Peter Greene
Peter Greene is the author of 'Light of Ganymede', the first book in the 'Glassigh of Ganymede Trilogy', and The Adventures of Jonathan Moore books, a three volume series including Warship Poseidon, (originally released as Skull Eye Island), Castle of Fire and Paladin's War.
Warship Poseidon was awarded the Adventure Writer's Competition Grandmaster Award, the "Clive" trophy, sponsored by the Clive Cussler Collector's Society. Warship Poseidon and Castle of Fire were finalists in several categories in the Independent Author Network's Book of the Year contest, where Warship Poseidon was awarded the winner of the Action/Adventure category. Paladin's War won the Chanticleer Goethe Award for Historical Fiction.
"A robust story of a young lad in the British navy during the Nelson years. A thorough insight and beautiful portrait of those days under wind-blown sails and the creak of wooden hulls. Peter Greene has created a story that shines from every page. An excellent book. He truly nails an insight of nineteenth century sailing ships and their crews." - Clive Cussler (yes, that Clive Cussler!)
The Jonathan Moore adventures are historical YA fiction, age appropriate, 'clean', contain no magic or vampires, and are historically accurate.
The Glassigh of Ganymede Trilogy, a new Sci-Fi series, is now available on Amazon, published by Sven Gillhoolie Enterprises.
Peter Greene is an ex-teacher, Theatre Education graduate of Illinois State University, and has penned several plays, screenplays, short stories and novels. Now an Airedale.
Warship Poseidon was awarded the Adventure Writer's Competition Grandmaster Award, the "Clive" trophy, sponsored by the Clive Cussler Collector's Society. Warship Poseidon and Castle of Fire were finalists in several categories in the Independent Author Network's Book of the Year contest, where Warship Poseidon was awarded the winner of the Action/Adventure category. Paladin's War won the Chanticleer Goethe Award for Historical Fiction.
"A robust story of a young lad in the British navy during the Nelson years. A thorough insight and beautiful portrait of those days under wind-blown sails and the creak of wooden hulls. Peter Greene has created a story that shines from every page. An excellent book. He truly nails an insight of nineteenth century sailing ships and their crews." - Clive Cussler (yes, that Clive Cussler!)
The Jonathan Moore adventures are historical YA fiction, age appropriate, 'clean', contain no magic or vampires, and are historically accurate.
The Glassigh of Ganymede Trilogy, a new Sci-Fi series, is now available on Amazon, published by Sven Gillhoolie Enterprises.
Peter Greene is an ex-teacher, Theatre Education graduate of Illinois State University, and has penned several plays, screenplays, short stories and novels. Now an Airedale.
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Warship Poseidon (The Adventures of Jonathan Moore, Book 1)
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YA Historical Fiction, Action, Adventure
Homeless and alone on the streets of London in 1800, twelve year-old Jonathan Moore survives a harsh and dangerous world using courage, intelligence and determination. His dismal fate changes dramatically one day after he is abducted by a gang and pressed into service aboard HMS Poseidon, a forty-four gun fighting warship of the British Royal Navy. However, there is more to the event than just a change of address. How is it that some members of the crew, including the Captain, already know his name? Why do the officers seem to favor him above the other new crew members? As Jonathan endeavors to solve these mysteries, he is thrust into a daring mission to recover a hidden treasure on a remote Caribbean isle. Unfortunately, the crew and officers of the Poseidon are not the only ones searching for the prize. In a desperate race across the Atlantic, Jonathan is pitted against sword-wielding spies, engages in terrifying ship-to-ship battles and in the end, must match his wits and courage against a ruthless and cunning French Captain and his infamous 74-gun battleship. From the author: I’ve always loved the classic sea stories in Stevenson’s "Treasure Island", Forester’s "Horatio Hornblower" and O’Brian’s "Jack Aubrey" series. The excitement of tall ships during the age of sail, traveling to unknown shores, racing across stormy seas and hearing the roar of rippling broadsides always thrilled me. But I couldn’t help thinking that for most of us, unless one had supporting texts and companion guides to get through all the jargon and technicalities, one could easily become lost–and maybe surrender to something easier to read. That would be too bad. So I did something about it. I kept the characters and the action as historically accurate as possible for a Nelson-era navy, but took it easy on the terminology and more unsavory aspects of life at sea. And the things you do really need to know, well, wouldn’t it be best to learn that along with the characters? The ones that started out as land-lubbers just like you and your kids? I also avoided all magic, superpowers and paranormal material. That’s all fun – but none of us will ever discover we have wizards or Olympians for parents or a mystical ability. For this series, I wanted to point out that real heroes do exist, and they have throughout history. The Adventures of Jonathan Moore books are about one would-be hero and his friends who try to succeed using only their courage, their wits and industry alone – no magic necessary. Though I can never fill the shoes of Stevenson, Forester or O’Brian, I can attempt to follow in their footsteps. Sample Warship Poseidon 
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Castle of Fire (The Adventures of Jonathan Moore, Book 2)
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YA Historical Fiction, Action, Adventure
LOSING HIS FATHER MADE HIM AN ORPHAN ON THE STREET. NAPOLEON’S WAR MADE HIM A HERO ON THE SEA. “Chock-full of adventurous fun… Greene seamlessly weaves together several dynamic storylines, creating a rich, complex world for readers to enjoy. It’s driven by an eclectic, well-drawn cast of characters… Jonathan, Delain, and quirky best friend, Sean Flagon, form a wonderful trio whose escapades will leave readers hooked. A spirited tale of high-seas adventure that will leave readers both young and old anxiously waiting for more!” – Kirkus Reviews Castle of Fire (book two of the adventures of Jonathan Moore series): The once-orphaned, thirteen year-old Jonathan Moore is now reunited with his father, though soon leaves the comfort of family and London on what is considered by all to be a ‘peach‘ of a mission. However, with the arrival of another midshipman holding a severe but unexplained grudge, life aboard the HMS Danielle is anything but pleasant. Why are the new midshipmen his enemies? Who is stealing food from the ship’s stores, and why must Jonathan and Sean sneak into a heavily guarded Spanish fort in the middle of the night to do some burglary of their own? In this second book of the Adventures of Jonathan Moore Series, Jonathan must capture a stolen British ship from blood-thirsty pirates, solve the mystery of the surprising stowaway, and defend his honor and his life during a fierce duel to the death with a murderous adversary. Alone and vastly outnumbered, the crew of the Danielle engages in a violent battle on the wild seas south of the farthest tip of Africa. Only Jonathan, Sean and an unexpected guest can turn the tide of the struggle by unlocking the secrets of a mysterious island and re-igniting the ferocious power of the Castle of Fire! Sample Castle of Fire
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From the author:
I’ve always loved the classic sea stories in Stevenson’s Treasure Island, Forester’s Horatio Hornblower and O’Brian’s Jack Aubrey series. The excitement of tall ships during the age of sail, traveling to unknown shores, racing across stormy seas and hearing the roar of rippling broadsides always thrilled me. But I couldn’t help thinking that for most of us, unless one had supporting texts and companion guides to get through all the jargon and technicalities, one could easily become lost–and maybe surrender to something easier to read. That would be too bad. So I did something about it. I kept the characters and the action historically accurate for a Nelson-era navy, but took it easy on the terminology and more unsavory aspects of life at sea. And the things you do really need to know, well, wouldn’t it be best to learn that along with the characters? The ones that started out as land-lubbers just like you and your kids? I also avoided all magic, superpowers and paranormal material. That’s all fun – but none of us will ever discover we have wizards or Olympians for parents or a mystical ability. For this series, I wanted to point out that real heroes do exist, and they have throughout history. The Adventures of Jonathan Moore books are about one would-be hero and his friends who try to succeed using only their courage, their wits and industry alone – no magic necessary.
I hope you enjoy these adventures, and read more about this exciting period in history. And though I can never fill the shoes of Stevenson, Forester or O’Brian, I can attempt to follow in their footsteps.
I’ve always loved the classic sea stories in Stevenson’s Treasure Island, Forester’s Horatio Hornblower and O’Brian’s Jack Aubrey series. The excitement of tall ships during the age of sail, traveling to unknown shores, racing across stormy seas and hearing the roar of rippling broadsides always thrilled me. But I couldn’t help thinking that for most of us, unless one had supporting texts and companion guides to get through all the jargon and technicalities, one could easily become lost–and maybe surrender to something easier to read. That would be too bad. So I did something about it. I kept the characters and the action historically accurate for a Nelson-era navy, but took it easy on the terminology and more unsavory aspects of life at sea. And the things you do really need to know, well, wouldn’t it be best to learn that along with the characters? The ones that started out as land-lubbers just like you and your kids? I also avoided all magic, superpowers and paranormal material. That’s all fun – but none of us will ever discover we have wizards or Olympians for parents or a mystical ability. For this series, I wanted to point out that real heroes do exist, and they have throughout history. The Adventures of Jonathan Moore books are about one would-be hero and his friends who try to succeed using only their courage, their wits and industry alone – no magic necessary.
I hope you enjoy these adventures, and read more about this exciting period in history. And though I can never fill the shoes of Stevenson, Forester or O’Brian, I can attempt to follow in their footsteps.
Paladin's War (The Adventures of Jonathan Moore, Book 3)
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YA Historical Fiction, Action, Adventure
A YOUNG ADULT age-of-sail adventure without the deep technical jargon - it's easy to get hooked!*** LOSING HIS FATHER MADE HIM AN ORPHAN ON THE STREET. NAPOLEON’S WAR MADE HIM A HERO ON THE SEA “Greene has provided another page-turner here, filling the seas with gunfire and knife fights, and London with a network of spies and traitors” – Kirkus Reviews “This book was such fun to read. Greene paints not only the scenes in London but those on the Mediterranean, the Adriatic, and even the Black Sea with vivid color and action” – Chanticleer Reviews Paladin’s War (book 3 of the Adventures of Jonathan Moore series): 1802. Fourteen year-old Midshipman Jonathan Moore, Marine Private Sean Flagon and adventurer Delain Dowdeswell enjoy the company of family and friends during a delicate peace between France and England. However, mysterious spy networks now freely roam Europe's great cities, and the ships and armies of all nations remain on the edge of war. An elaborate scheme involves manipulating Jonathan, now aboard the eighteen-gun HMS Paladin, the Royal Navy’s fastest ship. Commanded by his friend and mentor, Lieutenant Thomas Harrison, their mission is to deliver an important treaty to a clandestine location. Remaining in London, and bored with endless tea parties and tedious school lessons, Delain encounters a shadowy black rider sneaking about the mansions of London’s elite. Suspecting foul play, she investigates and enters a web of secret meetings, spies, coded messages and kidnapping. At first merely interesting, Delain’s investigation soon turns deadly as she finds that all clues lead to the Paladin’s mission, and to her friends, now thousands of miles away—and in grave danger. Once at sea, the boys have a mystery of their own to solve: their sister ship, HMS Echo, avoids all contact. A sabotaged gun, a mistrusted crew, and a vicious assault on their ship by a well-armed band of assailants has the men and officers of the Paladin anxious. Even Jonathan is uneasy, forced by agents of the king to withhold vital information from his officers. Led to waters far from home, the boys now fight for their ship and their lives against a rogue naval commodore with a war plan of his own. The answers to these mysteries could eventually be discovered by Jonathan Moore, if he can defeat his powerful enemies in the Black Sea - and survive the final conflict of the Paladin’s War. Sample Paladin's War
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From the author:
I’ve always loved the classic sea stories in Stevenson’s Treasure Island, Forester’s Horatio Hornblower and O’Brian’s Jack Aubrey series. The excitement of tall ships during the age of sail, traveling to unknown shores, racing across stormy seas and hearing the roar of rippling broadsides always thrilled me. But I couldn’t help thinking that for most of us, unless one had supporting texts and companion guides to get through all the jargon and technicalities, one could easily become lost–and maybe surrender to something easier to read. That would be too bad. So I did something about it. I kept the characters and the action historically accurate for a Nelson-era navy, but took it easy on the terminology and more unsavory aspects of life at sea. And the things you do really need to know, well, wouldn’t it be best to learn that along with the characters? The ones that started out as land-lubbers just like you and your kids? I also avoided all magic, superpowers and paranormal material. That’s all fun – but none of us will ever discover we have wizards or Olympians for parents or a mystical ability. For this series, I wanted to point out that real heroes do exist, and they have throughout history. The Adventures of Jonathan Moore books are about one would-be hero and his friends who try to succeed using only their courage, their wits and industry alone – no magic necessary.
I hope you enjoy these adventures, and read more about this exciting period in history. And though I can never fill the shoes of Stevenson, Forester or O’Brian, I can attempt to follow in their footsteps.
I’ve always loved the classic sea stories in Stevenson’s Treasure Island, Forester’s Horatio Hornblower and O’Brian’s Jack Aubrey series. The excitement of tall ships during the age of sail, traveling to unknown shores, racing across stormy seas and hearing the roar of rippling broadsides always thrilled me. But I couldn’t help thinking that for most of us, unless one had supporting texts and companion guides to get through all the jargon and technicalities, one could easily become lost–and maybe surrender to something easier to read. That would be too bad. So I did something about it. I kept the characters and the action historically accurate for a Nelson-era navy, but took it easy on the terminology and more unsavory aspects of life at sea. And the things you do really need to know, well, wouldn’t it be best to learn that along with the characters? The ones that started out as land-lubbers just like you and your kids? I also avoided all magic, superpowers and paranormal material. That’s all fun – but none of us will ever discover we have wizards or Olympians for parents or a mystical ability. For this series, I wanted to point out that real heroes do exist, and they have throughout history. The Adventures of Jonathan Moore books are about one would-be hero and his friends who try to succeed using only their courage, their wits and industry alone – no magic necessary.
I hope you enjoy these adventures, and read more about this exciting period in history. And though I can never fill the shoes of Stevenson, Forester or O’Brian, I can attempt to follow in their footsteps.
Light of Ganymede (Glassigh of Ganymede Trilogy: Book 1)
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Science Fiction
Light of Ganymede (Book 1 in the Glasśigh of Ganymede Trilogy) Uneasy lies the head that wears a crown... Jee thinks she's a normal 1950’s teenager until her strange uncle proves that she's not even human. At the age of seventeen, he takes her to Jupiter’s moon Ganymede, the world of her birth. There, Jee is welcomed as the “Glasśigh”—a princess-like figure, the first and only direct descendant of her nation's two founding families. She plunges into a life of worldwide celebrity, excessive privilege, complete adoration, and unlimited wealth. In this alien but stunningly beautiful world, her every whim is gratified with dizzying speed. What more could anyone want? But affluence and entitlement can't silence the tiny voice of doubt growing in Jee's heart. The wealth that makes her new life so splendid has been torn from the downtrodden castes beneath her. From her comfortable seat atop the social pyramid, Jee becomes aware of the people being crushed beneath the weight of appalling injustice, discrimination, and oppression. Now, she must make a choice: accept the costs of her pampered birthright, or risk her life by using her position to ignite a revolution aimed at destroying a powerful thousand-year regime of cruelty and despair. Sample Light of Ganymede 
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