Royal Oak, MI Author Publishes Adventure Novel

By: PR Leap

September 19, 2025 at 03:00 AM EDT

(PRLeap.com) "Adventures of The Watchers: Volume 2", a new book by Jay Aye, has been released by RoseDog Books.

Inspired by a childhood spent where factories met farmland, author Jay Aye brings a vividly imagined world to life in his new series, The Watchers.

"The Watchers Series" springs from the formative years of author Jay Aye, born John (Jack) Austermann Jr., who grew up just blocks from a bustling industrial city center, yet still firmly rooted in a rural way of life. In this rare blend of urban and agricultural landscapes, adventure was never far away. Nearby truck and auto factories loomed beside open fields, while a river ran quietly nearby, serving as a secret escape route for young imaginations eager to explore the world beyond.

Drawing deeply from his love of classic adventure literature, fostered by his mother's endless supply of the world's greatest stories, Jay Aye has created The Watchers' World as a reflection of that rich, curious, and wonder-filled youth. Saturdays, once filled with mischief, imagination, and endless possibility, echo through the pages of his books, bringing to life a time when community spirit and childlike curiosity ruled the day.

"The Watchers Series" invites readers of all ages to step into a world both fantastical and familiar, where realism and wonder go hand-in-hand, and every corner holds the promise of discovery.

About the Author
Jay Aye is the pen name of John (Jack) Austermann Jr., whose storytelling is deeply influenced by a life of diverse and meaningful experiences. Raised in an agricultural community and shaped by two farmer grandfathers, his summers were spent working the land during the waning days of World War II.

He later joined the automobile industry, working on assembly lines before serving on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces in Korea from 1951 to 1953. Following his military service, he built a successful 40-year career as an Automotive Design Engineer.

After retiring, Austermann settled in South Carolina, where he spent 27 years embracing Southern life, including two decades of bi-weekly hikes through the foothills of the Smoky Mountains. It was during retirement that he returned to a lifelong dream: writing. Many of his early stories were created for neighborhood children, evolving into the deeply thoughtful and imaginative narratives that now define The Watchers Series.

For readers of all ages, Jay Aye's work offers not just escapism but also insight, wonder, and the enduring spirit of adventure.

"Adventures of The Watchers: Volume 2" is a 116-page paperback with a retail price of $15.00 (eBook $10.00). The ISBN is 979-8-89499-430-7. Published by RoseDog Books of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. To buy the book, visit our online bookstore at https://rosedogbookstore.com/adventures-of-the-watchers-volume-2/

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