Sometimes Things Work Out, But Sometimes They Don’t
Who Knows This Time?

Mystery is afoot in the fascinating novel Sometimes Things Work Out But Sometimes They Don’t. Donald Powers, a professor who teaches toxicology and becomes involved in poison cases, uses his genius to get a degree in criminal justice and obtain a private detective license.

Don becomes involved in the shooting down of a company aircraft that was destroyed to protect the leaders of a group of criminals. Money laundering and computer hacking of data is involved in their plot, which takes Don from Washington, D.C., to California in search of clues. As Don gathers the evidence to bring the group to trial, he discovers that Sometimes Things Work Out But Sometimes They Don’t.

Things May Work Out This Time

Professor Donald Powers teaches pharmacology and toxicology. He developed his own toxicology laboratory, naming his business Caroken. Don possesses a genius IQ and is a member of Mensa, the high IQ society. When his friend’s aircraft is shot down, he gets a degree in crime scene investigation and earns a private detective license.

His detective efforts decrease the sales of illegal arms, and his investigation of the White Tong puts a stop to the loss of taxes owed to the IRS. His job done, he decides to retire.

The story begins with an argument between Don and Duke, a friend who is an FBI agent. Duke wants Don to join forces to bring the leaders of the Black Tong to justice. Don decides to join Duke in his efforts. While Don was successful in his efforts the first time around with the White Tong, what will happen this time around?

Achievement Motivated Leadership
  Peace and Prosperity for All

This intriguing novel uses an unusual method to present the lifestyle and political achievements of former President Paul Harvey Collins. The ex-president narrates the account of his career to presidential biographer Dylan Johnson.
During their high school years, Paul and a friend take part in a civics class trip to the state legislature, but are dissatisfied with what they witness. They decide to enter politics to improve government efficiency. During their careers, they reduce the number and size of the haphazardly formed state and local governments, and support the merging of government departments.The result is a large decrease in the cost of government operations. Removing state House of Representatives reduces funding and increases effectiveness. Collins also improves the efficiency and effectiveness of the executive branch. His new constitution produces a unicameral federal government.
Collins relates how senators are now elected from near equal population senate districts, making the Senate the most powerful branch of government. The President serves at the pleasure of the Senate. As democratic principles spread throughout the world, peace and prosperity follow.

About the Author

Thomas D. Darby wrote scientific papers and grants during his career. After retirement, he published six books. This is his seventh. He grew up in Charleston, South Carolina, and graduated from Mitchell School, The High School of Charleston, The Citadel, has a master’s in pharmacology, and a doctor of philosophy from the Medical University of South Carolina. After a career in medical education, he now lives in Tampa, Florida. “I am 89 years old and have been married for 70 years. I am a distinguished professor emeritus from the Medical School, University of South Carolina, and a researcher for the University of Louisville, Kentucky Health Science Center.”