Wilderness Fiction

As a doctor fresh out of training, Aubrey Lane can't wait to leave those brutal days behind her. She's worked nights, weekends, and holidays, only to watch her twenties go by in a blur. But just as she's about to walk out of the hospital for the last time, she receives some devastating news: her father is dead. The circumstances are mysterious, the cause unknown. Was it a heart attack? A strange illness? An accident in the Great North Woods of Maine, where Aubrey grew up? Her mother won't give her any details, but her message is clear: You need to come home. As Aubrey tries to cope with her...

🌲💖 Love is wild… literally! Bigfoot in Love is a whimsical, mysterious, and heartwarming collection of short stories where romance meets the unknown! From gentle Sasquatches watching from the shadows to unexpected forest encounters, these tales will make you laugh, swoon, and maybe even believe in love beyond the ordinary! 🌿 Inside, you'll find: 🦶 A lonely cryptid finding his perfect match 🌕 A woman drawn to the deep woods… and something watching her 💌 Secret letters exchanged between a human and a hidden admirer 🔥 A hunter who becomes the hunted… by love! ✨ ...

Stories that stir within us the unquenchable hope for a better tomorrow. Dr. Karen Anderson stepped through the veils of reality, her heart syncing to the rhythm of a world long past. The past and present merged into a tapestry of passion and history, bringing to life an adventure that transcends time. Amidst the rolling plains and the whisper of the wind, she found a bond with Standing Deer, a warrior as steadfast as the earth itself. Their journey, a tapestry woven from the threads of history and dreams, reminds us that love knows no bounds, not even those of time, and in the embrace of ...

In the heart of the Maine woods, an experienced Appalachian Trail hiker goes missing. She is forty-two-year-old Valerie Gillis, who has vanished 200 miles from her final destination. Alone in the wilderness, Valerie pours her thoughts into fractured, poetic letters to her mother as she battles the elements and struggles to keep hoping. At the heart of the investigation is Beverly, the determined Maine State Game Warden tasked with finding Valerie, who leads the search on the ground.

A historical fiction book set in Alaska and the Yukon during the Klondike Gold Rush in 1896. Experience the thrill and peril of the Klondike Gold Rush through the eyes of those who dared to chase dreams amid the unforgiving wilderness of Alaska and the Yukon. With the promise of gold glittering in their minds, a diverse group of hopefuls embarks on a grueling journey filled with both camaraderie and conflict, where every step brings new challenges and revelations. As the protagonists navigate from Seattle to Juneau and onward to the treacherous Chilkoot Pass, they endure physical exhaustion...

Eight years before he was elected the 26th president of the United States, Theodore Roosevelt published these detailed recollections of hunting bison, bear, cougar, elk, moose, deer, and other game around the country. This production was undertaken on the 100th anniversary of Roosevelt's death.

Twins Harley and Rhiannon Hummingbird have always been competitive. But there's one thing the siblings can agree on—they can't wait to travel from their Oklahoma home to their grandparents’ new cabin in northern Wisconsin. Both Harley and Rhiannon are looking forward to a week of swimming, boating, and most importantly, fishing.

A historical fiction book set in Virginia and the early United States during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Journey into the heart of America's untamed wilderness with "A Son of the West," where the spirit of exploration collides with the intimate complexities of love and familial bonds. Experience the life of Meriwether Lewis—not just as a celebrated explorer, but as a son shaped by his mother's enduring influence and a man grappling with his myriad passions and ambitions against the backdrop of a young nation. As the narrative unfolds, we meet Widow Lewis, a figure steeped in ...

Schmall World Publishing in conjunction with Bite-Sized Books brings you; Shadows in the Forest: Encounters with Bigfoot. THE MYTH OF Bigfoot, also known as Sasquatch, has captured the imagination of countless individuals over the years, drawing interest from outdoor enthusiasts, researchers, and the general public alike. The origins of this enigmatic creature can be traced back to various indigenous cultures across North America, where stories of large, hairy beings living in the wilderness have persisted for centuries. These tales often served as cautionary fables, warning of the dangers ...

For better or for worse, Sarah Anderson has it all: a thriving career, a nice home in Ottawa, two young kids…and a marriage coming apart at the seams. Then her husband, Matthew, vanishes without a trace during a family vacation up north. Sarah and her children are nearly lost among the slumbering lakes, treacherous cliffs, and brooding forests of the Canadian Shield. A glacier-scraped realm of ancient beauty and terror, it’s a world away from the safety of the suburbs. And a big storm is brewing.

Buster Yoke was an adventurer at heart, a traveling insurance agent whose wanderlust could never be satisfied by the bustling city life he shared with his wife Joy in Concord. Though a devoted husband, the call of the wild beckoned him during his business trips to the backwoods country of northern Maine. There, amid the rugged wilderness, dense forests, and crisp mountain air, he found peace and freedom that the concrete jungle could never provide. Joy, on the other hand, was a dedicated nurse at a large hospital in Concord, her lifelong home. While she loved her profession, the daily grind...

Eleven-year-old Zach Feather can't wait to go on his first pheasant hunting trip, especially when he learns his parents have a surprise for him—a new bird dog! The family travels across the state from the Cherokee reservation in eastern Oklahoma to hunt pheasant on a relative's ranch.

Embark on an thrilling isekai journey in "Verdant Vale: Day Zero," the first installment of the riveting Verdant Vale Series. When John, a weary office worker, stumbles upon a mysterious stone, he is transported to a lush, untouched world, his body rejuvenated to his younger self. Armed only with his wits, his childhood skills from Survival Scouts, and a backpack of basic tools, John must learn to thrive in this new reality. As John navigates the wilds of Verdant Vale, he encounters challenges that test his physical and mental fortitude. From crafting essential tools like a hand axe and ...

After her plane crashes, a 17-year-old girl spends 11 days walking through the Peruvian jungle. Against all odds, with no food, shelter, or equipment, she gets out. A better equipped group of adult survivors of the same crash sits down and dies. What makes the difference?

👣 They Thought It Was Just a Legend… Until It Was Too Late. Something massive is lurking in the woods. It watches. It waits. It leaves behind enormous footprints and eerie howls in the night. Bigfoot Stories is a pulse-pounding collection of terrifying short fiction exploring the most chilling encounters with the legendary creature. From isolated cabins deep in the forest to unsuspecting hikers on lonely trails, each tale drags you into a world where the line between myth and reality vanishes—and survival is anything but guaranteed. If you think Bigfoot is just a campfire tale, think...

Elizabeth and Nathaniel Bonner have settled into their life together at the edge of the New-York wilderness in the winter of 1794. But soon after Elizabeth gives birth to healthy twins, Nathaniel learns that his father has been arrested in British Canada. Forced to leave Hidden Wolf Mountain to help his father in Montreal, Nathaniel himself is imprisoned and in danger of being hanged as a spy.

It's Jake's birthday. He is sitting in a small plane, being flown over the landscape that has been the backdrop to his life - his childhood, his marriage, his work, his passions. Now he is in his early sixties, and he isn't quite the man he used to be. He has lost his wife, his son is in prison, and he is about to lose his past, for Jake has Alzheimer's.

🕯️ Some creatures hide because they fear us. This one hides because it remembers what we did. 🕯️ Emma first heard the whoop when she was twelve — a deep, wild sound echoing through the Ice Caves of Ellenville, New York. Then the government closed the trail. Her best friend vanished. And the stories stopped. Decades later, with two kids of her own, Emma returns to find a different town. Gentrified. Polished. Touristy. The trails have reopened. The locals smile too tightly. And her daughter is drawing red-eyed figures that look disturbingly familiar. What Emma uncovers beneath the...

A marriage of convenience will protect her reputation on the long trail ahead, but he’s barely more than a stranger… Tessa Harris is a woman without options. When she’s stranded nearly two hundred miles from her destination, her only companions are a former British Cavalry officer and his two young brothers. Society dictates they cannot travel without a chaperone, but can she trust this handsome stranger to protect her if they choose to marry? And if so, should she show her feelings or guard her heart? She’s learned the hard way how painful it is to love a man who doesn’t ...

A historical adventure book set in the Colorado River canyons during the late 19th century. Embark on an exhilarating journey through the uncharted wilds of the Colorado River canyons with John Wesley Powell and his intrepid team. Experience the awe-inspiring beauty and perilous challenges they face as they navigate this breathtaking landscape, gaining invaluable insights into its geology, geography, and the essence of exploration itself. This gripping tale of adventure, camaraderie, and survival invites you to witness history in the making. The narrative begins against the magnificent ...