The Roaring Redwoods Series by Leo Colson, Charise Olson

Love, money, honor … and the laws we break to keep all three. Joe Santone might bear the name of a saint, but he is nothing of the sort in his work for Boss Joe Torrio in 1920s Chicago. An assassination attempt has him re-evaluating his career choice and heading to California for a job he can tell his mother about. Helen Decker has escaped her violent home for a privileged education in New York City, but now devotion draws her back. Prohibition didn’t save her father, but maybe she can... moreLove, money, honor … and the laws we break to keep all three. Joe Santone might bear the name of a saint, but he is nothing of the sort in his work for Boss Joe Torrio in 1920s Chicago. An assassination attempt has him re-evaluating his career choice and heading to California for a job he can tell his mother about. Helen Decker has escaped her violent home for a privileged education in New York City, but now devotion draws her back. Prohibition didn’t save her father, but maybe she can. Shaw McLendon hates the sea, but it takes a near drowning to convince him to leave Scotland and make a life in lumber instead of fish. And Mei Xing Chen can no longer hear the voices of her ancestors as she feels the pull of the ancient trees and rushing San Lorenzo River whispering her future is in America, even as her family prepares to return to China. They all flock to where illegal booze flows freely and the parties are legendary— to the World Famous RiverWood Lodge and Casino— where the Pacific Ocean meets the Redwoods, gangsters meet immigrants, loggers meet movie stars—and the lines between right and wrong are obscured by the trees. less

A Shattered Silence is the third episode in the e-serial The Roaring Redwoods. Joseph Santone begins construction on his vision of luxury in the forest, a grand hotel designed by the famous architect Julia Morgan. But if he doesn't find a way to address his business affairs in Chicago, he won't have the funding he needs to continue. The only problem is, if he returns to Chicago-- he may not get out alive... moreA Shattered Silence is the third episode in the e-serial The Roaring Redwoods. Joseph Santone begins construction on his vision of luxury in the forest, a grand hotel designed by the famous architect Julia Morgan. But if he doesn't find a way to address his business affairs in Chicago, he won't have the funding he needs to continue. The only problem is, if he returns to Chicago-- he may not get out alive. Helen's cafe is thriving with Joe's work crews but it doesn't lessen the sting that Joe bought land she believes should be hers. William Decker and Ruthie have left town to spend the money from the land sale- leaving Wilson behind to find his own way. A way clouded by the shame of his parentage. Shaw McLendon continues to chase his American Dream of being a lumberman in the redwood forests-- far from the fishing boats of his native Scotland. But the trees of his dreams were easier to fell. Mei Xing Chen does not share the dreams of her family to return to China, but as they sell their business and wait to board the ship, she sees no other possibilities. It's Spring in the Santa Cruz Mountains of California. The rains come heavy and loud-- to wash anew and wash away. less

This is the fourth installment in The Roaring Redwoods e-serial. Love, money, honor … and the laws we break to keep all three. Joe Santone might bear the name of a saint, but he is nothing of the sort in his work for Boss Joe Torrio in 1920s Chicago. An assassination attempt has him re-evaluating his career choice and heading to California for a job he can tell his mother about... moreThis is the fourth installment in The Roaring Redwoods e-serial. Love, money, honor … and the laws we break to keep all three. Joe Santone might bear the name of a saint, but he is nothing of the sort in his work for Boss Joe Torrio in 1920s Chicago. An assassination attempt has him re-evaluating his career choice and heading to California for a job he can tell his mother about. Helen Decker has escaped her violent home for a privileged education in New York City, but now devotion draws her back. Prohibition didn’t save her father, but maybe she can. Shaw McLendon hates the sea, but it takes a near drowning to convince him to leave Scotland and make a life in lumber instead of fish. And Mei Xing Chen can no longer hear the voices of her ancestors as she feels the pull of the ancient trees and rushing San Lorenzo River whispering her future is in America, even as her family prepares to return to China. They all flock to where illegal booze flows freely and the parties are legendary— to the World Famous RiverWood Lodge and Casino— where the Pacific Ocean meets the Redwoods, gangsters meet immigrants, loggers meet movie stars—and the lines between right and wrong are obscured by the trees. less

This is the sixth episode in The Roaring Redwoods Series. Joe thought he'd left snow- and plenty else- when he left Chicago. -------- Love, money, honor … and the laws we break to keep all three. Joe Santone might bear the name of a saint, but he is nothing of the sort in his work for Boss Joe Torrio in 1920s Chicago. An assassination attempt has him re-evaluating his career choice and heading to California for a job he can tell his mother about... moreThis is the sixth episode in The Roaring Redwoods Series. Joe thought he'd left snow- and plenty else- when he left Chicago. -------- Love, money, honor … and the laws we break to keep all three. Joe Santone might bear the name of a saint, but he is nothing of the sort in his work for Boss Joe Torrio in 1920s Chicago. An assassination attempt has him re-evaluating his career choice and heading to California for a job he can tell his mother about. Helen Decker has escaped her violent home for a privileged education in New York City, but now devotion draws her back. Prohibition didn’t save her father, but maybe she can. Shaw McLendon hates the sea, but it takes a near drowning to convince him to leave Scotland and make a life in lumber instead of fish. And Mei Xing Chen can no longer hear the voices of her ancestors as she feels the pull of the ancient trees and rushing San Lorenzo River whispering her future is in America, even as her family prepares to return to China. They all flock to where illegal booze flows freely and the parties are legendary— to the World Famous RiverWood Lodge and Casino— where the Pacific Ocean meets the Redwoods, gangsters meet immigrants, loggers meet movie stars—and the lines between right and wrong are obscured by the trees. less