Typhoon Coast 5 star Amazon Review
5-Star Average Amazon Review Score as of Dec 2021
“The Typhoon Coast is a rollicking adventure yarn that lets your imagination run wild.”
- James C.
“Readers who enjoy narratives with an inside view of law enforcement would be wise to consider the Typhoon Coast.”
- Eugene Alves
“A rollicking ride through 1980's San Francisco, through the vibrant eyes of a boy who loses his mother, and then his innocence”
- TR Watson
“Well done! A deft hand at imagery that reminded me of Stand By Me and Heart of Darkness."
- RJ Roberts

Re-Discover Story Telling

The Trent mcshane Novel Series

Mark Clifford’s in-depth research and sourcing with military and law enforcement contacts fill each book with a sense of authenticity and bring his characters to life.

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TYPHOON COAST

Mount Pinatubo explodes with apocalyptic fury, but does it take the Golden Lily Treasure with it? Trent McShane is not alone in the hunt. The trillions in treasure could afford the US Government incredible power in international affairs and bankroll the Nation’s Black Operations. It’s all fair game.

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EARTHQUAKE COAST

A mythical treasure came to Earth over two thousand years ago. The flaming incandescence possessed the power to produce immeasurable wealth. But does it fall into nefarious hands? The McShane saga continues. Extraordinary abilities are in play to save a city doomed to fall into the sea.

FALL 2023
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THE DEVIL'S SEA

The great Devil’s Sea has flowed into Subic Bay through Galleon Fathoms since the dawn of rules. Many disasters were born from this. It pours itself into its work of ebbing and flowing. Since things vanish into the Devil’s Sea and Galleon Fathoms, the depths alone endure to return what has been lost.

Winter 2023

Tales of the Future

In words and pictures

Mystical Realism

“Life is a treasure hunt;

Seek, and you will find.”

Myths live amongst everyday life

Dispatches from the Typhoon Coast

In Honor of Veteran’s Day: A Veteran’s Story

In Honor of Veteran’s Day: A Veteran’s Story

Trapped in a Quonset hut as Mount Pinatubo erupted, Marine Staff Sergeant Mark Clifford and his men faced suffocating darkness and scalding ash, fighting for survival as a typhoon turned…
AN AUTOMATION PARADOX: JOHN HENRY IN THE AGE OF ROBOTS

AN AUTOMATION PARADOX: JOHN HENRY IN THE AGE OF ROBOTS

Automation renders many humans obsolete. The legendary struggle of John Henry, immortalized by Johnny Cash’s famous ballad, serves as a cautionary tale for institutions like today’s longshoremen.
Lava Leadership: Lessons learned from a volcanic crucible

Lava Leadership: Lessons learned from a volcanic crucible

Leadership is the alchemy that transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary. My gripping “lead to gold” story’s vivid images will transport you to the heart of a leadership conundrum. A…
Pleasant Hill Writers Panel - March 11, 2024

Pleasant Hill Writers Panel - March 11, 2024

Uncover the riveting stories behind local authors' must-read novels at the Pleasant Hill Library's Author Panel. Hear how real-life experiences inspire unforgettable fiction during this insightful literary event on March…