Figure 1. The Evolution of Writing Technology. AI-generated image created with ChatGPT (OpenAI), August 26, 2026. Edited by Judy Tarbox.
Welcome to Thornebrook
Welcome to the home of Drew Thorn and Ann Storm, two author identities and two different approaches to storytelling.
Here you'll find stories ranging from high-stakes suspense and intrigue to small-town mysteries, romance, faith, and new beginnings. Whether the story involves a dangerous discovery that could transform an industry or a decades-old mystery hidden in a quiet community, these books are built around people facing difficult choices and discovering what matters most along the way.
Explore the books, meet the authors, and discover the stories of Thornebrook.
The Pinnacle Club is a secret organization of oil company executives who use murder, extortion, and bribery to protect their illegal monopolistic interests. After discovering Sandy Powell - the grandson of the man they silenced decades before - has re-discovered his grandfather’s method of producing endless amounts of affordable hydrogen. They place Sandy and his new girlfriend, Morgan, in their crosshairs. The Club members know the invention will destroy the oil business. Its implementation must be stopped at any cost. As Sandy and Morgan fall in love, the greedy oil executives escalate their pressure to secure the invention but cross the line forcing Sandy to target the aggressors, turning them into his prey. Can Sandy’s cunning and expertise bring down the Pinnacle Club? One honest man versus endless evil supremacy? Will Sandy set traps before they take him out? Will the romance with Morgan endure?
A Russian oil oligarch uncovers Sandy's invention to create cheap hydrogen and transform the world. What’s his play? Meanwhile, an American oil tycoon is still trying to stop the discovery in this impactful sequel to “The Pinnacle Club.” Sandy Powell must make life-or-death decisions as he transforms his grandfather’s discovery from theory into a business. As Sandy and his girlfriend, Morgan, begin to build a new industry with the help of an unexpected ally. Their dream is in constant danger as the oil industry will not give up billions of dollars and their political power without a fight. One industrialist, with nothing to lose, personally targets Sandy, Morgan, and their process to create cheap hydrogen. Even their heroic Golden Retriever is in the crosshairs. Who wins? Who loses? Does Sandy make the right decision regarding the Russian oligarch?
After a devastating family tragedy, Sarah Parker relocates from suburban Chicago to her hometown of Spindrift Bay, New York, with her adopted infant son, Adam. Grieving and navigating emotional scars from the past, Sarah leans on longtime friend and attorney Jared Everett for support. Their bond deepens as they face shared responsibilities and unresolved feelings. Compelled by faith and love, Sarah and Jared’s professional paths intertwine, as the possibility of love and healing reemerges. The story explores themes of grief, faith, new beginnings, and rediscovered love in a charming small-town setting. Available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FB13JYPQ
Spindrift Bay Book 2: Coming in Spring 27 When Sarah Parker gets the chance to search a crumbling old estate for treasures for her Main Street Emporium, she expects dusty antiques and forgotten keepsakes—not a mystery buried for more than twenty years. A missing rare coin, a vanished man, and troubling connections to her own grandfather draw Sarah into a web of old secrets someone would rather keep hidden. As break-ins and unanswered questions turn increasingly dangerous, Sarah and attorney Jared Everett must uncover the truth before the past claims another victim. But amid family secrets, unexpected danger, and a love moving toward a future together, Sarah discovers that the greatest treasures aren’t the ones people hide, steal, or collect. They’re found in faith, family, forgiveness—and the people who hold your heart.
My short story, “Old Coffee Pots and New Beginnings,” is now featured in Pilgrim Tales: A Catholic Writers’ Guild Short Story Anthology, available on Amazon in both ebook and paperback form. Here are the links! ebook: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G5VZ7WV8 Print: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G5WZF1PV