J.T. Page Jr.
Joseph T. Page Jr. has a doctoral degree in business management from Nova Southeastern University. He served over twenty years as a U.S. Army officer, commanded military units on three continents, and is a decorated combat veteran. He also worked as a Department of Defense contractor for almost two dozen years in Europe. He and his wife, Gretchen, are retired and live in Hawaiʻi. They have five daughters and nine grandchildren. In addition to writing, he is an amateur magician and a major Sherlock Holmes enthusiast. Joe is the Gasogene for The Shaka Sherlockians of Hawaiʻi scion society
Lost in the Stacks
A collection of 24 new short stories with a library theme. With “Pixilated in a Public Library” Joe’s contribution looks at an enchanted adventure featuring two young adults wounded by life and who are reminiscent of the characters in O. Henry’s “The Gift of the Magi.” Thanks to the magical concept of “Book Travel,” they become involved with an Irish pixie named Sasa who finds herself stranded in the library and in need of special help. Will a bit of fairy dust and the power of dreams help resolve the challenges? Fact or fiction, this book will transport the reader to a special place.
The Kingdom Queen: A Medieval Novella
Two young American tourists, Carmen and Cubby, arrive at a mysterious church in present-day Austria. They meet Otto, their tour guide, who leads them to the Silver Chapel. There he weaves an enchanting story involving knights, intrigue, and true love. Otto takes their imaginations on a journey to twelfth-century Europe during the High Middle Ages, a decade after the end of the First Crusade. Princess Margarethe and Theo first meet as children when her father, King Johann, grants knighthood to Sir Josef, Theos father. The children are immediately drawn to each other despite the difference in social class. When Theos parents are tragically killed, Margarethe swears to love him forever but is that true? Can their love survive even though they are destined to never marry? Carmen and Cubby have countless questions as the story unfolds, but Otto is always happy to explain and instruct. He tells tales of war, marriage, birth, death, and chivalry as Margarethe and Theo are constantly kept apart. Assassins abound, cultures collide, and the Knights Templar make their presence felt in sometimes surprising ways. Margarethe and Theo vow eternal loyalty, no matter the sacrifice. But will they get their happy ending or remain resigned to the duties of differing stations? Welcome to the new and timeless story of The Kingdom Queen.
Mr. Holmes's Neighborhood
Mr. Holmes’s Neighborhood is a fictional collection of Sherlock Holmes stories based on a “neighborhood” theme. It is published by The Crew of the Barque Lone Star. The Crew and other Sherlockians have contributed to a number of volumes that showcase their talents in pastiches, limericks, and essays. This volume provides another collection that spans the gamut of creative works. Joe’s contribution, “The Neighbour in 221C,” involves a longtime friend of Holmes whose actual name is Eric Weisz. It features a special narrative, a copy of a letter from 1908, and a surprise ending coupled with a poignant revelation.
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“What you do in this world is a matter of no consequence. The question is what can you make people believe you have done.”
― Arthur Conan Doyle, A Study in Scarlet