Robert Gill, Jr. — Selected Bibliography

Robert Gill, Jr. is the pen name of Edmund J. McCormick, author and publisher, and creator of Carroway Island, a fictional Chesapeake Bay community. His books include fiction, humor, maritime reference, personal development, and real estate guides.

The Carroway Chronicles

Listed in series order:

  1. The Curious Trial of Josiah Wren: An Honest Deception from Carroway Island
  2. The Phantom Skipjack: A Carroway Island Story
  3. The Marsh Bell: A Carroway Island Novella
  4. The Carroway Island Pie Scandal
  5. The Carroway Island Gurning Glitch
  6. Carroway Island Mysteries and Legends

The Carroway Island Library

  1. The Old Waterman’s Almanac of Carroway Island
  2. The Waterman’s Essential Marine Knot Book: A Practical Reference (Use With Care)
  3. The Genuine Carroway Cookbook and Island Advice Journal
  4. The Carroway Island Visitor’s Guide: Discovering Virginia’s Best-Kept Chesapeake Secret

Carroway Island Short Stories

1.      The Trouble with Furk U Beach: A Carroway Island Short Story

2.      The Carroway Creeper: A Carroway Island Short Story

3.      The Matter of Tub Boats and Brollies: A Carroway Island Short Story

4.      Carroway Island Tales — listed for release December 1, 2026.

Personal Development and Real Estate

1.      Happiness Power: How to Unleash Your Power and Live a More Joyful Life

2.      El poder de la felicidad: Cómo liberar tu poder y vivir una vida más alegre — Spanish edition of Happiness Power.

3.      90 Days to Your First Real Estate Investment Purchase

4.      Author Scams

Manuscripts and Current Projects

  • The Summer of Hallie
  • What the Sea Shall Take

Publishing Background

Edmund J. McCormick’s publishing background also includes serving as publisher of ArtMolds Journal, a magazine focused on art and sculpture.

Selected bibliography compiled from author-supplied information and Amazon listing text, October 2026.