This anthology draws together some of the best new stories of mystery and murder—compiled by the Anthony Award–winning crime fiction editor.This anthology collects the most original stories of murder by some of mystery fiction's most inventive talents from the United States and United Kingdom. With innovative new takes on locked-room mysteries and impossible crimes, these short stories are full of vexing conundrums and reality-defying puzzles. A murder has been comm...

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...

About the BookSusie the Rescue Dog tells the story of Susie, a puppy with no family other than her mom. Susie and her mom would love to find their fur-ever home, but for now they live on the beach and have to look for food every day. Their lives are changed forever when they meet a nice lady and go for a ride.About the AuthorSandra Murphy has always loved all animals, and even had a rescue dog named Daisy growing up. When it was time for Sandra and her husband to get ...

The Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri is a 630-foot monument to Western expansion in the United States. It overlooks a city known for its barbecue, blues music and art. It's a modern marvel to behold.At night, the Arch holds sway over the darker side of the city. Nightclubs, dimly lit bars and people leading secret lives takes place in its shadows. Sometimes, the criminal element comes out to play. If you're not careful, you might just find yourself getting yeeted into the afterl...

Sex can be the greatest pleasure or the deepest disappointment. It's an expression of love, a few moments of fun, the way to scratch an itch, a lifetime commitment and all with two (or more) bodies tangled in the dark. The human form comes together in perfect harmony, like musical instruments coming together to create the ultimate composition or concert..Twelve authors have penned tales of sex, crime, revenge, ego, espionage, and unexplainable events, each involving a musical instr...

A bad meal is a misdemeanor but going to bed hungry is the biggest crime of all.Ten short story authors have joined forces to write humorous crime stories containing some of their favorite Thanksgiving dishes. From murder to theft to bank heists, these authors have whipped up stories to tickle your funny bone, feed your urge for a good crime and make you a bit hungry in the process. Not to be outdone, Lisa Lynn provides the perfect accompaniment with recipes that people ca...

First Comes Love, Then Comes Murder features nineteen juicy tales of revenge, betrayal, bad breakups, and a few I dos and some I don'ts.Each short story takes ruthless relationships to an all-new level in all kinds of places like destination weddings, riverboat cruises, wineries, bachelorette parties, creepy stalkers, cheating spouses, and sneaky friends trying for their own version of happily ever after. So, settle in for some love stories with a twist of revenge...

What do you call a group of writers tasked with penning tales of crime that must include animals and their collective names? It’s a wording of writers!This wording features twenty-one writers who share crimes stories with a surprising twist. No animals are harmed—the humans don’t fare so well.Here are the usual suspects:Jack Bates, Michael Bracken, Jeanne DuBois, Kaye George, EJ McFall, Kari Wainwright, John M. Floyd, Heidi Hunter, Jacqueline Seewald, Kathryn Gerwig, Earl Staggs, Marianne ...

All teachers face challenges—from the daunting and unexpected, like teaching during a pandemic, to nagging doubts about daily interactions and teaching practices. If there were ever a time for sharing teacher personal and professional breakthroughs—the ways teachers have successfully and courageously turned a corner—that time is now. In this collection of compelling narratives, high school and college teachers show us how they have taken on issues such as faculty and student relationships;...

A bad meal is a misdemeanor but going to bed hungry is the biggest crime of all.The Perp Wore Pumpkin is still on the case, with a brand new volume to raise funds to fight hunger.11 short story authors have joined forces to write humorous crime stories containing some of their favorite Thanksgiving dishes. Our authors have whipped up stories to tickle your funny bone, feed your urge for a good crime and make you a bit hungry in the process. Not to be outdo...

Rebellion, revolution, and rock and roll defined the '60s. As music moved from country to folk protest songs, rock became the voice of the "turn on, tune in, drop out," generation. Peace, love, and harmony were the goals. Meditation, mysticism, and psychedelic drugs were the way to enlightenment. Peace, love, and crime were often the result, sometimes humorous, sometimes deadly. And the music played on. As Harold says in The Big Chill, "There is no other music, not in my house."

The straight-talking guide to divorce by a seasoned family lawyer.The No-Nonsense Guide to Divorce: Getting Through and Starting Over is the straight-talking, reassuring book you need now if you find yourself facing divorce. Written by an experienced family law attorney, the book is an often blunt, sometimes funny, always empathetic look at one of the most challenging time in your life.The book begins with a list of rules to help you through...