Books published by Shades Creek Press, LLC

An intriguing tale of crime and drama set in Birmingham, AL.

Mystery detective story with a century old connection to an 100 year old murder.

After nearly a 100 years, a new murder case with no leads has the look and smell of an old turn of the 20th Century case.

Before I Forget is a collection of stories from a childhood having been raised in a small mountain town. It is filled with stories that will make you laugh, cry and even gasp. Bobby Adams is a locally renowned storyteller and is known for his love of the mountains and for people.

Noel Ideal! provides the reader with a quick but resourceful look at what it required for writing the first novel, as well as publishing and marketing the first novel. Novel Idea! is packed with ideas and information about the nuances of writing. From the first day or writing to the book signing party, this little book is packed with information, encouragement and guidance for the novice writer. A must read for the beginning writer!

Three couples cast their work-a-day world aside and launch a yearlong journey to an island off the coast of Belize. They envision living in an island paradise, but like castaways, their journey is filled with challenges, near-death experiences, and underwater surprises. Sheer survival becomes their priority, as they brace for a hurricane and come face-to-face with looters and modern-day pirates.

Three couples take the ultimate vacation, a year-long sabbatical to live on an island near the coast of Central America. The adventures and challenges are many, and it's not the paradise they envisioned. Their journey tests their friendships, endangers their lives, and provides each with a different perspective on life. They arrived with living on an island for a year, but their focus changes to that of survival.

This is a must read for anyone who aspires to become a school principal. John King, a veteran educator and elementary school principal, provides the reader with a glimpse into the life and experiences of a lifetime career of leadership. King shows great courage in this candid account of one view of his career over 24 years. Parents and educators alike will enjoy this short but engaging narrative...one man's story of school!