David Dean has called Joseph S. Walker "arguably the best short crime fiction writer on the scene today," and in Crime Scenes, the first collection of his stories, you'll find ample evidence of why.In the Edgar-nominated "Etta at the End of the World," a woman on the run after killing her abusive husband discovers an unexpected chance for redemption on a Florida beach. She's just the first of many remarkable characters in these twenty stories-stories which have also been f...

When M. Russell Ballard was set apart as Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in January 2018, it was another milestone in a lifetime of service to the Lord. Having set aside a variety of entrepreneurial ventures to serve as president of the Canada Toronto Mission at the age of forty-five, he then accepted a call to serve in the First Quorum of the Seventy two years later, in 1976, and thus never ended up returning to the ...

A cunning pickpocket, a tough-as-nails detective chasing counterfeiters, and Thanksgiving -- who could ask for more?

With a career spanning over 50 years, Aerosmith has been a trend-setter in the world of rock and roll. From early hits such as "Dream On" and "Sweet Emotion" to their legendary collaboration with Run DMC for a cover of "Walk This Way" to their contribution of "Don't Wanna Miss a Thing" on the soundtrack for Armageddon, Aerosmith has proved time and again to be a band capable of reinvention and constant influence on the music scene.With their 2024 announcement that the band...

Robin Hood is a heroic outlaw in English folklore, and, according to legend, was also a highly skilled archer and swordsman. Known for "robbing from the rich and giving to the poor", assisted by a group of fellow outlaws known as his "Merry Men".

Our world isn’t slowing down, so only those who are willing to maneuver the tectonic cultural shifts will have sustainable ministry. From his extensive experience and using the biblical story of Joseph as an extended metaphor, Bishop Joseph Walker shares practical wisdom designed to help leaders reach out and equip their church to share a relevant Christian message.Joseph W. Walker III is bishop of Mount Zion Baptist Church of Nashville, Tennessee. Under his leadership and over a s...

Black Cat Weekly #102 has quite an eclectic lineup. We have modern mystery tales by Joseph S. Walker and Marc Lecard (thanks to Acquiring Editors Michael Bracken and Barb Goffman. A parody of Harlan Ellison’s work from Larry Tritten. Noir from Bruno Fischer. A story featuring traditional British detective Sexton Blake from Hal Meredith. Classic sci-fi by Lester del Rey. And let’s not forget our solve-it-yourself puzzler from Hal Charles.We also have more than a few stories...

When June Fletcher assigns Alex Dawson and Ben Grauman to facing desks, productivity plummets for the entire seventeenth floor, jeopardizing her position. She can’t move either of them, so she must find a way to end their squabbling.

Travis and Andre are on the run from an armored car heist gone wrong. They still have a chance to get away with the cash—but they’re about to pick the worst place in the world to stop for gas.

Love smacks up against hate in this story of a teenager planning to flee her abusive father's house for good, but not before she returns home one last time to retrieve the only memento she has left of her late brother. Will Lila's need to hold onto the only good part of her past keep her from realizing the future of her dreams?

As the tiny town of Lafarge withers away around him, Sheriff Cal Wright doesn’t have much to do aside from wondering about Frank, the bartender who refuses to give a straight answer about where he came from. That is, until the town’s prodigal son returns, wearing slick new boots and bearing the kind of news that can get a man killed.

Years ago, Sheriff William Finch crossed the line and killed a man many would say richly deserved it. Now a cop himself, William's son Wade is haunted by what his father did—and by the question of what he'll do himself when faced with the same choice.