Note that my characters are almost exclusively male Caucasians. I've tried to introduce other characters, but it just doesn't work. I've downplayed the violence probably to a PG level, and sex is virtually absent. My thrust is the unraveling of the mystery. My audience is primarily young adult, and those weary of sex and violence.

 

 

Below is a taste of life as a boy around 1969.

 

 

 

 

Clouds over Mount Nittany

Here are the charcter sketches:

Keith Alden Cahill


A virtual sidekick to George, whom George met the spring before "Assistant Assassin" -- in a case in Wilkes-Barré. I have yet to write it.

Keith provides an intellectual reflection for George. Although Keith is small and Celtic, he can handle himself well. Keith has been struggling to become a writer. During the series, he went to Penn State to pursue a degree in journalism. In the last story, "Boisterous Boys", he still struggles to hold on to his dreams. He returns in "Based Baseball", along with Joe Tunk, the intellectual match for Król.

 

 

This kid comes close to my perception for Marty McLamb, save the missing freckles. Marty appears as one of the "Boisterous Boys". He is a Little Brother, a fatherless boy, who develops a relationship with the main characters.

 

This darker-haired kid looks like Jeff Garrett (left). Jeff will appear from time to time as an auxillary character to Marty and Pete. (above and below)

State College (and Wilkes-Barré) is lily white, so my characters are the same. My main character does travel to Philadelphia occasionally, along with other cities. Then there will be some more diversity.

 

This cute blond boy gave me the vision of how Pete Royer would look in "Boisterous Boys".

 

Pete Royer in the rain

 

This kid looks like Pete Royer. I had another picture from which I conceived the character. When I find it, I will post it.
Pete becomes George Krol's "Little Brother" under tragedy in "Boisterous Boys". I sketched several scenes in 1994, so they will appear as I place the story on the site, which is about to go through a edit.

 

Buddy Jr, as I'd conceived him.
He's the last Little Brother who looks like Król's son.

 

Joe Tunk, the intellectual backer for George "Buddy" Król

 

 

Developing throughout 2025

Yes, I know I haven't done much on this site over the past few years. Right now, I'm debating just how I should do it, but semiretirement has given me the opportunity.