Christopher David Petersen

Biography

Christopher David Petersen (1963 - 20??). Born and raised in Connecticut. As a child, I was always daring and reckless. Never one to let common sense stand in the way of a great adventure, my bold feats of stupidity were legendary... Huckleberry Finn would have been proud.

"Surprisingly", that same spirit carried over into adulthood, as I sought out entertainment that included: scuba diving; ski Mountaineering; mountain biking; Rock, Ice and Mountain climbing; flying planes; golf, motorcycles, the stock market and of course, experimentation with various alcoholic refreshments.

Later in life, writing became an extension of my deep desire to experience "new and exciting worlds". I have written several books, but none have been published through any formal channels... I've heard the process is long, painful and laborious, the thought of which sickens me. My foray into e-publishing came after a friend suggested my works could fetch dollars instead of dust inside my sock drawer... a righteous observation. My recent publications are the result of this advice. Further adventure/suspense novels are soon to be released.

An engineer by trade, I have worked all over the U.S. and usually write in my spare time... that is when I'm not enjoying a bottle of Scotch and a quality cigar. I am a naturally long-winded individual, so writing is what happens when I can't get anyone to listen to me anymore...

I love all kinds of genres but gravitate more towards suspense. There is nothing like the build up to a great climax... What a rush!

Books

What in Hell Is up with Heaven? II No Good Deed Goes Unpunished…
Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 64,030. Language: English. Published: May 25, 2022 . Categories: Fiction » Humor & comedy » Satire, Fiction » Historical » Ancient
God and Satan go on vacation and all Hell breaks loose. This is book 2 of the 3-book series.
What in Hell Is up with Heaven: III A Fine Kettle of Fish…
Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 100,200. Language: English. Published: May 25, 2022 . Categories: Fiction » Humor & comedy » Satire, Fiction » Historical » Ancient
This is the exciting and funny conclusion to book 2. Heaven and Hell are in chaos. Satan and Jesus must fix Heaven and Hell before God finds out.
Memoir: The life of Christopher David Petersen
Price: $1,000.00 USD. Words: 413,070. Language: English. Published: May 27, 2019 . Categories: Essay » Author profile
Memoir: Christopher David Petersen This memoir accounts for my earliest memories (age 3) and moves through my entire life (up to the present: age 56.. and counting). The purpose of this text is to leave a record for any of my future relatives who may be researching their family tree. Warning: this is NOT some Pollyanna yarn. Many entries are very disturbing. Apologies to those who may be offended.
I'm a Murderer: the series
Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 99,230. Language: English. Published: February 1, 2015 . Categories: Fiction » Thriller & suspense » Crime thriller, Fiction » Thriller & suspense » Psychological thriller
I’m a Murderer… Simon Price is a mild mannered engineer. For most of his life, he has stood by and allowed injustices to undermine his life and destroy his dreams. Years of therapy and drugs have proved ineffective. Each day, his mind struggles to overcome memories of abuse. Each day, his torment goes unanswered… until now. Simon has found his cure. He has found his solace. He has found MURDER.
Atlantis: The Sacred Orb
Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 107,850. Language: English. Published: December 13, 2014 . Categories: Fiction » Thriller & suspense » Psychological thriller, Fiction » Thriller & suspense » Action & suspense
Two men are on a search to find a sacred alien orb, But they are not alone. There are those that will stop at nothing to get their hands on the data contained within the orb. Who will succeed and who will die?
Savior in Time
Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 82,830. Language: English. Published: September 13, 2014 . Categories: Fiction » Adventure » Action, Fiction » Historical » Classical Greece & Rome
(5.00 from 1 review)
Dr. Warner is sent back to the past, this time to ancient Rome. He learns of a destiny that even he could never have imagined.
Weapon of Atlantis
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 66,420. Language: English. Published: May 31, 2014 . Categories: Fiction » Adventure » Action, Fiction » Thriller & suspense » Action & suspense
Jack Roberts and Javier Arista have made a startling revelation: an alien spacecraft may exist under the ice in northern Greenland. As the two rush to the icy location in search of the seven thousand year old object, “others” are in hot pursuit. Their journey takes them far beneath the ocean’s surface where tragedy and death seem to be a foregone conclusion. Only a miracle will save them.
Tomb of Zeus
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 83,770. Language: English. Published: May 30, 2014 . Categories: Fiction » Thriller & suspense » Action & suspense, Fiction » Adventure » General
Jack Roberts and Javier Arista are back. Their adventure leads them from Greece to icy Greenland, in search of Zeus' burial chamber and his fabled scepter. Their journey is fraught with deadly booby traps, survival on the high seas, savage polar bears and a secret sect of dangerous men that will stop at nothing to obtain the power of the scepter.
Prisoner in Time
Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 143,480. Language: English. Published: April 29, 2013 . Categories: Fiction » Thriller & suspense » Action & suspense
This is the sequel to Tear in Time... Dr. David Warner returns to the American Civil War (1863). A teen dies on the operating table and Dr. Warner is the surgeon. Distraught, the teen's brother travels back in time to save him. Dr. Warner chases after him and is caught in a desperate struggle to save the teen from certain death. This story is epic - 138k words long.
Secret Kinship
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 41,840. Language: English. Published: August 4, 2012 . Categories: Fiction » Historical » USA
An epic tale where the past and the present collide: 1846: Two young boys are playing in Hannibal, Missouri. One boy causes the other to fall to his death. Present day: Gavin Carter, a retired police detective with a troubled past, discovers a journal hidden for 150 years. Will he be able to solve the mystery of the journal or will it further destroy his already precarious emotional state?
Curse of Atlantis
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 89,130. Language: English. Published: August 4, 2012 . Categories: Fiction » Thriller & suspense » Action & suspense
Curse of Atlantis: In Tomb of Atlantis, Jack Roberts, an adventurer, discovered an artifact that may have belonged to a pyramid contained within the lost city of Atlantis. In Curse of Atlantis, the search for the pyramids continues. Jack must race against time to discover where the pyramid is, in order to save his love and protect the ancient secrets of Atlantis.
Tomb of Atlantis
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 83,840. Language: English. Published: August 4, 2012 . Categories: Fiction » Thriller & suspense » Action & suspense
Tomb of Atlantis: Four begin their epic journey when they uncover 7000 year old secrets of Atlantis. If you liked Indiana Jones, you'll love Jack Roberts, Adventurer extraordinaire.
Crashing? Can we still make Atlantic City?
Price: Free! Words: 18,820. Language: English. Published: December 8, 2011 . Categories: Fiction » Adventure » Action
(4.00 from 1 review)
This is a true accounting of one of my flying adventures over New England(US). All seemed right until all seems wrong... Flying at night, over water, in clouds with heavy rain is the not a good time to lose engine power. Thankfully, I had Bob along. 3k word, short story
I'm not CRAZY!
Price: Free! Words: 20,720. Language: English. Published: December 8, 2011 . Categories: Fiction » Adventure » Action
This is a true accounting of one of my climbing adventure in the Colorado Rocky Mountains. Climbing mountains in the winter can be hard enough, but when a blizzard strikes, all Hell breaks loose and the real terror begins. 5k word, short story
What in Hell is up with Heaven? No rest for the wicked...
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 76,940. Language: English. Published: March 22, 2011 . Categories: Fiction » Plays & Screenplays » American, Fiction » Humor & comedy » General
(4.00 from 1 review)
Religious Satire: A humorous tale of the Gods of Heaven and Hell... 5 star reviews on Amazon(dot)com
Endless Summer
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 89,380. Language: English. Published: March 22, 2011 . Categories: Fiction » Plays & Screenplays » American, Fiction » Horror » Ghost
(4.50 from 2 reviews)
The Riley family is on vacation. Their getaway destination is a New England beach known for it paranormal activity. Their world will never be the same... 5 star reviews on Amazon(dot)com
Hidden Courage
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 42,590. Language: English. Published: March 22, 2011 . Categories: Fiction » Thriller & suspense » Action & suspense, Fiction » Adventure » Travel
Jack sees a photo of an unknown mountain in the Andes Mountains. He makes up his mind that he must climb it. He flies his plane to Peru and struggles though one crisis after another as he attempts to climb the rugged and dangerous mountain... Alone. Is Jack's will to survive greater than the power of mother nature?
Tear in Time
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 92,780. Language: English. Published: March 21, 2011 . Categories: Fiction » Plays & Screenplays » American, Fiction » Thriller & suspense » General
(5.00 from 1 review)
Dr. David Warner descends in a hospital elevator, and is transported in time to the Civil War, 1862. He is befriended by Dr. Jebediah Morgan, an old Civil War surgeon. Together, they fight for survival in their brutal world. David's future is never certain. An epic novel of suspense, action, thriller and drama. 5 star reviews on Amazon(dot)com