Glenn Starkey's writing is deeply rooted in his diverse life experiences, including his service as a Marine in Vietnam and his extensive career in law enforcement and corporate security. These firsthand encounters with the world, combined with a profound appreciation for history, form the bedrock of his twelve published works. Starkey's narratives often explore themes that resonate with readers, offering compelling insights and engaging storytelling. His commitment to fostering literacy through volunteer work further highlights his dedication to sharing knowledge and inspiring others.
Set against the harrowing backdrop of the Warsaw ghetto and Treblinka, Jacob Liebermann's journey is driven by a quest for vengeance against Klaus Hermann, the SS officer who murdered his wife. After escaping to Palestine and joining Jewish resistance efforts, he ultimately becomes one of Israel's first Mossad agents. His path leads him to a fateful confrontation with Hermann in South America, intertwining themes of survival, justice, and the relentless pursuit of retribution.
A woman's headless, limbless torso is discovered floating in a Texas bayou. When Abe Davis, a Sheriff's Department Investigator, is assigned to the case, he never realized the trail would lead to a sex and drug trafficking ring, international war criminals, political corruption, and the rescue of his fourteen-year-old daughter from the ring's captivity. The woman was an undercover DEA agent, compromised and given to a sex trafficking ring. Being ordered off the case did not set well with Abe. No one commits such a brutal crime in his county and walks away. Gathering information, Abe has a thousand-piece puzzle with no pictures until McKenna, a man with a secretive past in the SAS/MI6, offers to help. But Abe must lay the investigation aside when Sarah, his daughter from his first marriage, runs away and is caught up in the dark world of sex trafficking. He has no choice but to find her at all cost before she is placed into a pipeline and shipped away. With the assistance of two friends and McKenna's expertise, Abe chooses a path of retribution and becomes judge, jury, and executioner in the desire to win his daughter's freedom. McKenna, is another hard hitting, intriguing novel by award-winning author Glenn Starkey, that delves into vile, harsh realities and questions our souls about true justice. It's a story destined to not release its hold on you until the end.
1864. After four cruel years, the Civil War still raged without peace in sight. The Union Army's manpower was stretched to its limits fighting on two fronts; one on the eastern battlefields against the Confederacy, the other to protect the Santa Fe Trail and western expansion of citizens from marauding Indian tribes and vicious Confederate guerrillas.Jonah Gustafson's family was dead, leaving him to aimlessly wander. Rather than wait for the coming draft, he joined the 3rd Wisconsin Volunteer Cavalry, expecting to be sent east into the war between the states. Instead, his regiment went west to 'Bleeding' Kansas and war-torn Missouri. There, along the Santa Fe Trail, they fought every major Indian tribe and Quantrill's Raiders, a roaming, bloodthirsty guerrilla unit. Horrid weather and deplorable living conditions were the lonely troopers' constant companions. Death always lurked near whether from disease, a bullet, or an arrow. But the cavalry of the frontier fulfilled its duties against all odds."Into the Cauldron" is the life of Trooper Jonah Gustafson based upon true events written in the pages of a Civil War diary by a Wisconsin cavalryman that served on the frontier. It is a novel to enjoy and learn from; one that will carry you back in time to feel the joys, heartaches and anguish of those days.
Set against the backdrop of 1926 Russia, the story explores the brutal realities of the Red Terror under Stalin's regime, where secret police and forced labor camps dominate society. Dr. Ilya Ivanovich Ivanov's chilling quest to create a human-ape hybrid leads to disturbing consequences. Amidst this turmoil, Yuri Grechiko, a secret police officer, finds love with a human experiment and must confront his loyalties as he risks everything to escape with her to the Ural Mountains in search of freedom.
Set in a politically charged era of oppression, the story follows two men born on the same night, each with a fateful destiny. Yeshua is destined to fulfill messianic prophecies, while Hanan battles against Roman rule and a corrupt priesthood. Their intertwined yet separate paths highlight themes of salvation and rebellion, against a backdrop of a people yearning for freedom amidst treachery and conflict.
Set in 1956 Morgan City, Texas, the story follows Cory Hunter Bramley as he seeks the truth behind his mother's murder, which occurred sixteen years prior. As he navigates a town ruled by a tyrannical figure, Cory faces the challenge of uncovering the truth amidst ongoing violence, including the unsolved murders of five women. His quest for justice intertwines with a forbidden romance with Emily, adding complexity to his journey through a landscape of corruption and vengeance. The narrative weaves themes of love, mystery, and the impact of past traumas.
A retired thief, Greg Valdez, is pulled back into the dangerous world of crime when Japanese authorities seek his help to retrieve the Honjo Masamune, a legendary samurai sword held by a Yakuza clan. In exchange, they promise information about his former daughter-in-law, Kyla, who is trapped in a human trafficking ring. To succeed, Valdez must team up with his son, Daniel, as they navigate perilous challenges to save Kyla and reclaim the sword, all while facing life-threatening obstacles.
In a world of clandestine art theft, Greg Valdez, a master thief, plans his retirement with one last heist: stealing a Crusader's pouch from a Portuguese monastery. However, the artifact becomes a pawn in a dangerous game when it is used as ransom for his loved ones, attracting the attention of mercenaries and a secret order linked to the Templar Knights. As ancient oaths resurface, an international chase ensues, blending history and suspense in a thrilling adventure that promises to keep readers captivated.
Set against the backdrop of the 1990 oil market, the story follows Jim Thurman, who becomes embroiled in a conspiracy targeting a key refinery in Grainger City. As a terrorist group plots to attack and release a deadly chemical, Thurman rallies his veteran colleagues to thwart the impending disaster. The narrative explores themes of loyalty and courage, highlighting the often-overlooked vulnerabilities in the face of global threats.
Set against the backdrop of the Mexican Revolution of 1910, the story follows a boy's journey from the depths of the Ojuela Mine to the heights of the Sierra Madre Mountains. As he navigates the challenges of a tumultuous decade, he is compelled to confront the harsh realities of survival and maturity amidst the chaos of one of the bloodiest conflicts in history. The narrative explores themes of resilience and transformation in a time of upheaval.
