About The Questar Series

“Stolen” is the first book in the Tracy Quester series. My imagination started after two strokes in June 2023. The ideas were always there. Maybe it needed a push or a reason to focus. The story revolves around a girl named Tracy McCabe, who was born in Fort Myers, Florida. In the book "Stolen," Tracy grows into an adult and tries to find her path in life. Through the series, Tracy finds friends and loses some. Her emotions are carried on her sleeve, and sometimes, they show up unexpectedly. There are many Tracy McCabe's. A real Tracy McCabe lives Britain and other parts of the world.

The Series ~ Books 1-20: Click on the book image to purchase the book at Amazon in a new window.

Part #01: STOLEN

At seven years old, Tracy McCabe is just a curious, strong-willed girl riding the school bus with her friends in Fort Myers, Florida. But life has plans far beyond playground friendships and diary entries. After enduring abandonment, grief, and betrayal, Tracy's spirit is tested again and again, until the spark of a warrior begins to flicker. She was just a girl on a school bus. Then life stole everything. At seven years old, Tracy McCabe's world was simple, sunny days in Fort Myers, Florida, and friendship among neighborhood kids. But when tragedy and betrayal strike, she's forced into a relentless journey of survival and transformation. From devastating loss to mastering martial arts in a Shaolin temple in China, Tracy's path is one of fire-forged strength and quiet purpose. But returning home brings a new challenge, building a mission and a team to protect others from the same kind of chaos that stole her childhood. Stolen is the first gripping installment in 20 book series, Tracy's Quester, an emotional, action-driven series blending raw realism, martial discipline, and the moral weight of difficult choices. When life breaks you, who will you choose to become?

Part #02: THE DISENGAGERS

Tracy's past comes back to haunt her. Willie offers her an opportunity, and she refuses. Willie tries using revenge, and Tracy realizes that Willie is really evil. All the government acronyms want Willie, and Tracy finally succumbs to one of their offers to capture him. Laying traps to catch Willie proves harder as he is tougher to capture. The boys help Tracy with their improvised plans. Soon, they realize a supposed friend is Willie's spy and ally. The final plan and trap work as Willie is captured while he attempts to steal a gold shipment. Another Willie spy and partner help Willie escape with the gold. They only end up in a plane explosion and crash into the Atlantic Ocean. The gold goes down with the plane, and Tracy and the boys head back to Galveston.

Part #03: TRANSMITTERS

Tracy realizes her Dad's multi-billion-dollar business in Utica, New York needs attention. She travels to Utica and tries to convince the company board officers of her ability. Meanwhile, back at the Cantina, illegal drugs are being sold. Tracy got evidence of the criminal activity to show the boys when they returned. The boys left Tracy a secret message in a letter. The message took her back to her hometown of Fort Myers, Florida. While there, some Ethiopians try to kill her. Escaping to the #1 hideout of the boys, she finds her Dad there. Previously, he had faked his death. He tries to settle the problem with the Ethiopians. Their position gets compromised, and they escape. They head to the #2's secret hideout of the boys, giving the group a little breathing room. Ultimately, the Ethiopian high command gets eliminated. Tracy finds a feeling of love. The boys realize Tracy is resourceful and take her in as their adopted sister and confidant.

Part #04: MASKED INTENTIONS

During Tracy's time in Galveston, she learned that friends matter. Close relationships were a must in life. Loyalty was an essential part of life. Trust in others had its consequences. An honest person needs to guard their honesty as others have no scruples. Tracy helped her Dad (Mark) get back control of his business in Utica and rid the company of deceitful leeches. Hank, a Marine, acted as Tracy's big brother. They held a bond of trust, and he gave her confidence. Tracy learned that money is a double-edged sword. The Galveston community came together to help fight the drug invasion that was destroying them. The stash of gold bars was retrieved. A new character, Sheriff Katlin 'Kate' Boomer, gained the trust of this group. Love bloomed with Hank and Kate. An assassin, hired by an Ethiopian, shows up at the Cantina to kill Tracy.

Part #05: UNEXPECTED SECOND CHANCE

Tracy McCabe discovers a romantic connection with Brad, bringing a fresh chapter to her life. Meanwhile, her close friends Hank, Wally, Robert, and John express their desire to retire from their duties, seeking a peaceful life. However, their plans are disrupted when a twist of fate reveals that Willie, who was believed to be dead, is still alive and hidden somewhere in Ethiopia. This revelation raises concerns and prompts them to reconsider their retirement plans. Hank and Kate, who are now planning their wedding, celebrate their love and duty calls again. They are faced with a difficult decision, torn between their desire for a quiet life and their commitment to help. Tragedy strikes when Tracy is unexpectedly thrown into the hospital. Cutting their plans and new lives into turmoil and setting the stage for a thrilling and suspenseful turn of events in the story.

Part #06: TODAY WE ROCK PARK

Tracy was feeling better medically and decided to spend a weekend with Brad in a hotel at Virginia Beach. The boys promise to recruit some new help for Tracy's quest of guarding food. Tracy returns to find five new guys ready and willing to work for Tracy. She had to assert her authority and her ability to handle herself. Tracy learned more about her new guys, and they all listened in as they told their tale. However, one of them, named Peter, was an obvious problem. Peter quits, and Willie was waiting like a vulture as Peter hitchhikes away from the Cantina. Peter agrees to work for Willie. The training of the new guys starts in Kansas. Hank and Wally re-associated these veterans with some military training again. Tracy keeps the long-running training each day. They all learn a little something about people in mid-America. Barbara Willings enters the picture again. The new guys headed to their first guard job with Tracy. Willie and Peter steal the gold and the airplane, leaving Tracy and the new guys stranded. Willie and Peter got fooled by Tracy.

Part #07: BROTHERS 'TILL THE END

The story's main plot is about Tracy McCabe, whose endeavor is to help feed the hungry. The food is transported to different parts of the world, where they try to steal it before its intended destination. The following food drop will be just before Christmas, and Tracy, The Boys, and the New Guys have a warm feeling for this holiday that gets sidetracked. The State Department's representative, Barbara Willings, continues her involvement in smuggling gold back to the USA using Tracy's food drop as a distraction. Hank Belove, Wally Gekowsky, Robert Barrow, and John Reeves want to retire from helping Tracy with the food drops and allow The New Guys to take more control of working for Tracy. Tracy and her group, The Boys, The New Guys, and Sheriff Kate Boomer, get involved in solving the mystery of a scheme of kidnapped young girls from Dallas to Galveston that are used for sex slaves. While Megan seemed to be getting closer to Deputy Neil McDuff, Brook was seen paying more attention to one of the New Guys, Paul McCarthy, as a romance seemed to be coming about for both couples.

Part #08: TRIBULATIONLESS

Feeding the hungry gets really involved. Those who need food and medical supplies especially appreciate all the help that is given. It takes a heavy toll with hours in the air flying and never knowing if you're going back home after getting the supplies to the needy. The camaraderie with the New Guys was important to maintain command. This story is also about Protection and Vulnerability. An umbrella symbolizes protection from the elements, typically shielding individuals from rain or sunlight. Dreams, training, and friendship fill this story. But in the end, those willing to take the ultimate chances will pay the ultimate price.

Part #09: REEMERGENCE

Tracy McCabe was eliminated by a fuming friend who was deceived; Tracy was left for dead after being shot ten times in the back. No one suspected her ability to foresee the unexpected twist and deception. The unplanned elimination of Tracy McCabe unfolded with a chilling precision that was orchestrated by an unexpected adversary within the tight-knit circle. Word spread like wildfire; Tracy had been killed. The Cantina, still bearing the scars of the recent attack, now harbored a darker secret, a betrayal from within. The Cantina crew, mourning the loss of their leader, felt an ominous void. The Cantina, now a shell of its former self, awaited its phoenix, a rebirth that would not only rebuild what was lost but also expose the betrayal that had cast a shadow over its foundations. Someone would pay for Mark McCabe's loss of his only daughter and suffer the consequences. Meanwhile, whispers of Tracy's demise echoed through Galveston, Africa, and South America, reaching the ears of those who once posed a threat. Those involved thought their scheme had succeeded. The nemesis reveled in the illusion of victory, unaware of the undercurrent.

Part #10: REDEMPTION

Maurice and Shanen searched for their son William “Willie” Martin in Interpol's “I-Familia” for Willie. Tracy McCabe's grandfather, John McCabe, and wife, Patricia, came looking for their granddaughter. The only blood heir to the family fortune and the Cyber Guard Solutions business. The only child of their only son, Mark McCabe. The McCabe background stretches back a long way into Ethiopia. Barbara is seen as taking control. Boomer was going to be busy putting out fires.

Part #11: CONDONATION

Tracy asks Boomer for forgiveness. The Speaker of the House. Jackson Anderson Garrett secretly gives Barbara Willings the power to make necessary decisions within reason, and he becomes a pro-tempore Secretary of State. Her lifelong dream comes to fruition. Barbara Willings attempts to take back the past with a forgiveness attitude. But she quickly discovers that some roads have come to a dead end. Tracy calls on some friends from her time at the Shaolin Temple. They agree to help her with a project. The secret plan could end their job or even their lives if caught. Brad is still two months away from returning to the States. Tracy and Boomer finally meet in a quiet place to accept each other's forgiveness. It started as a shouting match and ended with a stronger bond of sisterly friendship. Boomer gets a hint of information about the location of Hank Belove. Her desire is hard to fight off the craving to see him. Further problems with gold at the storage place in Tennessee. There are more questions than answers. The Dragons were a pleasant relief.

Part #12: RESPECTFULLY

Tracy learns that Brad isn't what he is supposed to be, and Barbara clues her in. Friends of Tracy step-in to lend a hand. Tracy called on some friends from her time at the Shaolin Temple, and they would wind up sacrificing their lives. Barbara Willings has a chance to seize the VP spot. Tracy and Boomer finally meet in a quiet place to accept each other's forgiveness. It started as a shouting match and ended with a stronger bond of sisterly friendship. Boomer and Hank join up, and Boomer's memory is damaged More gold issues at the storage place in Tennessee. More questions than answers. The Dragons enter, and Jade stays in Galveston.

Part #13: SYMCHRO

Boomer meets up with Dmitri, the father of Finniesh Hawthorne, with deadly force. Hank's heart is breaking as they take Boomer away in the ambulance. Tracy and the group comfort Hank. Mark McCabe gets an offer to be a part of the DC group, while Barbara gets an offer to be the US VP. Tracy's grandparents are working on a plan to have Tracy closer to them in Connecticut. Tracy's grandmother's health issues concern Tracy and weigh heavy on her decision-making. The new guys get a green light to run the drops without Tracy. McCabe finally convinces Tracy to come to Utica to handle the company's business. All the while, Tracy's heart is breaking to know Brad may not be back. Tracy gets a flirting offer from Chad Garland from the ‘Hut.' All hell breaks loose in Utica as Mark McCabe's business dealings come to light. The FBI shows up, and John McCabe performs magic tricks.

Part #14: BOOTS, GUNS, AND WHISKEY

Tracy decides to stop her father's attempts to sabotage her business venture and put him out of arms reach. The FBI gets involved. Mat attempts to show he can take command and lead the group in food drops. Tracy and Jade show off their kung-fu skills. Jade got the double-cross and was exposed. Tracy's reluctance to become the owner of Cyber Guard Solutions. Boomer's coma experience. The guys get a for real experience with parachutes. The boys end the contract put on their heads. The boys and the guys have a meeting with Willie Martin in Ethiopia. Employing Willie's services was going to be tricky. Barbara Willings and Jackson Anderson Garrett are poised to fill the President and vice president positions. Americans have started to turn against the current president and vice president, and their lies are starting to fall like dominoes. Megan and Brook are back and helping with the Cantina's interior setup. It was only a couple of weeks before inspection and approval to reopen.

Part #15: G-RIPERS

Mark and Barbara's early years. Boomer continues to struggle while in a coma. Hank stays by her side as much as possible. Willie Martin is pulled back into the scene. The offer was something he couldn't refuse. He slips away after causing hell. Gunfight at the “Okay corral,” aka Gold storage facility in Tennessee. Hank is badly injured. The whole gang winds up in the hospital after the tunnel is destroyed. Chad makes a second attempt to win Tracy. Boomer awakens and is made aware of the trouble brewing at the Sheriff's Office. Distress at the Cantina with gang bangers showing up and wanting to see the owner. Transition from one person to another for Tracy's contract for the food drops. The new contact tags, along with the new guys and Tracy, for their food drop. Hidden gold and secrets are kept from Tracy. Tracy enlists the help of Hank and a previous associate. An ambush on the road back to the plane put some of the guys in the hospital.

Part #16: MON-SEROSITY

Willie's unique ability to step in smelly brown poop and come out smelling like a rose was happening again. One of these days, Willie will be in the wrong place at the wrong time. Tracy struggled mentally, trying to decide if her gut feeling was right or if she should follow her heart. The fleeting chances that happened in Ethiopia with Willie and Isabella seemed to resolve some issues. Hank and Boomer have a falling out, and Hank retreats to Kantanda Russia.

Part #17: KANTRA

The night was young, and the moon was yellow. Chad seems to be a really good fellow. The Cantina had a great beginning, and the crew finally returned to Houston. Hank and Boomer have a fresh start, and everything seems to be going fine. Tracy and Chad's adventure to Hawaii turns into a problem. Cheng Li comes back into the picture with revenge. Things change and some people never forget the past. This holds true for Barbara Willings and Boomer.

Part #18: THE MESSAGE

Tracy learns through the Dark Web that Brad is alive and not safe in a Russian town undercover. She asks Hank for help. Tracy gets captured during a dangerous mission in Russia. She was held for nearly two weeks. During her captivity, she endured psychological manipulation. During a rescue of Brad, he gets killed, and Tracy gets wounded and has to be left behind. Hank, Wally, Robert, and John organized a daring rescue operation, aided by a surprising Marine Corps intervention orchestrated by Barbara Willings, Tracy's mother. They managed to escape with Tracy unconscious. Along with them, they took a high-ranking Russian's daughter and her son back to America. Thanks to Hank's connections, Natalya and her son, Mikhail, were successfully relocated. Despite the immediate danger having passed, the group knows that they cannot relax just yet. Tracy's recovery continues marked by complications. Barbara Willings has excellent plans for Hank, Wally, Robert, and John's future, helping her settle long-range disputes.

Part #19: TRAPEZIUM

Tracy McCabe faces her greatest personal battle yet, the confrontation with her father, Mark McCabe, who is deeply involved in a global network of crime. In a tense showdown, Tracy pulls the trigger, ending his life but setting off a chain of dangerous events. Tracy uncovers the deeper threat of General Fyodor Kuznetsov, leader of a vast sex trafficking ring, and the one responsible for selling Natalya and her son, Mikhail, into slavery. As Tracy's team, Hank, Wally, Mat, and Mark, fights to dismantle the General's operation, they face ambushes, betrayal, and mounting tension. Tracy wrestles with the darkness inside her, realizing that justice and vengeance are no longer clear-cut. Despite Mark McCabe's death, Kuznetsov's network targets her, signaling that the real fight has just begun. Trapezium explores loyalty, sacrifice, and the duality of human nature as Tracy prepares for a final showdown, knowing that the battle ahead will test her and her team like never before.

Part #20: THE QUIET FLAMES

In The Quiet Flames, the series's final installment, Tracy McCabe faces her greatest emotional and physical challenges. With Brad disappearing into the shadows, choosing isolation over reunion, Tracy must finally confront the ghosts of her past. Brad, appearing in a dream as both the “White Knight” and part Borg, represents Tracy's conflicting feelings about him. She is no longer weighed down by unresolved love or tangled loyalties but finds herself freed to lead her own path. Amidst her internal struggles, Tracy gathers a new crew, determined to take on global missions precisely and purposefully. As her life shifts from personal vendettas to a broader cause, Tracy comes to terms with the many losses she's endured, from her father's betrayal to the friends who gave their lives. Alongside her team, she's forced to make hard decisions, balancing the weight of leadership with the price of survival. The Quiet Flames explores the deep inner workings of grief, redemption, and the quiet strength that remains when everything else has burned away. As Tracy faces old enemies and builds new alliances, she discovers that sometimes, the quietest flames burn the brightest.