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Tocabaga
If you are reading this then you are one of the lucky ones or smart ones who have survived the first year of the collapse. My name is Jack Gunn and I live on Tocabaga. The real name will not be given, nor the location. Tocabaga is a clue as to the general location of this island. It is a sanctuary where one can be safe from what is going on in the outside world. If you happen to come here, are of good character, and believe in the freedom of man and the Constitution, you are welcome to stay. The current population is 556 people. Read my story how we helped each other stay alive. We are waiting for you to contact us by email to find out where Tocabaga is located. There is an email address hidden within these chronicles. I will reply. Note: This book contains violence and explicit language.
130 pages, Paperback
First published August 21, 2013
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About the author
Thomas H. Ward
41 books31 followersA SPECIAL NOTE: Ward's book "TEMPLARS QUEST TRILOGY: THE LOST ARK." won the 2018 PRESIDENT'S AWARD from the FLORIDA AUTHOR and PUBLISHERS ASSOCIATION for a HISTORICAL FICTION STORY. Ward has 28 books published on Amazon with a total of 340 reviews. Over 78% are 4 star or higher.
He is best known for his ten-book fictional series The Tocabaga Chronicles and Templars Quest Trilogy (a three-book series). Ward's newest books from his "Asian Mystery Series" include: Critical Incidents, and The Finger Collector, which was entered into an Amazon best fictional mystery story contest.
"Unlocking God's Power" is the first in Ward's Biblical Series. The next books planned are: MYSTERIES OF THE BIBLE, BIBLICAL FACTS AND THEORIES ABOUT THE LOST ARK, and EVIDENCE OF THE RESURRECTION. Ward has been a passionate student of the Bible and world history for fifty years.
He has published more than twenty books and forty white paper articles. Ward is a best-selling author of fictional and nonfictional works. Nonfictional works include: Real Life Adventures of Tommy and Ronnie (a children's book), Small Business Accounting Tools, Letters of Credit and Documentary Collections, The Race for Money, and Gun Talk (a thought-provoking book of common sense).
Ward writes in a manner that reflects how everyday people speak and act. His fictional stories are based on actual life experiences and knowledge which have been interwoven into the stories. "In every truth there is non-truth. In every fiction there is non-fiction."
Contact Ward at THOMASHWARDBOOKS@gmail.com and receive FREE book. Reviews are greatly appreciated. If you purchase a paperback you can receive a Kindle copy FREE.
Education and Experience:
In his younger days, during the Cold War and Vietnam War, he was employed by a government subcontractor which required a Department of Defense (DOD) Secret Clearance and Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) Classified Clearance. Over the years he became an expert in the use of small arms.
Ward, prior to becoming an Author, was a Metallurgical Engineer and Business Owner. He obtained an MBA in International Business. Having traveled extensively to thirteen different countries his favorite ones are China, Japan, and South Korea where he was based for a period of time. He has made 150 trips to Asian and Europe over a 20 year time period, becoming conversant in three different languages. Born in Chicago and raised in Cleveland he now resides in Tampa Florida.
He started writing technical manuals and business books years ago. Thomas turned to writing fictional stories when his publisher suggested he do so. "Thomas always had great stories to tell. His experience, travels, and imagination are a bonus for a fiction writer." Ward always places in his books the following quote which he composed: "In every truth there is non-truth, in every fiction there is non-fiction." ~Thomas H. Ward
He is best known for his ten-book fictional series The Tocabaga Chronicles and Templars Quest Trilogy (a three-book series). Ward's newest books from his "Asian Mystery Series" include: Critical Incidents, and The Finger Collector, which was entered into an Amazon best fictional mystery story contest.
"Unlocking God's Power" is the first in Ward's Biblical Series. The next books planned are: MYSTERIES OF THE BIBLE, BIBLICAL FACTS AND THEORIES ABOUT THE LOST ARK, and EVIDENCE OF THE RESURRECTION. Ward has been a passionate student of the Bible and world history for fifty years.
He has published more than twenty books and forty white paper articles. Ward is a best-selling author of fictional and nonfictional works. Nonfictional works include: Real Life Adventures of Tommy and Ronnie (a children's book), Small Business Accounting Tools, Letters of Credit and Documentary Collections, The Race for Money, and Gun Talk (a thought-provoking book of common sense).
Ward writes in a manner that reflects how everyday people speak and act. His fictional stories are based on actual life experiences and knowledge which have been interwoven into the stories. "In every truth there is non-truth. In every fiction there is non-fiction."
Contact Ward at THOMASHWARDBOOKS@gmail.com and receive FREE book. Reviews are greatly appreciated. If you purchase a paperback you can receive a Kindle copy FREE.
Education and Experience:
In his younger days, during the Cold War and Vietnam War, he was employed by a government subcontractor which required a Department of Defense (DOD) Secret Clearance and Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) Classified Clearance. Over the years he became an expert in the use of small arms.
Ward, prior to becoming an Author, was a Metallurgical Engineer and Business Owner. He obtained an MBA in International Business. Having traveled extensively to thirteen different countries his favorite ones are China, Japan, and South Korea where he was based for a period of time. He has made 150 trips to Asian and Europe over a 20 year time period, becoming conversant in three different languages. Born in Chicago and raised in Cleveland he now resides in Tampa Florida.
He started writing technical manuals and business books years ago. Thomas turned to writing fictional stories when his publisher suggested he do so. "Thomas always had great stories to tell. His experience, travels, and imagination are a bonus for a fiction writer." Ward always places in his books the following quote which he composed: "In every truth there is non-truth, in every fiction there is non-fiction." ~Thomas H. Ward
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January 29, 2017
EXCERPT from TOCABAGA:
The slaves were standing next to Big Jim with their heads hanging down and they looked in terrible shape. I felt anger and sorrow at the same time.
My wife purchased the chain for me on our 20th wedding anniversary so it has great meaning and value to me.
I took off my gold chain necklace and said, “I’ll trade you this 18K gold chain for all five slaves. It is worth about $20,000.”
Big Jim said, “Let me see it.”
I stepped forward to hand it over to him. He reached out and grabbed it from my hand very quickly as if to say, give me that you fool. I didn’t even like the idea of him touching my chain.
He looked closely at the chain verifying it was 18K and then looked at me. “That’s not enough for all five. I need more than this but I’ll keep it as a down payment until we reach a deal.” I watched as his big hand stuff the chain into his front pocket.
Big Jim just made a big-ass mistake. That really pissed me off and I looked right into his eyes. He knew I was mad and I could see a smirk on his face. He liked what he was doing. He was a bully and I hate bullies. He was use to getting his way by intimidation because of his size, but he didn’t scare me. I knew I could kill him in an instant. I had no intention of letting him keep my gold chain.
Then it hit me. I knew who this Big Jim was. I saw him about a year ago while I was peering through my rifle scope in the dark. I saw his silhouette, which was frozen in my memory, the size of his huge Neanderthal head, along with his beard rang a bell.
I had enough of this and knew I had to kill these two guys. I looked at Robbie and then at Rick. I could tell Rick didn’t know what to do or what say to these slimy dirt bags. I was thinking talking time was over. I hoped Tommy had his 308 aimed at these jerks.
The clock was ticking. I could feel they were going to make a move.
The slaves were standing next to Big Jim with their heads hanging down and they looked in terrible shape. I felt anger and sorrow at the same time.
My wife purchased the chain for me on our 20th wedding anniversary so it has great meaning and value to me.
I took off my gold chain necklace and said, “I’ll trade you this 18K gold chain for all five slaves. It is worth about $20,000.”
Big Jim said, “Let me see it.”
I stepped forward to hand it over to him. He reached out and grabbed it from my hand very quickly as if to say, give me that you fool. I didn’t even like the idea of him touching my chain.
He looked closely at the chain verifying it was 18K and then looked at me. “That’s not enough for all five. I need more than this but I’ll keep it as a down payment until we reach a deal.” I watched as his big hand stuff the chain into his front pocket.
Big Jim just made a big-ass mistake. That really pissed me off and I looked right into his eyes. He knew I was mad and I could see a smirk on his face. He liked what he was doing. He was a bully and I hate bullies. He was use to getting his way by intimidation because of his size, but he didn’t scare me. I knew I could kill him in an instant. I had no intention of letting him keep my gold chain.
Then it hit me. I knew who this Big Jim was. I saw him about a year ago while I was peering through my rifle scope in the dark. I saw his silhouette, which was frozen in my memory, the size of his huge Neanderthal head, along with his beard rang a bell.
I had enough of this and knew I had to kill these two guys. I looked at Robbie and then at Rick. I could tell Rick didn’t know what to do or what say to these slimy dirt bags. I was thinking talking time was over. I hoped Tommy had his 308 aimed at these jerks.
The clock was ticking. I could feel they were going to make a move.
November 27, 2015
Tocabaga
A very enthralling tale of a paranoid state if living. Excellently written by Thomas H. Ward everyone should give it a chance.
A very enthralling tale of a paranoid state if living. Excellently written by Thomas H. Ward everyone should give it a chance.
February 9, 2016
Yeehaw by Gawd! MREs for Teabaggers and Preppers!
February 7, 2024
Terrible
No need for the constant weapons description, your audience knows weapons or they are reading the wrong book. Your viewpoints are yours not the characters. You story flow sucks, your fight scenes are terrible. Overall your writing sucks. Waste of my time.
No need for the constant weapons description, your audience knows weapons or they are reading the wrong book. Your viewpoints are yours not the characters. You story flow sucks, your fight scenes are terrible. Overall your writing sucks. Waste of my time.
September 7, 2015
Ok series. I found all the interruptions to the story to be annoying as hell.
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