Books with author Michael Troy

Burma was wild and exotic, with a rich landscape and tempestuous weather. Frank was quickly introduced to the world of rubies abounding in the country, especially the very expensive “Pigeon blood ruby.” However, this beautiful and distant world had a dark side; its villagers were poor, uneducated, and the victims of slave and prostitution ring leaders. While being initiated to the world of weapons and rubies trade, Frank met with a young and very intelligent boy by the name of Phirrot. The boy, who spoke very little English, opened the doors to a culture Frank was dying to discover. But shortly after their meeting, the only Burmese friend Frank had was snatched one night while his village was being burned down. Grabbing the only opportunity, he had to chase after Alex; Frank, with the help of a few willing monks, went on a mission to rescue Phirrot. After a first failed attempt, Frank met with the beautiful Paula (an international investigator for child abuse) and together they were able to rescue the stolen children. Soon after, he was faced by Khun Sa himself who tried to make an example out of Frank by executing the monks who offered to help him. While running away from the general, Frank faced another great challenge; the powerful monsoon rains, which literally drowned him and the kids he was trying to save. The challenges confronting him, forced Frank to face his real enemies buried inside his soul; rooting from his own devastated childhood, with an abusive father who did nothing but bring him down. Frank finally understood that his dedication to saving Phirrot was actually an indirect attempt at saving himself. Fortunately, Frank survived and was approached by Paula’s group who trained and sent him to Brazil where he was about to face the evil men operating the shameful trade. In order to infiltrate the international ring, Frank had to pose as a customer preying on the very same kids he was trying to save. His mission will take him to a “Kill scene” where Frank only had seconds to save two children from a tragic end. The ringleaders now captured, Frank returned to his daughters with the great feeling of having found redemption.

Charlie Peterson feels like a nobody. Tyler, Charlie’s younger brother, and his new baby sister get all the attention. Even at Charlie’s twelfth birthday party. Worst of all, Charlie’s parents are forcing him to join an after school activity and he’s plumb out of ideas. Luckily, Charlie’s grandfather (a local actor known as Freedom Man) and his inspirational language arts teacher point him in the right direction. Charlie finds himself cast as Goose Boy in the community production of Scrooge, despite a bad case of stage fright. He must now sing, dance and act in front of hundreds of people—all while trying not to make a fool of himself. If all goes well, he may earn the admiration of the girl of his dreams and finally start to feel like a somebody.STAGE SHY captures the humor, stress and excitement of performing live in this heartwarming story.

They say behind every great man is a great woman. And behind every great President is a great First Lady. Ronald Reagan was one of the most revered President's and his wife, Nanacy Reagan remembered just as much as her husband during his tenure as president. Known for her famous "Just say no!" campaign against drugs, TidalWaveProductions presents Female Force: Nancy Reagan.