Discovery is Book One in the Ship Series

Jake McDonald’s life has hit rock bottom. He’s lost his job, and his wife and two children have lost their faith in him. It seems that everything that could go wrong has happened, and he now has nowhere to turn. In a final effort to salvage his financial problems, Jake turned from banking to lobster fishing off Santa Barbara Island. While scuba diving, he discovers an underwater cave that extends deep beneath the island’s shoreline. As he swims into the cave looking for fish and lobster, he finds an alien artifact. This discovery drastically transforms his life and changes the history of planet Earth in a way no one could have ever imagined.

Discovery is the first book in the Ship series that draws
suppositions from the future science of NASA, and asks the question “Are we really alone?” Jake McDonald uses the
discovered artifact to help answer that question, while attempting to unify and protect his family. His ability to think outside the box enables him to explore the worlds beyond the bounds of Earth’s atmosphere.

Here are some initial reviews:

Ship is a view from inner space to outer space on a journey of Discovery. It’s about a new adventure...about those who choose to go, and those who ultimately give life a new meaning. Jack and Sue Drafahl have created a view that few have ever imagined - a moment in time beyond our view…tomorrow.
Ernie Brooks

Never a dull moment! The meat of this story starts off the bat and dares you to put it down. It leaves you eagar and impassioned for the next venture in this series!
Jill Williams

A fast paced thriller based in science-fact and dreams of science-future. I look forward to continuing my journey with the new cadre of space adventurers.
Betty Orr

Ship is one of the best Sci-Fi books I have read in many years - I am so happy to find out that the story is not over since there will be several sequels to this amazing story.
Vicki Murphy

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C.E.O. is Book Five in the Acroname Series

Charles Edward Owens loves being a helicopter pilot, but tragedy ended his Army flying career.  Before he can barely put his life back together, he faces the challenge of managing his family’s estate when both his parents pass away.  Charlie converts the assets and forms an extremely successful green power company specializing in wind and solar power. 
While riding the waves of success, a series of unexplained accidents rob him of his beloved wife and daughter.  His life and company are thrown into turmoil as death and evil stalk him from the shadows, intent on erasing everyone and everything he values from the face of the Earth.  This battle with an unknown enemy will require every ounce of his mental and physical strength to overcome seemingly insurmountable odds.

Here are some initial reviews:

"Jack and Sue Drafahl's fifth book in the Acroname series, C.E.O., is an action packed thriller sure to satisfy the many fans of this innovative adventure series. High-tech weapons, nefarious villains, likable Protagonists, and even a romance--this mystery has it all. If you are looking for your next page-turner, you've just found it." Ellen Steen

“I enjoyed how the authors delved into the technical aspects of the various trials and tribulations faced by the characters. It was easy to be immersed in the mystery due to that level of homework. A thrilling read!”
Sean S Kohles

“Difficult to put down! We were not disappointed! The plot twists kept us intrigued until the very end.”
Tim and Lisa Moon

“C.E.O. is a compelling and entertaining read! It is action-packed with unexpected twists and turns. It has a bit of everything - adventure, suspense, drama and romance. I couldn’t stop reading it! I’m looking forward to reading more from this series.” Pam Robenolt

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O.M.G. is Book Four in the Acroname Series

Three college buddies band together to create a company that does deep-sea diving for treasure and recovery of historical artifacts. Using advanced technical diving suits, they make their first dive to a thousand feet off the Oregon coast in quest of a missing WWII Japanese submarine. Instead, they uncover a secret that is decades-old and sends a shockwave through government security. Fearing it will become front-page news, the government is forced to step in and help with their salvage efforts.

In Newport, Oregon, retired Air Force Colonel Oscar Madison Gains spends his time enjoying gardening and hunting for meteorites with his AF buddy, Marty in central Oregon. Little does he know the military secret he tried to forget, has now surfaced a few miles from his home. Oscar is thrown back into a world of cloak and dagger and forced to utilize his connections at the government’s highest level. O.M.G. follows these two storylines as they come crashing together, unearthing a million-year-old secret.

Here are some initial reviews:

“Wow, O.M.G. is a page-turner. I couldn’t put it down once I started it. Spent all day reading. Loved it.”
Pam McKenney

“Oh my gosh! Non-stop action, adventure, intrigue and suspense from the bottom of the ocean to the high desert to the White House! Anyone who loves the ocean, especially divers, will love this book. The characters are well-written and engaging, and the storyline will keep you wanting more. I sure do!”
Bonnie Toth

Electric connection at first sight. Greed and buried secrets collide in the depths of guarded history and modern exploration. Love ’em or despise ‘em, these characters connect you to a thrilling adventure.”
Jeanne B. Sleeper

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S.O.S. is Book Three in the Acroname series.

University professors, James and Stacy Sanders, find themselves caught up in the social networking world to such an extent that it affords them minimal time for themselves or their two children.  A catastrophic disaster throws these two together on an uninhabited extinct Pacific volcano, with little hope of being rescued. 

They quickly discover that teamwork and communicate are a priority, if they plan to survive.  They must rely on their scuba diving skills, and their extensive knowledge in World War II history, to keep one step ahead of the of the forces of Mother Nature and a relentless cold-blooded killer.

Here are some initial reviews:

S.O.S. is what my father would have called – a “humdinger of a page turner,” and I agree.  There are abundant cliffhangers, and heartwarming love interludes as the good couple find one another.  The action is fast, and I stayed up later than I usually do in the evening fascinated with what was coming next.  S.O.S. is a “good read,” my favorite tip-of-the-hat for a book that thoroughly entertained me.     Stan Waterman

S.O.S. is a Simply Outstanding Story that ignited my imagination.  An explosive plot about a couple’s truly remarkable journey and the dangers they faced when the earth erupted as it did in the year 1700.  Enjoy the marvels of Mary Island and the grandeur of the Solomon Islands.     Ernie Brooks

S.O.S. is a hard to put down, enjoyable thriller set in the stunning location of the Solomon Islands.  It has something for everyone with interesting characters, fast-paced action, good guys, bad guys, natural disasters, romance, humor, and scuba diving!  S.O.S. will keep you turning the pages to find out what happens next.     Kellie Oldfield

Suspense, murder, and intrigue intertwined with re-discovered love make this a captivating story.  Reappearance of some characters from D.N.A. and C.A.T. keep the interesting series connected.  Can’t wait for the next book. S. Beckman

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D.N.A. is Book Two in the Acroname series.

Fifty-five-year-old police detective Frank Ridge has hit a slump in his career. A recent homicide case is botched, and Frank is
blamed for not keeping up with crime scene technology. In an
effort to rectify the situation, he enlists the help of Dennis
Andrews, a young CSI military scientist who is fascinated with all the latest technologies. Dennis has created a new device that quickly analyzes DNA samples at the molecular level, without damaging or even touching the samples.

Together, the two crime fighters start working as a team solving virtually impossible cold cases. Everything seems to be going
well at first, but then the two are under fire from government
officials who would like to see the DNA device disappear, along with the dynamic duo. To complicate matters further, the killer in
the botched homicide has decided that Frank is to blame for all
his legal problems, and is hell-bent to make him pay. Frank and
Dennis become moving targets as they continue their quest to
solve cold cases.

Here are some initial reviews:

My daughter and I are avid Kindle readers. We share discovery of new writers when either of us by chance come across a really superior page-turner, "who dunit" detective story. I just finished D.N.A., by Jack and Sue Drafahl. It kep me glued to my reading chair by the fire past midnight many nights. D.N.A. has all the varied elements that make a mystery novel compluslive reading. The authors' knowledge of police procedure, forensic technology and crimial law bears total credibiliity and never becomes tedious. Corruption, with billions of dollars at stake, at the level of the U.S. Senate and Military, touches depressingly on today's daily news. The murders - and there are many - follow a logical pattern and are artfully introduced without pathological, gory details that make the reader's stomach turn. The subplot, a warm and poignant love affair and warm family loyalty, provides relief from the malignant forces at work and is never tedious or graphically prurient. The daily advance in computer technology make the complex plot for the story excitingly believable. I found D.N.A. a fine read, wonderfully entertaining and a new star in the art of writing mystery novels. Let's have more, Jack and Sue Drafahl. - Stan Waterman

Outrageously entrenched with nano-tech details to outwit the crimials and death. D.N.A. is a fast reading story written as a screenplay with strong, fascinating characters. - Zale Parry

Readers of the Acroname series by Jack and Sue Drafahl, will be pleased to see the release of D.N.A. It is filled with plot twists, romance, multiple story lines artfully woven together, and creative, high-tech tools to please even the most discerning critic. You won’t be disappointed! - Dianne Morris

What an intriguing plot with an intertwining composite of subplots! Sure to grab and hold your attention as the pages fly. It all ties together with unexpected twists and revelations. A delight to read. - Lorna VanderZanden

Edge of your seat excitement, hi-tech espionage, with richly-grizzled Detective Frank Ridge square in the middle of the mayhem. Nano technology meets good old-fashioned detective work in this action-packed thriller. Look out, Dean Koontz, the Drafahl’s have arrived! - Nancy McGee

You’ll be taken on a journey of suspense, romance, dirty politics, murder, and deceit as the good guys discover new ways to fight violent crime and put an end to corruption. Lots of action and intrigue, along with interesting characters, will keep you involved in the book from start to finish – you won’t want to put it down. We’re anxiously awaiting the next book in the Acroname Series! Well done … we want more! - Marsha & Paul Stamatakis

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C.A.T. is Book One in the Acroname series.

Curt Allen Towers (C.A.T.) owns a successful manufacturing company, specializing in miniaturized robotic devices. His life
is turned upside down when he is accused of the rape and murder of a business associate. Curt struggles to prove his innocence, but finds there is a fine line between friend and foe. He must now rely on his gut feelings to judge a person and
read them with his heart.

A fugitive from prison, he desperately runs for his life, evading one attempt after another on his life. Curt lives up to his nickname of CAT and wonders if nine lives are enough? If you loved the TV action adventures of “The Fugitive” and “MacGyver,” then you will enjoy C. A. T.

Here are some initial reviews:

This book is a great read - you won't want to put it down! It's full of action, and will have you cheering for CAT (Curt Allen Towers) as he dodges the bad guys. The book has it all - there are twists and turns, suspense, action-packed moments, intrigue, humor and romance. It will keep you interested right to the end! I'm looking forward to their next book. Highly recommended! - Paul S.

Reading CAT provided the escape and the entertainment I was looking for. I tried to second guess the twists and turns – to no avail. A real page-turning adventure. - Michele Hall

I couldn't put the book down once I started reading it. Hope to read many more novels from these two!! - Laure Dannewitz

What a plot! I thoroughly enjoyed reading CAT! The plot is loaded with twists and turns - you just don't know what the authors will fire at you next! - L. Moore

It is a wonderful tale of intrigue, suspense, and adventure full of twists and turns. You can't help but admire and cheer for Curt along the way... An action-packed, enjoyable, and fun read will have you wanting more from the authors. It is sure to keep you entertained!. - Marsha P.

Interesting story with many twists. The scuba diving adventures were accurate and I‘m ready to book a trip to the caves of Mexico. Definitely worth the read. - ScubaNancy

Fantastic Read! I loved this book-couldn’t put it down. I can't wait for their next book in this series ! - Pam M.

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