All Buford T. Bullfrog wants is a friend, so he imagines a world where he is always the hero.

Eric Wright's popular detective, Charlie Salter, is introduced in this collection of the first three books in the well-loved mystery series: The Night the Gods Smiled, Smoke Detector, and Death in the Old Country. Self-righteous and outspoken, Salter has gotten himself shunted to routine duties from what he considers the "real" police work of investigation. However, circumstances give him the chance to redeem himself, and his intelligence and sensitivity guide him through...

Detroit's Dumbarton Street and the surrounding areas of Grand River in the early 1960s were largely working-class neighborhoods made up of a mix of African American and white residents. The area was known for its outlets, restaurants, markets, barber and beauty shops, industrial and manufacturing plants, and of course, the Motown Sound. Many people traveled from the South to work in Detroit's auto industry. It was a model city for the rest of the United States and was once considered as a ...

People have always been drawn to behind-the-scenes stories-especially when it comes to the restaurant industry. It's not just about what's on the plate. It's about what happens when the customers aren't looking. The quiet arguments in the walk-in cooler. The late-night hookups. The rivalries. The hustle. The laughter. And the secrets that never make it to the dining room floor. Whether it's a small-town diner or a fast-paced urban kitchen, every restaurant has a story-and no two are alike....

Joe Barley, full-time English professor and part-time private detective, is given a simple case: to track Jason Tyler and find proof of his adultery. But as he's investigating, Barley stumbles across the story of a missing manuscript containing writings by a young Ernest Hemingway.What is Tyler's connection to the Hemingway papers? And why does Tyler's wife insist that Barley stay on the case, long after he's come up with the required evidence of Tyler's infidelity?While th...

is a raw and introspective narrative set in the vibrant and tumultuous 1980s. This memoir transports readers to a time when cities like New York, Miami, Chicago, and Atlanta were renowned for their elite and elaborate dance clubs. Yet, Detroit emerges as a formidable contender in this cultural landscape, with House Music journeying from Chicago to find its soulful home in the Motor City.Under the leadership of President Ronald Reagan and Mayor Coleman A. Young, Detroit experienced ...

Pickett is a rich man by many of the standards that count most. A widower and retired Toronto cop, he owns his city home free and clear, he has a good pension and enough savings in the bank, and he's just rebuilt a century-old log cabin in a rustic area north of the city. Life for Pickett seems almost idyllic as he settles in with his dog, Willis, to enjoy a peaceful existence in his cabin. He begins to build ties to the town of Larch River - to police chief Lyman Caxton, to the local dram...

Be a Climate Warrior is an information-driven, nonfiction book about climate change and American society. It is a motivational climate change toolkit that provides individuals guidance on how to contribute to broader climate initiatives while reducing their own carbon footprints. The book casts a blacklight over one's life and their connection to society, illuminating the carbon-scrubbing opportunities that lurk everywhere.The book contains two primary elements. Half of the chapter...

The Fight For Our LivesBy: Eric WrightThe author, Eric Wright, has created an action packed suspense novel based on the polarizing topic of gun control. This fictional book is loosely based on real gun massacres that occurred in the United States. The sensitive portrayal of characters that suffered tragedies helps us to understand the impact of unregulated gun control. Their reactions turn to violence and revenge on their perceived enemies. The dramatic conclusion is sure t...

The War at Home (An American Assault Weapon Story)By: Eric WrightPolice officer Bobby Benton turns from a law-abiding gun advocate to an assault weapon opponent. Guided by an unlikely co-conspirator, he initiates violent and deadly attacks on assault weapon promoters. From illegal gun shows all the way up to the highest levels of government he reigns terror. With law enforcement on his heels, he deftly evades capture and attracts national attention. A must-read for anybody ...

The story of a young boy named Buford T. Johnson, who has a very active imagination. Buford has suffered a lot of different tragic events since the day he was born. His mother died while giving birth, and his father blames Buford and God for taking away his wife. Buford has a lot of different trials while growing up, and he uses his imagination to escape his harsh reality. There are many different paths that we can choose to take in our lives. Different paths can lead to different outcomes...

Eric Wright, author of the highly acclaimed Charlie Salter novels, introduced readers to Mel Pickett in Buried in Stone when Pickett helped the police solve a bake-shop murder. In his newest adventure, Mel Pickett, a retired police officer from Toronto, once again becomes involved in police work when a body is discovered in the cabin that he owns.The day shift at the Ontario Provincial Police Station had just come on duty when they received a disturbing phone call--a homici...