THE SING & SHOUT THRILLER SERIES

A song could unlock a secret. A record could save the world.

  • The second half of the twentieth century brought us to the brink of destruction. It also gave us rock ‘n’ roll. 

    In this series of gripping adventures, young people caught in the crossfire of the Cold War discover the power of music to fight oppression and feed the human spirit.


    Back in the USSR and its prequel, Strawberry Fields, can be read in either order. The next book in the series is due in 2026!


    A series with “crossover” appeal, the Sing & Shout Thrillers are suited for readers aged 10 to 14 but enjoyed by adults and young readers alike. 

    From Cold War Kid to YA Thriller Author

    I transformed my Cold War childhood into YA thrillers. Hear me talk about the ways history, music, and memory shape my stories on the Inspirational Indie Authors podcast.

    An American Kid Behind the Iron Curtain

    I grew up surrounded by secrets and spies, at U.S. embassies in places like the Soviet Union, Cuba, and Nicaragua. Hear my story on the award-winning Cold War Conversations podcast.

    Do You Want to Know a Secret?

    The Double-White Dossier isn’t available anywhere else! But you can get this free ebook, a companion to Back in the USSR, when you sign up for Author Updates. (I'll respect your privacy and you can unsubscribe anytime.)

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