Kwen D. Griffeth – författare

Joe Was A Happy Man With A Few Regrets From His PastJoseph Denton was a man happy with his life. Sure, he would do a few things differently if he had the chance, but who wouldn’t?If he could get a do over, he would be an architect instead of a pharmacist. It’s not that he didn't like being a pharmacist, he had just always wanted to design buildings more.If he could do it one more time, he would make it so his wife and he could have kids. He was sure he would enjoy being a father, but his wife would have loved being a mother even more.And of course more money would be nice; if he could do things over, he would figure out a way to make more money.˃˃˃ What If You Could Go Back And Change Things?Who gets the chance to do things over? Some things just have to be accepted as they are. Make the best of things. That is what we are told, and Joe was doing exactly that. He was making the best of things and he had accepted all things as they were, except one:He wanted the Cubs to win another Worlds Series.˃˃˃ A Long Walk Home is a touching novel that explores the “what if?” questions each of us have in our own way. It is a fan favorite of people from various walks of life.

The Nations United rule the future and use the force of committees to govern. Self is done away with. There is no self-determination, no self-expression and no self-responsibility. Be average is the mantra of the day. Do only enough to not be noticed.Two populations centers run the length of both the east and the west coasts. The center of what was once the United States is mostly abandoned and referred to as the Zone. Undesirables and the forgotten are all that inhabit the Zone.Three young men find, buried in rubble, lessons from the past and with these lessons strive to reawaken the world.

He Was Living The High Life, Until One Haunting NightJack Mill was a self-made man who had it all. He was a certified genius who had made a reputation and a fortune doing what he loved, hacking computers. Jack wasn’t only on top of his world, he was ruling it. Jack had no contemporaries. Others in his field either respected him or feared him. Jack was the man in charge.That all changed the night he ran over a man. . . a man who wasn’t there.˃˃˃ His Life Spins Out Of ControlSuddenly, Jack’s life was out of control and the only person who was there to support him was an out of work show girl named Terri. She helps him get back on his feet, but she has secrets of her own.˃˃˃ The Ghost in the Mini Skirt is a tale about ghosts, murder mystery and love story all rolled into one. It is unlike any mystery or romance you have read before!

Miriam was running. Running from a mistake, no, more than a mistake, a sin.Ruben was hiding. Hiding from actions that had fatal consequences.Second To None, an injured, and starved retired racehorse was trying to survive.The three met in a small town, in the middle of winter, in Wyoming. The natives say all things have spirits. Would they find spirits enough to forgive themselves? Would they be willing to face the past in order to build a new future? Would they take another risk? Would they give themselves a second chance?

They killed his father and chased a widow and two kids from their home. That was twenty years ago. He had returned to take back what was his. He had hated Bull McDermott most of his life and eagerly sought revenge. Then he met the granddaughter. How could he kill Bull and then ask Lucy to marry him?

A Brutal Murder Uncovers A Paranormal ThreatThe grisly murder of a diplomat’s son in Central Park draws NYPD Detective Gerald Meeker and FBI Special Agent Andee Trakes into a twisted and confusing investigation. Within hours, the evidence indicates the man was executed in the manner saved for werewolves. Andee Trakes is assigned to liaison with a history professor, who is an expert on folklore and legends.˃˃˃ The Professor’s Secret Makes For An Uneasy AllianceProfessor Alwyn Lloyd, handsome, articulate and successful, not only agrees the method of death was indeed an execution, he claims to be a werewolf. Andee is torn between her romantic interest in the man and the suspicion to arrest him.From the initial killing in the park, a bloody spree is ignited that soon has Andee and Alwyn forced to work together to protect themselves and family members.˃˃˃ Unlike Any Werewolf Story You Have Ever ReadShadow of the Moon explores the good and bad that exists within the world of werewolves, revealing both what is beautiful as well as ugly about the wolf. The story is fast paced and full of interesting characters and several twists and turns to keep both the fantasy as well as the suspense and romance enthusiasts entertained.

Is A Serial Killer On The Loose?Nate Burns, a seasoned detective, knelt beside the dead girl. This wasn’t Nate’s first homicide; it wasn’t even the first murder of a prostitute that he’d investigated. But, this one bothered him. Maybe it was her youth; she appeared to be in her early twenties. Maybe it was her looks, as death had yet to rob her of her beauty. Maybe she reminded him of his daughter, Lizzie, who was only a few years younger. Maybe it was something else entirely.A Gritty, Riveting ThrillerWith little to no evidence and only vague descriptions to go on, Nate and his partner Manny Trujillo are determined to seek the truth, no matter where that journey leads them. The story moves first in one direction, and then in another. The ending? You’ll never see that coming.Very well-written, enthralling and impossible to put down, The Tenth Nail is a thriller you won’t forget.

A Murdered Man With No IdentityThere was no doubt the man was dead. A bullet through the head will do that. But, who was dead? The man had no identification, no known address, no Social Security information could be found, and the fingerprint search came up empty. Detective Nate Burns, Albuquerque Police Department knew two things. The man was dead and he was blood type was O+, The most common blood type in the country.˃˃˃ A Troubled Detective Haunted By His PastBurns continues to be haunted by his past, and that past is catching up up with him. His Captain wants him fired. A friend is calling in a favor. A convict wants to make a deal. His wife is thinking of divorce. It’s a good thing he’s serving a suspension. He’ll find time to work all this out.˃˃˃ The Gripping, Award Winning Mystery Series ContinuesDead Men Walking is the follow up to the award winning first Nate and Clare novel. You won’t be able to put it down!

A Brutal Murder Brings Nate Out Of RetirementAfter a savage murder leaves the crime scene looking like a slaughterhouse, Jack Mill can see he is in over his head. Fortunately, he knows just the man for the job, Nate Burns. Trouble is that Nate is retired. Regardless, Jack sets out to do what he can to bring the retired detective to Vegas.˃˃˃ More Than A Simple RequestIt seems like a straightforward job, but it will lead Nate not only on a manhunt across the country but also back in time thirty years where he will struggle to understand the implications of the Cold War.All the while, Nate continues to struggle as he comes to terms with being medically retired from the department. Unsure who he is any longer, he hesitates to accept the challenge. For the first time, he's afraid he might fail.˃˃˃ Dance with the Devils is the third installment in the AWARD WINNING Nate and Clare series.“It is one of those rare read-in-one-sitting novels. I hate to use the phrase, “I couldn’t put it down,” but the term, without question, applies in this case. Griffeth’s writing has a seamless flow that sucks the reader in from the first page.” ”" Thomas Anderson

He Planned For A Simple Life, Until The War BeganSamuel Cardiff had a plan. He had recently graduated from the Teachers College and now he was returning home. The first goal completed, his next step was to find a position and then he could get married.He Was a Christian Pacifist With Little Care For The Outside WorldSamuel was a quiet man, some would say a pacifist. He believed in God, family and education. He was not concerned with the happenings outside his home town.When His Country Fell Into Civil War He Was Forced To Question His Most Core BeliefsOutside events, however, were about to drag him from his beloved Elmira. It was the spring of 1861 and Confederate forces had recently attacked Fort Sumter. Against every moral belief, he enlisted in the Union Army and with his first step toward the south, he changed his life forever.Law of Moses is the AWARD WINNING, first book in the Sam and Laura series. It will captivate and inspire readers from all walks of life!

Sam Tries To Escape His Strong-Arm ReputationIn the years following the war, Sam had gained a reputation as a gun-toting enforcer of the law, doing whatever necessary to uphold justice, even though he had since left that life behind.˃˃˃ The Chance For A Better LifeLaura had recently assumed control of her father’s estate and worked day after day for the sake of her children. Sam offered to help ease her burden and in return received the opportunity to live the quiet life he had always wanted.˃˃˃ You Can’t Outrun The PastSam’s past catches up with him when an unexpected guest arrives at Laura’s estate. This encounter forces him to face his demons head on and provides the ultimate test in resisting his impulse for retribution.˃˃˃ Will Sam choose Laura and embrace the life he always wanted, or will the opportunity for revenge prove irresistible?A Higher Calling is the second book in the AWARD WINNING Sam and Laura series. You won't want to put it down!

After Tragedy Rips Sam And Laura ApartLife for Sam and Laura radically changed when their children succumbed to illness. This tragedy drove them further apart and it was difficult to imagine what, if anything, might ever reunite them. At the least, Sam will finally have to overcome the ghosts of his past and become the man he was meant to be.˃˃˃ Learning To Live AgainIn addition to the tragic loss of her children, Laura must also confront feelings of betrayal, resentment and abandonment that materialized when Sam left. Can she endure the challenges set before her and emerge even stronger?˃˃˃ Seeing The World With New EyesSam returns to his home town in Missouri where he encounters both old and new friends. As he struggles to live a life free of violence, he unexpectedly finds solace within a nearby Amish community whose hospitality and way of life allows him to see himself and the world in a new light.˃˃˃ Will Sam and Laura find happiness together? Can they overcome the many trials that stand in their way?“I have just finished the third book in the series and let me tell you, I loved the whole trilogy! Each book showed incredibly profound character development and it was a pleasure to follow Sam on his path to becoming the man which he was born to be, and which he has eventually become.” ”" Amazon CustomerVengeance is Mine is the phenomenal final chapter in the AWARD WINNING Sam and Laura series.

Roosevelt's Rough Riders...When Luke Cardiff returns from college to his small family horse ranch in Missouri, he leaves Stella May, the girl he cares about, behind when he’s sent to Amarillo, Texas, to take care of family business. In the back of his mind, he’s always suspected there’s more to his horse-loving school teacher father than meets the eye.While in Amarillo, he discovers that his father’s past life was one of violence, murder, and mayhem - something Luke’s mother was never allowed to talk about.In Texas, Cardiff falls in love with a beautiful Mexican woman, but when he hears the call for volunteers for Teddy Roosevelt’s rough riders, he’s compelled to join. He tells her he’ll come back for her. Luke has grown up with a love of horses himself and is appointed sergeant of Remounts by Roosevelt. He follows the Rough Riders to Cuba and survives in the battle of San Juan Hill.Once he’s back from Cuba, he reunites with his family in Missouri. Stella May informs him she’s been waiting for him so they can marry, but he has more than one obligation that forces him to return to the Southwest.Will he be able to deliver a promise and reunite with the woman he loves, or will fate turn its hand?

Ever try to fill boots a size too large? Ever keep pace with strides too long? Ever try to cast a long shadow?“Bad Bobby” Trent, star high school athlete, college scholarship holder, pro-rodeo circuit rider lived an unencumbered life. He was a man, who by his own definition, limited his concentration to no more than eight seconds at a time. The time required to ride a bull or saddlebronc and win. He’s tough, independent, shallow and always looking for a good time. Then his father is murdered.A Sheriff Loved By His Community Shot DeadSheriff Robert Trent was the longtime chief law enforcement officer of Lodge Pole County Montana. He was stern, fair, honest and dependable. He tried to see the best in people, and always ready to give them one more chance. Ambushed, shot dead at the side of the road. Set up by someone he knew. Now, rumors claim the sheriff wasn’t all that he claimed. Rumors claim he was dirty; paid off by persons’ unknown.A Son Determined To Find His Father’s KillerSlapped by reality, Bobby is determined to investigate the killing. He’s set on finding the one who did this. Only one problem, he doesn’t have a clue what he’s doing.

When The Sheriff Is Murdered, His Son Is Asked To Take His PlaceBobby Trent is a semi-retired rodeo cowboy and the son of a highly respected law officer. When his father, the sheriff, is murdered, Trent is asked to fulfill the remaining months of his term in office. Sheriff Bobby Trent; nobody would have guessed it, but it should be an easy enough task; drink a little coffee, maybe lead a parade. Easy work until he is healthy enough to return to the circuit.˃˃˃ A Dead Body With No CluesThen, the body of a young woman is discovered face down in the Montana snow. No signs of foul play, no reason for her to be there, and no tracks as to where she came from. Besides the unexplained death, someone is stealing stock from the local ranches and if the owners have their way, that someone is going to hang. Add to that, an out of state reporter trying to stir up a story about a missing girl of some twenty-five years earlier. Bobby is quickly finding out being Sheriff is more than handing out traffic tickets.˃˃˃ Snow Drift is the latest novel from award-winning, bestselling author, Kwen Griffeth! If you love Longmire, if you are a crime fiction or mystery fan, you won’t want to miss this thrill ride!

What could go wrong?Bobby Trent, the tough as nails sheriff of Lodge Pole County, is surprised when his blood brother Lucas Blackwater, Chief of police of the neighboring Cheyenne reservation, asks him to help escort a prisoner from Seattle back to the reservation. On the flight home, their chartered plane crashes in the mountains killing the pilot and breaking Lucas; ankle.The two friends find out it takes more than courage, strength and determination to get off the mountain, get back to their family and see that the prisoner faces justice. However, when it's discovered the plane was sabotaged, the questions are, does someone want to kill them and why?