New Release
Founded in 1865, Epworth Methodist Church traces its roots to the early days of circuit-riding preachers and spirited camp meetings held on a former Cherokee ballfield near Fightingtown Creek. This book explores the important role the church played in the birth of the Epworth community, and the powerful influence of local copper mining, railroads, education, and tourism on its growth. Through it all, the church’s sanctuary has stood as a guiding presence—helping shape a resilient community proud of its pioneer heritage.
Books Written by Rick Maier
Willow and the boys
Roy Bowers wins 160 acres in the 1832 Georgia land lottery and leaves Macon for the North Georgia frontier. There, his family faces danger, opportunity, and love as they build a community along the Toccoa River. Spanning three generations, the story brings Georgia’s turbulent 1800s—Indian Removal, war, and rebuilding—to life.
Alaska Awakening
A father-daughter adventure turns into a family disaster in the Alaska wilderness. The ideal read for anyone who has been, or is planning to visit the magnificent Last Frontier!
The Tunnels Below St. Edana
A series of bizarre terror attacks shake up a quiet little college in the Deep South. Numbers guy Jake Dawson steps up to stop the perpetrators while his colleagues resist help from the police as they go about their daily routines. Jake finds support from unlikely sources, including a lovely and talented coworker who joins his side to restore order.
Fire and Faith
Heat and smoke from the fire killed six-year-old Chrissy and both visiting grandparents and left the house in ruins. Bottles and cans containing gasoline found placed in doorways clearly indicated arson. Weeks later, Herb Steigler was arrested for murder and the attempted murder of the wife he rescued. A year later, he was convicted on purely circumstantial evidence and sentenced to hang.
Bone Dust
Mike Spiker and the executives at Bio-Lab Research had faced adversity in their careers, but none were prepared for the horrifying pandemic that sweeps across the globe, making its way to the peaceful neighborhoods of Macon, Georgia. In their own way, they must discover the depths of their endurance, or succumb to a gruesome death.
Orange Terrace
Social tremors shock Macon when a developer tries to tear down a row of old houses to expand the sprawling medical complex.
Exit South
Nick Sanders is abducted while on vacation with his family. Forced to go underground in unfamiliar Macon, Georgia, Nick overcomes great odds only to face his toughest challenge – choices of the heart.
About Rick Maier
Raised in Delaware, Rick Maier moved to Georgia in the 1980s to advance his career in finance. Since retiring, he splits his time between Macon and Blue Ridge, visiting with his children and grandchildren, hiking, writing, and playing pickleball. This story reflects his love for his adopted home state’s history, traditions, and quirky characters.
Contact Rick at rickmaier@cox.net.