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Stories from the long way around
Three novels by H.J. Ted Gresham, available as downloadable PDF editions for reading on a computer, tablet, or phone.
Books by H.J. Ted Gresham
These stories travel through mystery, political conflict, loneliness, grief, friendship, and the unexpected turns that reshape ordinary lives.
Pawn — A Novel About Reality
An ordinary man begins losing time. Strange marks appear, unsettling encounters follow, and the dependable world he thought he understood starts slipping away. The questions become harder to dismiss as he is pulled toward a reality he never believed could exist.
Inspired by accounts of UFO encounters and alien abduction, Pawn is a suspenseful story about uncertainty, fear, and what happens when a person suspects that forces beyond his understanding may be moving him across a much larger board.
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The New Republic of Texas
Rancher Hank Pennington is drawn into a political struggle larger and more dangerous than he expected. Alongside a determined political operative, he finds himself caught in a contest over power, loyalty, and the future direction of Texas.
The New Republic of Texas blends political adventure with Lone Star independence, asking what people might risk when familiar institutions begin to fail—and who gets to decide what comes next.
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The Hurting Place
George is a lonely bait-shop owner carrying years of grief, isolation, and regret. His guarded life begins to change when he meets Pug, a remarkable boy whose friendship reaches places George has kept closed for far too long.
The Hurting Place is a moving story about two people who need one another in ways neither fully understands. Through patience, companionship, and hard-won trust, it explores the pain people carry and the unexpected relationships that can help them begin to heal.
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