Oakbrand Press
Oakbrand Press Publishing
Stories rooted in history. Driven by mystery.
Oakbrand Press publishes modern mystery novels inspired by real events, real places, and the stories history leaves behind.
Our Approach
The past doesn’t stay buried.Every place has a story. Some are documented. Others were lost, overlooked, or never fully explained.Oakbrand Press focuses on those stories—bringing them into modern-day narratives where history still has consequences.
What You’ll Find Here
• Modern-day mysteries grounded in real history
• Stories set in familiar places with hidden pasts
• Characters navigating the line between fact and legendThese are not historical retellings. They are present-day stories shaped by what came before.
Current Titles
Chasing Spondulix: A Hunt for Lost Confederate GoldA modern investigation into one of the Civil War’s enduring mysteries—where the search for lost gold uncovers far more than expected.
Looking Ahead
Oakbrand Press is currently expanding its catalog with new titles that explore some of the most enduring unsolved mysteries in American history.Future releases will continue to blend historical research with fast-moving, modern storytelling.
Eric J. Dillman
Author
Eric J. Dillman writes modern mysteries built around real historical events, unresolved questions, and the hidden stories tied to everyday places. His work focuses on bringing those elements into the present, where history is not just background, but an active force shaping what happens next.With a professional background in technology and services, Eric approaches storytelling with a structured, problem-solving mindset. Each novel begins with a central question and follows it through layered discovery, where small details often lead to larger truths.He lives in North Carolina with his family and is the author of Chasing Spondulix, the first book in a series exploring modern investigations rooted in historical mystery.
Released March 2026
Chasing Spondulix
Chasing Spondulix: A Hunt for Lost Confederate GoldOriginally published prior to the formation of Oakbrand Press, this novel established the foundation for the stories that followed.
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No One To Ask
A quiet audit. A pattern no one noticed. And a system built to make sure it stays that way.Set in the same world as the Buried History series, this short story reveals how far things can go when no one is left to ask questions.
anticipated release fall 2026
The Liberty Cipher
The ciphers were never solved. That was the point.When new evidence surfaces, it reopens a mystery that has resisted explanation for generations. But the deeper the search goes, the clearer it becomes, this isn’t just about decoding a message. It’s about uncovering what was deliberately concealed.And someone is still protecting it.
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The Silent Empire
Some systems don’t collapse. They evolve.What began as a search for hidden history now points to something far more deliberate—an unseen network that has shaped events from the background for longer than anyone realized.The deeper the investigation goes, the clearer it becomes: this isn’t just about what was hidden in the past. It’s about what still exists today.Power doesn’t always announce itself. Sometimes it operates in silence.
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An imprint of Eric J. Dillman.