Translating Scripture - The Thai Book of Mormon © 2006 HTown Publishing

In 2005 Reed decided to write the miraculous story of Sister Srilaksana Suntarahut the principal translator of the Thai Book of Mormon. Not only were her translation skills outstanding, she also reached out to the locals and nurtured many young adults in the Bangkok area.

Reed played a small part in the translation effort, working with Sister Srilaksana during the final three months of his mission.

To publish this first book he created his own publishing company HTown Publishing, to bring his books to market. His first book was published in 2006:

Monk to Missionary - R. Mani Seangsuwan - © 2010 HTown Publishing

His next effort was to act as a ghost author in producing the life story of one of his native Thai companions, Mani Seangsuwan. Through the process he learned more about his friend and companion. An expanded version of his story will commence work later this year.

In 2011, Reed commenced work on his most ambitious effort today. A History of the LDS Church in Indochina, including Thailand, Viet Nam, Cambodia, Laos, and Myanmar (Burma). The number of individuals that were interviewed for the book was large and significant. The work of Humanitarian Service missionaries come to light as the majority of missionaries serving in Viet Nam, Laos, and Myanmar, even today far outnumbers the number of proselyting missionaries. This book of some 800 pages was published in December 2012.

"Sharing Jesus Christ with Buddhists" © 2026 HTown Publishing In final stages of completion. Available March 2026.Publishing

We've reached the final stages of preparation for the 5th and perhaps final book "Sharing Jesus Christ with Buddhists" While it is Reed's story many early missionaries (1968-1995 The pioneering period) will recognize events from their own mission.