E****very Picture Inspires A Story is a collection of twenty-one short stories, all of which have been inspired by (but are not based on) a particular painting. From David Hockney’s Pool And Steps to Van Gogh’s Two Peasant Women Digging Potatoes, the stories are as diverse as the artists’ brush strokes. Most of the tales have been set within the time frame of when the individual painting was created.Whilst the featured paintings are fundamental as they have trigger...

This is H A Howe’s second collection of fictional stories dealing with fears and tragedies, and although often interwoven with a humorous thread, they do highlight the darker side of life. In her belief that short stories should be able to captivate the reader just as much as longer novels, this new collection does not disappoint. As Herbert Kretzmer, OBE (journalist and lyricist) said of her previous work, ‘H A Howe’s chief asset is a capacity to draw the reader in to the tales, making th...

In this collection of twenty-one short stories, explore the depths of human emotion through love, happiness, tragedy, and the poignant moments that define our lives. Each story offers a window into the lives of unique individuals, each on a quest to fulfill their deepest desires.From a son's desperate search for his mother's approval in Out of the Shadows, to the haunting consequences of a friendship in Adult Education, and the dystopian tension of a seemingly perfect state in A Go...

Are you dealing with heavy challenges in your life? Here are some "weight-bearing" exercises for a healthy body and soul! Lifestyle coach Howe and orthopedic surgeon Foetisch offer you inspirational wisdom and sound medical tips to help you deal with loss, parenting issues, financial setbacks, illness, and more. A practical guide for contemporary women! 133 pages, softcover from Hendrickson.

Larry Macklin doesn't have a badge anymore. He gave it back. He has a cat, a girlfriend, and no plans.A month after walking away from his job as an investigator for his father's sheriff's office, Larry agrees to one favor: find Shantel's missing niece. What starts as a search through dive bars and teenage gossip ends in a locked room, a young woman in a coma, and a chilling question. Has the Swamp Hacker returned?Sixteen years ago, the killer took ...

The dead men had it coming. Everybody says so. That's the problem.Larry Macklin finally has a second chance with Cara, and then her father becomes the prime suspect in a string of brutal murders. To clear Henry's name, Larry has to go to Alachua County, where he has no jurisdiction, no backup, and only his father's giant dog for company.The victims weren't innocent, and the people who hated them aren't talking. If that’s not enough of a problem for...

The killer has a badge. And he’s watching the investigation.When a deputy guns down an accused rapist standing over a dead woman, the case looks closed before the sun comes up. Detective Larry Macklin is ordered to stand back. His father, the sheriff, is already fighting for his political life.But the bodies keep coming. A young suspect drowned. A deputy found shot through the head in his own living room. Someone is erasing loose ends, fast and pro...

From the dawn of time to the present day, crime is an unavoidable by-product of our human existence.Visit the cave of the world's first detectives; pass through the blitz-torn London streets; explore the pitfalls of the 1980s Giallo film industry; delve into the life of a serial killer's wife; search for a stolen child; follow the journey of dangerous women seeking revenge; experience the pain of a man losing the love of his life to dementia; journey to Lahore to witness the surviv...

A mutilated body. A burned-out house. A secret thirty years in the making.They found him by the interstate. No name. No fingers. One tattoo, in a place nobody was ever meant to see.Larry Macklin isn't supposed to be working this case. His fellow investigator told him to stay in his own lane. His father, the sheriff, told him the same thing, and that's the part that bothers Larry most.A group of friends used to hang around an old house on th...

The Florida summer turns even hotter for criminal investigator Larry Macklin when he narrowly escapes an explosion that takes the life of a colleague. The assumed target of the bomb is Larry’s cross-dressing confidential informant and the key witness in a major drug trial, Eddie Thompson, who’s now on the run.As federal agents descend on Adams County, Larry is pushed aside in the investigation over concerns regarding his status as a witness… and a possible suspect. At loose ends an...

“Danger! - A True History of a Great City's Wiles and Temptations” is an 1886 work by American lawyer William Frederick Howe. Howe worked for the Howe and Hummel New York City law firm, which became widely celebrated during the second half of nineteenth century for its cases related to world of crime and corruption. This volume goes into detail describing some of the firm's more notable cases and paints a vivid picture of New York City's criminal underbelly at the turn of the nineteenth ce...

Criminal investigator Larry Macklin is enjoying a relaxing family vacation on the Florida coast… until a body washes up next door and all hell breaks loose. It’s soon apparent that the island’s hapless police chief is not up to the task of finding a murderer.As more bodies are discovered, Larry and his father are drawn into the investigation against their will and far out of their jurisdiction. The situation is not improved by the arrival of the local sheriff, Will Duncan, a harsh ...