Itchiwan

-An Epic Historical Time Travel Adventure that may or may not have happened yet.

At a seaside Cape Cod town in 1968, four young boys from diverse cultures, found each other, mischief and later, a time portal in the forest by the remnants of a cabin belonging to an alleged witch of local legend from the 1700's. Trying out the portal they actually found her and she was frightening yet mesmerizing. They promised her they would never use the portal again after she relayed the horrors she encountered herself experimenting with the portal. However, a smitten Vern made a promise to himself.

As often happens, curiosity killed the cat (in this case maybe literally). Amos, the brains of the group, believed he could pinpoint the exact time of the stories of Wampanoag legend. And he did, but not time of the nice stories. Instead they found themselves face to face with Pukwudgees, the evil homicidal demons that Wampanoag mothers warned their children of to keep them from wandering off. And the Pukwudgees discovered the portal!

And no one knew why the town went to hell 1992. Pandora's Box had been opened and the boys formed a bond that would last multiple lifetimes as they attempted to close it before the portal was discovered again by who knows who. Buckle up for a fast paced, edge of your seat thriller that includes, the golf shot of a lifetime, a sunrise fishing charter, Bill Cosby, the former Wharf Tavern in Boston, Rockefeller Center in NYC, a shillelagh and a sling shot, up and coming Southie mobsters, pro football, Samuel Bellamy, and of course, mom, blueberry pie and the girl he left behind. This story is whacked.

"The story's fast-paced, cinematic style and vivid descriptions make it well-suited for fans of horror novels with psychological depth and supernatural elements. Book Clubs focused on genre fiction, speculative fiction, or folklore-inspired literature would be drawn to its mix of suspense, horror, and mythology. The manuscript has crossover appeal for fans of STRANGER THINGS or THE HAUNTING OF HILL HOUSE. Its mix of folklore and psychological suspense aligns with current trends, while the inclusion of lesser-known mythological creatures makes it stand out. With some narrative tightening and conversion into a series script, the manuscript may also be a strong candidate for adaptation into a limited series for Netflix, Hulu, or HBO." - Prospects Evaluation -The Black List - a showcase for Film, TV & Publishing Professional

Year after year, Itchiwan, has been racking up awards and is truly a story you won't want to end.

2024 American Legacy Award Finalist

2024 Selected to the BookLife Elite Program as part of the Indie Author Project

2023 BookLife Quarter Finalist with a 9.25 out of 10 Critic's Report

2022 Readers Favorite Finalist

"Itchiwan … I couldn't put it down. The book is action-packed, gruesome in more than a few places, but laugh-out-loud funny in others." Joanne Briana-Gartner, The Enterprise - Cape News.net

"This bizarre time traveling adventure is executed with supreme attention to detail and evocative imagery. … filled with well-crafted and effervescent personalities. A frenetic, intense, and thoroughly enjoyable journey through time. … it packs a hefty punch that will leave readers dazzled and giddy." Critic's Report, The BookLife Prize

"… full of about every attentive response imaginable – horror, hilarity, gripping suspense, and breathlessness. This is a book to savor ... Stories such as these are too infrequently encountered. Treasure it." Grady Harp, Amazon Hall of Fame Top 50 Reviewer