Paul Eberz : Book Releases & Series

CODA, the fourth book in the SMOKE series, delivers a masterclass in suspense, packed with twists, turns, and a spectacular final revelation in the tradition of Arthur Conan Doyle. At its center is a diabolical, sociopathic villain. Seeking to fulfill his own grand scheme, he exploits a contract murder issued by a greedy, elitist cabal who will stop at nothing to get what they want.

Standing against this madness is Henry “Smoke” Smokehouse. A truly selfless hero, Smoke ignores his own fragile health to protect friends and strangers alike. Backing him up is a colorful, diverse circle of lifelong friends who watch his back as he unravels a baffling mystery.

At its core, CODA is a gripping thriller anchored in unshakable values: friendship, family, loyalty, courage, and self-sacrifice.

At its core, CODA is a story deeply rooted in real-life situations even when they are affected by extraordinary challenges. The story reaffirms true life values; love, family, friendship, loyalty, and self-sacrifice.

Books By This Author.

SMOKE:

SMOKE

Reckoning

Henry

CODA

WHY

Why is based on the actual events in the tumultuous life of Malcolm Wallace, his wife Andre, Lyndon Baines Johnson, and Johnson’s sister Josefa Johnson. Their lives are dominated by ambition and power, lies and deceit, and life-altering desire. Their diverse but intertwined paths led them to one of the most transformative moments in the history of the United States. November 22, 1963 — a day that changed the future of our country.

Legacy: The Cronin Chronicles

The Cronin Chronicles – Legacy begins in the rugged gold-rush mountains of Northern California.

Amos Cronin, a weathered pioneer, is alone after hardship drives his wife, Rose, back East to give birth to their son, Henry. With only his loyal mountain dog, Rufus, for company, Amos carves out a life in the wild. But he’s not alone for long. Watched by Cholok, a Kaida Tribal elder, Amos is invited into a powerful alliance with the tribe—a bond that grows from a chance meeting to deep friendship, then to unbreakable brotherhood. Together, Amos and Cholok face off against a ruthless, power-hungry enemy who threatens, the land, its people and their lives.

SHORTS

This book is a work of four authors who came together to compile a work of experiences: some fiction, some not, some funny, some sad, some poignant, some ironic, but all from the heart. It was done for a single purpose which is to put to paper a collection of thoughtful works that a reader might find inspiring or entertaining.

About the author

Paul Eberz is the author of CODA, his seventh book and the fourth in the Smoke series: Smoke (2020), Reckoning (2021) and Henry (2022). In 2025, he co-authored SHORTS, a collection of short stories. In that same year, he published Legacy - The Cronin Chronicles, a sweeping western adventure taking place in the late 1800’s. Legacy won the Real Summit Best Historical Fiction Award for 2025 an international literary contest. In 2023, he published WHY which deals events surrounding the assassination of JFK which won recognition in the Indi Best Book Awards.