James Francis Dwyer Books in Order

A young man treasures a bust of Abraham Lincoln inherited from his grandfather. This short story follows the influence that the image and the ideals it represents exert over his decisions and the course of his life.

Jack Verslun joins Professor Herndon’s expedition through the Pacific Islands after hearing an enigmatic tale in Fiji. A voyage aboard the yacht The Waif draws him into unexplored territory, mysterious warnings, and uncertain alliances among his fellow travelers.

Three adventurers travel into Borneo in search of an ancient sword held by a Dyak community. Their quest brings dangerous encounters and tests of courage in a tale of exploration, pursuit, and the risks of seeking a legendary treasure.

These short stories are set in the Malay Peninsula and nearby islands. Dwyer explores encounters between Western newcomers and the unfamiliar worlds around them, depicting how life in the region shapes their experiences and responses.

Mystery and diplomatic intrigue unfold across London and Asian settings in this adventure novel. Dwyer links its contrasting locations through a story of international entanglements, bringing together the dangers of political maneuvering and the suspense of an unresolved mystery.

In the aftermath of the First World War, a widow encounters the spirit of her dead husband in a French garden. Their unusual reunion places mourning and love within a supernatural story about a soul awaiting its passage to heaven.

On a small New England farm, a young narrator watches a family confront hardship and the possibility of miraculous healing. An aunt’s blindness and a consequential auction become part of a story about devotion, hope, and the power of belief.

This speculative novel combines dystopian satire with the arrival of pagan deities. Dwyer turns a critical eye toward the idle rich, bringing social criticism and supernatural elements together in an imaginative challenge to the privileged world it portrays.