Destination Astoria by Brian D. Ratty tells the story of Dutch Blackwell, trapper, trader and hunter, who’s about as rough as they come. Dutch signs on as part of an expedition sent by John Jacob Astor, the richest man in America, in 1810 to establish...

Brian D. Ratty’s Voyage of Atonement answers the age-old question, “Why did I live, while others died?” Three distinct men, all soldiers of World War II, take separate paths to achieve their atonement. At the close of 1944, a secret brotherhood known as Odessa is...

Tillamook Rock Lighthouse: History & Tales of Terrible Tilly is a maritime history book written by Brian D. Ratty. The Tillamook Lighthouse was the last of three lighthouses that were set up to help mariners safely navigate the Columbia River Bar. This area, where the...

Call of the Columbia: River of Redemption is a work of fiction in the historical fiction, adventure, and slice of life sub-genres, and was penned by author Brian D. Ratty. In this sweeping tale set in the late nineteenth century, we find ourselves immersed in...

Over the Next Horizon: In Retrospect is a nonfiction memoir, which includes a collection of short fiction and nonfiction articles, written by Brian D. Ratty. Ratty is a published nonfiction and fiction author with a special interest in history; he’s also a retired media executive,...