
If you enjoy Ken Follett or Clive Cussler, you’re in the right place.
Award-winning historical fiction and Caribbean thrillers based on real events
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Love Historical Fiction?
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West of the Alleghenies
Silver Medal winner. A powerful story of survival during the Revolutionary War
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Dead Reckoning
A fast-paced adventure inspired by real experiences at sea.
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The Shadows of Havana
The unknown true story of Ernest Hemingway and Walker Evans, Cuba, 1933.

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Author Journey
Craig Pennington is an award-winning author known for his meticulously researched historical novels, particularly his series about the Moorhead family ancestors in Scotland, Ireland, and Western Pennsylvania.
Before becoming an author, Craig worked for a salvage company searching for Spanish shipwrecks in Key West, where he met his wife Claudia. As a deckhand and diver, he participated in the search for the Atocha, a Spanish galleon that sank in 1622, uncovering bronze cannon, gold bars, silver coins, and other artifacts.
Craig's unique background and passion for history inform his storytelling, combining meticulous research with compelling narratives that bring historical events to life through the experiences of his ancestors.


Reader Reviews
Discover what readers are saying about Craig Pennington's captivating novels.
This is one non-stop great read. Don't be surprised when it comes to the silver screen.
Bob Pittman
Ligonier, PA
As a history buff, I appreciate the depth and detail in Craig's storytelling. His characters are vivid and relatable, making each book a true adventure.
Mark Thompson
Boston, MA
★★★★★
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