The Castle Chronicles
3 primary works • 5 total works
Book 1
"Find me please," the girl said softly, her voice just above a whisper.
From an early age Mark Castle has possessed abilities like very few others. He can see auras, speak to animals, and make people do things with a mere thought.
From the onset of these Gifts, Mark's been having strange, vivid dreams. He dreams of a beautiful young woman floating in front of him, just out of his reach. And each time he sees her, she asks for the same thing. She begs for him to find her and release her from her torment.
In a quest to help the mysterious girl, Mark and his high school friends—Shane and Doug—contact the Netherworld and meet a spirit guide that claims he can help.
Is their spirit guide on the level? Is he really who he claims to be? Or, will Mark and his friends become trapped like the girl—suffering in the Netherworld for all eternity?
"Defiled" is the first novel in the Castle Chronicles. A series that follows the life—and afterlife—of Mark Castle as he comes to grips with his fantastic powers, and his extraordinary ability to contact beings from the Netherworld.
Book 2
Sometimes a simple question can lead to the darkest of places.
After announcing his retirement to his friends at a local bar, Mike is unexpectedly left to celebrate alone. As boredom sets in, he notices the bar's only other patron – a man in a grey suit sitting at the other end of the room.
Taking a seat next to the stranger, Mike introduces himself in hopes of striking up a conversation. As their dialog ensues, Mike asks a seemingly harmless question.
"So, my friend, what do you do for a living?"
Mark Castle, the dark figure beside him, gives a hint of a smile as he replies, "You wouldn't believe me if I told you."
Intrigued by this answer, Mike persists. Eventually Mark gives in. "Well, if you must know, I'm a hitman … and for the price of a beer or two, I'll tell you my story."
Fascinated and wanting to know more, Mike agrees to this deal. The question is, will the story be worth it … or will the telling of the tale be more than he's bargained for?
Book 3
The end of a saga. The beginning of a destiny.
It's been a year since Mark Castle and the Army parted ways,and Mark has no idea what to do with his life. Finding no direction in college,he decides to leave Cleveland to seek out his future.
After a few stops, Mark moves to Santa Fe and takes a job in a hospital's dietary department. One night, while delivering food to its patients, Mark hears the cries of an elderly lady, begging that he stop a mysterious visitor that lurks the wards at night.
Soon after agreeing to help, Mark happens upon an inexplicable creature. A creature that seems to be draining the aura - the very life force -from its victims. Successful in scaring it off, Mark leaves Santa Fe to stop the entity before it can harm anyone else.
Landing in Las Vegas, Mark takes a job similar to his last.But it's not long before his special "abilities" are noticed.Approached by the head of a Las Vegas Mafia family, Mark is asked if he'd like a better job—a job where he can put his special skills to use. Although hesitant, he agrees, joining their crew and becomes the newest Hitman on their payroll.
Will Mark finally find his destiny? Or will his next meeting with the soul devouring creature be his last?
