Browse Delaware Authors: Skirvin, Dennis

The Gentlemen's Club and the Great Ferris Wheel is Dennis D. Skirvin's sixth novel. Set in 1974, it follows the misfortunes and fortunes of the Hagan family after the sudden death of husband and father, Mr. Richard Hagan; and later, how a nefarious con man charms his way into the family to the detriment of its surviving members--the widow, Mary Hagan; her daughter, Carol; and Mary's two sons, Richy and Jesse. The Gentlemen's Club is filled with suspense that will keep readers turning pages and yearning for the outcome. It easily fits into a host of other entertaining sub-categories as well. It's a mystery, a crime story, a good vs. evil story, and most certainly, it is an unforgettable love story.

October, in a small, Pennsylvania mountain town--Blanche Harte, an eccentric grandmother and loving guardian of her two orphaned grandkids, is in a contentious legal battle to retain their custody when a mysterious magic shop opens in town. The shop is home to an unusual, antique clock that the proprietor, a magician, claims is haunted. No one believes his amusing tale, but after Blanche makes a startling discovery, she thinks otherwise. When a young policeman dies, she takes her story to the authorities, but that proves useless, and only hurts her legal case. The mayhem begins immediately, sweeping Blanche, her grandkids, and others into a struggle with genuine evil.

During the Gulf War, haunting memories push troubled Vietnam War veteran Brian Scott into crisis. When Kathy Hamilton, the woman who loves him, tries to help, the situation quickly escalates and pulls others into a whirlwind of danger. Desperately, she sets out on an eleventh-hour attempt to save her man. But is it too late?

"What if you received a series of letters from your grandfather describing a fantastic and dangerous adventure that he and your grandmother had recently experienced? Would you believe it? What if they insisted it was true? What would you think? Well, that’s the dilemma I was faced with when my grandfather, Poppy Pete ...” And so begins this classic, adventure-fantasy thriller that will keep you up late turning page after page! The unforgettable characters, the incredible setting, the high stakes quest and seemingly insurmountable obstacles combine to make The Allure of Twerpentnog a genuine out-of-the park home run! For Young Adults, middle-graders, and yes indeed, most definitely for Adults. A great book perfect for our troubled times.

October, 1958--When two mischievous elementary school boys overhear men plotting to dupe the owner of Nonsense Woods into selling his property to crooked developers, they are swept into an adventure of danger and intrigue. Heeding the conspirators' threats to keep quiet, they secretly set out to save the woods. Amid their antics, they face many formidable obstacles, including a senator's aide, the police, local bullies, a cranky neighbor, and their parents. Along the way, they learn many invaluable lessons about life. Readers of all ages will love this fast-paced, humorous adventure.

Jubal's Christmas Gift is the story of a kindly, old African-American man who sets out to repay a good deed done for him long ago. The quest leads him to an unlikely meeting with a struggling, immigrant Polish family, making for a uniquely heartwarming story of love, gratitude, and genuine Christmas joy.