Novels by Joseph M. Velardi
A Secret Affair. A Sudden Death. A Parish Shaken to Its Core.
When young Jake Sampson dies under mysterious circumstances, shockwaves ripple through St. Vincent’s Parish. Questions linger, but answers remain elusive.
Haunted by the loss of his best friend, Jimmy struggles with grief and guilt. As he searches for the truth, he uncovers a secret that could change everything: beloved Sister Helena and respected Father Quickly are deeply in love.
But Sister Helena is carrying burdens of her own. Troubled by unsettling doubts about Jake’s death, she finds herself drawn into a mystery that awakens painful memories she has spent years trying to forget.
The arrival of Brandon, a troubled newcomer with secrets of his own, sets events into motion that no one can control. As long-buried truths begin to surface, the people of St. Vincent’s must confront difficult questions about faith, loyalty, love, and redemption.
Rich with unforgettable characters and emotional depth, Believe What You Will is a compelling novel of loss, hope, and the hidden truths that shape our lives. Long after the final page is turned, its story will remain with you.
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Nearly one hundred years old, Louis Langrock finally reveals the true history of the invention that re-engineered humanity: the personal drone. What began as a secret college project alongside the enigmatic genius Sam Harden and the brilliant Heidi Kleinschmidt soon exploded into BrightStar Technologies—a global empire that changed the world.
But mind-blowing innovation comes with a devastating price. From corporate espionage and deadly sabotage to global militarization and the isolating rise of thought-controlled M.I.N.D. technology, their creation slipped from their hands, igniting a dark era of widespread drone warfare.
To stop a catastrophic invasion, Louis must unleash a hidden, reality-bending warp technology before a shadow spy destroys what remains of peace. A sweeping century-long epic of love, betrayal, and high-stakes techno-thriller action, this memoir exposes the secret history of the world's most powerful invention.
My Personal Drone
Coming this winter!