Spies. Starships. Service dogs.
We cover the important S’s. Thrillers that don’t let go, science fiction that doesn’t talk down to you, and stories for kids who love dogs almost as much as the dogs love them.
Pick your kind of trouble
A white-knuckle ride through international espionage, an adventure across the galaxy, or a heartwarming tale about a kid and their four-legged best friend — there’s something here with your name on it.
Ray Ramage Series
A reluctant former Navy officer who keeps getting pulled back in. Smart, stripped-down thrillers with plots that twist when you least expect it.
Explore the series →Orion Federation Series
An adventure across the galaxy, set in a 26th century worth getting lost in — starships, colony worlds, and officers who never expected to matter.
Explore the series →Service Dog Series
The unbreakable bond between a kid and their four-legged best friend. And trust us — the dogs love them a lot.
Explore the series →Meet the authors
Different voices, one shelf. The writers behind Center Stage bring a lifetime of real-world experience to every page.
Jack Heape
Thrillers, sci-fi & service dogs
A South Carolina native and former U.S. Navy submarine officer, licensed pilot, and PADI divemaster. A cancer survivor who now writes with a simple mission: live life, love freely, and laugh often.
Julian Marks
Mystery fiction
Raised in North Carolina on front-porch conversations and strong coffee. He writes character-driven mysteries with sharp dialogue, unexpected turns, and a deep appreciation for the people who notice what others miss.
Susan Scaccia
Theatre & young performers
A New York native with a Master’s in Theatre Education who co-founded an award-winning youth theatre. She believes every young performer deserves to feel they belong center stage.
You were going to waste the next few hours on something. Might as well make it a really good book.
Pick one up, find a comfortable chair, and don’t say we didn’t warn you.
Well, not all the important S’s. Sorry, no vampires.