These two 5500 word short stories are a small and entertaining introduction to some of the characters in the crime novel Vigilante Patsy, a crime thriller noir by Ronald Kent. In this first story titled (The Beer Run) the characters are, Mike Flannigan and the Labatt driver. Their criminal relationship can only lead to trouble. Mickey and the helper did not make the cut. The second story is titled (Pickled Pork Tongues) this one gives the reader a more in-depth look...

Big Mel's in control here, no one else. He runs the pubs, taverns, strip clubs and even your mom and pop's corner store. He distributes, drugs, porn and  controls the construction industry. In "The Point," a small community in Montreal people  are subject to a certain code. Play by the gangs rules or pay the price and many have. To gain such a strong hold on the community, Big Mel had to step on some toes, this time though he may have gone too far. An old time f...

(Poems from a Drawer) is a compilation of poems written by Ronald Kent. Some were written years ago and others more recently. They cover current events such as Lac Megantic, Sandy Hook, and bulling. Some are political in nature and deal with corruption and still others are comedic and writtin simply for fun. Others are profound and touch on subjects that concern matters of the heart. Please enjoy them, I enjoyed writing them and they helped me to view myself and the wor...

Speak Up and LieThe book was written with the true emotion that can only be expressed from the point of view of a victim. It is a raw account of events that attests to the great cost sexual abuse has on a person who has lived through the experience as a child; in addition the book reveals the resulting effects that linger throughout adulthood. It is a must read not only for the victims of child abuse, but also as an aid to informing others to what extent ab...

Looking for a PatsyThis is book one of the Patsy series, a 13000 word crime thriller noir.Looking for a Patsy is a fictional crime series set in Montreal. In book one you will encounter Big Mel, the leader and chief enforcer in the Point, helping him control the area are some of (The Boys) as they say. They help Mel control the neighbourhood. You will also meet Michael Flannigan, his antics will entertain you I'm sure. Mary, his new girl and her three kids ...

The Patsy Position This is book two in the Patsy series.  A 12000 word crime thriller noir. Liam is having trouble sleeping and Big Mel is trying to manipulate him into place. Working with Emit the pub owner, seems to be the right spot for all involved. The lads have a bike that Michael does not like and the community Halfway house gets cleaned. And yes, Liam is taking things into his own hands again. Sometimes vigilante Justice does the job....

Take a Walk Patsy is book three in the Patsy series by Ronald Kent it is 10000 words and It's a crime thriller noir. Mary's kids observe Michael Flannigan and so do a couple of cops under Big Mel's thumb. Prisoner 5212 goes for a stroll through the gates of Bordeaux jail, he my friends has an axe to grind. The lads go fishing and reel in a big one while still trying to be kids. Gruesome is the word for this one.

 Cold Pizza Patsy is book four from the Patsy series. A crime thriller noir, 11000 words. Escaped prisoner 5212 goes camping, he likes to chop limbs by the late night fire. And one of Big Mel's runners doesn't like his pizza cold. The pressure is on Chief Donahue, he is under the gun and has to reel in 5212 but he might not want too. The Chief is also helping out Michael Flannigan with his accommodations. Don't yo...

Nothing but a Patsy is the final book in the Patsy series. A crime thriller noir. It is 9000 words RCMP Officer Liam and prisoner 5212 have a meeting in a pub with a draft. Big Mel and the remaining brothers confront Liam and Dylan and his family try to pick up the pieces. Has vigilante justice prevailed? Or is it just a change of guard?    

White supremacy and American-style individual autonomy are mutually supportive and co-dependent. Attacking white racism will not dislodge white supremacy, which the author contends is the greatest danger facing America. That can only be accomplished by making concurrent and significant modifications in American individualism. Yet, white supremacist thinking, feeling, and acting and American individualism are protected by what the author describes as The White Supremacist Collective Unc...

Over the past twenty years, the debate between neutrality and perfectionism has been at the center of political philosophy. Now Perfectionism and Neutrality: Essays in Liberal Theory brings together classic papers and new ideas on both sides of the discussion. Editors George Klosko and Steven Wall provide a substantive introduction to the history and theories of perfectionism and neutrality, expertly contextualizing the essays and making the collection accessible to everyone inter...

Every city has its landmarks, its leaders, its defining moments; but beneath the surface of every community is something far more important: the quiet, steady influence of trusted people who shape its character. Every City Needs A Smith is a deeply personal journey into the life, legacy, and impact of one such man, and the timeless principles he embodied. This book is about more than a name. It is about the kind of person every city needs. The one who shows up, speaks truth, builds trust, ...