Everything is All Right

By Harry Katzan Jr.

This is a book of fiction and is intended for the entertainment of the reader. The main characters as well as other characters and events are totally made up. The objective of the book is to please the readership, and not intended to give a point of view or other information.

The book alludes to things that aren’t necessarily true but are used to help the reader enjoy life, give a feeling of satisfaction, and help that person feel good. It is a work of fiction with all rights and privileges contained therein.

Our daughters, Kathryn and Karen, helped with the book when necessary and provided inspiration.

Thanks for reading the book. The book follows the usual procedure of no violence, no sex, and no bad language. It is accessible to readers of all ages.

• Language: English
• Publisher: iUniverse
• Release date: Jun 28, 2023
• ISBN: 9781663254047

Harry Katzan Jr.

Harry Katzan, Jr. is a professor who has written several books and many papers on computers and service, in addition to some novels. He has been a advisor to the executive board of a major bank and a general consultant on various disciplines. He and his wife have lived in Switzerland where he was a banking consultant and a visiting professor. He is an avid runner and has completed 94 marathons including Boston 13 times and New York 14 times. He holds bachelors, masters, and doctorate degrees.

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This is a work of fiction. All of the characters, names, incidents, organizations, and dialogue in this novel are either the products of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously.

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ISBN: 978-1-6632-5403-0 (sc)

ISBN: 978-1-6632-5405-4 (hc)

ISBN: 978-1-6632-5404-7 (e)

Library of Congress Control Number: 2023911536

iUniverse rev. date: 06/16/2023

For Margaret, my best girl now and forever

With all my love

CONTENTS

Introduction

Main Characters in the Book

Part 1: Meeting the Characters in the Story

Chapter 1 What Do You Do When It is Raining

Chapter 2 Breakfast at Starbucks

Chapter 3 Dinner at the Green Room

Part 2: The Past Comes to Life

Chapter 4 The Day Before the Big Dinner

Chapter 5 More Information About Betty

Chapter 6 Another Unfortunate Situation

Part 3: The Past Comes to Life

Chapter 7 What is Really Happening with Greg

Chapter 8 Working Up a Plan

Chapter 9 The General Gets Involved

Part 4: Analyzing the Situation

Chapter 10 Back to the Pentagon

Chapter 11 Comparing Personal Experiences

Chapter 12 Meeting with Dr. Hutchinson

Part 5: Analyzing the Situation

Chapter 13 Contacting the Director of Intelligence

Chapter 14 The Solution in a Nutshell

Chapter 15 What Happened to the People

Part 6: Back to Normal

Chapter 16 To London

Chapter 17 The Royal Wedding

About the Author

Books by Harry Katzan, Jr.

INTRODUCTION

This novel, as in the previous sixteen stories in the series involving Matt, the General, and Ashley, and the assistance of their associates and friends, Matt, the General, and Ashley combine their efforts to solve important problems that involve the United States, foreign countries, and personal safety in the domestic area. In this instance, the book is set in the beautiful area of middle New Jersey in the United States.

As in the previous novels, Matt Miller, who has a PhD from a prestigious university, uses his mathematical thinking and solid logic, along with the organizational ability of General Les Miller, his grandfather, and the common sense and clear thinking of Ashley Miller, Matt’s wife to solve some personal situations of friends and associates. Matt takes advantage of an old school friend Harp Thomas, who is a professor in Switzerland to sort out some important issues relating to family matters.

In the cases covered herein, the team tried to solve problems and mitigate issues that many of us face in everyday lives. The problems are vexing and the solutions are intended to give the reader a good feeling that everything is really all right. However, this is a not a book with an abundance of words and little thought. This is an important book for all of us.

As with all of the author’s books, there is no violence, no sex, and no bad language and is accessible to persons of all ages.

I hope you enjoy reading this book as much as I enjoyed writing it. Thank you for purchasing it.

The author,

July, 2023

MAIN CHARACTERS IN THE BOOK

The General – Les Miller. Former military General and Humanitarian. P-51 pilot and World War II hero.

Matthew (Matt) Miller – Professor of Mathematics. Grandson of the General. Sophisticated problem solver and strategist.

Ashley Wilson Miller – College friend of Matt Miller. Former Duchess of Bordeaux. Married to Matt Miller. Is a Receiver of the National Medal of Freedom.

Marguerite Purgoine - Retired creative writing Professor and an associate of the team. Known as Anna for some unknown reason. Wife of the General.

Betty Roberts - The General’s housekeeper trained at Le Cordon Bleu with a Master’s degree. Exceedingly intelligent.

General Clark - Mark Clark. Former Four Star General and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Appointed to be U.S. Director of