Patterson grew up during a time of American social unrest, protest, and upheaval, and he recounts memorable instances of segregation and integration in West Texas. As a two-year-old, he survived polio when African Americans were excluded from ''whites only'' hospitals. When he attempted to enroll at Texas Tech after graduating from all-black Bishop College, he was not allowed even to enter the administration building-the president would speak with him only outside, and then only to say Patterson could not be enrolled. Two years later, his aunt would become the first African American to attend Texas Tech. Patterson spent his whole adult life as a grassroots activist, and as a city councilman he understood how important it was to work in solid partnership with representatives from the predominantly Hispanic neighborhoods of the city. Over the years, Patterson took every opportunity to join African American and Hispanic forces, but with a few exceptions, the traditional geographic divide of the minority population limited his efforts-and yet Patterson never gave up. His brave public marches to homes of known drug dealers brought attention to their undesirable activities. Patterson also supported city investment in Lubbock history and culture, plus new development activity, from annexation to paved roads to water mains to fire stations. During his long career he truly was an equal-opportunity hero for all of Lubbock's citizens.

Equal Opportunity Hero: T. J. Patterson’s Service to West Texas (Grover E. Murray Studies in the American Southwest)

Biographies & Memoirs

Price, Phil

Community & Culture

Texas Tech University Press

A child goes missing, taken from her mother by a powerful family. Soon after, the father of the girl is banished for violating the code of the tiny Cornish hideaway. Emma Thorne has come to the edge, not knowing if her daughter is alive or dead. The village offers no clues, and gives away no secrets. In desperation, she enlists the help of a local private investigator, holding out hope that Lauren can be found. But the investigator, Jake Stevenson, knows how to find missing people. He's done it before, travelling to places beyond our understanding. But where can he begin his search, and what clues can the village of Towan Point offer him? In an ancient lighthouse, cut off from the outside world, a doorway pulses gently in the darkness. A doorway that no one comes out of. What lurks on the other side, and can he discover the secrets beneath the sea?

Secrets Beneath The Sea: Premium Hardcover Edition

Literature & Fiction

Genre Fiction

Blurb

The Retreat: A jaw dropping thriller, guaranteed to keep you reading long into the night

SpellBound Books

It happens every year. A select few disappear, never to return. From The Falkland Islands to the Himalayas, Puerto Rico to England - people are vanishing without trace or explanation. A young man who's lost everything stumbles across an ancient secret. Can he unlock the mystery? Will he find those who need him? ...can he escape the Unknown? Praise from readers: &#9733;&#9733;&#9733;&#9733;&#9733;"Phenomenal." - Rachel Granoff, Amazon review &#9733;&#9733;&#9733;&#9733;&#9733;"Excellent storytelling." - Anne-Marie Chamberlain, Amazon review

Unknown (The Forsaken Series)

Independently published

In a faraway place, two lost souls are being hunted. A witch wants their heads, sending a gang of marauders after them. Others want them too. An ancient evil, hell-bent on revenge, wants to claim them for his own. Meanwhile, a mother and son are coming to terms with the death of their loved ones. Soon after, the boy starts to dream of distant souls who need help. Can he help them find the way home before they are lost to the darkness... and manage to evade the evil that plagues his family?

The Witch And The Watcher (The Forsaken Series)

He had escaped the horrors of the last few months. Started a new life, with his new family. His life was returning to normal, his scars healing. Until they found him. His loved ones were taken to their world, to their horrors. Now, Jake must follow, hoping it's not too late. But will he reach them in time... before they are turned against him?

The Turning (The Forsaken Series)

He had escaped the horrors of the last few months. Started a new life, with his new family. 
His life was returning to normal, his scars healing. 
Until they found him. 
His loved ones were taken to their world, to their horrors. Now, Jake must follow, hoping it's not too late. 
But will he reach them in time... before they are turned against him?

The Turning (Forsaken)

Next Chapter

In a faraway place, two lost souls are being hunted. A witch wants their heads, sending a gang of marauders after them. 
Others want them too. An ancient evil, hell-bent on revenge, wants to claim them for his own. 
Meanwhile, a mother and son are coming to terms with the death of their loved ones. Soon after, the boy starts to dream of distant souls who need help. 
Can he help them find the way home before they are lost to the darkness... and manage to evade the evil that plagues his family?

The Witch and the Watcher (Forsaken)

In a faraway place, two lost souls are being hunted. A witch wants their heads, sending a gang of marauders after them. 
Others want them too. An ancient evil, hell-bent on revenge, wants to claim them for his own. 
Meanwhile, a mother and son are coming to terms with the death of their loved ones. Soon after, the boy starts to dream of distant souls who need help. 
Can he help them find the way home before they are lost to the darkness... and manage to evade the evil that plagues his family? 
This is the large print edition of The Witch and the Watcher, with a larger font / typeface for easier reading.

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Equal Opportunity Hero: T. J. Patterson’s Service to West Texas (Grover E. Murray Studies in the American Southwest)

Secrets Beneath The Sea: Premium Hardcover Edition

The Retreat: A jaw dropping thriller, guaranteed to keep you reading long into the night

Unknown (The Forsaken Series)

The Witch And The Watcher (The Forsaken Series)

The Turning (The Forsaken Series)

The Turning (Forsaken)

The Turning (Forsaken)

The Witch and the Watcher (Forsaken)

The Witch and the Watcher (Forsaken)