Thrillers, mysteries, humor & histories
‘Girl with the Dragon Tattoo meets Indiana Jones.’
- Arthur Smith, Indie
Storm the world’s most dangerous tombs with the world’s most reluctant hero.
The Book of Devils
Book two in the Five Ancient Elements series
See the trailer for The Book of Devils, the sequel to the Amazon bestselling The Book of Invasions!
The Globe-spanning thriller & best-seller has sequel!
‘A grand spirit of master storytelling hangs over the novel, and readers will be glad to go along for the ride.’ - Kirkus Review Starred Review
Twin sisters, a relentless cult, tombs in Egypt and Ireland, and a 5,000-year-old parchment scrap that could devastate the planet. Girl with the Dragon Tattoo meets Indiana Jones. If you haven’t yet stormed the world’s most dangerous tombs with the world’s most reluctant hero, climb aboard for mystery, myth, and a grudging love story that hurtles around the globe at breakneck speed.
History, Mystery, and More
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Hello, World!
I am the author of 33 novels, including the best-selling The Book of Invasions and its sequel, The Book of Devils. I live in Wisconsin where cheese is a religion, and you’re never far from something that might go “Moo!”
2025 Devil of a Book Tour
January 25 - G.O.O.B.E.R. at Moonfall Studio, Kenosha, WI
May 3 - Lakefly Book Festival, Oshkosh, WI
May 7 - Book Launch at Mukwonago Community Library
June 7 - Milwaukee Highland Games, Franklin, WI
June 14 - Pack in the Readers, Green Bay, WI
June 29 - Kenosha Book Fair, Kenosha, WI
August 2 - Middleton Book Fair, Middleton, WI
August 24 - Kenosha Book Fair, Kenosha, WI
October TBA - UW-Whitewater
November 27-30 - Mid-America Oireachtas
December 6 - Midnight Magic, Mukwonago, WI
What I Write
Award-winning Writing
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‘I just wanted to let you know that I started reading your book Saturday night before bed, but unfortunately I was so engrossed I couldn't put it down until I finished it (right around stupid o'clock). What a wonderful read!! I totally enjoyed the familiar spots in the setting, but it was so much more than that. Outstanding work.’
- Ann Morrow
And after further review…
‘What a movie this would make?!!!’ - Bill Zubke, author of Dare To Fail
‘A stunning novel – a true rocket ride into a brilliantly imagined adventure. Very highly recommended.’ - Grady Harp, Amazon Top-100 Reviewer
‘A thought-provoking thriller that gets the reader fully involved in a global race against a relentless force. This book straps you in and takes you along for a truly thrilling ride.’ – Mark Lambrecht, winner of The Weakest Link and The Mole
‘I lost many hours of sleep because I couldn’t put it down. I couldn’t believe how it ended. What a great twist.’ - Sandy Camillo, author of The Journey of an Invisible Woman
‘A great read for Dan Brown’s DaVinci Code fans.’ - Nancy Dearborn, author of Runaway
‘Attention to detail with criminal behavior and investigations is outstanding.’ - Mike Zens, former U.S. Secret Service
‘Vick is undoubtedly a master…I felt a sense of intimacy with the characters…I advise mystery fans to grab The Book of Invasions.’
— Readers’ Favorite 5-Star Review
The Book of Invasions
An award winner and Amazon bestseller
Twin sisters, a relentless cult, tombs in Egypt and Ireland, and a 5,000-year-old parchment scrap that may change everything. The DaVinci Code meets Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.