OLD MAN PAR
Golf Fiction
The ravages of time have taken a toll on 72-year-old Mike Browning’s physique, diminished his vitality, and eroded his golf swing. The seasoned linkster had long subscribed to the notion that decline is an inevitable consequence of aging, but his outlook changes after he meets a most unlikely mentor, Scotty.
Mike first encounters Andy “Scotty” Sanderson one eerie night while walking his dog at Red Oak Country Club. Initially perplexed by the peculiar fellow dressed like a nineteenth-century Scotsman, he soon learns the mystical sage is a guardian of secrets with the potential to not only transform his game but also, more importantly, renew his flagging body and spirit.
Mike’s newfound fortitude and ameliorated golf skills are put to the test during the club championship finals. His nemesis, Tex, employs every deceitful trick in the bag in a shameful display of gamesmanship that violates the spirit of the sport, but integrity is restored as Mike holds steadfast to golf’s time-honored tradition of etiquette.
BUNKERED
Golf Fiction
Johnny Fairplay’s body is discovered in the bunker off Desert Royale Golf Club’s eighteenth hole, his rigid left arm protruding from the sandy grave, the gloved hand waving a cryptic final goodbye.
Las Vegas Police Detective Frank Bean suspects Mafioso casino owner Nick Marino and his son are responsible for the indebted golf hustler’s murder, which has all the earmarks of a mob hit meant to send a message.
To avenge his father’s brutal death, Fairplay’s estranged son, Trent Reese, learns the fine art of golf hustling and works with law enforcement to gather evidence against the notorious mobsters.
STROKE OF GENIUS
Golf Fiction
Adam Green, an illegally modified Vyborg struggling to assimilate into mainstream society, enjoys the unique ability to play professional golf with robotic precision.
The anthroclone’s extraordinary athletic skill attracts unwelcome scrutiny, propelling him to the forefront of a criminal investigation and subsequent legal proceeding that will determine the fate of both mankind and machine.
In the wake of an unprecedented court decision, Adam sets out to transform pervading societal attitudes, challenge prejudice within the golfing establishment, and claim his branch on the evolutionary tree.
HEART OF A CADDIE
Golf Fiction
In this humorous fictional tale, golf journalist Ty Ryder interviews Dink Cooper, a feisty 108-year-old former caddie.
Dink expounds upon his interactions with top personalities of the game’s golden era, including iconic players Bobby Jones, Walter Hagen, Sam Snead, and Ben Hogan. He also lends insight into numerous technological innovations that have shaped the face of today’s game. But the real heart of the caddie is revealed in Dink’s interpersonal relationship with Ty as both ex-looper and reporter struggle with modern-day problems.
LAST MULLIGAN
Golf Fiction
A leading money winner on the Nationwide Tour, Dan Tanner is destined for stardom until a reckless lifestyle derails his dreams.
Penniless, broken, and removed from the game for nearly a decade, the downtrodden former pro starts over from scratch after securing a temporary job as a manual laborer at prestigious Bentwood Country Club. Despite the fact he hasn’t touched a stick since the collapse of his professional career, he is determined to qualify for an upcoming club-hosted PGA event. Past his prime, Dan regards this as his last chance to prove he still has what it takes to compete against the new generation of golfers. Two obstacles stand in his way: He has only weeks to find the game he lost years ago…and Frank, the club owner’s insolent son.
Unscrupulous Resident Pro Frank Daly is not about to let the interloper steal the limelight, or his girlfriend, away from him. Fueled by jealousy and spite, the malcontent is willing to take extraordinary measures to thwart his archrival—and he is not above breaking the law in order to achieve his objectives.
SLICE OF HEAVEN
Golf Fiction
Little does golf addict Ethan Baker know what astonishing adventures await after he’s struck by lightning on the course and passes into the afterlife.
Ethan’s ethereal body is transported to Heaven where he discovers there is golf in the Kingdom. His ultimate fantasy becomes reality when he actually plays a round with four legendary icons of the game.
In this fictional narrative, Bobby Jones, Ben Hogan, Byron Nelson, and Sam Snead share invaluable tips to help Ethan improve his technique and mind-set while reminiscing about their own early lives, career highs and disappointments, and personal challenges they overcame.
An unexpected turn of events terminates Ethan’s brief sojourn in the Promised Land. He returns to his former life on earth, whereupon he applies lessons learned from the great masters of the sport, both on and off the golf course.
RUB OF THE GREEN
Golf Fiction
Bo Benson sacrificed a promising golf career in order to help his family manage rustic Chicken Ranch Golf Course.
After his father dies unexpectedly, he and brother Jess inherit the debt-ridden operation. Six years into a relentless drought that has decimated their course, they face a daunting decision: sell the property below value or hold on to their heritage despite the likelihood of imminent foreclosure.
Complications arise when a wealthy businessman inserts himself into their lives. The lure of big money causes an insurmountable rift between the siblings as they consider the mendacious stranger’s lucrative offer to acquire their property.
Amidst the turmoil, Bo is presented with an opportunity to revive his dream after a record-setting round on the Web.com tour, only to discover there are no guarantees in the game of golf.
With conflicting loyalties, he must weigh financial need, preservation of his family’s legacy, and his enduring love for the sport.
BOGEY TRAIN
Golf Fiction
Carl Hooker and his three eclectic friends journey across the border where they hope to enjoy a fantasy weekend of recreation and relaxation at El Oasis Golf Resort in Baja, Mexico.
Murphy’s Law shapes their destiny as a sequence of unfortunate incidents turns the world as they know it on end, transforming the foursome’s dream trip into a living nightmare.
But all is not lost as Hooker and his resilient compadres learn valuable life lessons and fundamental principles of golf not taught in any book.
THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE FAIRWAY
Quirky Golf Fiction
Ben Richards lives for the weekend when he can have fun with his eccentric friends at the golf course affectionately nicknamed Hackin’ Oaks. The hapless hacker is miraculously transformed into a PGA-caliber golfer when struck on the head by a wayward ball. This incident changes the direction of his life, both on and off the course.
Now living every golf addict’s fantasy as a pro, Ben is befriended by both the top-ranked player in the world and the most powerful man in the industry. He feels invincible. Then tragedy strikes.
Forced to adapt to new challenges, he realizes there’s more to life than just golf. By adopting an alternative lifestyle that few would choose, Ben learns the true value of friendship and community before resuming his passionate affair with the grand old game.
DUST BOWL JUSTICE
Action/Adventure
TEXAS, 1934 ~ Willie Palmer is unpredictable and dangerous. Wherever he goes, trouble is never far behind. On the run after committing a felony, he evades the Texas Rangers, leaving his innocent brother, Jim, to endure the consequences left in his wake.
While serving hard time for a crime he didn’t commit, Jim kills a man in self-defense. He flees, igniting a relentless manhunt spearheaded by Roger Buckskin, the best tracker in the region.
Driven to locate his renegade brother now living the high life in Mexico, Jim is forced to rely on a woman he just met and trust in the justice system that has failed him at every turn. He is determined to restore his good name…but time is running out.
THE DIAMOND TRAITOR
Suspense/Thriller
The rare red diamond known as the “Heart of Brazil” bleeds more than its deep crimson color.
Diamond Trader Rich Mooney’s obsession knows no bounds. His relentless desire to possess the most valuable gem ever discovered leaves a trail of tears from Brazil to San Diego. When a trusted employee absconds with the priceless stone, the ruthless diamantaire will stop at nothing to recover it.
After the hot rock’s disappearance leads to homicide, Detective Michael Sullivan assumes responsibility for solving the crime. As he delves into the investigation, the case becomes personal.
LOTTO: BLOOD MONEY
Suspense/Thriller
Impulsive dropout Len Thompson buys prudent college student Kate Miller a winning lottery ticket worth millions after the two unlikely former friends reunite during a chance encounter at a convenience store.
Obsessed with the illusion that he deserves a share of her newfound wealth, master manipulator Len lures the trusting young woman into his tenacious web of deceit. After the desperate man’s heavy-handed attempts to convince her of his entitlement fail, he decides a softer approach may be more productive.
Len’s new tactic goes according to plan until Kate learns the true magnitude of his greed and depravity. The subsequent rapid disintegration of their tenuous relationship results in a no-win outcome for both predator and prey.