Product Description
by Bill Medlin (Author)
The Japanese Komodo Dragon can take down a cow in 3 seconds. James was told in grade school that they had vanished, but they exist as they have for thousands of years. Stream of Gems will open your eyes to the magic and mysteries still to be found in the world, taking you back to childhood awe. This story begins August 25, 1953 when James D. Moore enlists in The United States Marine Corp. His military career leads him to the found emerald mine that expands his world; catacombs that date back to the 5th century B.C., where archeologists hope to find signs that will lead them to the remains of the first emperor of Japan; working to help 42 Japanese orphanages come together to improve the chances of adoption for their children, and an inspiring love story set the pace for this novel. God guides James as his adventures keep you in suspense with this wonderful human interest journey.
Author Biography
William James Medlin is a world traveler and world history enthusiast. He traveled around the world in 77 days, visiting 33 cities, crossing the Pacific from Los Angeles and the Atlantic to New York City, seeing the countries in between. He sailed the Caribbean many times on tall ships known as Windjammers. A sergeant in the US Marines, he served in Korea. After his enlistment, he managed a motion picture film-processing laboratory. Now retired from designing and building custom cabinetry, William is married, has 5 children, 6 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. He runs two marathons each year; on May 16, 2015 he ran The Malibu Canyon Trail Run and placed first in his class, earning the top spot on the awards platform for the first time. William is a Christian and attends church regularly.
