The Reluctant Guru of Alphanbet City is at one and the same time a coming-of-age story of an American guru and a guide to the discovery of spiritual life without pretension. Aziza would appear to be the least likely girl to develop into a transformative leader, but her obsessional nature drives her toward spiritual understanding. This novel spans forty-two years of the guru's family, her conception as an outcome of adolescent rebellion and rape, her precocious early development, and her obsessive spiritual interest while still a teen. Through no actions on her own part, she unintentionally becomes a spiritual personage in Greenwich Village, and her personal writings are thrust into prominence. Fighting it every step of the way, her path eventually leads her to accept the mantle of being a guru. Guru Aziza's writings stand on their own as a means to achieving a religion-free spiritual life while living in a culture that embraces narcissism and irreverence. She instructs us toward experiencing ourselves as an integral part of the universe and avoiding a path that hollows out our selves.
"Take a chance on reading the River Bend Chronicles. You won't be disappointed. They are both intriguing with the mystery of the story with a little romance thrown in..."-A Reviewer"Perhaps the best romance/mystery series I have ever read ..." -Pamela Paige, former feature writer, Florida Times-Union"I'm hooked ..."-Martha Griswold, Online Critics CornerRiver Bend is coming back from pandemic lockdown. Life is blooming. But life gets serious when Detective LaMont and her husband find a drug operation in the forest. And Mars and Trina Healey learn about criminal activity in the local health clinic, discovered as Trina tries to publish a local magazine. The FBI becomes involved and several prominent citizens are arrested. Lynn and others help some friends cope with the aftermath of arrests. It's a Spring of revelations and family celebrations. Everyone gets caught up in the magic and mayhem of River Bend.
"Bloody enjoyable ..."-Hollis George, Noted AnthologistMurder in Key West 10 marks the 10th Anniversary Edition of this popular anthology of mystery stories - what we like to call murder and mayhem in Paradise. Back again are some of your favorite writers, sharing new mysteries that capture the colorful excitement of the Southernmost City in the Continental United States.Robert CoburnBill CraigShirrel RhoadesDavid BeckwithRandy BeckerH.L. OstermanSteve McMillanRenee KumorBarthélemy BanksJonathan WoodsBonus: John Hemingway
"I like it when H.L. Osterman dips his pen into the black ink of horror. This one is both creepy and light-hearted and fun to read."-Byron Rupert McCafferty Seattle Book JournalHow do you murder your wife when she refuses to die? As we learn here, try and try again. You're probably just not doing it right. Here you will meet an unreliable narrator who can't figure out what's going on in this keep-you-guessing horror thriller.
"Can't-put-'em-down stories by Key West's best mystery writers," observes legendary adventurer Reef Perkins.Murder In Key West by Michael Haskins. Another adventure by freelance journalist Mad Mick Murphy. His day takes a turn for the worse when he discovers the body of an old newspaper crony - as cold as granite from a Quincy quarry and almost as hard.A Lucky Man by Jonathan Woods. A gonzo tale of a man, a dead body and a mysterious palm reader.The Itinerary by Roberta Isleib (writing as Lucy Burdette). Detective Jack Meigs visits the island only to encounter a puzzling missing person case.Four Fingers and the Dead Drag Queen by Shirrel Rhoades. Retired homicide detective Wharton "Four Fingers" Dalessandro solves crimes on the spot so he can go fishing. Here, he's dealing with a dead drag queen known as Gilded Glinda.Saving Gloria by Jessica Argyle. When Raymond married Gloria he'd hoped to save her ... but with her around could he save his own life?Block by Mike Dennis. What happens when a bestselling author meets her fictional character, a murderer who doesn't want to follow the script.Ivory Tower by Hal Howland. Jacquard had just finished the orchestra rehearsal when someone discovers the dead body of the music school's unpopular dean.Loose Cannons by Tom Corcoran. Delivering a boat is no pleasure cruise when you don't trust the owner or his hand-picked crew.
"Terrific characters and a riviting storyline...couldn't put it down." -Richard Wall, A Reviewer Detective Joe Cheo comes from a family with a history of crime and corruption. Though he has never taken part in any criminal activity, the reputation has been a burden to carry throughout his life. And never heavier than now as a member of the the Honolulu Police Department, where he is forced to walk a fine line. But events conspire to present a crossroads of right and wrong. And the decision of which one to take becomes even more difficult for him. Set in Hawaii during the 1980s, join Detective Joe Cheo on a journey through his past and the present as he searches for the answer, only to be surprised at its conclusion.
"Perhaps the best romance/mystery series I have ever read ..." -Pamela Paige, former feature writer, Florida Times-UnionThe long lazy summer of the pandemic finds the gang in River Bend adapting to the new normal. Lynn and Dusty both maintain home offices. Lynn declares her back yard a mask-free zone allowing friends to gather face-to-unmasked-face while social distancing. Crime seems to have surrendered to covid until Teniquia gets involved in a murder in Des Moines and Dusty and Danny organize to protect Emily Jacobs and her great-grandchildren from another murder attempt. The story wraps on the promising note that a vaccination is expected soon.
"I have been reading Steve's books since the very beginning, and I always look forward to learning about Ben's and Sharon's latest adventures. I love how Steve weaves the locale and real-life resources, such as the FBI and his business knowledge, into his stories. His characters are exciting, and you can picture meeting them in real life. The banter between Ben and Sharon is affectionate and amusing. The plots are inventive, and as someone always trying to guess how a story will unfold, I'm always left guessing until the end."Regina Broscius, Public Relations Specialist and Mystery FanThe Philadelphia Eagles have been loved by their fans for many years. Their premier running back, Franklin Johns, was having a great season. However, he took a cheap shot to his knee and was taken to Penn Medicine for observation. Based on the MRI he had, Johns was scheduled for surgery. Meanwhile, most people didn't know that some local gamblers had paid a Giants player to injure Johns. The Giants player started having second thoughts about what he had done, and soon the gamblers had the player killed. Ben and Sharon soon became involved with big-time gambling, money laundering, and murder. And even though neither Ben nor Sharon were big football fans, both wanted to ensure justice was served.
"Sam Sawyer may become my favorite crime fighter. I can't wait for the next book in this new Florida Keys mystery series ..." -Maryjane Elizabeth Jones, Heat Until BoilingThey called Arthur Broom "The Glades Man," not because he lived way out there in the river of grass, but because he was spending all his money trying to save it. And as one of the richest men in Florida there was much he could do to beat back the onslaughts of agriculture and development that were threatening the greatest wetland in North America. But that sort of thing made some powerful enemies. When he ended up dead in the water, Detective Stella Reynard had good reason to suspect it was more than a simple drowning. She recruited fishing guide and part-time sleuth Sam Sawyer to help her with the case, along with Sam's wife Katie, a full-time forensic botanist. The challenge they faced was not a lack of suspects but too many, such was the list of people whose wealth and power Art Broom had threatened.
Ken Plough was the scourge of tiny Oletha, Iowa for decades. He stole livestock, robbed homes and violated young women. He avoided the consequences of his actions by bullying and terrorizing the townspeople with threats against them, their families and homes, burning a house to the ground in one instance, and critically wounding a neighbor in another.In an explosion of violence, Plough is gunned down as he sits in his truck outside a local watering hole; witnessed by more than 30 people who surrounded the truck where Plough sat with his wife. None of the witnesses would admit to seeing the shooter or knowing anything about the event.Plough's wife enlists the FBI to investigate the matter claiming the community and local law enforcement are acting "under the color of law" to deny her late husband justice, thereby "willfully depriving or conspiring to deprive him of a right protected by the Constitution." At the request of the regional U.S. Attorney, Special Agents Eileen Prado and Ira Fisher arrive in Oletha to investigate and are greeted by a hostile citizenry and absolute silence. But this is only the beginning of what graduates into the most chilling three weeks of their careers.Although fiction, Wretched is based on two true crimes that provide the foundation for the novel. The author also mines information and detail from FBI sources as well as psychological studies and literature on the subject of serial offenders creating a dark world the reader will fully and believably inhabit.
"Two-thirds of US small businesses have one owner, one employee. About 52 percent are home-based. This is a book of sound, logic-driven advice aimed directly at them."-Ray HoffmanCEO Radio, WCBS Newsradio 880"As an entrepreneur and someone who works with attorneys, I may have a unique perspective on the importance of planning for your business's success. In Mitch and Barry's book, you'll learn exactly how to protect yourself and avoid the mistakes and missteps that other business owners fail to recognize until it's too late."-Steve FretzinThree-Time Author & Legal Business Development Coach"This is the book I wish I had before starting my business. There are 3 sides to every story - yours, theirs, and the truth. This book will help you make sure there is only one story if an issue comes up in your business."-Jason CutterCEO, Cutter Consulting Group. Author of Selling With Authentic Persuasion: Transform from Order Taker to Quota Breaker"Having worked with over 1,000 small business owners one-on-one, I have encountered many legal challenges that the business owners could have easily avoided had they employed the valuable knowledge outlined in this book. Mitch does an excellent job of breaking down common legal pitfalls to avoid and how to do it."-Andrew Frazier, MBA, CFA/Business Growth Pro & CFO/Founder, Small Business Pro University"Unlike other legal texts for entrepreneurs, Mitchell Beinhaker and Barry Cohen provide concrete advice that can actually be used by readers as they plan and operate their business enterprises. Not only do they tell readers the risks that can haunt them but also how to be proactive to avoid them and best ensure success."-Douglas J. Wood, Esq, Reed-SmithThe minute you hang out your shingle and go into business, you are stepping into a potential legal mine field. 10 Ways to Get Sued by Everyone & Anyone is your legal GPS to help you navigate and to avoid the most common legal pitfalls that nearly every business might encounter. A cohort of legal experts weigh in on issues from proper agreements to HR issues to cyber liability. It's a must-read for any independent business owner.
"Creative characters guide the reader through what in many ways is a sailing adventure...er...caper around Jamaica... A hidden gem." -Richard J. Wall, Editor."David Beckwith's knowledge of and affection for Caribbean culture and its wind-blown intricacies are showcased in this fast-moving story set in Jamaica's hot, salty underbelly. Having had some experience in Jamaica, I can say this story is as colorful as the country itself and is filled with unique nicknames, Jamaican dialect, and the sense of abandon that exists in the lawless parts of its society. I can still smell the jerked chicken and meat patties from here." -Reef Perkins, bestselling author of Deep Air and Sex, Salvage, and SecretsWill and Betsy Black's latest adventure takes them back to Jamaica. When Jamaican Shower Posse second-in-command, Harry Dog, is given what appears to be a simple, routine assignment, he delegates it to Bigga, the posse's third-in-command, who selects Oney, Which Flava, and Twinie, three of his young up-and-comers, to carry out the task. After this "no-brainer" goes awry, however, Harry Dog is forced to send three reliables, Hi-top, Monkeyman, and Mighty Mouse, to get things back on track, but bad luck continues to strike, making it appear that if Harry Dog didn't have bad luck, he'd have no luck at all as the hole they are digging just keeps getting deeper and deeper.
"Wow! This is the 19th book in the Quilters Club series. And I've loved every single one of them. I'm pleased to tell you this one is among my favorites, a mixture of Shakespeare, and old cases, and kids home from college (can you believe Aggie and N'yen are already in college?) ..." -Marcy Birdweather, Marcy's Musings"So, fair reader, if thou seeketh an escapade woven with the fabric of mystery, wherein the charm of quilting doth intertwine with the riddles of the unknown, then verily, this be the book to enrapture thy senses and enthrall thy soul." -W. ShakespeareA Shakespeare-in-the-Park performance of A Midsummer Night's Dream was going so well until the actor playing Puck dropped dead in Act 3 Scene 2. Maddy Madison and her Quilters Club pals - Cookie, Bootsie, and Lizzie - with the help of their junior members jump on the case when they suspect something more sinister than the heart attack listed on the coroner's death certificate. After all, hadn't Adolphus Everly Anderson given the audience two clues before dying? This puzzler that would have William Shakespeare rolling over in his grave - except for the keen sleuthing of the Quilters Club.
"The Caribe series by Bill Craig drops you right in the middle of an Ian Fleming novel..." -Dick Wall, Editor.Following the mission which effectively wiped out the Caribe team, Nick Storm is enjoying his retirement on Key West. Until an old friend from his days in the CIA shows up at the beach to ask Nick to undertake one last mission for the CIA. The Agency has a mole and has learned that a deadly disease is being weaponized in a secret lab in Costa Rica. Storm agrees to take the job and soon finds himself racing against the clock to contain the killer virus and stop it from being unleashed on an unsuspecting world!
"I've come to look forward to the annual appearance of this mystery anthology. Who would have guessed so many murders take place on the sunny island of Key West - at least in the pages of books." -Edward Squires, Not Quite a Novella¿Here's another can't-put-it-down edition of mystery short stories. In these pages you will encounter a dozen intriguing tales by Bill Craig, Robert Coburn, David Beckwith, Barthélemy Banks, Hollis George, Jack Mazur, George Davidson, H.L. Osterman, Earl Smith, William P. Bahlke, Rusty the Writer, and Shirrel Rhoades. Some of these stories are neo-noirs, others cozies, still others heads-scratching puzzlers. You will meet spies, murderers, ex-cops, and private eyes. But the focus remains on Key West, that southernmost island where you will find murder and mayhem in Paradise.
"Sam Sawyer may become my favorite crime fighter. I can't wait for the next book in this new Florida Keys mystery series ..." -Maryjane Elizabeth Jones, Heat Until BoilingThey called Arthur Broom "The Glades Man," not because he lived way out there in the river of grass, but because he was spending all his money trying to save it. And as one of the richest men in Florida there was much he could do to beat back the onslaughts of agriculture and development that were threatening the greatest wetland in North America. But that sort of thing made some powerful enemies. When he ended up dead in the water, Detective Stella Reynard had good reason to suspect it was more than a simple drowning. She recruited fishing guide and part-time sleuth Sam Sawyer to help her with the case, along with Sam's wife Katie, a full-time forensic botanist. The challenge they faced was not a lack of suspects but too many, such was the list of people whose wealth and power Art Broom had threatened.
Dr. Dale Caldwell, in this groundbreaking book, shares the stories of some of the most extraordinary people who have ever been connected to the amazing sport of tennis. Dale, when he was the first black president of the United States Tennis Association (USTA) Eastern Section, brought the idea of doing an exhibit on the first 100 years of tennis in the African-American community to the ITHF. He worked as the curator of the resulting Breaking the Barriers exhibit on US black tennis history that was viewed by more than 25,000 people at the 2007 US Open.This book builds on that exhibit by providing information on tennis legends of all races and backgrounds who accomplished remarkable feats. Dale introduces readers to legends like Ora Washington who was the best black female athlete in both tennis and basketball in the US. Dale also shares the amazing story of William Agustus Larned, a white tennis player who won a record seven US National Championships and became the first top player to use a metal racket in 1922. These stories, combined with the history of tennis, the ITHF, the United States Tennis Association (USTA), the American Tennis Association (ATA) and the Black Tennis Hall of Fame (BTHOF), make this book a must-read for anyone who loves tennis or fascinating history.
"Perhaps the best romance/mystery series I have ever read ..." -Pamela Paige, former feature writer, Florida Times-Union"I'm hooked ..."-Martha Griswold, Online Critics CornerThe gang in River Bend is enjoying an early spring after a January filled with snow. As everyone enjoys life, they hear ominous reports of an impending world-wide pandemic. As most people prepare for and complain about the challenges of lockdown, masking, and hand sanitizing, one fellow, Heath Dawson, sees this as an opportunity to commit a few crimes. To his thinking masking for health will allow him to move through the community unidentified. With his masking plan in place, he prepares to murder several relatives and ease the way for him to inherit a substantial amount of money.Lynn, Dusty, and their friends deal with a pandemic, attempted murder, and arson while adjusting to the new normal with online schooling, online meetings, and online shopping.
"What a magnificent read this book delivers! From the first sentence to the very last letter, this story was a real treat. It should become an instant classic. The author's vivid descriptions of Mint's experiences elicit chills."-Dr. Morris L. Redd, Grace for Granted: Finding Extraordinary Blessings in Ordinary SettingsHer slave name is Sarah May Robertson, but they called her Mint. Mint is 110 years old, and she has a story to tell about her life. The year is 1966, and she starts to write, but it's too painful to confront her past and face the truth about her life. Her story is a chilling detailed account of her painful life as a slave and a free woman. Many of her experiences she has never dared to whisper. When her grandson learns about her story, he sets out to show Mint that her story is worth telling.
Ken Plough was the scourge of tiny Oletha, Iowa for decades. He stole livestock, robbed homes and violated young women. He avoided the consequences of his actions by bullying and terrorizing the townspeople with threats against them, their families and homes, burning a house to the ground in one instance, and critically wounding a neighbor in another.In an explosion of violence, Plough is gunned down as he sits in his truck outside a local watering hole; witnessed by more than 30 people who surrounded the truck where Plough sat with his wife. None of the witnesses would admit to seeing the shooter or knowing anything about the event.Plough's wife enlists the FBI to investigate the matter claiming the community and local law enforcement are acting "under the color of law" to deny her late husband justice, thereby "willfully depriving or conspiring to deprive him of a right protected by the Constitution." At the request of the regional U.S. Attorney, Special Agents Eileen Prado and Ira Fisher arrive in Oletha to investigate and are greeted by a hostile citizenry and absolute silence. But this is only the beginning of what graduates into the most chilling three weeks of their careers.Although fiction, Wretched is based on two true crimes that provide the foundation for the novel. The author also mines information and detail from FBI sources as well as psychological studies and literature on the subject of serial offenders creating a dark world the reader will fully and believably inhabit.
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