A plague has wiped out humanity and a new civilization emerges. Tucked safely behind their iron walls, protected from the horrors of the plague ravaged world, the citizens of this community live as if the rest of the world doesn’t exist. Their own ways of life are often comical and heartbreaking. But it’s their world … welcome to Beginnings, Montana The Silent Victor is the first book in the Beginnings Series. A deadly airborne virus is released in a crowded New York subway. There is no cure. No stopping it. Within twenty-four hours, it will be too late. Joe Slagel leads a group of people as they wage war against the virus in a small town in Connecticut. They watch as everyone they love succumbs to the deadly illness. In the lead off book of the series, the survivors bond to eventually create what will be the unforgettable Beginnings’ world.

Five years after a plague ravishes the earth, a group of survivors begin civilization again in a perfect community they call, Beginnings. Nestled deep in the woods, surrounded by security walls, they are secluded and sheltered from the savagery of the world outside their home. In Beginnings only the select are allowed in and the bad are tossed out. For five long years, Robbie Slagel searched for the father and brother he knew were alive. A father and brother who dwell inside the protective walls of Beginnings. During a routine search for ‘fit’ survivors, Robbie is discovered by Beginnings. The prodigal son returns. He is welcomed and then . . . he is cast back out when they discover he's become a bad seed. The walls begin to crumble in a heart wrenching way as Robbie bands together survivors and outcasts, plotting his revenge against Beginnings, his father and brother. The road was too long to find his family and he vows his search will not be in vain. Cain is the second book in the Beginnings Series. It does, however stand alone and can be read with or without reading the predecessor, The Silent Victor.

A plague has wiped out humanity and a new civilization emerges. Tucked safely behind their iron walls, protected from the horrors of the plague ravaged world, the citizens of this community live as if the rest of the world doesn’t exist. Their own ways of life are often comical and heartbreaking. But it’s their world … welcome to Beginnings, Montana . Beyond the Wall is the third book in the series. After Cain, things have settled and normality returns. But not for long. The residents discover that their home, once a government project named Garfield has buried secrets … literally. Buried beneath their sleepy community in a secret lab are fifty scientist placed in a cryogenic stasis in the event of a global catastrophe. Reviving the scientists not only brings Beginnings face to face with the truth about the plague, an but agenda that is bigger than they could imagine or are ready for.

A plague has wiped out humanity and a new civilization emerges. Tucked safely behind their iron walls, protected from the horrors of the plague ravaged world, the citizens of this community live as if the rest of the world doesn’t exist. Their own ways of life are often comical and heartbreaking. But it’s their world … welcome to Beginnings, Montana. Circle of Justice is the fourth book in the series. Emotions run high as Beginnings tries to bounce back from conflict with the scientists and the tragedies that occurred. Normalcy fails to return as Joe discovers that a traitor is among them. The traitor is bound and determined to bring the downfall of Beginnings, and take back what is his. But can he do so without tragedy? The revealing of the traitor leads to what could be the biggest loss Beginnings ever faces.

A plague has wiped out humanity and a new civilization emerges. Tucked safely behind their iron walls, protected from the horrors of the plague ravaged world, the citizens of this community live as if the rest of the world doesn’t exist. Their own ways of life are often comical and heartbreaking. But it’s their world … welcome to Beginnings, Montana The Ripple is the fifth book and adds a science fiction twist to the post-apocalyptic Beginnings Series. Dr. Jason Godrichson, Beginnings newest resident, has introduced the Quantum Regressionator, an actual working time machine. While he doesn’t promote time travel, he and Joe see it as their only option. Go back to the past to gather information that can help defeat the Caceres Society in the present and divert the oncoming new plague. Jason and Joe have a backup plan for their backup plan but things don’t always go as planned. In keeping with the reputation of mixing comedy and drama, the ever twisted world of Beginnings becomes even more delightfully demented. Joe and Jason make a mistake and Beginnings will never be the same because the person they send back in time to save the world——is Frank

A plague has wiped out humanity and a new civilization emerges. Tucked safely behind their iron walls, protected from the horrors of the plague ravaged world, the citizens of this community live as if the rest of the world doesn’t exist. Their own ways of life are often comical and heartbreaking. But it’s their world … welcome to Beginnings, Montana. State of Time is the sixth book in the series. Following the mishaps from Frank’s information time trip, Beginnings must move forward as planned and use Dr. Godrichson’s Quantum Regressionator as a powerful tool to defeat the society before they deliver a devastating biological weapon. Time is running out. The new plague grows closer and Beginnings must do all they can to either thwart or cure it before it destroys all that they have. The vision of the future is bleak, and unfortunately, their only hope faces his biggest obstacle, which could cripple his chances for saving Beginnings. The twisted and demented world of Beginnings takes another roller coaster ride of emotions and hilarity. Not only is the enemy on the horizon, but unknown to Beginnings, so is a very valuable and growing ally force.

A plague has wiped out humanity and a new civilization emerges. Tucked safely behind their iron walls, protected from the horrors of the plague ravaged world, the citizens of this community live as if the rest of the world doesn’t exist. Their own ways of life are often comical and heartbreaking. But it’s their world … welcome to Beginnings, Montana. The Inner Struggle is the seventh book in the series. It is far from a dead world outside the lively walls of Beginnings. The Caceres Society needs what Beginnings has and they will stop at nothing to get it. Each day they grow in numbers, strength and technology. A team of Beginnings’ men, led by Robbie, not only discover the deadly virus set to wipe out Beginnings, they are infected with it. The battle is on against the new plague and against time as Dean fights to find a cure before it hits and before he loses his sight completely. His valiant attempts are thwarted at every corner by an mysterious insider working for George. The mystery begins to build. Inner Struggle delivers the quirky and comical life of the Beginnings’ residents while adding the intensity of their fight against the virus, their inner struggles and the inner demons that threaten to bring down their sanctity walls.

A plague has wiped out humanity and a new civilization emerges. Tucked safely behind their iron walls, protected from the horrors of the plague ravaged world, the citizens of this community live as if the rest of the world doesn’t exist. Their own ways of life are often comical and heartbreaking. But it’s their world … welcome to Beginnings, Montana. Freedom Fight is the ninth book and turns a exciting page in the series. To deal with the grief of losing their son, Frank takes Ellen from Beginnings. The short trip is doomed from the onset. Without the protective walls of their home, they are running targets from the Society, pursued relentlessly …. Only one of them will make it back home. But the people of Beginnings are not the only ones fighting. The United Western Alliance has emerged from the shadows and the battle to free the country is underway. They want only to defeat the Society and do so by joining forces with Beginnings. The UWA is a massive organization of well trained Horse Soldiers. Their leader is not only brilliant, but he is someone, that once discovered, will forever change the lives of everyone in Beginnings.

A plague has wiped out humanity and a new civilization emerges. Tucked safely behind their iron walls, protected from the horrors of the plague ravaged world, the citizens of this community live as if the rest of the world doesn’t exist. Their own ways of life are often comical and heartbreaking. But it’s their world … welcome to Beginnings, Montana . Savage Wars is the thirteenth book in the series. A truce has been called between East and West, yet the war rages on in many aspects. Unfortunately, for Beginnings there is more than one war. The savages not only grew in numbers, but they are organized and a bigger threat than just a violent nuisance. They are a viable enemy ready and willing to bring down anything and anyone civilized. Their attacks are vicious and numerous. While Beginnings battles the savage forces, inside their walls they battle an enemy who increasingly causes more damage every day. The insider surfaces and will be held accountable. As the savage wars climax, so does the unfolding mystery. Friendships cement, families fall, but through it all, Beginnings delivers the emotional drama along with the eccentric and comical nature of the series.

The Game is book seventeen in the Beginnings Series. Life is precious and murder will not be condoned. Because of her crimes against the state of Beginnings, Montana, Ellen is ousted. She is removed from her home, her family, and the safety that only Beginnings can give. Inside Beginnings everyone tries to adjust. Inner turmoil along with some surprising new residents show up at the gate. Not all are normal, then again, it’s Beginnings. Outside the walls, not only does Ellen deal with the elements of a plague ridden world, she must deal with something else. George wants revenge for his daughter’s death. Eye for an eye. Beginnings’ demise or ‘your daughter for mine’. With so many lives at stake, Joe Slagel has no choice but to pick the later and the society goes full force after Ellen. She must survive the time frame to win the game. They will deliver all they got to get her. Her only allowable defense is the protection that the Slagel men can offer outside the walls. It’s a game of cat and mouse, chase and catch. The clock is ticking. Let the game begin.

Killer babies, frozen babies, bionic arms and the return of Ramen Noodles. Beginnings has it all and it is only the … beginning. With the return of Robbie and Ellen, things are far from a return to normal. Then again, in Beginnings, what is normal? The women’s declaration of war on Dean still ripples across his life as he and Frank try to discover what has happened and who is responsible making him insane. While Joe tries to fight his illness, across the country his grandson is doing the same, only Johnny wants to come home. He needs more help than Lodi can give and the person most likely to ignore his request is the first to go to his aid. War with the society brews closer to a head and the Slagels begin preparations. They send Jess Boyens as a spy, but little do they know Jess could uncover a secret that will change the lives of the Slagel clan forever. It’s laughter, mayhem and tears … then again, it is Beginnings.

Consigning Fate is Book 23 in the Beginnings Series Just when it looks as if all is finally going to work out, tragedy strikes Beginnings and things are completely different. With war on the horizon, a leader steps forward. Frank becomes president and flips a page. He is not the Frank that Beginnings has come to know, love, hate and get annoyed with. He steps into the role as if he had been primed for it his entire life. He begins the task of putting life back in order and finding his father’s murderer. Often times when we lose someone, we refuse to believe. Robbie takes that to extreme. He is bound and determined to prove that what they believe occurred is nothing more than a nightmare. The brothers must face reality in a world without their father. But all is not serious is the world of Beginnings, is it ever? The clone is exposed and a strange new flu emerges. One that is more humorous than deadly.

When the fifth and sixth books of the Beginnings series were rewritten, a huge chunk of the story was removed to make the books shorter. Robbie’s Tale: The Lost Ripples, are those pages. The fifth book in the series, The Ripple, introduces the first of several science fiction angles, The Quantum Regressionator. Its intended use was for Frank to go back in time and get information only available a few years pre-plague. Unfortunately, the decision to send Frank was not thought out. Frank had his own additional plans. For what he believed was the good of the community and mainly his family, Frank manipulated circumstances to bring back his brother, Robbie. Upon his return, things had rippled so much, that Frank went back again to try once more. These are the stories of the what occurred during these ripples. Revisiting the plague once more, only this time with Robbie’s influence. The Lost Ripples show why and how things turned out and changed the way they did. Complete with author notes and explanations.

The Beginnings Series takes you from plague to dystopian society.Storylines filled with action, laughs and tears with characters that you will love and believe are real.Now be an official part of that world with The Beginnings Companion.A colorful, picture tour of the world of Beginnings. Designed to mimic the information packet given by Beginnings upon entrance, the Companion is filled with information regarding every aspects of Beginnings. From housing to industry, the companion also includes resident information and pictures, a map of the town, Containment registration form and so much more.A perfect 'Companion' to any Beginnings Series' reader.