P. Austin Heaton

Historical Novelist

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Dick Baker (a down-on-his-luck miner) doesn't want much, just to be the richest man in the county and his secret past stay buried on Mackinac Island. When he wins an abandoned goldmine while gambling in Chinatown, his life is turned upside down. Join the adventure that changes his life forever. A spinoff from the popular Deserter, Rebel, Renegade set in 1875-1880 in the California gold-mining town of Angels Camp. 

Available on Amazon (ebooks & paperbacks) and online at Barnes and Noble (paperbacks).

https://www.amazon.com/Dick-Baker-Cursed-Lucky-Oaks-ebook/dp/B0C8GNNCHH

When Confederate Private Temple Hamilton is about to be arrested on trumped-up charges, he doesn't wait around to spend time in prison or worse. Follow him as he makes his way to California to start a new life. A story of adventure, the value of friendship, a forbidden love, and finally redemption.
Available on Amazon (ebooks & paperbacks) and online at Barnes and Noble (paperbacks).
https://www.amazon.com/P-Austin-Heaton/e/B07JLQ9P56

Sadie Brown mystery series are set in 1915- 1921 Southern California. These exciting semi-cozy mysteries feature an overly curious aviatrix and newspaper reporter with a nose for solving murders. The storylines are full of quirky characters, twists & turns, and seasoned with tidbits of history.

Available on Amazon (ebooks & paperbacks) and online at Barnes and Noble (paperbacks).


https://www.amazon.com/P-Austin-Heaton/e/B07JLQ9P56