Winner of five national book awards, J.H. Soeder has finally released the first volume of his epic SF/Fantasy series "Element 238." Three hundred and fifty years into our future, less than 5 million people remain on Earth. Dr. Thomas Harding and his son Matthew, with the help of a rogue and secretive scientist Dr. Robert Harris, seek to unlock answers now hidden from all mankind. Their quest accidentally opens up a doorway through time and space, placing Harding, his wife and daughter on a planet 440 light years away It is now a race against time for Matthew and Dr. Harris to get them back to Earth, under the nose of the most sinister organization the world has ever known, while the Hardings fight to stay alive on a hostile planet "Hair-raising scenarios make it a fun read "-R.U. "Element 238 definitely is in my top ten SF books of all time " - O.A. ..".you can't stop reading as the tension builds " -D.E. Lamont "From mischievous to intrigue to cliff hanger, this book keeps your interest and motivates you to immediately want the next book " -W.R.

A never-before-told true story about a boy who could actually hear and talk with any creature.

With this book, J.H. Soeder continues his tradition of amazing his readers with gems plucked from his grab-basket of very out-of-the-ordinary true experiences. Who ever heard of a heartwarming, belly-laugh-provoking, reality-stretching, conscience-pricking, stereotype-busting true ghost story about a 150-year-old African American nanny ... who slept in the author's and his wife's bedroom closet and promised not to "peek"? Who ever heard of a pious ghost who turned on a bone-chilling deep freeze whenever you tried to turn on the TV, yet who had such insatiable curiosity about the modern world and its other marvels that she rode to work with you and plied you with nonstop questions-in front of your boss? Better yet, who ever heard of a ghost nanny who could get your very real children to behave-indeed, completely turn their demeanor around overnight? Surely not I, before I began reading this amazing ghost story from J.H. Soeder. Shades of Nanny McPhee With this little book you are in for a ride at the same time hilarious and poignant-and you will hear a tale scarcely believable, yet from a talented author known for his sincerity and dedication to sharing truth about spiritual matters, not to mention his sensitivity to the communications of the animal world. It would be inconsiderate of me to include any more of what are commonly called "spoilers" in this foreword, so I won't. But I will mention one other important fact: Haddie's mannerisms and language are not the author's invention, but his best effort to replicate the speech of this African woman who lived and died a slave in the American South of the middle 1800s. This should never, ever be considered an attempt to stereotype, for her language and personality were pure expressions of her spirit. This is the story of an irrepressible ghost named Haddie, who, with the help of her new friend Jon, found ways both to enrich and enliven his and his wife's lives and make things better for others in a world she was unable to physically touch. This story will bring a few tears to your eye, but more than that it will make you laugh, and it will make you stop and marvel at the miracle and wonder that is life.

Emerging completely unscathed from a major car accident, beating the odds from several early near death experiences and considered the Miracle Boy of St. John's Hospital after having a massive heart attack, J H. Soeder is no stranger to what he calls "The unseen hand" in his life. With stories that border on the amazing, you will find yourself highly entertained but also drawn to think and possibly accept a force that is far greater and magical than all of us, guiding us and teaching us throughout our lives. "Fingers in the Light" is a collection of true supernatural stories about spirits, life after death and talking with the dead. Its the story of one man's search for truth with answers far beyond your imagination Here's what critics are saying about Jon's books: ..".definitely worth the price of admission." -Nowick Gray, Cougar Webworks, Alternative Culture Magazine "A great read." -Robert Conrad, actor, CRN Talkshow host ..".I started reading and couldn't put it down. It's well written, fun, and emotional at times." - June Stoyer, "The Organic View"