
The Watchers Series draws its heart and soul from the formative years of author Jay Aye (pen name of John "Jack" Austermann Jr.), who grew up just four blocks from a busy industrial center, yet never far from the quiet pulse of rural life. In this rare setting, where truck and auto factories rose beside backyard cornfields, adventure always felt close. A nearby river became a secret portal to freedom and imagination, offering curious young minds a way to explore far beyond the edge of the city.
Rooted in a deep love of classic adventure tales, instilled by a mother who filled their home with the world's greatest stories, The Watchers reimagines those Saturdays of wonder and mischief. Through a blend of realism and fantasy, the series captures the spirit of a time when community, curiosity, and childhood courage shaped the world.
Step into The Watchers' World, where every page invites you to remember, to imagine, and to explore.
About the Author
Jay Aye is the pen name of John (Jack) Austermann Jr., whose life journey reflects the heart of Americana. Raised with strong agricultural roots and guided by the hands of two farmer grandfathers, he spent summers working the land during the waning days of World War II. He later worked on Detroit's auto assembly lines before serving in Korea from 1951 to 1953.
Following his military service, Austermann began a four-decade career as an Automotive Design Engineer. Upon retirement, he settled in South Carolina, embracing 27 years of life in the Deep South, including 20 years of bi-weekly hikes through the foothills of the Smoky Mountains.
Now in his writing years, he brings to life the stories he once told to neighborhood children, tales filled with meaning, mischief, and messages to help young readers better understand the world around them.
"Adventures of The Watchers: Volume 3" is a 210-page paperback with a retail price of $18.00 (eBook $13.00). The ISBN is 979-8-89499-431-4. It was published by RoseDog Books of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. To buy the book, visit our online bookstore at https://rosedogbookstore.com/adventures-of-the-watchers-volume-3/
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