Driven to the Hilt Series

Already a social outcast because of his father’s alleged betrayal, young Joshua finds himself trapped outside the mining colony on the planet of Cypress Grove. He faces a murky rainforest infested with a creature so deadly, it has kept all humans confined inside their only settlement for decades. If he can manage to escape these alien wilds, he must then brave the even darker dangers of the colony’s underworld. It is a tale of survival, a premature coming of age in an environment demanding resiliency, inventiveness, and self-reliance. But when teetering on the sharp edge of stark choices, decisions of life or death, can Joshua afford to consider questions of right and wrong, or does expediency rule the day? Debut author D G Lamb, a clinical neuropsychologist, uses his understanding of posttraumatic stress symptoms to inject psychological authenticity and complexity into Joshua's personality, creating a wounded, but endearing central character.

Having successfully evaded the colony’s underworld and corrupt police, Joshua finds himself trapped alone in a sterile white room. But it is no ordinary room, changing and shifting in response to his reactions and behaviors. Ultimately, he will have to make a choice... one that will forever change the direction of his life. DG Lamb creates a dynamic world full of new challenges and lessons for an endearing young hero. Lamb’s extensive experience as a clinical neuropsychologist and his understanding of posttraumatic stress symptoms injects psychological authenticity and complexity into Joshua and a host of engaging new characters. “I was immediately griped by the exquisite prose, the author’s ability to create vivid images in the minds of readers and to plunge them into the consciousness of the characters.” - Readers’ Favorite review

Kidnapped and brought to an unknown planet... Joshua Vernon must lead a team of diverse teens in training for deeply covert missions. As the strains of head-to-head competitions rise for the team, the risks become extreme, stretching his leadership skills to their limits. All the while... Mysterious antagonists maneuver from the shadows... some manipulating outcomes for their own sinister goals, others seeking to eliminate young Joshua altogether. Even with the help of his new friends Drayev and Sawyor, and the support of Dr. Calyse and Hobo, can Joshua survive this new adventurous world and its perilous threats? The demands will eventually exact a heavy price. Get into this award winning new science fiction series now! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Author DG Lamb, a clinical neuropsychologist, created the world of the Driven to the Hilt series while recovering from cancer surgery. He uses his understanding of PTSD (posttraumatic stress disorder) to inject psychological authenticity and complexity into Joshua, creating a wounded but endearing central character. “There’s nothing more satisfying than a fully-realized hero with heart and depth. For me, Joshua Vernon is that character...and you better believe I’ll be following this series to the end!” Lara Storm Hitchcock, Book Reviewer – Story Storming on WordPress

After their betrayal on Darnan, Team 237 struggles to recover from the bloody firefight that almost killed them all. Can they function as a viable Team without Joshua as their Assassin? Join Drayev, Sawyor, Sovissa, and the rest of the Team as they learn about the underlying political conflict on Tyler's Moon that transformed their "cakewalk" stealth training mission into an explosive battle for survival. Scattered Shards lays bare the identities of the Shadow Players and addresses the question of why Joshua has been a target for elimination. The answer draws a stark line in the sand that demands a decision each 237 Team member - one that will likely put them in the crosshairs yet again. Who will step across?

Joshua must lead his Team through the final challenge of their intensive training, the Qualifying Mission. But the political faction that had tried to eliminate them all on Darnan is still scheming and a fatal strike from the shadows is unleashed, scattering the Team offplanet. As they struggle to reunite, a greater danger from Joshua’s past is revealed, taking him back to his origins on his home planet Cypress Grove. Mysteries from his difficult beginning are finally unraveled as old friends and enemies must be faced. This time Joshua has his highly trained Team with him as they battle in a final showdown with the Shadow Players to determine not just the fate of Cypress Grove, or even his new home the Unseen Planet, but the entire American Sector of outer space.