A murder investigation drags a troubled cop into dangerous waters in this mystery series debut."A first-rate novel. Suspenseful and highly entertaining." —Gayle Lynds, New York Times –bestselling authorFall in Portland, Maine usually arrives as a welcome respite from summer's sweltering temperatures and, with the tourists gone, a return to normal life—usually. But when a retired cop is murdered, t...

Ben Coady is the epitome of what Oldies call a hippy. He is five foot six inches tall, has green eyes and 18 inch long brown hair. He wears a ragged beard and moustache liberally sprinkled with colonies of lice and nits. He loves surfing the big tubes when he is not downing a cold one or blowing a joint with his equally unkempt mates. He has a knack for getting into all sorts of strife and usually comes out of it by the skin of his smoke-stained teeth.A sequel to The Can: Benny and ...

Ben Coady is the epitome of what Oldies call a hippy. He is five foot six inches tall, has green eyes and 18 inch long brown hair. He wears a ragged beard and moustache liberally sprinkled with colonies of lice and nits. He loves surfing the big tubes when he is not downing a cold one or blowing a joint with his equally unkempt mates. He has a knack for getting into all sorts of strife and usually comes out of it by the skin of his smoke-stained teeth.He spent eight years in jail fo...

Meant to both inspire and inform pastoral leaders, So Much Better examines the impact of peer group participation on pastoral leaders, their families, and ministries.This book goes beyond numbers and data by breathing life into the statistical bones. At this book's heart are seven peer group models including stories and examples from participants, families, and church members. Also featured is information about peer group recruitment, leadership, content, and structure, an...

A Portland detective and his team race to stop a serial killer before it's too late in this gripping entry in a bestselling mystery series.Maine Sunday Telegram #1 BestsellerWinner of the Maine Literary Award for Best Crime FictionWinner of the Killer Nashville Silver Falchion for Best Investigator"These books are absolutely superb, beautifully plotted. I c...

A police shooting puts the city on edge, and a detective faces the biggest challenge of his career in this thrilling entry in a bestselling mystery series.Maine Sunday Telegram #1 BestsellerWinner of the Silver Falchion Award for Best ProceduralAgatha Award Nominee for Best Contemporary NovelMaine Literary Award Nominee for Best Crime Fiction

"Terrific! . . . Smart, and cinematic, this entertaining page-turner is so knowingly authentic only a genuine cop turned storyteller could have written it." —Hank Phillippi Ryan, Agatha, Anthony, and Mary Higgins Clark award–winning author of One Wrong WordWhen the body of prominent Portland attorney Paul Ramsey turns up in the bottom of Casco Bay, following his loss of a multimillion dollar civil trial, Byron knows it's no accidental drowning. Golden boy R...

This issue, we have an original mystery by dbschlosser (courtesy of Acquiring Editor Michael Bracken), a recent tale by Bruce Robert Coffin (courtesy of Acquiring Editor Barb Goffman), and a slightly older tale by James Holding. Our mystery novel is As a Thief in the Night, by R. Austin Freeman—part of his Dr. Thorndyke series. And, of course, a solve-it-yourself puzzler from Hal Charles.On the science fiction side, we have an original story by Larry Tritten, plus classics...

Addressing the need for a better understanding of astronomical phenomena while dispelling all redundant conclusionsIntroducing a novel concept on proposed logic, author Bruce Nye examines the clear logical facets that comprise planetary and cosmological dynamics while deconstructing the accepted notions on reality. His detailed analysis and unique methodology produce a mathematical language that is simple and will widen our perception of the world around us. Unveil...

What leads a top-secret war-policy insider to desert during the Vietnam War? In the case of Bruce Proctor, it was reconnaissance photos: images which showed the bombing of civilian villages in Southeast Asia, despite the administration's claims otherwise. Appalled by his discovery, Bruce suddenly quit his job at the Defense Intelligence Agency. To avoid the draft, he joined the Air National Guard, but his unit was activated for service in Vietnam. Rather than fight in an immoral war, Bruce...

This book caters specifically for the needs of prospective buyers ofproduction and custom built boats, outlining the pros and cons of alltypes of boatbuilding materials. It will help ownersdecide what material is most suitable for their needs and how tocustomise and modify the boat to suit their particular requirements.With his vast experience of boat design, Bruce Roberts-Goodson gives advice (for both sail and powerboats) on:construction materi...

This book provides a comprehensive overview of the challenges at hand, tools for transition, and methods to ensure lasting significant changes. Many corporations involved in the fossil fuel industry hold the belief that sustainability is beyond their grasp. However, this book provides an insightful approach toward achieving sustainability in these industries, alongside various examples of successful implementation. The timing couldn’t be more ideal as the momentum towards sustainable busin...