A New Voice in Epic Fiction
Cosmic Entanglement
Three Strangers. Three Vanishing Stars. One Shared Destiny.
What is the weight of a single day?
In 1952, three stars vanished from the night sky without a trace. That same night, a cosmic anomaly entangled the wave functions of three newborn infants together, forging an invisible, quantum bond across time and space.
Decades later, David Burke possesses a window into a future he shouldn't see, knowing that even the thought of interfering will destroy the visions. By tracking the life of a stranger hundreds of miles away, David uses his extraordinary foresight to construct a vast financial empire based on the future regrets and accomplishments of another. But the cosmic ledger must eventually be balanced.
As the world hurtles toward devastating, world-altering events, David’s visions begin to fail as he contemplates intervening. Can he alter the future, saving thousands of lives? Can he live a life that no longer reveals the future? And will he trade the absolute certainty of predestination for the beautiful, terrifying mystery of an unwritten day?
Meet Carlton Gardner
From the intricate logic of software development to the boundless realms of imagination, Carlton Gardner brings a unique perspective to the literary landscape with his debut novel, Miracles of Djamara.
A proud graduate of the Georgia Institute of Technology and a retired software developer from Atlanta, Gardner seamlessly translates the meticulous planning required for complex computer systems into crafting narratives rich with detail and compelling plotlines.
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Carlton's Books
Political Thriller
Shadow of Goliath
Book One of Hidden Deterrents
“Some secrets aren’t buried. They’re planted. And in the wrong hands, they can ignite the world.”
The year is 1962. As the Cuban Missile Crisis pushes the world to the brink of nuclear annihilation, a nation grips itself with persistent dread. Fallout shelters appear on every corner, “duck and cover” drills echo in classrooms, and the constant threat of war hangs heavy. But while all eyes turn outward, something far more sinister takes root within American soil—a quiet, methodical shadow planted not for defense, but for ultimate destruction.
Political Thriller
Shadow of Russia
Ukraine's Unbroken Spirit
Book Two of Hidden Deterrents
The red line has been crossed. The nuclear taboo is shattered. The world will never be the same. Russian President Vladimir Petrov has done the unthinkable. In a ruthless bid to crush Ukrainian resistance, he launches a tactical nuclear strike on the city of Kramatorsk. The global order crumbles instantly.
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What Readers Are Saying
"Carlton Gardner has written a breathtaking debut. Miracles of Djamara gripped me from the first page and never let go."
Early Reader Review"A masterful blend of action, faith, and human drama. You can feel the software engineer's precision in every plot twist."
Literary Review"The kind of epic story that reminds you why you fell in love with reading in the first place."
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