Futuristic America is corrupt, heavy with conspiracy, and chillingly close to tomorrow's headlines. As the United States continues to spiral out of control, can Serena stop multiple plots to kill the president? President Ann Kinji has nowhere to turn and no one to trust except for government outsider, former private detective mother of three Serena Wilcox, and her motley crew of vigilantes, burned agents and the criminally insane. The Serena Wilcox Dystopian Trilogy is ""Eerie, intense and laugh-out-loud hilarious: SPELLBINDING "" -LMK The trilogy contains bestselling novel Angels Mark (2011), ALLi author pick Covert Coffee (2012) and new release Bluebird Flown (2013).

What began in PROJECT SCARECROW (book 1 of the Serena Wilcox Time Travel Trilogy) continues in RUBY RED. Serena Wilcox chases the Red-headed Devil after he threatens the institute, Serena herself, and ultimately the future of the entire planet. RUBY RED is a fast-paced science fiction thriller with plenty of geek candy, dry wit and disturbing ideas. Meet Albert Einstein, travel to Ellis Island, and add the MOTF to your list of things that give you nightmares Mild language and themes, suitable for adults and YA.

Time travel detective Serena Wilcox investigates corrupt governments of the past, present and future with her heroic crew. Geek candy, dry humor, and plot-twisting suspense await those who join Serena on her latest adventure. Historical references include the Cuban Missile Crisis, Marilyn Monroe and John Glenn's orbit. Meet Albert Einstein, journey to World War 1, and hide amongst the immigrants of Ellis Island. As for what the future contains, prepare for severely creepy plot twists and disturbing ideas What began in Project Scarecrow continues in Ruby Red and comes to a thrilling conclusion in Future Beyond. Serena Wilcox struggles to stay one step ahead of the grandfather paradox in futuristic America, where time travel is now possible. Time travel technology is classified as top secret Project Scarecrow, but Project Scarecrow is compromised. Serena and her crew are hired by the Godel Solution Institute to catch the mystery villains before history is maliciously altered. Serena is a quirky, brilliant, and flippant detective who solves crimes by following her whims. Is she the best choice for the world's first time travel investigator? Agent Estep doesn't think so, and he never misses a chance to remind everyone of his objections. Meanwhile, Estep is saddled with "managing" Serena with the help of techie-gypsy eccentric burned agent Beav and a crew of scientists, agents, and military experts. Chilling and timely, the Serena Wilcox Time Travel Trilogy's plot lines about ethics in science and government corruption are based on current and historical research. Reading this 729 page tome after the sun goes down may induce nightmares.

Angels Mark (book one of the Serena Wilcox Mysteries Dystopian Thriller Trilogy: Angels Mark, Covert Coffee, Bluebird Flown) is a disturbing thriller about futuristic America, a female president, multiple conspiracies, and oddball characters. Serena Wilcox and her family have destroyed their old home and faked their deaths to go off the grid under new identities after obtaining insider information about a threat to the United States. The attack does indeed happen, and after the resulting war (not the focus of this book), America is geographically divided between two governing presidents: John Williams and Japanese-American Ann Kinji. While the new government structure is still in its infancy Serena uncovers a conspiracy that could get her killed. Futuristic America is in the hands of former private detective mother-of-three Serena Wilcox, a scary prospect for sure Angels Mark will keep you up all night turning pages; alternating between coffee-spewing-laugh-out-loud humor and on-the-edge-of-your-seat suspense. You won't forget the questions raised in this book: Will a war-torn America, split in two, put the nation on a path toward healing and recovery? Or is futuristic America destined to remain bipartisan and deeply divided -- regardless of who is President? Conspiracy, greed and a lust for power are at the root of this plot-within-a-plot thriller. Readers who are weary of a bipartisan American government, poor economic news, political posturing and bickering and a deadlocked two-party system will find Angels Mark to be a satisfying read and the perfect anecdote to watching the news. Angels Mark is a humorous yet hard-hitting suspense novel ripped from tomorrow's headlines Conservatives, liberals and independents will all find themselves in this book. The controversial scene "a private meeting of the two presidents" is alone worth the read. By the end of the book, all ideologies will see who the real winners and losers are. The Serena Wilcox mystery series is categorized as humorous, while also being hard-boiled. More than one reader has said about Serena Wilcox, "(if she were a real person) I'd like to have (her) as a friend." Angels Mark is a fast-paced novel of suspense, justice, mystery, and humor. Read Angels Mark before moving on to Covert Coffee and Bluebird Flown.

Bluebird Flown, the final book in the Serena Wilcox Dystopian Trilogy, goes even deeper into the madness of futuristic America; corrupt, heavy with conspiracies-- chillingly close to tomorrow's headlines. President Ann Kinji trusts no one, except for government outsider, former private detective mother-of-three Serena Wilcox and her motley crew of vigilantes, burned agents & the criminally insane. As the United States continues to spiral out of control, can Serena stop all of the traitors before they kill the President? As the layers of betrayal are peeled, will anyone remain standing? Covert Coffee's dystopian, eerie, and intense vibe continues What began in Angels Mark and escalated in Covert Coffee is revealed in Bluebird Flown. suspense, humor, part of a series: The Serena Wilcox Mysteries, book 3 of the Serena Wilcox Dystopian Trilogy] genre: thriller, futuristic]

An asset to President Ann Kinji in the past, Serena is snatched in Germany and brought back to the United States for a covert mission run by former government agents. Realizing that her participation is not entirely voluntary, she is desperate to complete the mission so that she can be reunited with her family. As the case draws her ever closer to the conspiracy to kill the president, she reaches out to the criminally insane for help, sinking deeper and deeper into a rabbit hole where the bodies are piling up and nothing is as it seems. COVERT COFFEE is book #2 in the Serena Wilcox Mysteries Dystopian Thriller Trilogy (Angels Mark, Covert Coffee, Bluebird Flown). The Serena Wilcox Mysteries are grouped into sets of three books of the same theme. Each trilogy crosses into a different genre or sub-genre as the series takes off in new directions. Covert Coffee is Serena Wilcox Mystery #5 in the overall series (The Serena Wilcox Mysteries) and book #2 in the dystopian trilogy; only book #1 of the trilogy, Angels Mark, is a necessary prequel. The Serena Wilcox Mysteries are hard to classify into a single genre, and are a genre all their own, involving crimes that have never happened because the technology doesn't exist (yet), or because no one has thought to do it. Other features of the series are its offbeat plots (plots-within-plots with many twists, and endings readers can't guess), oddball humor and no graphic violence or sexual content, yet edgy (hardboiled) and contemporary, futuristic, or speculative.

Original oil paintings tell the story of how Grandpa watches over a little boy over the course of his life, even though Grandpa can be with him only in spirit. This art story book is a peaceful and healing read for adults and children alike. Gentle emotions, passionate colors, and simple words communicate an inspirational message that love lives on, and family is forever.

Time travel detective Serena Wilcox investigates corrupt governments of the past, present and future with her heroic crew. Geek candy, dry humor, and plot-twisting suspense await those who join Serena on her latest adventure. What began in Project Scarecrow continues in Ruby Red and comes to a thrilling conclusion in Future Beyond. Historical references include the Cuban Missile Crisis, Marilyn Monroe and John Glenn's orbit. What the future contains, you'll have to discover for yourself.

Natalie shares advice that has worked for her when she was penniless, rejected, and alone. "Thriving in a Hateful World" contains ten chapters of motivational tips, stories, and life coaching to teach you how to thrive in a hateful world. Learn how to respond to your worst critics. Live your dreams even when people don't support you. Love and laugh when it seems that all hope is gone. Natalie Buske Thomas is an accomplished oil painter and the author of the popular Serena Wilcox mysteries, but life wasn't always kind. When Natalie was fifteen years old she was in a whitewater rafting accident. A doctor said that she would be in a wheelchair for the rest of her life. She danced in her next recital. It was a fight that she won, after a long year of seizures and illness. During that same year, her father died from cancer. He was only thirty-seven. Let Natalie show you how to find peace in the past, contentment in the present and hope in the future. We live in a hateful world. Natalie thrives anyway. And so can you Read "Thriving in a Hateful World" from cover to cover, or only one chapter at a time. Keep a journal, share the book with a friend, or organize a small group. Be inspired, dare to dream and believe in the impossible

Serena Wilcox struggles to stay one step ahead of the grandfather paradox in futuristic America, where time travel is now possible. Time travel technology is classified as top secret Project Scarecrow, but Project Scarecrow is compromised. Serena and her crew are hired by the Godel Solution Institute to catch the mysterious villains before history is maliciously altered. Serena is a quirky, brilliant, and flippant detective who solves crimes by following her whims. Is she the best choice for the world's first time travel investigator? Agent Estep doesn't think so, and he never misses a chance to remind everyone of his objections. Meanwhile, Estep is saddled with "managing" Serena with the help of techie-gypsy eccentric burned agent Beav and a crew of scientists, agents, and military experts. Project Scarecrow themes are time travel, Einstein, 1900's, World War 1, Argonne, The Monster Study, soldiers, agents, geniuses, scientists, crime, espionage, women in science, ethics in science, technology, futuristic politics, and offbeat humor.

"The Miracle Dulcimer" describes the instant-play method, how to get started with the dulcimer, tips on how to start a group for regularly playing music, personal stories, and a collection of 27 songs. The Miracle Dulcimer's 27 easy-play songs and instant-play method is ideal for individuals and groups who wish to play music but lack the skill or desire to learn. Natalie Buske Thomas, author of the Serena Wilcox Mysteries, created The Miracle Dulcimer Method when her mother was terminally ill, to enable her mother to instantly play music, without ever having played an instrument before and without any knowledge of how to read sheet music. The Miracle Dulcimer Method is a good option for anyone who wishes to play a real musical instrument (a mountain dulcimer, relatively inexpensive and can even be built from a kit) but lacks the ability or the desire to learn an instrument. This method is a wonderful solution for people with disabilities, special needs, and anyone who would benefit from music therapy. The instant-play method is also a great fit for playing music in groups, such as in church or community centers -- non musicians and children can play right away -- an excellent choice for fellowship and social events for people from all walks of life, mixed ages, and skill levels beginning with "never played an instrument before." Whether you are looking for a new option for a community group, seeking music therapy for yourself or a loved one, or you simply want to play music without the hassle of learning how, this book is for you