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Peter Butterworth
Biography
aloha, I was born in Providence, Rhode Island but began a life of many moves soon thereafter (3 high schools, 2 junior high schools...even 2 kindergardens). I kept moving in a westerly direction until I reached Hawaii. If I moved any further west it'd be east so I returned to California (& gave up a Hemenway scholarship from UH). Spent too much time in competitive athletic endeavors (I was told I was the only history major at La Crosse State U. I was there to play baseball at a very good phy-ed school). Yes, history was my major but you can do only 2 things with a history degree: teach or write. I wasn't ready to do either so I ended up as a pysch nurse (after doing this and that). My motto: Life is serious but...you cannot take it seriously. I've always been interested in people and the human condition and I have the gift of wonder (ex. if wisdom is important why does our culture - and others - ignore it and not esteem it? Our educational system doesn't even teach it in philosophy classes ['No more Kant and the color red already!]). Hence (or is it ergo?), I've matured enough to devote myself to the scribbling craft. Mahalo, Peter
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The Atlantean King's Quest
by Peter Butterworth
You set the price!
Words: 108,420.
Language:
English.
Published: February 7, 2014
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Categories:
Fiction » Historical » Ancient
Cadiz, an Atlantean King in Iberia, meets Otonia the daughter of Erechtheus king of Athens. They fall in love but Erechtheus has other plans & sends Cadiz on a quest in which he probably won't survive. He must spy on the ultra-paranoid Assyrians about their new weapons; the war chariot & the composite bow. He's kidnapped. Yet with a spy, Hercules & friends he escapes. In time to battle Athenians.
The Fresno Twist
by Peter Butterworth
You set the price!
Words: 88,990.
Language:
English.
Published: May 4, 2013
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Categories:
Fiction » Thriller & suspense » Crime thriller
Why would a conman, recently released from prison, with his ex-cellmate be doing in Fresno, California on the eve of a 4th of July weekend in 1938? Carl Duryea says he wants to help Johnny Blackham clear his name for a bank robbery he did not commit. Three others are also happy to find Blackham has returned; they have plans for him...and for Duryea as well.
Faces of Aloha
by Peter Butterworth
Price:
Free!
Words: 3,690.
Language:
English.
Published: March 16, 2011
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Categories:
Nonfiction » Inspiration » Spiritual inspiration, Nonfiction » Inspiration » Personal inspiration
(3.00 from 1 review)
The aloha spirit is a special thing and if you haven't encountered it you're missing one of the most beautiful human characteristics. I loved my time in the islands and yes, to me, it was paradise. I have 3 short stories about the meaning of 'aloha.' Yet, there are many stories in which aloha plays a signifcant role and you do not have to be in Hawaii to practice the aloha spirit.
You Can Never Go Home Again
by Peter Butterworth
Price:
Free!
Words: 72,830.
Language:
English.
Published: March 16, 2011
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Categories:
Fiction » Science fiction » Adventure
What are the odds that aliens bent on enslaving humans arrive on Earth just after a global cataclysm is a coincidence? Rogue geologist Dr. Prezlee understands the magnitude of the catastrophe and helps many to survive it and learn to live without the help of their governments - they've been destroyed. He creates a guerrilla band and attacks the aliens, which, by the way, are human.
Then & Then Again The Atlantean Cycles
by Peter Butterworth
Price:
$1.99 USD.
Words: 42,330.
Language:
English.
Published: March 11, 2011
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Categories:
Fiction » Fantasy » Epic
5 short stories and one novella which gives information of about 80 to 90 years in the AT5 period in the history of Atlantis; from just after the Inundation to the middle of 'The War of the Races.' 2 tales are prequels to 'The Blue Sword.' One is about love and another about war while another is whimsical.
The Inept Adept & The Almost Last Unicorn
by Peter Butterworth
Price:
Free!
Words: 32,890.
Language:
English.
Published: March 4, 2011
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Categories:
Fiction » Fantasy » General
Chauncey hasn't seen another unicorn in an elf's age. He's been unsuccessful to find his mate, Shastra. So he returns to the meadow in which he first met her. Shastra isn't there but Lac Minifrey is. Lac is fifteen with three years at a Magical Academy. What Chauncey doesn’t know is that Lac is terrible at controlling his magic.
The Silver Sword: A Gift From A Wizard
by Peter Butterworth
Price:
$2.99 USD.
Words: 113,070.
Language:
English.
Published: March 4, 2011
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Categories:
Fiction » Fantasy » Epic
Perser & his friends made it to the Sibylline conclave, sort of. He knows now the evil magic will not stop trying to kill him. Perser also feels he needs to go the the Chanrelah, to find more answers to his questions. Chanrelah is in the Southern Expanse; home of the evil magic. But with no money how? Worse, Perser has to travel without his best friends who're off in a different direction.
The Blue Sword: A Gift From A Wizard
by Peter Butterworth
Price:
$2.99 USD.
Words: 103,280.
Language:
English.
Published: March 4, 2011
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Categories:
Fiction » Fantasy » Epic
Perser's a ranger & life is going extremely well. He's engaged in intercourse and he's in heaven...well, briefly. Until, that is, the Orc assassins try to kill him. Right in the middle of...uh huh! What's worse the Orcs will try again. All because of a sword gifted to him when a ten year old. He needs to find out why he has this magical sword & what he's supposed to do with it & stay alive.
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