Life can change in the blink of an eye. Sergeant Samuel Dexter’s life hasn’t been easy, but he finally has something to look forward to when his time in the Marines is up. Until he doesn’t. In this short prequel to The Ghost in the Mirror, find out what happens before… The Ghost in the Desert was originally written to be included in an anthology. When that didn't happen, I decided to release this short story and donate all proceeds to a great cause - VetSports.

What do you do when you have no memories of your life except the one moment that took everything away? My name is Dex and I'm a Marine. Somewhere in the horrors of the sand overseas, an explosion took out not only most of my unit but also my memories of everything that happened before that day. When my memories don’t return, the explosion also ends my career in the military. That one moment costs me everything. Starting from scratch sucks. I don’t even know what foods I like or what types of music I listen to. Am I a boxer or briefs man? Do I like women or men? I also have to figure out what I’m going to do with my life from this point on. While adjusting to my new life, I start seeing things—things that no one else can see. I think that maybe my head injury caused more than amnesia. When one of my "visions" won't leave me alone, I have no choice but to believe in ghosts. Along with the ghosts during the day, at night I dream vividly of two men. But are these two men merely dreams, or are they memories? When one man steps through the door of my hospital room, I have the answer. This man literally tries to lead me down memory lane, culminating in a searing kiss. Too bad my brain isn't cooperating, because this man is breathtaking. With the help of my sassy grandmother, I begin to rebuild my life. I am Samuel Dexter, and these are my stories. WARNING: This book contains scenes that might be considered triggers for some. Sam is a Marine involved in an explosion. This book also (mildly) describes children being kidnapped in the past and their remains found later.

A Marine who can’t remember. A detective who wants him to forget. It’ll take them both to catch a serial killer. As Samuel Dexter struggles to get past the explosion that changed his life, his relationship with his boyfriend, Orlando, is tested. Learning the ropes as both a PI and medium, Sam’s skills are put to the test when he and his mentor search for a missing young woman with mental issues. In Orlando Shaw’s years as a detective, he’s never come up against a serial killer. Until now. The killer is smart, leaving only the most elusive clues behind. As the killer continues to evade capture, Orlando turns to the one person who has connections beyond his reach – his lover, Sam. While Sam and Orlando navigate the rough waters of their relationship, their professional lives intersect, and they must work together before the killer strikes again. If you like suspenseful paranormal, you’ll love Faith Gibson’s romantic, MM mystery. Buy The Ghost in the Water to start this suspenseful romance today. The Ghost in the Water is book 2 in the Samuel Dexter Series. These books are written to be read in order.