It was an imaginative and entertaining storyline that kept me guessing until the end. Highly recommend this captivating book!"

If you’re into time travel, secret missions and a bit of ancient alien influence, this is your read. Merck blends sci-fi with historical fiction in a pretty ambitious way. Honestly, the book has a little bit of everything (sci fi, romance, pirates and a smart catamaran named The Twin Flame. It hasn’t gotten a ton of attention yet, so it feels like a well kept secret. Highly recommend!"

Those who know Bill Merck know that he, with Ksenia by his side, lived an accomplished life full of adventure, community, and love. It is not surprising, then, that when he picked up the pen on his first-ever work of fiction, he created an enriching world that immediately draws readers in and leaves them wanting more. And Ksenia's work bringing this piece to light has resulted in a great read for a wide audience. Dr. Ada Sendall is easy to root for, and her and her comrades' adventures beautifully illustrate the power of love, fate, and a little hard work and determination!"

What is your favorite genre? Do you like science fiction, fantasy, adventure, and time travel, among other elements? Then reader, you are in luck because all of these components are at your disposal in “Ghost Flower.” It is an epic saga that sprawls across space and time able to deftly interweave an entertaining spectacle that is hard to put down. Put it on your summer reading list!

At first glance, Ghost Flower by William F Merck II is a thrilling science fiction novel taking the reader on a journey through time and space. But a deeper dive will reveal a much richer story. The book is a combination of mystery. adventure, and romance that moves effortlessly through eras of history and worlds both near and far. The author has done a masterful job of relating historical details and developing characters who draw the reader into their lives.
The story pulls us into itself and compels us to feel as though we are traveling back in time as the protagonists find love that was destined to be, survive rollicking adventures on the high seas, and team up with aliens from a distant planet in a valiant quest to accomplish their mission. Much more than a simple, straight forward SI-FI novel, from start to finish Ghost Flower is a thrilling story of love, fate, time, and space all colliding in an epic, thought provoking tale of destiny that you will not be able to stop reading.

Now she will go in hunt for the cure they had during the Black Death and her journey will not be easy. See just what she will find
I received an advance copy from hidden gems and it was a wonderful book"

Pandemic scientists, Elizabethan spies, pirate battles, and a genius catamaran named The Twin Flame—this book has it all. Underrated gem!"

As architects, we craft spaces that tell stories and shape experiences, and in Ghost Flower, Bill Merck, alongside Ksenia, designs a narrative world with the same masterful intent. Merck’s first venture into fiction constructs an immersive, richly detailed universe that resonates with the precision and creativity of a well-planned blueprint. Ksenia’s deft hand in bringing this work to life ensures its accessibility and appeal to a broad audience. Dr. Ada Sendall, a protagonist as compelling as a cornerstone, anchors the tale, her journey with her companions weaving a tapestry of love, destiny, and relentless determination. Like a perfectly executed design, this story lingers, inviting readers to revisit its intricate layers. I’m looking forward to the companion journal coming out next."

The written word is very very powerful."