Books by Randy Cragin

Please note: My books are written and intended for mature readers. For children's books and material for teen interests click here: Amazon.com, B&N.com, or Lulu.com

My first published book. Follow along as a young man explores life and relationships. Set in everyday life my main character gets closer to a friend he's been avoiding for his conflict with his use of drugs. As they get to know each other they discover not only are they not all they seem to be on the surface, but that the town itself that they live in has a few secrets that they begin to discover. This story has a focus on a boy who's about to be drawn out by his friend. It focuses in how they get closer and how they deal with what they are doing. Also on how coming to the truth of the matter generates problems and solutions. Vivid depictions of how these characters interact. In looking over this I have written a story about what it's like to find out what it's like to be gay as a young man. Who do you tell? How far do you go to find out for sure? Available E-book (Adobe & MS Reader) 500 Pages

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The continuation of the story. While writing this I intended it as a single book but it became rather large rather quickly. At some point I had to consider the limitations of print and split the book in two parts. In finding the right spot to split it I discovered an existing transition between the character's experience that's similar to the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence. At this junction the main character is now on the other side and looking back. The transition is not easy. Life just gets more complicated for him. His relationship with his new found lover deepens and he reclaims part of his life that has been missing while losing parts that he had had. His old conflict gets replaced by a new one. Available in E-book (Adobe & MS Reader) 392 Pages

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Trace Johnson just had a really bad day. Not only has he rolled his Explorer off the highway in reaction to a massive pile up, he’s not going to make it to work on time. He might not have to worry about it as the building he works in just collapsed to the ground. Inside at the time was his wife.
Injured and suffering his loss he’s taken care of by a stranger. Trace starts to come to grips with what has happened to him and he starts trying to find out what happened to begin with to bring him to such a place.

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Warren Keith’s life is right on track for him. He has his own apartment, office, business, and he’s at peace. During an attempt from his best friend to set him up in meeting someone new Warren makes friends with Dalinthia Barnes. And although she’s wary of things to come, failing to impress Warren with her predictions, she helps him find an old book. Just in meeting her, his life is about to change and he’s becoming aware that there is more going on around him than meets the eye. He is facing borders into strange and unknown things.
Chapter Two Chapter Three Chapter Four Chapter Five Chapter Six
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May 3, 2007

The last chapter of The Last Rainbow is now available. read the whole book free, one chapter at a time, click the links above to read in PDF format.

August 19, 2006

I had a little problem getting my pdf files right under each chapter for The Last Rainbow. But I fixed it. Also if you wish to send me a word, you can do so on lulu at my store front or message me on My Space.

August 18, 2006

For anyone left waiting and for those who enjoyed a free view of all of the chapters from Wicked Winds. I'm doing it again for The Last Rainbow. All chapters will be posted. keep in mind that in order to enjoy free reading, click the preview link, chapters will be set at a dollar, but you are not required to pay to read them. Keep your eye out for the last chapter.

July 12, 2006

Well it's official, ebookad.com has tanked. You can get some details here. I can concur some of the people's comments about not getting pay outs. It wasn't a big deal for me. What bothers me the most is that I was selling copies on that site. Which meant I could tell people were reading my books, which was more important to me than the money. Now those people who paid for books on that site can no longer get to them if they don't have a downloaded copy.

February 10, 2005

Wicked Winds is now available as a whole book.

January 19, 2005

Wicked Winds free Chapter preview is over. Look for the book as a full publication soon.

July 1, 2004

Getting closer to the end of The Last Rainbow. As it stands I'm letting just Chapter One be the whole of the preview for this one. I put up a comments page for Wicked Winds. If you've read any of it, or all six chapters, leave me a comment about it. Ask questions and I'll answer them, too.