1897 The world had changed. Theodore Roosevelt, was flexing his military muscle, and desperately wanted Spain out of Cuba. His boss, President McKinley, wanted to keep peace. Sam Carter, new to the fledgling Secret Service, thought he understood the rules. But when he was assigned to Havana as a foreign agent, Consulate General Fitzhugh Lee revealed the darker side of diplomacy . |
~ Charleston - 1864 ~ The federal blockade was strangling Charleston into submission. On the dock on the Cooper River rested General Beauregard's only hope - a submarine -- an infernal machine that had already taken thirteen lives. He needed eight more brave men to take the vessel into battle one more time. |
Welcome! Come delve into the stories of our past. I hope you will spend some time here so I can share my passion for story-telling of history. My stories are character driven, historically based fiction, focused on the thoughts, perspectives and facts that may not be common knowledge. All my books are available in e-book and paperback formats on Amazon or Barnes and Noble (click on the book image). As a self-published author, I also offer the option through PayPal (Buy Now button) which I would be pleased to provide a personalized copy directly from me. I also provide historical presentations of the time periods I've researched for my books, centered on the facts as we know them (or maybe, didn't know). Please contact me through the Contact Link and I would enjoy the opportunity. Explore and Enjoy! |
By Connie Mikelson - Sarah's Home - A paranormal romance - |
~ After her twin sister passes, Sharon Tanchak faces the heartbreaking responsibility of selling Sarah's sanctuary in rural New Hampshire and moving on with her life. Zach Fields, escaping from his fractured past in Chicago, buys the house and sparks suppressed emotions Sharon thought long lost. When Sarah's paranormal intervention kindles. a resonance between Sharon and Zach, they rediscover feelings that would heal their wounded souls. |
Havana's Secret - Behind the scenes of Spanish-American War - |
By Connie Mikelson - Sarah's Home - A paranormal romance - |
Convergence of Valor - The Men of the Civil War Submarine - |
Secrecy and Gamesmanship - The evolution of the US Secret Service - |
1901 It was the beginning of a grand new century. William McKinley was re-elected president. Roosevelt was now the vice-president and wanted a secret spy agency for the executive branch. The American economy was booming, engineering innovations eclipsed previously believed limits, and submarines captured the Navy's attention. But a failed assassination attempt on Kaiser Wilhelm captures their attention while a deranged rogue anarchist is lurking to make a name for himself. What could possibly go wrong. . |