NOT EVERYTHING IS BLACK AND WHITE.When a grisly double homicide takes place in an old apartment building, no one doubts the guilt of the victims' next-door neighbor. Not only does the man have a history of mental illness, he confessed to the murder within hours. True, he had no apparent motive, but who needs motive when the supposed murderer is crazy?The NYPD's lead detective would be happy to close the case, but he's facing his own demons, and letting the investigation dra...

In the wake of a catastrophic cataclysm that claimed the lives of both mortals and powerful gods, the remnants of mortal-kind begin to rebuild civilization in the world of Thearus. But, unseen by many is an ancient and evil force that seeks to bring darkness across the land once more.It is the era of the Ascension of Kings, a period of reconstruction after the catastrophic collapse which saw the death of the gods of the Ascended Pantheon and left the mortals of Thearus to rise from...

The first GRAY GAYNES ANTHOLOGY COLLECTION includes the First Three NYPD Detective Murder Mysteries (#1-3 from the files of Gray Gaynes) plus an exclusive short story:Gray Tones: The Case of the Elevator SlayingGray Area: The Case of the Hellhound HomicideOld Gray: The Case of the Cold-Blooded Cremationand Black & White, a short story.Meet Gray Gaynes: a brilliant investigator, but also a man deeply wounded by his own personal tragedy... An NYPD homi...

AN IMPOSSIBLE MURDER, PERPETRATED BY AN IMPOSSIBLE KILLERWhen officers answer a 911 call at a high-rise office building, it's immediately clear that a crime has occurred. Gallons of blood soak the walls and carpet of a posh corner office... and yet there's no body. What's more, the security system makes abundantly clear that no one came or went from the room after the apparent victim's arrival earlier that day. With the smell of brimstone lingering on the air, and gouges clawed in ...

THE FIRST MURDER COMMITTED BY AN ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE?When a late model sedan hurtles into the side of a building at high speed in Lower Manhattan, it has all the markings of an accident, or at worst a suicide. That's until the driver claims, with his dying breath, that someone is trying to kill him... right before the car explodes in spectacular fashion.The NYPD homicide detective who witnessed the crash refuses to remain a bystander -- even though auto collisions are o...

SOME MURDERS ARE MORE PERSONAL THAN OTHERSWhen a young woman is found bludgeoned to death in Central Park, police immediately link the crime to a string of unsolved homicides one year prior. But they must tread carefully, for the prime suspect -- then and now -- is the son of a powerful mobster, heir to a criminal empire. There is far too much at stake to let the man walk free.The lead detective on the case failed to make charges stick last time, and he will not let himself...

SPONTANEOUS HUMAN COMBUSTIONWhen an elderly man bursts into flame at an assisted living center on Christmas Eve -- and is consumed in under a minute -- no one can explain what started the fire, much less whether it was an accident... or murder. There was nothing combustible in the room with him, nor anything that might have caused a spark. Nothing but a mild-mannered old man, looking forward to spending the holiday with his grandchildren on the morrow. If not for the unusual nature...

Writing this book has been a labor of love. It has reinforced in me the importance of my health, to not take life for granted, but to continue to take care of me. My hope is that other men will read my story, see the importance and benefits of getting yearly check-ups. Taking control of your health it could save your life. I did and it saved mine! Just do it!!

A splendid new translation of one of the greatest books on friendship ever writtenIn a world where social media, online relationships, and relentless self-absorption threaten the very idea of deep and lasting friendships, the search for true friends is more important than ever. In this short book, which is one of the greatest ever written on the subject, the famous Roman politician and philosopher Cicero offers a compelling guide to finding, keeping, and appreciati...

The world's top experts take readers to the very frontiers of brain scienceIncludes a chapter by 2014 Nobel laureates May-Britt Moser and Edvard MoserAn unprecedented look at the quest to unravel the mysteries of the human brain, The Future of the Brain takes readers to the absolute frontiers of science. Original essays by leading researchers such as Christof Koch, George Church, Olaf Sporns, and May-Britt and Edvard Moser describe the spectacular t...

Timeless wisdom on growing old gracefully from one of ancient Rome's greatest philosophersWorried that old age will inevitably mean losing your libido, your health, and possibly your marbles too? Well, Cicero has some good news for you. In How to Grow Old, the great Roman orator and statesman eloquently describes how you can make the second half of life the best part of all—and why you might discover that reading and gardening are actually far more pleasur...

Being angry at God is full of pain, confusion, and loneliness. Where does a believer in Jesus Christ turn when they find themselves angry and suspicious of God? Where did the anger come from? When will the pain end? Can God be trusted? These are the questions those angry at God ask. Where can hope be found when a believer feels let down by God? There is path away from being angry at God that takes us from rage to peace and trust. It is a long journey that is both familiar and unknown.