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The Gray Ship - Book 1 of The Time Magnet SeriesThe Thanksgiving Gang - Book 2 of The Time Magnet SeriesTime of Fear - Book 3 of The Time Magnet SeriesThe Skies of Time - Book 4 of The Time Magnet SeriesThe Keepers of Time - Book 5 of The Time Magnet Series
The Shadows of Terror - Book 1 of The Patterns SeriesThe Scent of Revenge - Book 2 of The Patterns SeriesA Reunion in Time – Book 3 of the Patterns Series
Sideswiped -Book 1 of The Matt Blake SeriesThe Reformers - Book 2 of The Matt Blake SeriesThe President is Missing - Book 3 of The Matt Blake SeriesA Climate of Doubt - Book 4 of The Matt Blake Series
The Maltese Incident – Book 1 of the Harry and Meg SeriesThe Violent Sea – Book 2 of the harry and Meg Series Sea of Fear – Book 3 of the Harry and Meg SeriesThe Pineaire Incident – Book 4 of the Harry and Meg Series
Robot Depot
Leonardo Murphy
Puzzles 1Puzzles 2The Long Island Project
The Silent Author
A Charter Through Time
The Love We Almost Lost
The Wormhole GangThe Wormhole Crisis
The Shadows of Terror - Book 1 of The Patterns SeriesThe Scent of Revenge - Book 2 of The Patterns SeriesA Reunion in Time – Book 3 of the Patterns Series
Sideswiped -Book 1 of The Matt Blake SeriesThe Reformers - Book 2 of The Matt Blake SeriesThe President is Missing - Book 3 of The Matt Blake SeriesA Climate of Doubt - Book 4 of The Matt Blake Series
The Maltese Incident – Book 1 of the Harry and Meg SeriesThe Violent Sea – Book 2 of the harry and Meg Series Sea of Fear – Book 3 of the Harry and Meg SeriesThe Pineaire Incident – Book 4 of the Harry and Meg Series
Robot Depot
Leonardo Murphy
Puzzles 1Puzzles 2The Long Island Project
The Silent Author
A Charter Through Time
The Love We Almost Lost
The Wormhole GangThe Wormhole Crisis
Trailer for The Gray Ship
“In this stellar time-travel novel, a modern-American nuclear-powered cruiser sails through a time portal and goes back 152 years to the days just before the beginning of the Civil War. This provocative, intensely powerful novel is a must-read for sci-fi fans and Civil War aficionados, though mainstream fiction readers will find it heart-rending and inspiring as well. A rare read that’s not only wildly entertaining, but also profoundly moving.” Kirkus Reviews.
The Books of Russ MoranAll books are available on Amazon.com, and as eBooks on The Kindle or a Kindle app on your smartphone or iPad.
The Gray Ship – Book One of The Time Magnet Series The saga begins. A novel of romance, time travel and a nuclear warship commanded by an African American woman in the Civil War. Ashley Patterson wants to bring her crew back home to 2013, but Abraham Lincoln wants to win the Civil War.
Awards for The Gray Ship
Kirkus Best Indie Book of 2013eLit Gold Award – First Place in Literary FictionIndie Reader Discovery AwardGold Medal – Global eBook Awards – 2014 Fantasy and Alternate History
“In this stellar time-travel novel, a modern-American nuclear-powered cruiser sails through a time portal and goes back 152 years to the days just before the beginning of the Civil War. This provocative, intensely powerful novel is a must-read for sci-fi fans and Civil War aficionados, though mainstream fiction readers will find it heart-rending and inspiring as well. A rare read that’s not only wildly entertaining, but also profoundly moving.” Kirkus Reviews.
The Thanksgiving Gang – Book Two of The Time Magnet Series . http://amzn.to/1NzBs7NThe Sequel to The Gray Ship. A story of time travel.
"I had never read a book before written in an efficient, minimalistic prose. Instead of writing what most readers want to read, he gives voice to life-like characters, with their flaws and prejudices. They are not infallible superheroes. It’s always nice to find a new voice in fiction and to enjoy creativity at its best.” — C. Ludewig.
“Breakneck pacing and virtually nonstop action” – Kirkus Reviews Both novels may be read independently of one another, but for a more enjoyable rendering, I suggest reading Russell Moran’s ‘Time Magnate Series’ in their given order: “The Gray Ship,” “The Thanksgiving Gang,” “A Time of Fear,” “The Skies of Time,” and “The Keepers of Time.” It is often more rewarding to follow an author in chronological order.
Also, as an aside, this prolific author has continued forward with another body of work designated ‘The Matt Blake Legal-Thriller Series.’ “Sideswiped” and “The Reformers” are his two newest endeavors thus far. What should be of notable interest is that Mr. Moran, Esquire (a consummate lawyer) penned an important nonfiction book titled “Justice in America ~ How it Works – How it Fails.” On October 29th, 2011, I reviewed and rated that book five (5) stars, too, so rest assured that credibility is going to be incorporated upon each and every page of his ‘Legal-Thriller Series.’
In conclusion, I’ll return to the point of credibility as it pertains to Mr. Moran’s first two novels in his ‘Time Magnate Series,’ “The Gray Ship” and “The Thanksgiving Gang.” To embrace the concept of time travel, slipping into and climbing out of wormholes (time portals), entering another dimension of time and space is certainly entertaining. To present it in such a way that it is deemed possible if not believable to the reader takes a definite talent. But to lend persistent verisimilitude to the phenomenon requires a special gift. Jack Thurber must not only convince you, the reader, he also has to persuade a host of government officials that he, indeed, has traveled back in time as well as into the future. The author has his protagonist explain these events quite cleverly to all of us in that he, Jack Thurber, cannot explain the unexplainable. Yet a good many pieces of evidence support the fact that what Thurber says is so. Skeptical or not, the powers that be must form and work together as a team in order to change history and defeat our enemy—the radical Islamists.
A Time of Fear – Book Three of The Time Magnet Series http://amzn.to/1zdjaG9
In a month, five American cities will be devastated by suitcase nuclear bombs.The time travelers take on their old name, The Thanksgiving Gang.They know what will happen because they travelled to the future. They know what the result will be. They’ve seen the devastation.They know the details. Five American Cities targeted by nuclear suitcase bombs.BUT they don't know where the bombs are—and they don't know how to find them.The clock is ticking, and millions will soon lose their lives – unless they find the bombs.
“His story is fascinating and adds even more depth to this already cavernously deep novel. Amazingly unique, chilling and well written, Moran weaves a future that is both desperate and hopeful. Blending modern fears with science fiction results in a tale that will keep you reading long into the night. Five stars!” —Heather
The Skies of Time – Book Four of The Time Magnet Series http://amzn.to/1CCC3jg
In The Skies of Time, you will recognize the two main characters, Ashley Patterson, now an admiral, and her husband, Jack Thurber. They met and fell in love in The Gray Ship, and now they are in for the adventure of their lives in The Skies of Time. Ashley and Jack have been such prominent characters in all four books of The Time Magnet Series that I feel like they are old friends. You will also recognize some of the other characters. But if I told you who they are, it would ruin the fun.
“I’m big fan of this series and this one may be the best. I hope there is another book to this series since it keeps getting better. There are a few questions I have about certain events that makes the next one even more suspenseful. These are great books to binge read one after the other.” — Time Travel Fan
The Shadows of Terror – Book One of the Patterns Series http://amzn.to/1IDQzJS
A stunning page turner. A novel that explodes off the front page of your newspaper. Terrorism has a new face, a face that’s obscured in the shadows. The radical forces of destruction have learned to make themselves invisible to the West and preventing a terrorist attack has become almost impossible.
A new war has begun, World War III. Rick Bellamy, an FBI agent who specializes in counterterrorism, is engaged in his own war, a war with no end. Bellamy’s wife, Ellen, a prominent architect, discovers that she is in the middle of the greatest terror plot to date. To defeat the enemy, Bellamy first must uncover the clues, to shine a light on the shadows. He must find patterns – before it’s too late.
“Move over James Patterson and Mary Higgins Clark. There is a new guy in town. Russ Moran’s new book – The Shadows of Terror.” — Frank O.
The Scent of Revenge - Book Two in the Patterns Series. http://amzn.to/1UvDRmw
The world is at war with the forces of terror. FBI Agent Rick Bellamy and his wife, Ellen, find themselves in the middle of a sinister terrorist plot. Someone is attacking young prominent women, inflicting a horrible disease. Nobody knows its origin, nobody knows how to stop it, nobody knows how to cure it. Rick Bellamy and a team of scientists want to go on the offense. But how? Will the lives of the women be changed forever? When will the attacks stop?
“Heart pounding can’t put down thriller that will force you to look at terrorism in different light. Life in America will never be the same.” —Cold Coffee Cafe
Sideswiped - Book One in the Matt Blake series of legal thrillers. http://amzn.to/1MkxX35
Trial lawyer Matt Blake took on a perfect case. It involved a sideswipe collision in which his client’s husband, an investigative reporter, was killed. The evidence of negligence was overwhelming. Eyewitnesses testified that defendant was talking on his cell phone when he hit the other car. But was it negligence? Was it an accident?
Or was it murder?
Matt uncovers evidence that the act may have been intentional. Somebody wanted the man silenced. Somebody wanted the man dead.
Somebody had a lot to hide. The signs started to point to the highest levels of government. An open-and-shut personal injury case suddenly became a vast conspiracy of terror.
“This book hooks you in from the first line. Sideswiped draws you into the world of Matt Blake and you become emotionally attached to him and his journey. The story itself is so well-written and moves quickly. There is never a dull moment.” —Sarah Elle
“Moran demonstrates the depth of his writing talent by developing a new genre with Sideswiped, a legal thriller. Branching out from his previous novels dealing with time travel, Moran goes in a whole new direction with Book One in the Matt Blake series. He creates a wild but totally believable story of modern-day intrigue and suspense. Moran also deftly weaves into this book some of my favorite characters from his prior novels. I am looking forward to starting Book #2 - The Reformers — Frank from Lynbrook
The Reformers - Book Two of the Matt Blake Series of legal thrillershttp://amzn.to/2m8uMdu
The forces of radical Islam are on the run. Their leadership has been decimated, their ranks thinned, their power disappearing by the week.Their recruiting efforts have been cut off, the radical websites shut down, and the attraction of jihad is losing its appeal among the young.With targeted assassinations, military strikes, as well as the loss of oil fields and gold mines, radical Islam is fast losing power. But who is responsible?
It isn’t the United States Government. It’s a new force the world has never seen before.Lawyer Matt Blake and his wife Diana find themselves in the middle of the most gigantic plot the world has ever seen, a conspiracy that’s only begun to grow.
“I’ve been a fan of the author, Russell Moran, since reading Sideswiped a few months ago, so I admittedly went into this book with quite high expectations. That being said, I had no idea that “The Reformers” was going to play out in the way that it does and I can see myself giving this book a re-read in the future. In fact, I am even more impressed by the storyline of this read than the last and it has left me excited to see more.” Lucidity.
The Keepers of Time – Book Five of the Time Magnet Series http://amzn.to/2wjVSTt
Admiral Ashley Patterson and her husband Jack have done it again. They’ve traveled through time, 200 years into the future—aboard a nuclear aircraft carrier. They discover a new world, a strange new world—a post-nuclear war world—one that is both a beacon of hope, and a cry of despair. They meet a group of people who call themselves The Keepers of Time, an organization dedicated to preserving history and culture amid the horrors of a dystopian future. The world around them has harkened back to a primitive and savage past, one that includes human sacrifice. Ashley knows they must have to get back to the present to warn the government of the unspeakable horrors that await. But finding the way back to the present is their greatest challenge, an almost insurmountable one.
“A wild time travel yarn that starts fast and doesn’t slow down until the end.”
“The Keepers of Time is a really interesting take on current geopolitical events and where they are leading. From reading previous books in the series, the cast of characters is as familiar as the people next door and it was great to reconnect with them. Moran's legal background illuminates what happens when our legal structure disappears, and he has zeroed in on an essential thing about civilization -- records of the past. A great read!” Robert Shearer
“Time flies when you’re scared out of your mind. The author’s superb writing skills will quickly draw you into the story. Forty-two fast paced chapters will keep turning the pages of this novel until the end. Well-developed cast of realistic characters that you will relate to one will keep you engaged. One of my favorite things about Moran’s books is his entire cast of characters detailed in the back of the book. I admit to reading about the cast first in order to firmly get everyone in my mind. As a follower of his, I know each character is important to the plot and I don’t want to miss anything or overlook anyone.” Cold Coffee
A Reunion in Time http://amzn.to/2tneIsg
What if a 37-year-old adult travels back 20 years in time and finds himself in high school, followed by his 36-year-old wife? They’re now teenagers, 17 and 16. Adults in teenage bodies, they struggle to convince the people from their past that they are real, not apparitions. With the benefit of hindsight, they know the history of the past 20 years, and it isn’t pretty. Rick and Ellen are married, and now must adjust to married life as teenagers in 2001. Rick is a senior FBI official and Ellen is a famous architect. But everybody sees them as kids. Nobody believes that they are married, and nobody believes their stories—until Rick and Ellen predict 9/11.
How do they find their way back to the year they came from? How do they warn the authorities of the cataclysm that will occur in the future? The answer is to find the time portal—the wormhole—that brought them to 2001. But the site has changed. It’s no longer the place where they crossed the wormhole. Will they live out the balance of their lives beginning as teenagers? “We've all wished we could go back to earlier times with the mind we have now. This Russell Moran book takes you there and it is a fun creative romp well worth reading. A Reunion in Time is highly recommended!” Kindle Customer.
The President is Missing – Book Three of the Matt Blake series. http://amzn.to/2t9v7wu
While he was addressing the nation from a submerged nuclear submarine, President Blake’s message is suddenly cut off. Anyone listening heard an explosion. The explosion was followed by floating debris five minutes later. First Lady Dee Blake has doubts, which she shares with naval high command and the new president. She thinks the explosion and the debris were a ruse to make people think the sub was destroyed, and her husband with it.Could the sub have been hijacked and the president kidnapped? But who would commit such an act? What is its purpose?
Was it Russia, China, Iran, or a shadowy group of freelance terrorists?The new president appoints Dee as his Chief of Staff, with explicit instructions to find the missing submarine—and President Matt Blake.Her life, and the life of the nation, suddenly take a horrifying turn.
“Russ Moran wrote a true thriller, with a strong plot and even stronger characters. To think that there are good guys - Russian Naval Admirals, no less - made this book not only a solid who-done-it but also a strong ‘why did they do it?’” Unka Heshie
Robot Depothttp://amzn.to/2zXW7C2
Mike Bateman is a visionary businessman, the creator and CEO of the fabulously successful chain of stores, Robot Depot, a company dedicated to selling robots and Artificial Intelligence machines for a variety of uses. The company is a darling of Wall Street and is the most popular destination for consumers and businesses looking for labor saving devices.But the company caught the eye of ISIS, the terrorist Islamic State. They discover a great way to deliver bombs – using the products of Robot Depot to kill people. Robot Depot changed from being a popular company to an object of fear because of the tampered products it sells. The terrorists use the company for “terror spectaculars,” including the destruction of a skyscraper, a drone attack on Yankee Stadium, and the bombing of a children’s sailing regatta.Mike Bateman and the FBI are in a race to stop his products from becoming weapons, a race to stop the wanton killings. His wife and partner, Jenny, discovers the true meaning of terror one horrible summer day. “Moran just got a new fan. This is the first book of Moran's that I've read, but I look forward to reading more of his work. I enjoyed this story and found that Moran is not only a good writer, but he's a good storyteller as well. It's an interesting and creative story, mixing new technology and AI uses, with terrorism. It's a thriller that keeps the reader turning the page, and it's extremely captivating. I enjoyed the story and look forward to future works of his.” Amy’s Bookshelf A Climate of Doubt – Book 4 of The Matt Blake Serieshttps://amzn.to/2OSwcHR
Forget what you ever heard about climate change.Forget your preconceived notions about reality itself.Instantly, you are in a new world, a horrifying world, a world you don’t understand.
On a hot summer day, Homeland Security Secretary, Rick Bellamy, and his wife Ellen, a famous TV talk show host, walked along the ocean front trying to escape the heat. Suddenly the temperature dropped from the high 90s to below freezing in a matter of minutes. It began to snow—on July 16. The temperatures across the country and the world plummeted, creating winter in summer. Bellamy and the rest of the government struggled to cope with the suddenly new climate, but to cope, they first had to find out what happened. Scientists from academia blamed the weather on a sudden acceleration of climate change, but they were unable to explain a 60-degree temperature drop in a matter of minutes. Two astronauts in an American space station realized that the sudden weather calamity coincided with a test of the 20 satellites that the space station controlled. Attention focused on a huge American corporation that owned the space station and the satellites. Could there be a connection between the satellite tests and the radical drop in temperature? As the deaths piled up and the world economy tilted toward disaster because of gigantic summer blizzards, Rick Bellamy and his team struggled to find answers before it was too late. Was it a sudden shift in climate change or did it have something to do with the satellites? The biggest question remained—was the catastrophe an accident, or was somebody controlling the weather? Was it terror?
“Mr. Moran does a masterful job of crafting an action-packed, suspenseful read about the devastating consequences of climate manipulation. The diabolical mastermind behind the caper is a dictator of the worst kind—a man without conscience who cares only for power. Through the magic of Mr. Moran’s digital pen, the men and woman in white hats are three-dimensional and vividly real. While this is a work of fiction, it’s plausible fiction. We can easily relate to the horrific consequences of such an act of terrorism as so capably portrayed in Mr. Moran’s prose.” Colorado Avid Reader
The Maltese Incident – A Story of Time Travel (Book One of the Harry and Meg Series), the prequel to The Violent Sea. https://amzn.to/2RclZCT
You’re on a beautiful cruise ship. The April sky is full of stars. Suddenly, the ship rumbles, and instantly the stars disappear.“What the hell was that?” Captain Fenton yelled. “Beats me, captain. I’ve never seen anything like it,” the first officer said.They would soon discover that the ship, The Maltese, had just traveled through time—millions of years to the past.The captain, Harry Fenton, a highly decorated naval war hero, realizes the greatest battle of his life lay ahead of him.Captain Harry, a widow, falls in love with a beautiful passenger, Meg Johnson, an executive with the company that owns the ship.After a whirlwind romance, they marry—in the ship’s ballroom—100 million years in the past. Captain Harry convinces the passengers and crew that they must move ashore to a tropical island because the ship is running out of fuel and supplies. He organizes a group to go ashore and inspect the island. An ancient forest inhabited by dinosaurs awaits them. Meg wants to go with them. Harry, fearing for her safety, tries to convince her to stay on the ship. Meg demonstrates that she is proficient with a gun by taking apart a rifle and reassembling it—in 15 seconds. Harry marvels that he’s never seen such an expert gun handler—or accurate shooter. So, AR-15 in hand, Meg joins the inspection party. Charging dinosaurs are no match for Meg Fenton’s firepower.Will the 1,000 souls ever make it back to the time they came from, or will they remain stranded in the distant past?A scientist aboard theorizes that, to return to their present time, they need to go back to the time portal, or wormhole, that brought them to the past. But the ship doesn’t have enough fuel for the journey.Realizing that their lives have hit the reset button, the crew and passengers construct a community in the forest—Malta Town—and they begin their new lives—among the dinosaurs.
“As with Moran's work, he continues to be a great storyteller. I recommend reading this from title to end. It's beautifully written and filled with intensity and levity.” Amy’s Bookshelf
The Violent Sea – A Story of Time TravelBook 2 of the Harry and Meg Series, the sequel to The Maltese Incident. https://amzn.to/2AT5ypI
The Violent Sea is a novel of war, time travel, military history. It’s the second book in the Harry and Meg Series. It’s also a sweet romance between Harry and his wife, Meg.
Rear Admiral Harry Fenton has done it again. He’s traveled through time to a different era. He finds himself, with a serious head injury from a fall, at Pearl Harbor Base Hospital on May 16, 1942, three weeks before the Battle of Midway. His wife and aide, Lieutenant Meg Fenton, is worried sick, and waits for him—in 2018. Admiral Harry is the commanding officer of Carrier Strike Group 14 in 2018, but the people in 1942 think he’s a busted-up hallucinating sailor who imagines himself an admiral. Admiral Raymond Spruance is commanding officer of Carrier Task Force 16. After hearing about Harry’s time travel stories, Spruance orders him brought to his flagship, the USS Enterprise. After Harry tells him about his time travel experiences, Spruance is convinced the man is insane. But after speaking to him at length, Spruance is amazed at Harry’s knowledge of naval tactics and strategy. He calls Harry’s bluff and orders him to stay aboard the Enterprise for her upcoming engagement at the Battle of Midway. By the end of the battle, Spruance is convinced Harry is an admiral, and thinks of him as a friend. Now Harry needs to figure out how to travel back to 2018, to his carrier command, but most importantly, to the love of his life, Lieutenant Meg.After Harry returns to the present, the Fentons are deployed on Harry’s flagship, the USS Gerald R. Ford. The ship encounters another wormhole, this one in the ocean. They are transported to1944 and participate in the Battle of Leyte Gulf.
“What a great book. You will love this book. Time travel telling at its best. At the end you will believe it is possible. Russell Moran has crafted a great continuation from The Maltese Incident his character development has continued from the first book thru out this book and possibly beyond. His writing is so detail oriented you will find yourself believing that time travel is not only real but possible. This book was given to me as a gift, but it turned out to be one of the greatest gifts I have ever received. You will find that your investment of money and time reading this book to be a great investment. Time and money both well spent.” Mike the Mailman
A Sea of Fear – A Novel of Time Travel Book 3 of The Harry and Meg Series https://amzn.to/2GERuSx
Imagine that you are Five-Star Admiral Harry Fenton, whom President Blake calls the greatest fighting admiral in American history. Along with your Navy Commander wife, Meg, you lead your carrier strike group against the worst enemy the country has faced since World War II, a small nation that is intent on destroying the world’s shipping industry. The seas of the world have become scenes of plunder, pillage, and mass murder.The president has convinced you to come out of retirement and put an end to the looming crisis. He promotes you to Fleet Admiral, the highest-ranking officer since Admiral Chester Nimitz.You and Meg were having a pleasant retirement, running a world-class resort that you bought in Rhode Island. But when the president pleads you to “Give ‘em Hell, Harry,” you know that you can’t ignore his call to duty.As people who have time traveled in the past, you come up with an idea to travel three years into the future. With President Blake’s blessing, you and Meg lead a group of officers into the future. What you find is horrifying, an America taken over by a totalitarian dictator. You return to the past and report your findings. President Blake, hearing your terrifying story, convinces you that you have an even bigger call to duty, the greatest challenge of your life. You take on the challenge for one reason—Meg will be at your side.As in the first two books of the Harry and Meg Series, The Maltese Incident and The Violent Sea, A Sea of Fear is a sweet romance between two of literature’s most exciting and likable characters, Harry and Meg Fenton.
A Sea of Fear is a story of war, politics, time travel, and love.
“This story is incredible. I felt like it was real-life and happening NOW! The way the political world is unfolding with the lies and innuendos, something like this could be possible. The main couple, husband and wife, Meg and Harry worked together to solve and help the nation climb onto its rock-solid feet. Surely this is the integrity that the United States government stands for. They had me in their corner wanting to see them win against the evil Antonio Martin. Read the story, it will enthrall and pull you in as it did me...Great ending.” Cristella
Leonardo Murphy – A Coming of Age Thrillerhttps://amzn.to/31vzC4S
You just launched a satellite into space without a rocket. You invented a computer algorithm that writes novels.You just entered Harvard University on a full scholarship after completing high school in two years. Not bad for a 12-year-old kid.Leonardo changed his name from William to Leonardo to honor his hero, Leonardo da Vinci. Young Leonardo Murphy has the second highest IQ ever recorded. Now 25, he met a beautiful young woman named Janice, and fell madly in love. They married a year later. Janice and Leonardo, who she calls “Lee,” collaborate on various projects with the CIA and FBI. But their intelligence activities put a target on their backs. They narrowly escape four assassination attempts. Leonardo Murphy is a breathtakingly fast coming-of-age thriller about one of the most fascinating characters you will ever meet in literature. Instantly, you are shoulder to shoulder with the world’s most amazing genius.
“Finally, a believable super hero comes to life! Peaks and valleys of horrific actions are neatly juxtaposed against comic relief. The humor, ranging between the poles of mild to downright hysterical, will surely tickle your funny bone. The frequent use of the protagonist’s favorite word (26 matches found throughout), which I won’t divulge, would ordinarily belabor one’s prose, save when Leonardo employs the term. As a matter of fact, the story concludes with that very word, but rather endearingly. No, I did not ruin the ending for you folks. You’ll see.” Robert Banfelder
The Pineaire Incident – Book 4 of the Harry and Meg Serieshttps://amzn.to/2VXQ2lp
One hundred gigantic fast submarines suddenly appear in the ocean.President Harry Fenton and his First Lady, Meg are shocked by the event, as are all the leaders of the world.Where are the submarines from? What do they want? What are their intentions?Six Russian submarines attack one of the mystery subs. All six Russian subs are destroyed in two minutes. President Fenton, along with Meg, reaches out to contact the leader of the strange fleet. They are amazed to discover that the subs are from another planet, Planet Pineaire. But they’re pleased to find out that the Pinearians came in peace, and bring with them an amazing gift, a new type of fuel that can revolutionize life on earth.
Get ready for an interplanetary thrill ride. The Pinaire Incident is Book 4 of the Harry and Meg series.
“Right at the beginning, we learn that 100 giant submarines are discovered with no idea how they could all suddenly appear. Being familiar with Harry & Meg, I immediately presumed they must have Time Traveled from some future time. Uh Oh, I almost gave away an important detail. You should already know that Harry and Meg are President and First Lady having recently defeated a small rogue nation that destroyed the Cruise Ship industry and nearly took over the world's Shipping Industry. You might think peaceful times are ahead when abruptly, 100 of these 1,800-foot-long submarines appear. Five Stars” The Holey One
Puzzles Book 1 – A Detective Love Storyhttps://amzn.to/2MI6TEo Veteran police detectives Bobbie Nelson and Bob Lawton are partnered. They’re both concerned that they may not get along. They’re both highly skilled and love their work—They love to solve puzzles. They soon learn that they don’t just love their jobs, they love each other. Puzzles is an action-packed police thriller wrapped around a sweet romance.
Bobbie and Bob are two of the most exciting and likeable characters you will find in literature.
“This book should be kept out of the hands of crooks, criminals, terrorists, and any others planning to do evil. There are so many techniques utilized by skilled detectives that are revealed that this book could be used as a training guide by the Bad Guys. Even so, the reality is that fundamental police work is what solves most crimes. Gathering and evaluating massive amounts of data and looking for patterns or repeating details is what our two main characters excel at.” The Holey One
“Russell Moran has done it again with Puzzles: A Detective Love Story. Each case builds upon earlier ones, with the BBs fine-tuning their puzzle-solving techniques to such a degree it's not long before the FBI and CIA reach out them to piece together more complicated scenarios impacting on society. Russell has created an easy-to-read and fast-paced story, which will keep you turning the pages late into the evening to find out what happens next. I can't wait for the next book in the series!” R. J. Krzak Puzzles, Book 2 – A Detective Love Storyhttps://amzn.to/3bmiqEh
The further adventures of Detectives Bob Lawton and Bobbie Nelson now married. Besides being famous detectives, they’re also talented writers. Bob had written a best-selling crime novel before they met, and they both collaborated on a nonfiction book on the art of being a detective. That book became a run-away best seller and the royalties poured in. Their book profits, combined with a generous inheritance from Bob’s uncle, as well as their combined salaries, made them more than comfortable financially. Although they had money, they had no intention of retiring. They love their work. They love to solve puzzles.
The Long Island Project https://amzn.to/2WgJC2n
Our old friends, Detectives Bobbie Nelson and Bob Lawton, “the BBs,” are engaged in the most frightening case of their career, an armed quarantine of Long Island by a sinister group. To find the answer to the problem, they travel back through time to 1942, and discover the problem is larger than they had thought. Turning upside down everything you know about law enforcement and investigation, you and Bob find out that the conspiracy is known as The Long Island Project, a sinister program that includes not only the quarantine of Long Island, but mind control and time travel.
“A page turning thriller set on Long Island”
The Silent Author https://amzn.to/3cBLRlR
Author Melanie Pierce is widely acknowledged to be the country’s greatest novelist. Suddenly she faces the worst form of censorship imaginable – Editorial Terrorism. Her words are no longer her own. Before she can publish a book, she, and her fellow authors, must submit the manuscript to a shadowy group of terrorists. Failure to do so will result in the death of one of her loved ones. Melanie and her fellow authors have been silenced.
“A page-turner you can’t put down.” - Lynn
A Charter Through Time Former federal prosecutor, Janey Drake, resigned from her legal job because she could no longer put up with the stress of prosecuting drug dealers and the frustrating meanderings of the criminal justice system. She decides to resign after an ironclad case was dismissed by a “caring” judge. She takes on a new life that she loves, chartering her 60-foot yacht that was a gift from her wealthy father. An experienced large boat captain, Janey has found a cure for the high stress work of her former occupation. She also found a cure for her loneliness when she met the man of her dreams by a chance encounter in a diner. Jack Fleming is a famous novelist and loves his work, and soon finds out that he loves Janey, his accidental friend from the diner. He and Janey fall impossibly in love with each other and found a way to blend their lives—cruising the high seas and writing about it. Janey has taken on the role as Jack’s editor and she couldn’t be happier. But suddenly their happy lives together take on a frightening new dimension. While cruising off New London, Connecticut, their boat encounters a wormhole or time portal, and they find themselves two years into the future, a horrifying future that had seen a nuclear war. They find out that their apartment building in Manhattan was the target for one of the bombs. Yes, they discover that they had been killed, two years ago. But they’re alive. Time travel is a strange phenomenon, and sometimes a scary one. They realize that they have no choice. They must return to the past and warn the government about the coming horror. https://amzn.to/33K2NWB
The Love We Almost Lost Regulations frown upon a military doctor being romantically involved with a patient.But Lieutenant Rebecca Lang, a Navy physician, frowned upon the regulations. She fell madly in love with Captain Jack Parker, a wounded Marine officer under her care at Bagram Airbase in Afghanistan.Doctor Rebecca, or Becca as she prefers to be called, felt that she had a rare bond with Captain Jack. It began as a simple doctor-patient relationship, then developed into a friendship, then, after constant flirting, it became a serious love affair. Captain Jack was happy that Becca ignored the regulations, and so was she.When they were discharged from the military within two weeks of each other, they looked forward to making their relationship permanent, and planned to marry. But, on the day Jack returned to the States, he was mugged, and suffered a multi-year mental blackout from amnesia. Becca didn’t know where he was, and she assumed he was dead after such a long absence. Becca sees Jack interviewed on TV, although the man doesn’t think he’s Jack because he suffers from severe amnesia. When they meet, Jack comes out of his amnesia and his mind remembers the woman his heart had never forgotten. They resume their love and their lives together.Becca, widely recognized as the nation’s expert on infectious diseases, is tapped by the White House to combat a deadly virus that has been set loose on the world.Jack, who by now has become an FBI Agent, joins his wife Becca in the most terrifying struggle they ever experienced—the fight to save humanity. https://amzn.to/3fOzOoI
The Wormhole Ganghttps://amzn.to/3nTxLlN “Jack, where the hell are we?”Admiral Ashley Patterson, the Navy’s youngest admiral at age 39, was with her husband, famous publisher Jack Thurber. Jack is a commander in the Naval Reserve, and often accompanies Ashley on assignments. They were on their most enjoyable deployment to date. Ashley had been given command of the famous USS Intrepid, an aircraft carrier that had become a museum, a three-month post that was largely ceremonial. The Navy’s thinking was that Ashley’s new command would be an excellent way to promote the museum, as well as a great public relations stunt for the Navy. Both history lovers, they were enjoying Ashley’s latest assignment—until they encountered the most horrifying situation they ever encountered.One early morning they awoke, expecting to see themselves alongside Pier 86. Instead, they were shocked to see that they were in the middle of the ocean. While they slept, the ship, without an engine or other discernible source of power, suddenly left its dock on the West Side of Manhattan—with nobody at the controls. They realized that the ship had gone through a time portal, a wormhole.They were lost at sea—and lost in time. Along with two other crew members, they formed a group to discover what had happened to them. Admiral Ashley named the group The Wormhole Gang.
Awards for The Gray Ship
Kirkus Best Indie Book of 2013eLit Gold Award – First Place in Literary FictionIndie Reader Discovery AwardGold Medal – Global eBook Awards – 2014 Fantasy and Alternate History
“In this stellar time-travel novel, a modern-American nuclear-powered cruiser sails through a time portal and goes back 152 years to the days just before the beginning of the Civil War. This provocative, intensely powerful novel is a must-read for sci-fi fans and Civil War aficionados, though mainstream fiction readers will find it heart-rending and inspiring as well. A rare read that’s not only wildly entertaining, but also profoundly moving.” Kirkus Reviews.
The Thanksgiving Gang – Book Two of The Time Magnet Series . http://amzn.to/1NzBs7NThe Sequel to The Gray Ship. A story of time travel.
"I had never read a book before written in an efficient, minimalistic prose. Instead of writing what most readers want to read, he gives voice to life-like characters, with their flaws and prejudices. They are not infallible superheroes. It’s always nice to find a new voice in fiction and to enjoy creativity at its best.” — C. Ludewig.
“Breakneck pacing and virtually nonstop action” – Kirkus Reviews Both novels may be read independently of one another, but for a more enjoyable rendering, I suggest reading Russell Moran’s ‘Time Magnate Series’ in their given order: “The Gray Ship,” “The Thanksgiving Gang,” “A Time of Fear,” “The Skies of Time,” and “The Keepers of Time.” It is often more rewarding to follow an author in chronological order.
Also, as an aside, this prolific author has continued forward with another body of work designated ‘The Matt Blake Legal-Thriller Series.’ “Sideswiped” and “The Reformers” are his two newest endeavors thus far. What should be of notable interest is that Mr. Moran, Esquire (a consummate lawyer) penned an important nonfiction book titled “Justice in America ~ How it Works – How it Fails.” On October 29th, 2011, I reviewed and rated that book five (5) stars, too, so rest assured that credibility is going to be incorporated upon each and every page of his ‘Legal-Thriller Series.’
In conclusion, I’ll return to the point of credibility as it pertains to Mr. Moran’s first two novels in his ‘Time Magnate Series,’ “The Gray Ship” and “The Thanksgiving Gang.” To embrace the concept of time travel, slipping into and climbing out of wormholes (time portals), entering another dimension of time and space is certainly entertaining. To present it in such a way that it is deemed possible if not believable to the reader takes a definite talent. But to lend persistent verisimilitude to the phenomenon requires a special gift. Jack Thurber must not only convince you, the reader, he also has to persuade a host of government officials that he, indeed, has traveled back in time as well as into the future. The author has his protagonist explain these events quite cleverly to all of us in that he, Jack Thurber, cannot explain the unexplainable. Yet a good many pieces of evidence support the fact that what Thurber says is so. Skeptical or not, the powers that be must form and work together as a team in order to change history and defeat our enemy—the radical Islamists.
A Time of Fear – Book Three of The Time Magnet Series http://amzn.to/1zdjaG9
In a month, five American cities will be devastated by suitcase nuclear bombs.The time travelers take on their old name, The Thanksgiving Gang.They know what will happen because they travelled to the future. They know what the result will be. They’ve seen the devastation.They know the details. Five American Cities targeted by nuclear suitcase bombs.BUT they don't know where the bombs are—and they don't know how to find them.The clock is ticking, and millions will soon lose their lives – unless they find the bombs.
“His story is fascinating and adds even more depth to this already cavernously deep novel. Amazingly unique, chilling and well written, Moran weaves a future that is both desperate and hopeful. Blending modern fears with science fiction results in a tale that will keep you reading long into the night. Five stars!” —Heather
The Skies of Time – Book Four of The Time Magnet Series http://amzn.to/1CCC3jg
In The Skies of Time, you will recognize the two main characters, Ashley Patterson, now an admiral, and her husband, Jack Thurber. They met and fell in love in The Gray Ship, and now they are in for the adventure of their lives in The Skies of Time. Ashley and Jack have been such prominent characters in all four books of The Time Magnet Series that I feel like they are old friends. You will also recognize some of the other characters. But if I told you who they are, it would ruin the fun.
“I’m big fan of this series and this one may be the best. I hope there is another book to this series since it keeps getting better. There are a few questions I have about certain events that makes the next one even more suspenseful. These are great books to binge read one after the other.” — Time Travel Fan
The Shadows of Terror – Book One of the Patterns Series http://amzn.to/1IDQzJS
A stunning page turner. A novel that explodes off the front page of your newspaper. Terrorism has a new face, a face that’s obscured in the shadows. The radical forces of destruction have learned to make themselves invisible to the West and preventing a terrorist attack has become almost impossible.
A new war has begun, World War III. Rick Bellamy, an FBI agent who specializes in counterterrorism, is engaged in his own war, a war with no end. Bellamy’s wife, Ellen, a prominent architect, discovers that she is in the middle of the greatest terror plot to date. To defeat the enemy, Bellamy first must uncover the clues, to shine a light on the shadows. He must find patterns – before it’s too late.
“Move over James Patterson and Mary Higgins Clark. There is a new guy in town. Russ Moran’s new book – The Shadows of Terror.” — Frank O.
The Scent of Revenge - Book Two in the Patterns Series. http://amzn.to/1UvDRmw
The world is at war with the forces of terror. FBI Agent Rick Bellamy and his wife, Ellen, find themselves in the middle of a sinister terrorist plot. Someone is attacking young prominent women, inflicting a horrible disease. Nobody knows its origin, nobody knows how to stop it, nobody knows how to cure it. Rick Bellamy and a team of scientists want to go on the offense. But how? Will the lives of the women be changed forever? When will the attacks stop?
“Heart pounding can’t put down thriller that will force you to look at terrorism in different light. Life in America will never be the same.” —Cold Coffee Cafe
Sideswiped - Book One in the Matt Blake series of legal thrillers. http://amzn.to/1MkxX35
Trial lawyer Matt Blake took on a perfect case. It involved a sideswipe collision in which his client’s husband, an investigative reporter, was killed. The evidence of negligence was overwhelming. Eyewitnesses testified that defendant was talking on his cell phone when he hit the other car. But was it negligence? Was it an accident?
Or was it murder?
Matt uncovers evidence that the act may have been intentional. Somebody wanted the man silenced. Somebody wanted the man dead.
Somebody had a lot to hide. The signs started to point to the highest levels of government. An open-and-shut personal injury case suddenly became a vast conspiracy of terror.
“This book hooks you in from the first line. Sideswiped draws you into the world of Matt Blake and you become emotionally attached to him and his journey. The story itself is so well-written and moves quickly. There is never a dull moment.” —Sarah Elle
“Moran demonstrates the depth of his writing talent by developing a new genre with Sideswiped, a legal thriller. Branching out from his previous novels dealing with time travel, Moran goes in a whole new direction with Book One in the Matt Blake series. He creates a wild but totally believable story of modern-day intrigue and suspense. Moran also deftly weaves into this book some of my favorite characters from his prior novels. I am looking forward to starting Book #2 - The Reformers — Frank from Lynbrook
The Reformers - Book Two of the Matt Blake Series of legal thrillershttp://amzn.to/2m8uMdu
The forces of radical Islam are on the run. Their leadership has been decimated, their ranks thinned, their power disappearing by the week.Their recruiting efforts have been cut off, the radical websites shut down, and the attraction of jihad is losing its appeal among the young.With targeted assassinations, military strikes, as well as the loss of oil fields and gold mines, radical Islam is fast losing power. But who is responsible?
It isn’t the United States Government. It’s a new force the world has never seen before.Lawyer Matt Blake and his wife Diana find themselves in the middle of the most gigantic plot the world has ever seen, a conspiracy that’s only begun to grow.
“I’ve been a fan of the author, Russell Moran, since reading Sideswiped a few months ago, so I admittedly went into this book with quite high expectations. That being said, I had no idea that “The Reformers” was going to play out in the way that it does and I can see myself giving this book a re-read in the future. In fact, I am even more impressed by the storyline of this read than the last and it has left me excited to see more.” Lucidity.
The Keepers of Time – Book Five of the Time Magnet Series http://amzn.to/2wjVSTt
Admiral Ashley Patterson and her husband Jack have done it again. They’ve traveled through time, 200 years into the future—aboard a nuclear aircraft carrier. They discover a new world, a strange new world—a post-nuclear war world—one that is both a beacon of hope, and a cry of despair. They meet a group of people who call themselves The Keepers of Time, an organization dedicated to preserving history and culture amid the horrors of a dystopian future. The world around them has harkened back to a primitive and savage past, one that includes human sacrifice. Ashley knows they must have to get back to the present to warn the government of the unspeakable horrors that await. But finding the way back to the present is their greatest challenge, an almost insurmountable one.
“A wild time travel yarn that starts fast and doesn’t slow down until the end.”
“The Keepers of Time is a really interesting take on current geopolitical events and where they are leading. From reading previous books in the series, the cast of characters is as familiar as the people next door and it was great to reconnect with them. Moran's legal background illuminates what happens when our legal structure disappears, and he has zeroed in on an essential thing about civilization -- records of the past. A great read!” Robert Shearer
“Time flies when you’re scared out of your mind. The author’s superb writing skills will quickly draw you into the story. Forty-two fast paced chapters will keep turning the pages of this novel until the end. Well-developed cast of realistic characters that you will relate to one will keep you engaged. One of my favorite things about Moran’s books is his entire cast of characters detailed in the back of the book. I admit to reading about the cast first in order to firmly get everyone in my mind. As a follower of his, I know each character is important to the plot and I don’t want to miss anything or overlook anyone.” Cold Coffee
A Reunion in Time http://amzn.to/2tneIsg
What if a 37-year-old adult travels back 20 years in time and finds himself in high school, followed by his 36-year-old wife? They’re now teenagers, 17 and 16. Adults in teenage bodies, they struggle to convince the people from their past that they are real, not apparitions. With the benefit of hindsight, they know the history of the past 20 years, and it isn’t pretty. Rick and Ellen are married, and now must adjust to married life as teenagers in 2001. Rick is a senior FBI official and Ellen is a famous architect. But everybody sees them as kids. Nobody believes that they are married, and nobody believes their stories—until Rick and Ellen predict 9/11.
How do they find their way back to the year they came from? How do they warn the authorities of the cataclysm that will occur in the future? The answer is to find the time portal—the wormhole—that brought them to 2001. But the site has changed. It’s no longer the place where they crossed the wormhole. Will they live out the balance of their lives beginning as teenagers? “We've all wished we could go back to earlier times with the mind we have now. This Russell Moran book takes you there and it is a fun creative romp well worth reading. A Reunion in Time is highly recommended!” Kindle Customer.
The President is Missing – Book Three of the Matt Blake series. http://amzn.to/2t9v7wu
While he was addressing the nation from a submerged nuclear submarine, President Blake’s message is suddenly cut off. Anyone listening heard an explosion. The explosion was followed by floating debris five minutes later. First Lady Dee Blake has doubts, which she shares with naval high command and the new president. She thinks the explosion and the debris were a ruse to make people think the sub was destroyed, and her husband with it.Could the sub have been hijacked and the president kidnapped? But who would commit such an act? What is its purpose?
Was it Russia, China, Iran, or a shadowy group of freelance terrorists?The new president appoints Dee as his Chief of Staff, with explicit instructions to find the missing submarine—and President Matt Blake.Her life, and the life of the nation, suddenly take a horrifying turn.
“Russ Moran wrote a true thriller, with a strong plot and even stronger characters. To think that there are good guys - Russian Naval Admirals, no less - made this book not only a solid who-done-it but also a strong ‘why did they do it?’” Unka Heshie
Robot Depothttp://amzn.to/2zXW7C2
Mike Bateman is a visionary businessman, the creator and CEO of the fabulously successful chain of stores, Robot Depot, a company dedicated to selling robots and Artificial Intelligence machines for a variety of uses. The company is a darling of Wall Street and is the most popular destination for consumers and businesses looking for labor saving devices.But the company caught the eye of ISIS, the terrorist Islamic State. They discover a great way to deliver bombs – using the products of Robot Depot to kill people. Robot Depot changed from being a popular company to an object of fear because of the tampered products it sells. The terrorists use the company for “terror spectaculars,” including the destruction of a skyscraper, a drone attack on Yankee Stadium, and the bombing of a children’s sailing regatta.Mike Bateman and the FBI are in a race to stop his products from becoming weapons, a race to stop the wanton killings. His wife and partner, Jenny, discovers the true meaning of terror one horrible summer day. “Moran just got a new fan. This is the first book of Moran's that I've read, but I look forward to reading more of his work. I enjoyed this story and found that Moran is not only a good writer, but he's a good storyteller as well. It's an interesting and creative story, mixing new technology and AI uses, with terrorism. It's a thriller that keeps the reader turning the page, and it's extremely captivating. I enjoyed the story and look forward to future works of his.” Amy’s Bookshelf A Climate of Doubt – Book 4 of The Matt Blake Serieshttps://amzn.to/2OSwcHR
Forget what you ever heard about climate change.Forget your preconceived notions about reality itself.Instantly, you are in a new world, a horrifying world, a world you don’t understand.
On a hot summer day, Homeland Security Secretary, Rick Bellamy, and his wife Ellen, a famous TV talk show host, walked along the ocean front trying to escape the heat. Suddenly the temperature dropped from the high 90s to below freezing in a matter of minutes. It began to snow—on July 16. The temperatures across the country and the world plummeted, creating winter in summer. Bellamy and the rest of the government struggled to cope with the suddenly new climate, but to cope, they first had to find out what happened. Scientists from academia blamed the weather on a sudden acceleration of climate change, but they were unable to explain a 60-degree temperature drop in a matter of minutes. Two astronauts in an American space station realized that the sudden weather calamity coincided with a test of the 20 satellites that the space station controlled. Attention focused on a huge American corporation that owned the space station and the satellites. Could there be a connection between the satellite tests and the radical drop in temperature? As the deaths piled up and the world economy tilted toward disaster because of gigantic summer blizzards, Rick Bellamy and his team struggled to find answers before it was too late. Was it a sudden shift in climate change or did it have something to do with the satellites? The biggest question remained—was the catastrophe an accident, or was somebody controlling the weather? Was it terror?
“Mr. Moran does a masterful job of crafting an action-packed, suspenseful read about the devastating consequences of climate manipulation. The diabolical mastermind behind the caper is a dictator of the worst kind—a man without conscience who cares only for power. Through the magic of Mr. Moran’s digital pen, the men and woman in white hats are three-dimensional and vividly real. While this is a work of fiction, it’s plausible fiction. We can easily relate to the horrific consequences of such an act of terrorism as so capably portrayed in Mr. Moran’s prose.” Colorado Avid Reader
The Maltese Incident – A Story of Time Travel (Book One of the Harry and Meg Series), the prequel to The Violent Sea. https://amzn.to/2RclZCT
You’re on a beautiful cruise ship. The April sky is full of stars. Suddenly, the ship rumbles, and instantly the stars disappear.“What the hell was that?” Captain Fenton yelled. “Beats me, captain. I’ve never seen anything like it,” the first officer said.They would soon discover that the ship, The Maltese, had just traveled through time—millions of years to the past.The captain, Harry Fenton, a highly decorated naval war hero, realizes the greatest battle of his life lay ahead of him.Captain Harry, a widow, falls in love with a beautiful passenger, Meg Johnson, an executive with the company that owns the ship.After a whirlwind romance, they marry—in the ship’s ballroom—100 million years in the past. Captain Harry convinces the passengers and crew that they must move ashore to a tropical island because the ship is running out of fuel and supplies. He organizes a group to go ashore and inspect the island. An ancient forest inhabited by dinosaurs awaits them. Meg wants to go with them. Harry, fearing for her safety, tries to convince her to stay on the ship. Meg demonstrates that she is proficient with a gun by taking apart a rifle and reassembling it—in 15 seconds. Harry marvels that he’s never seen such an expert gun handler—or accurate shooter. So, AR-15 in hand, Meg joins the inspection party. Charging dinosaurs are no match for Meg Fenton’s firepower.Will the 1,000 souls ever make it back to the time they came from, or will they remain stranded in the distant past?A scientist aboard theorizes that, to return to their present time, they need to go back to the time portal, or wormhole, that brought them to the past. But the ship doesn’t have enough fuel for the journey.Realizing that their lives have hit the reset button, the crew and passengers construct a community in the forest—Malta Town—and they begin their new lives—among the dinosaurs.
“As with Moran's work, he continues to be a great storyteller. I recommend reading this from title to end. It's beautifully written and filled with intensity and levity.” Amy’s Bookshelf
The Violent Sea – A Story of Time TravelBook 2 of the Harry and Meg Series, the sequel to The Maltese Incident. https://amzn.to/2AT5ypI
The Violent Sea is a novel of war, time travel, military history. It’s the second book in the Harry and Meg Series. It’s also a sweet romance between Harry and his wife, Meg.
Rear Admiral Harry Fenton has done it again. He’s traveled through time to a different era. He finds himself, with a serious head injury from a fall, at Pearl Harbor Base Hospital on May 16, 1942, three weeks before the Battle of Midway. His wife and aide, Lieutenant Meg Fenton, is worried sick, and waits for him—in 2018. Admiral Harry is the commanding officer of Carrier Strike Group 14 in 2018, but the people in 1942 think he’s a busted-up hallucinating sailor who imagines himself an admiral. Admiral Raymond Spruance is commanding officer of Carrier Task Force 16. After hearing about Harry’s time travel stories, Spruance orders him brought to his flagship, the USS Enterprise. After Harry tells him about his time travel experiences, Spruance is convinced the man is insane. But after speaking to him at length, Spruance is amazed at Harry’s knowledge of naval tactics and strategy. He calls Harry’s bluff and orders him to stay aboard the Enterprise for her upcoming engagement at the Battle of Midway. By the end of the battle, Spruance is convinced Harry is an admiral, and thinks of him as a friend. Now Harry needs to figure out how to travel back to 2018, to his carrier command, but most importantly, to the love of his life, Lieutenant Meg.After Harry returns to the present, the Fentons are deployed on Harry’s flagship, the USS Gerald R. Ford. The ship encounters another wormhole, this one in the ocean. They are transported to1944 and participate in the Battle of Leyte Gulf.
“What a great book. You will love this book. Time travel telling at its best. At the end you will believe it is possible. Russell Moran has crafted a great continuation from The Maltese Incident his character development has continued from the first book thru out this book and possibly beyond. His writing is so detail oriented you will find yourself believing that time travel is not only real but possible. This book was given to me as a gift, but it turned out to be one of the greatest gifts I have ever received. You will find that your investment of money and time reading this book to be a great investment. Time and money both well spent.” Mike the Mailman
A Sea of Fear – A Novel of Time Travel Book 3 of The Harry and Meg Series https://amzn.to/2GERuSx
Imagine that you are Five-Star Admiral Harry Fenton, whom President Blake calls the greatest fighting admiral in American history. Along with your Navy Commander wife, Meg, you lead your carrier strike group against the worst enemy the country has faced since World War II, a small nation that is intent on destroying the world’s shipping industry. The seas of the world have become scenes of plunder, pillage, and mass murder.The president has convinced you to come out of retirement and put an end to the looming crisis. He promotes you to Fleet Admiral, the highest-ranking officer since Admiral Chester Nimitz.You and Meg were having a pleasant retirement, running a world-class resort that you bought in Rhode Island. But when the president pleads you to “Give ‘em Hell, Harry,” you know that you can’t ignore his call to duty.As people who have time traveled in the past, you come up with an idea to travel three years into the future. With President Blake’s blessing, you and Meg lead a group of officers into the future. What you find is horrifying, an America taken over by a totalitarian dictator. You return to the past and report your findings. President Blake, hearing your terrifying story, convinces you that you have an even bigger call to duty, the greatest challenge of your life. You take on the challenge for one reason—Meg will be at your side.As in the first two books of the Harry and Meg Series, The Maltese Incident and The Violent Sea, A Sea of Fear is a sweet romance between two of literature’s most exciting and likable characters, Harry and Meg Fenton.
A Sea of Fear is a story of war, politics, time travel, and love.
“This story is incredible. I felt like it was real-life and happening NOW! The way the political world is unfolding with the lies and innuendos, something like this could be possible. The main couple, husband and wife, Meg and Harry worked together to solve and help the nation climb onto its rock-solid feet. Surely this is the integrity that the United States government stands for. They had me in their corner wanting to see them win against the evil Antonio Martin. Read the story, it will enthrall and pull you in as it did me...Great ending.” Cristella
Leonardo Murphy – A Coming of Age Thrillerhttps://amzn.to/31vzC4S
You just launched a satellite into space without a rocket. You invented a computer algorithm that writes novels.You just entered Harvard University on a full scholarship after completing high school in two years. Not bad for a 12-year-old kid.Leonardo changed his name from William to Leonardo to honor his hero, Leonardo da Vinci. Young Leonardo Murphy has the second highest IQ ever recorded. Now 25, he met a beautiful young woman named Janice, and fell madly in love. They married a year later. Janice and Leonardo, who she calls “Lee,” collaborate on various projects with the CIA and FBI. But their intelligence activities put a target on their backs. They narrowly escape four assassination attempts. Leonardo Murphy is a breathtakingly fast coming-of-age thriller about one of the most fascinating characters you will ever meet in literature. Instantly, you are shoulder to shoulder with the world’s most amazing genius.
“Finally, a believable super hero comes to life! Peaks and valleys of horrific actions are neatly juxtaposed against comic relief. The humor, ranging between the poles of mild to downright hysterical, will surely tickle your funny bone. The frequent use of the protagonist’s favorite word (26 matches found throughout), which I won’t divulge, would ordinarily belabor one’s prose, save when Leonardo employs the term. As a matter of fact, the story concludes with that very word, but rather endearingly. No, I did not ruin the ending for you folks. You’ll see.” Robert Banfelder
The Pineaire Incident – Book 4 of the Harry and Meg Serieshttps://amzn.to/2VXQ2lp
One hundred gigantic fast submarines suddenly appear in the ocean.President Harry Fenton and his First Lady, Meg are shocked by the event, as are all the leaders of the world.Where are the submarines from? What do they want? What are their intentions?Six Russian submarines attack one of the mystery subs. All six Russian subs are destroyed in two minutes. President Fenton, along with Meg, reaches out to contact the leader of the strange fleet. They are amazed to discover that the subs are from another planet, Planet Pineaire. But they’re pleased to find out that the Pinearians came in peace, and bring with them an amazing gift, a new type of fuel that can revolutionize life on earth.
Get ready for an interplanetary thrill ride. The Pinaire Incident is Book 4 of the Harry and Meg series.
“Right at the beginning, we learn that 100 giant submarines are discovered with no idea how they could all suddenly appear. Being familiar with Harry & Meg, I immediately presumed they must have Time Traveled from some future time. Uh Oh, I almost gave away an important detail. You should already know that Harry and Meg are President and First Lady having recently defeated a small rogue nation that destroyed the Cruise Ship industry and nearly took over the world's Shipping Industry. You might think peaceful times are ahead when abruptly, 100 of these 1,800-foot-long submarines appear. Five Stars” The Holey One
Puzzles Book 1 – A Detective Love Storyhttps://amzn.to/2MI6TEo Veteran police detectives Bobbie Nelson and Bob Lawton are partnered. They’re both concerned that they may not get along. They’re both highly skilled and love their work—They love to solve puzzles. They soon learn that they don’t just love their jobs, they love each other. Puzzles is an action-packed police thriller wrapped around a sweet romance.
Bobbie and Bob are two of the most exciting and likeable characters you will find in literature.
“This book should be kept out of the hands of crooks, criminals, terrorists, and any others planning to do evil. There are so many techniques utilized by skilled detectives that are revealed that this book could be used as a training guide by the Bad Guys. Even so, the reality is that fundamental police work is what solves most crimes. Gathering and evaluating massive amounts of data and looking for patterns or repeating details is what our two main characters excel at.” The Holey One
“Russell Moran has done it again with Puzzles: A Detective Love Story. Each case builds upon earlier ones, with the BBs fine-tuning their puzzle-solving techniques to such a degree it's not long before the FBI and CIA reach out them to piece together more complicated scenarios impacting on society. Russell has created an easy-to-read and fast-paced story, which will keep you turning the pages late into the evening to find out what happens next. I can't wait for the next book in the series!” R. J. Krzak Puzzles, Book 2 – A Detective Love Storyhttps://amzn.to/3bmiqEh
The further adventures of Detectives Bob Lawton and Bobbie Nelson now married. Besides being famous detectives, they’re also talented writers. Bob had written a best-selling crime novel before they met, and they both collaborated on a nonfiction book on the art of being a detective. That book became a run-away best seller and the royalties poured in. Their book profits, combined with a generous inheritance from Bob’s uncle, as well as their combined salaries, made them more than comfortable financially. Although they had money, they had no intention of retiring. They love their work. They love to solve puzzles.
The Long Island Project https://amzn.to/2WgJC2n
Our old friends, Detectives Bobbie Nelson and Bob Lawton, “the BBs,” are engaged in the most frightening case of their career, an armed quarantine of Long Island by a sinister group. To find the answer to the problem, they travel back through time to 1942, and discover the problem is larger than they had thought. Turning upside down everything you know about law enforcement and investigation, you and Bob find out that the conspiracy is known as The Long Island Project, a sinister program that includes not only the quarantine of Long Island, but mind control and time travel.
“A page turning thriller set on Long Island”
The Silent Author https://amzn.to/3cBLRlR
Author Melanie Pierce is widely acknowledged to be the country’s greatest novelist. Suddenly she faces the worst form of censorship imaginable – Editorial Terrorism. Her words are no longer her own. Before she can publish a book, she, and her fellow authors, must submit the manuscript to a shadowy group of terrorists. Failure to do so will result in the death of one of her loved ones. Melanie and her fellow authors have been silenced.
“A page-turner you can’t put down.” - Lynn
A Charter Through Time Former federal prosecutor, Janey Drake, resigned from her legal job because she could no longer put up with the stress of prosecuting drug dealers and the frustrating meanderings of the criminal justice system. She decides to resign after an ironclad case was dismissed by a “caring” judge. She takes on a new life that she loves, chartering her 60-foot yacht that was a gift from her wealthy father. An experienced large boat captain, Janey has found a cure for the high stress work of her former occupation. She also found a cure for her loneliness when she met the man of her dreams by a chance encounter in a diner. Jack Fleming is a famous novelist and loves his work, and soon finds out that he loves Janey, his accidental friend from the diner. He and Janey fall impossibly in love with each other and found a way to blend their lives—cruising the high seas and writing about it. Janey has taken on the role as Jack’s editor and she couldn’t be happier. But suddenly their happy lives together take on a frightening new dimension. While cruising off New London, Connecticut, their boat encounters a wormhole or time portal, and they find themselves two years into the future, a horrifying future that had seen a nuclear war. They find out that their apartment building in Manhattan was the target for one of the bombs. Yes, they discover that they had been killed, two years ago. But they’re alive. Time travel is a strange phenomenon, and sometimes a scary one. They realize that they have no choice. They must return to the past and warn the government about the coming horror. https://amzn.to/33K2NWB
The Love We Almost Lost Regulations frown upon a military doctor being romantically involved with a patient.But Lieutenant Rebecca Lang, a Navy physician, frowned upon the regulations. She fell madly in love with Captain Jack Parker, a wounded Marine officer under her care at Bagram Airbase in Afghanistan.Doctor Rebecca, or Becca as she prefers to be called, felt that she had a rare bond with Captain Jack. It began as a simple doctor-patient relationship, then developed into a friendship, then, after constant flirting, it became a serious love affair. Captain Jack was happy that Becca ignored the regulations, and so was she.When they were discharged from the military within two weeks of each other, they looked forward to making their relationship permanent, and planned to marry. But, on the day Jack returned to the States, he was mugged, and suffered a multi-year mental blackout from amnesia. Becca didn’t know where he was, and she assumed he was dead after such a long absence. Becca sees Jack interviewed on TV, although the man doesn’t think he’s Jack because he suffers from severe amnesia. When they meet, Jack comes out of his amnesia and his mind remembers the woman his heart had never forgotten. They resume their love and their lives together.Becca, widely recognized as the nation’s expert on infectious diseases, is tapped by the White House to combat a deadly virus that has been set loose on the world.Jack, who by now has become an FBI Agent, joins his wife Becca in the most terrifying struggle they ever experienced—the fight to save humanity. https://amzn.to/3fOzOoI
The Wormhole Ganghttps://amzn.to/3nTxLlN “Jack, where the hell are we?”Admiral Ashley Patterson, the Navy’s youngest admiral at age 39, was with her husband, famous publisher Jack Thurber. Jack is a commander in the Naval Reserve, and often accompanies Ashley on assignments. They were on their most enjoyable deployment to date. Ashley had been given command of the famous USS Intrepid, an aircraft carrier that had become a museum, a three-month post that was largely ceremonial. The Navy’s thinking was that Ashley’s new command would be an excellent way to promote the museum, as well as a great public relations stunt for the Navy. Both history lovers, they were enjoying Ashley’s latest assignment—until they encountered the most horrifying situation they ever encountered.One early morning they awoke, expecting to see themselves alongside Pier 86. Instead, they were shocked to see that they were in the middle of the ocean. While they slept, the ship, without an engine or other discernible source of power, suddenly left its dock on the West Side of Manhattan—with nobody at the controls. They realized that the ship had gone through a time portal, a wormhole.They were lost at sea—and lost in time. Along with two other crew members, they formed a group to discover what had happened to them. Admiral Ashley named the group The Wormhole Gang.