Detroit is hemorrhaging; a criminal juggernaut has brought the city to its knees—the Mafia has outwitted, outmaneuvered what is widely known as the nation’s most corrupt police force. The city’s social fabric is torn beyond repair, neighborhood gangs are rampant—unethical political officials offer no help—the situation is hopeless!  Yet, buried deep in small neighborhood enclaves are pockets of people unwilling to succumb to these evil forces; they’re clawing for survival, an uphill fight against all odds—to save their homes, their dignity, their way of life—they are the Detroit thorn birds. Exhibiting the same levels of extraordinary commitment as did Colleen McCullough’s characters in her 1977 best-selling novel, The Thorn Birds, the Detroit thorn birds are driven beyond cause! This modern-day work of historical fiction which also takes place in 1977 follows the steps of real-to-life thorn birds:

• A young police detective, following in his father’s footsteps, to root out crime in “his”city.
• An African-American woman unwilling to be a slave to the Mafia as her great-grandmother had been to the white masters of the South.
• A group of small business owners trying to earn an honest buck;
• A tenacious catholic priest working to uncover connections between the Mafia and the Church.

Unfettered by intimidation, extortion, and violence, the Detroit thorn birds wreak unparalleled havoc on the Mafia.

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It’s the early ‘80s and heroin is king. It’s all about the money; there’s no loyalty. The only rule is to get even. Killings of Detroit and other mafia across the nation—all on the 22 nd of the month—means someone is trying to get even with the mob. The FBI is puzzled. Team members work relentlessly to discover what appears to be an international conspiracy to get even. Detective Clark Philips and his team of police officers and FBI agents end up in a direct confrontation with the Mafia’s big bosses. Their probes into Mafia connections with the Catholic Church provide new revelations and a twist on those responsible for the number of body mutilations and killings. Father Dom’s digging into Mafia ties with the
Catholic Church uncovers surprising mafia manipulation.

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My Detroit Thorn Birds series is historical fiction, but as Scott Burnstein of The Oakland Press said it “is a surefire hit with lovers of both fiction and non-fiction.”   It offers readers a firsthand look at life in Detroit during some of the city’s most violent years.  You’ll get acquainted with Mafia characters, members of the FBI, police officers, and everyday citizens.

Gloom and Doom is a prelude to the series—it’s a quick read that sets the stage for what’s to come. Times were tough in Detroit; following the 1967 riots the city was on a steep decline.

The police department was corrupt.  The Mafia was in control.  Gang violence was on the upswing. The characters in the series were fighting to save their homes, their dignity, and their way of life.

SIGNATURE AFFAIR exposes the underbelly of academic life on a Midwestern college campus — the politics, sex and backroom machinations. A sex-driven university president, Steve Schilling, takes the university to new heights. Everything is coming up roses. He’s loved and respected by all. Behind this image is a troubled man unaware of his personal issues. He maintains five affairs loving each woman equally, treating her as if she’s the only one, exceeding her expectations in every way. Steve’s wife discovers his philandering ways. A young reporter takes a series of enterprising actions to undercover the truth. His world collapses and Steve struggles to save his career.

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PRESIDENTIAL AFFAIR: The intriguing conclusion of the “Love, Lies and Liaisons” Trilogy. As the first female president of the United States, Janet Stetson is the most powerful woman in the world, but to Steve Schilling she’s much more than that. The two form the perfect team — on the Hill during the day and in the White House at night — he treats her like no man ever before. Together they develop a plan to reform the nation’s beleaguered public schools and successfully gain support from both sides of the aisle to pass legislation that revolutionizes our public school system. While she’s making tough decisions, he’s involved with other women creating a “Steve-a-mania” epidemic. And when his sexual encounters extend beyond the White House, there’s an attempted assassination of president. The Secret Service, FBI, CIA and NSA work together like never before to uncover those responsible for this treasonous act.

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