Friday, October 3, 2025

The Revenant's Mark

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The Revenant's Mark


A dark historical fantasy novel set during the American Revolution

Jacob Hawthorne was hanged as a traitor—forgotten by the cause he fought for, buried in a shallow grave by those he fought against. But death didn’t keep him. The forest brought him back.

Now bound to an ancient and wild power, Jacob walks again as a revenant—something more than man, less than myth. Haunted by visions and a mysterious mark burned beneath his ribs, he joins two rebel soldiers on a perilous journey through war-torn colonies and spirit-haunted woods.

As the Revolutionary War rages, a secret faction known as the Golden Circle seeks to harness the power of the forest spirits for their own ends—twisting the old magicks into a weapon neither crown nor colony can stop. Jacob must reckon with what he’s become, what he was brought back to do, and whether the soul of a dead man can still choose the right side.

Epic in scope and grounded in grit, The Revenant’s Mark blends dark Americana, supernatural horror, and historical fiction into a haunting tale of war, identity, and the ancient forces buried in the soil of a still-fighting land.

Perfect for fans of Robert McCammon’s Speaks the Nightbird, HBO’s The Revenant, and the eerie mythos of The Witch.








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Thursday, October 2, 2025

Sag Harbor: an American Gothic Horror novel set in a small, isolated whaling town in the 1870s

 

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Sag Harbor:

an American Gothic Horror novel set in a small, isolated whaling town in the 1870s


Sag Harbor is an American Gothic vampire horror novel set in a small, isolated whaling town in the 1870s. When The Maiden, a whaling ship believed to be lost at sea, returns after 7 years, Elizabeth finds out that not all answered prayers are blessings. The ship has only one survivor - her husband, Daniel. The arrival of Daniel sparks an illness to sweep through the town. Elizabeth decides to find the truth of what happened on The Maiden and the evil that Daniel has brought back with him. Teaming up with a broken priest and a cursed witch, Elizabeth faces the darkness of the small town's superstition and an evil she isn't prepared to face.




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9 Steps to Build a Life of Meaning

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In this urgent, heartfelt self-improvement memoir by leading founder and simplifier Rick Walker, you are offered 9 powerful steps to build the most meaningful life imaginable. This is your moment. Dr. Ben Carson calls this: “A profound, refreshing, and triumphantly hopeful way of thinking.” Imagine it: Unbeatable focus. Unstoppable passion. Incredible resilience. Honorable leadership. A flourishing family. And more-much more. Everything you need for a life of true and deep meaning.The once impossible is now accessible. In 9 Steps. Rick wants to rip away the comfort now enslaving your potential. He discovered the steps the hard way. Hidden where he least wanted to look: The abandoned genius of ancients. The hard-won wisdom of warriors. The overlooked art of the masters. And, not surprisingly, within his own failures. Most self improvement books are focused on happiness. However, this self help book for men is focused on something much more important: meaning. The steps in this book help men in their personal development and their purpose development. With a foreword by US Representative and Navy SEAL Dan Crenshaw, this high-energy calling uplifts men to the next level of their manhood. Dr. John Vervaeke praises this book: “I admire both Walker’s journey and this wonderful book that shares that journey with others so that they can undertake something similar.” To walk these steps is to undergo a profound evolution, as Rick personally experienced and now shares for the first time. Your personal journey begins now. Transformation starts with a single step. Dan Crenshaw- Foreword Bio: Dan Crenshaw is a former United States Navy SEAL officer now serving as the U.S. representative for Texas's 2nd congressional district. He is the New York Times bestselling author of Fortitude.



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Wednesday, October 1, 2025

Return To Hawaii: A Donovan Cross Novel

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Donovan Cross is the NIA’s legendary secret agent. He has been sent on dozens of missions in every corner of the globe and will stop at nothing to achieve his goal. Originally from Hawaii, Cross has not returned home in nearly 30 years. The unexpected death of his parents altered the course of his life. Instead of attending a prestigious college on a scholarship, he chose a path of spying and espionage. When the Agency ordered him to return to his birthplace, he anticipated confronting painful memories of his parents' passing. Unbeknownst to him, his presence on the island is crucial to addressing a sensitive global crisis: China's imminent invasion of Taiwan. Hawaii is being used, shrouded in secrecy, to facilitate this invasion. The skills Cross has honed over the years and his knowledge of the island's secrets will lead him and his newfound ally, the beautiful Jade Viper, on the thrill ride of a lifetime. _________________________________________________________________________

Early Praise For Return To Hawaii

“Daniel J. Voelker writes from the heart and hits you in the gut.”
Judith Q. Cole, author of “The Magic of The Red Dress”

“James Bond, move over!”
Randall B. Gold, well-known trial attorney

“Voelker is a modern-day Ian Fleming with a blend of suspense and charm.”
Danielle DeCamp, middle school teacher

“Once I picked it up, I could not put it down. Deep and riveting from 
beginning to end!”
John P. Rand, retired securities trader

“I read Return To Hawaii and fell madly in love with Donovan Cross. A highly-recommended Summer beach read!” 
Louise Halotek, retired investment banker/NYC.

About The Author
Daniel J. Voelker is a trial attorney and an accomplished author of several internationally acclaimed works, including “It Ain’t So, Kid, It Just Ain’t So, History’s Apology To Shoeless Joe Jackson” and “Will The Real James Bond Please Stand Up,” which delves into the origins of Ian Fleming's James Bond character. Dan has a passion for intrigue, particularly spying and espionage. His experiences growing up in Hawaii during the 1960s heavily influenced his writing in Return to Hawaii, also making it a valuable resource for anyone planning to visit the Islands.

Dan resides in Evanston, Illinois, and can be reached at daniel.voelker59@gmail.com.




The Revenant's Mark

    The Revenant's Mark A dark historical fantasy novel set during the American Revolution Jacob Hawthorne was hanged as a traitor—forgo...