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Every covert operation has a commander. Every terrorist attack has a mastermind, but behind both there's always someone with serious money and power. Alan Conferra is neither. He's just a Capitol Hill bureaucrat. It's his job is to find out who has been funding a string of worldwide terrorist attacks. Working with bankers, politicians, spies, and government organizations that officially don't exist, Alan moves from cubicle to warzones. Throughout his career, the most dangerous place he ever went wasn't a burning desert, a steaming jungle in Africa, or an icy mountain in Switzerland. By far, the most dangerous place he will ever go is Cleveland, Ohio."Money for Mayhem" is a historical fiction, action-thriller set around real world events from 1922-2005. This is a story of more than money. It's about love, revenge, duty, and facing personal fears. It shows how numbers on a spreadsheet have very real world consequences for all of us.

Sometimes you think you want to disappear, but all you really want is to be found. Paul Alfred felt this way as he imagined his new life in Ireland. Everything he could envision was real now. Deep within his soul was a door that opened into a world of wonder. He only had to open the door and let the magic in. To breathe it all in and love it all out. He knew that Ireland was full of magical things, patiently waiting for his senses to grow sharper. He knew there was something incredible waiting to be known. He didn't want to live forever, he just wanted to live. It felt good to be lost in the right direction.Now, ask yourself: Where will you be when you get where you're going?

"Overcast" is a collection of verse written about a middle class family in a 20th century industrial American city. Many of the pieces are narrative, centered on the life of the author's sister whose cloistered life was turned upside down by immersion in Japanese culture. Other pieces are inspired by subjects political and personal, abstract and concrete. The tone is wry and irreverent with a kind of linguistic swagger. They are accessible, even fun to read, and are intended for the intelligent, thoughtful reader. Some are also emotional, regarding the puzzle of life, the certainty of loss, and the depth of feeling created by transience.