Retired Energy Executive Publishes Debut Fantasy Novel to Support Literacy Charity

HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, October 27, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- Retired energy executive Dr. David Horsup has launched his debut fantasy novel, "Circles, The Secrets of the Stones," to inspire young readers and support a literacy charity. The book, set to release on October 27, 2026, in eBook and paperback formats, combines historical mysteries, cryptic codes, and an extraordinary journey beyond Earth with a message about environmental responsibility and the power of individuals to make a difference.

Horsup, who spent 31 years in the energy industry, traded corporate boardrooms for ancient stone circles and mysterious portals in his new adventure. The story follows sixteen-year-old William, who, along with two companions, discovers a coded notebook and a glowing crystal hidden deep in England’s New Forest. The notebook belonged to a Cambridge professor who disappeared in 1843. As the friends unravel the secrets of the notebook, their search leads them through ancient stone circles and historic landmarks to a gateway into another world. There, they encounter five extraordinary teachings that challenge their understanding of life, nature, and humanity’s place in the universe, and reveal how the choices they make today shape the future of our planet.

The novel, which blends historical mystery, fantasy, and coming-of-age adventure, is a story of courage, friendship, and scientific curiosity. Horsup hopes that young readers will be not only entertained but inspired to make a difference.

Proceeds from the book will support Chapters of Change, a US-registered nonprofit founded by Horsup’s daughter, Arianna, when she was just 14. The organization provides books and educational opportunities to children in remote Philippine communities, with its mobile library program currently supporting approximately 2,000 children weekly. Chapters of Change launched its mobile library in the Philippines in July 2024 and has since expanded to include school and community libraries.

The hardback edition of "Circles, The Secrets of the Stones" is scheduled for November 13, 2026, and an audiobook is planned for early 2027. The novel is available through Amazon, with print distribution through IngramSpark. Horsup's website, www.DavidHorsup.com, explores climate change, breakthrough innovations, and pioneering companies offering hope for a more sustainable future. Readers can learn more about the literacy charity at www.ChaptersOfChange.org.

Horsup's background in the energy industry, where he held leadership roles in technology, innovation, and sustainability, provides a unique perspective to his new venture.

The release of "Circles, The Secrets of the Stones" marks a new chapter for Horsup, blending his passion for environmental responsibility with a story that aims to inspire young readers. The novel is set against the atmospheric landscapes of Great Britain and Ireland, drawing inspiration from historic locations across the British Isles, including Stonehenge, England's New Forest, Cambridge, picturesque Suffolk villages, Ireland's ancient monuments, and Scotland's Orkney Islands.