterosexual marriages along with same-sex marriages and other committed relationships.

Two ex-cops forge an unlikely partnership to solve a desert crime. They make friends, enemies, and one shocking discovery. Stan Iverson is old, crotchety, and lonely. Cassie Numaga is a Paiute Indian still finding her way. They have similar stories and similar pasts, and they''re drawn together when a desiccated corpse is found near the Paiute rez. The desert is a desolate place, but it''s Numaga''s home. Iverson is out of his element but willing to learn.