DARYL’S BOOKS
Disappear into stories that speak to how hearts grow. Daryl’s historical fiction brings to life ancient Israel’s dramatic struggle for freedom and the conflicts that shaped its destiny through the eyes of characters whose personal stories will stay with you long after you’ve read the last page. In non-fiction, he blends memoir and spiritual wisdom to explore grief, purpose, and relationships. Coming soon, The Orangery will venture into speculative fiction and the ways healthy hearts outgrow stale institutions. Each book offers a unique journey that is emotional, meaning-filled, richly layered, and evocatively written. Whatever the genre, every one is about the beating human heart..
Even the Monsters
NON-FICTION
A poignant blend of personal memoir and commentary on the Book of Job, this deep dive into scripture explores grief, loss, and depression, making the ancient text both gripping and relatable for 21st-century readers.
Something More
NON-FICTION
A fascinating blend of memoir and commentary on the Book of Ecclesiastes, this deep dive into scripture offers practical insights and personal reflections for readers seeking answers on how to live well in a broken world.
Keziah's Song
FICTION
Jerusalem frees itself from the Greek Empire at great cost to the people of Galilee while a young woman loses her family and finds her home.
Blind Man's Labyrinth
FICTION
The Jewish nation uses its hard won freedom to descend into civil war and a young boy strikes out alone, looking to make sense of a world gone mad.
Bitter for Sweet
FICTION
In a world fractured by treachery, the mother of Herod the Great, an Arab woman, enlists Roman legions to conquer Jerusalem, in an effort to save Israel from itself.
The Orangery
FICTION
The Orangery is Daryl’s first foray into the world of Speculative Fiction. It is a love letter to all things green, a requiem for expired institutions, and a tale about maturity, friendship, and the soil in which hearts grow.