Books published by Stratton Press

A young man (Elroy Sandy) and his family are dealing with mysterious events around their home. They are being watched. The Sandy's must comply to a new human microchip law or face punishment. Will they stand up to the bully?

When Gregory Marks is tricked into marrying a psychotic criminal addicted to methamphetamine and Prada shoes, only friendship, a gun and antidepressants can help him survive.Out from Under is one of those rare books that swings between despair and chaotic, comedic triumph. Two foreclosures, utter financial ruin, two career changes, being punked into marriage, a car-theft ring, two criminal brothers-in-law and a pair of teacup Chihuahuas drive Greg to the brink of self-destruction and, eventually, to a better life.Ultimately a story of triumph! Out From Under provides a true-to-life account of courage and humility, strength and vulnerability, humor and personal responsibility that are required ingredients to not only survive, but thrive and prevail over a challenge-filled past, chaos-laden present, and a treatable mental illness. Out From Under is based on a truly horrific time in Mark's life. His life was in chaos, his depression was undiagnosed, his brother really had committed suicide, and the financial ruin and instability brought about several suicide attempts. The fictionalization of his journey enables him to speak on the issues of depression, suicide, childhood abuse, relationships and friendship with humor and heartfelt meaning. He spends his time in the desert community of Palm Springs, California and the mountain community of Idyllwild, California.

Inspirational insights are explored on how to make others have a better day. You discover secrets to being more happy and grateful by helping other people smile. This lighthearted book gives children and adults a lifetime gift for creating a more positive environment for themselves and others. It is said a butterfly can flap its wings in the United States and cause a change in the air that results in a hurricane halfway across the globe. Your acts of kindness and appreciation may inspire others to act likewise; which may in turn inspire additional people, accelerating a ripple effect of ever-spreading kindness. These actions create an amazing impact by making the world happier one person at a time.

There were consequences facing Coyote Hunter for her crime of choosing to kill her abusive white husband. Coyote Hunter prayed, "Oh, Great Spirit, please allow your servant to reach her loved ones. Please guide and protect this weak woman. Please let the babe be introduced to the Spirit World. I have placed all my trust in you, Great Spirit." The Great Spirit would answer her prayer, but not as Coyote Hunter trusted within her heart. There would be much for her to endure, and she would not understand the Great Spirit's purposes. Her heart would believe the Great Spirit had abandoned her. He had not. He used Coyote Hunter to make a way for his future chosen ones. All Apache know the Great Spirit blesses those he uses.

Ariadne of Spindrift, Imperial Ambassador and trouble shooter general, has been ordered to investigate, rumors of pirates interfering with Rii, a remote protectorate world on the Empire's periphery. She arrives accompanied by a squad of armored marines and Junior Lieutenant Rhodri Morgan, both borrowed from the heavy cruiser Agamemnon, to find matters much worse than she had been told. Now Ari, Morgan and a handful of marines must fight for their lives while rescuing the local monarch's pregnant queen and attempting to rally the people of Rii against the invaders, led by their infamous king, Edgar Van Zant and, of course, no one in the Diplomatic service had mentioned to the misogynistic and xenophobic Rii that Lady Ariadne is a Syrenkan, a Mermaid descended from genetically engineered human colonists.

Twin River, the Shadow of Death wilderness region in Central Pennsylvania, is haunted by a history of violence. In 1754, Captain Jack returned home and found his wife and two children slain by Indians. Seeking revenge, the expert tracker left a bloody trail of scalps strung from trees and Indian lodges. The horrific Dean Massacre occurred in Hartslog Valley in 1788. In 1780, a band of fifty Indians and two white collaborators tortured and murdered ten of Captain Phillips's Rangers in Woodcock Valley.Now, two hundred years later, the violence continues. Teenagers Conner Brooks and Matt Franks find skeletons wired to branches on Blood Mountain. Hostages are taken in a nearby Mennonite school, resulting in the death of a student. Two girls are kidnapped from Twin River High School. Hartslog Valley is again thrown into chaos.When local authorities are ineffective, enter the vigilante. Following the tradition of Charles Bronson in Death Wish and Sylvester Stallone in Rambo, Vietnam War veteran and Twin River high school custodian Gene Brooks vows to protect the students.Gene's son Conner and Matt Henry are caught in the turmoil. Harassed by the chief of police and school bullies, the boys fight to survive in the modern-day wilderness of Hartslog Valley.

Whether the reader is Christian, another religion, or a nonbeliever, I think one will find this work of fiction compelling. Mary: Woman of Sorrows is a work of historical fiction, a book based on the author's interpretation of the lives and experiences of two women named Mary who are more like sisters than friends. The story, as envisioned by its author, includes some of the events described in the Holy Bible (King James Version). Central to the story is the birth of Jesus, his life as a boy and a young man, his disciples, and his crucifixion. It also includes his miraculous resurrection as well as his continuing work with his disciples. In an unusual twist, the two central characters are Mary Mother of Jesus and the ever-present Mary Magdalene. Jesus and the apostles play a secondary role in this challenging and unusual tale. Although based on biblical events, some of the happenings in this tale are obviously fictional. One of the underlying themes of this centuries-old story is still a major issue today, and that is the submission of women to men in both the religious and the secular worlds. This contemporary interpretation of some of the characters, practices, and events in the Bible, as seen through the eyes of a woman of today, offer a powerful message regarding equality and respect.

Born To Tell; A Must Read Memoir! This is an emotional and moving piece of work of the life and struggles of a Jamaican girl and her courage and determination to survive. Born to Tell is touching, affectionate, heart wrenching and dedicated to all victims of family abuse, sexual abuse or to anyone who has ever been alienated or ill-treated. It is for victims of similar circumstances and to those who have the courage to come forward. This memoir is about how I found healing in the power of forgiveness. This book will interest you from the first page to the last.

Tales of YoreThese stories are based on rich Serbian tradition and retold for a modern reader, but dedicated to all children and anyone who has not read them.  They are dressed in ancient settings but communicate ideas of good and evil, hope and despair, courage and humor. Stories are imaginative with deep belief in mystical beings, heroic in nature, and optimistic in the spirit of human beings to endure and overcome daily struggles. 

This short book tells the story of the most effective qualitative idea generating method now in existence. It has ninety years of global validation across diverse organizations and cultures. Ideas Unlimited instructs you on how to benefit your work, life, and your organization, through its use. The fundamental principle of Ideas Unlimited is that those who do the work possess the know-how and the insight to improve it. They are leadership's best innovation resource. This method provides motivation and facilitation to allow rapid and accurate capture of their ideas in a non-threatening environment. It will work for you.

Alex Ely no doubt had an adventurous life, from his birth in Brazil continuing with his voyage to America and ultimately being inducted into the United States Soccer Hall of Fame. Leaving Brazil, he came to America not knowing what his destiny would bring. He strived through the hardships of the average newcomer to America, but he possessed love and talent for the sport of soccer, which took him to places he'd never dreamt about.Although he faced struggles in many facets of his life, soccer was always the cornerstone that helped him succeed. At seventeen, Alex had to consider his objectives; to go to work as a tradesman or to pursue an education. Not having his parents here to consult with, he decided to go to work and pursue an education at night school. He continued to play soccer despite the obstacles that were in his path. His miraculous elevation to be able to play for the U.S. Pan American, Olympic and World Cup teams made this young man's dreams come true. Alex was humble and did not realize how important these events were to his life. When selected to be in the Soccer Hall of Fame, he was surprised, but his talent and unique style of playing earned him this well-deserved honor.

It was in that epiphanic moment that made me realize how much I continued to give up on my abilities as an artist. I was living for too many people and not accepting who I am and what I’m capable of. After this realization, I just learned to not care about useless opinions and started executing. That’s what holds many of us back from reaching our goals in life, we’re too worried about what the next person thinks. Put your head down and GRIND! 

The parrots screech, the currawongs flee. The sentinels stand, with their fist of iron hold. Upon the hill they stand. The twisted sentinels stand as it bows to the wind. With its arms stretched out to the foreboding storm clouds across the range. The foreboding dark sky dances with the branches in all their twisted glory as the moan of the wind sings its lonely song. With its twisting and swaying, the trees yet again stand before their shaper. As they have always done with the rain and snow, the weather. So foul, the colors of the trees come into their own. For there is nothing quite like them, from the wind-blown icy embrace to quiet valley. Below, with the snowflakes gently, they silently enveloping the snowgum. Yet again, they bow to their shaper with their blanket of snow upon them. In the fog and cloud, the strange-shaped apparitions appear from the gloom to greet you as you go by. When the sun comes out, the branches burst and come into life as they are freed from their icy clasp, with a tingle of falling ice upon the snow below. Once again they stand, as they do. For the sentinels of the mountains will always be there with their colors so grand.

The Anger of High SeaThe book depicts the life of many persons after 1975 and before the Communist change in 1995. The author did not want to leave his country, but everything changed. He was forced to go to reeducation camp. After his release, the Communists did not allow him to return to his career as a high school math teacher, as other officers originated from high school teachers. He worked instead as a farmer and fisherman to feed his children. He built a small, rickety, four-horsepower-engine boat, then organized a group of people to attempt an escape from Vietnam.