The Matter of the Phantom Damsel of the Ocracoke Ferry
A soldier falls for a beautiful woman aboard a wartime ferry. When she vanishes without a trace, the legend of a ghost is born—until Captain Noonan sees the truth hidden in history.
THE MATTER OF THE ACCIDENTAL OCCIDENTAL
A vanished historian, a cryptic note, and a document worth a fortune. As events unfold in Tokyo, Captain Noonan suspects deception hiding behind an international mystery.
The Matter of the Vermillion Amber Pendant
When a rare royal pendant disappears from a locked display case in seconds, Captain Heinz Noonan must unravel an impossible theft involving deception, inheritance, and a century-old family dispute.
Tales of the Alaska Gold Rush: The Nosey Sisters
A poetic tale from the Alaska Gold Rush about two determined sisters who defied expectations, protected their family mine, and earned respect in a world that doubted them.
THE LAVENDER GANGLIA OF COROLLA
When an entire store vanishes overnight on the Outer Banks, Heinz Noonan uncovers a hidden motive tied to history, shipwrecks, and something far more valuable than the building itself.
The Matter of the Duct Tape Trash-Art
A collection of curious history, humor, and strange stories—from the Devil’s violin sonata to bizarre pranks and unforgettable jokes.