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John Fulghum Mysteries presents neo-noir short stories dedicated to the Private Investigator, John Fulghum, that just happens to be a decent, brilliant former war hero and gumshoe. Working out of an unlikely second-story office in Greater Boston, he solves crimes that no one else will handle because they fall outside the parameters or jurisdiction of normal police work. They're dirty crimes, involving savage methods and little-understood societal forces most people would rather ignore than address.In the process of solving his crimes, Fulghum, often at the risk of his life, works with his like-minded friends, Officer Nigel Pounce of Boston Homicide, Randy Mortenson-the ex-Special Forces soldier, or Kenneth Mander-the shadowy clandestine CIA operative.Fulghum operates on the edge of the law and always beyond the limits of propriety. While his solutions do not extend to politically-correct society, they're the ones that condone and often harbors the evil criminals that Fulghum hunts down. His solace for being a cleaner-up of filth lies in his racing forms, his Jack Daniels whisky, and his Marlboro cigarettes.His life is a series of journeys and returns, but the center of his universe remains the same: honor and justice in a world without either.

Imagine if you will that your evening news has just announced that Vampires are real. It's not a hoax ...Midnight Rising is a collection of seven tales that delve into what that may look like in today's society.Which will be your favorite?Featured Contributors:Glen Damian Campbell ♦  Michael Grantham ♦ Kathleen Halecki ♦ Katie Krantz ♦ R. S. Pyne ♦ Abiran Raveenthiram ♦ and Leslie D. Soule

“It’s the unknown that gets us. I mean, where are they? They have to be somewhere ...”-AnonymousNo Trace  features fifteen tales of disappearances from some of  today’s  newest  writers  that tell the stories of the vanished. Some are poignant, some are terrifing.  Others you can see unfolding in your mind’s eye.All will leave you wondering. Featured Contributors:Glen Damien Campbell &  Jennifer Gilbert-CampbellAdjie HendersonWilliam S. HubbarttGavin McCallJoseph McCarthy    Rita Mezic    Jesse Mullinix Peter Emmett Naughton    Don Noel    Desiree RoundtreeJessica Simpkiss    Sue Ellen Snape    Chéri Vausé Dale Waters    and Robb T. White 

Finding Harry Diamond, John Fulghum Mysteries, Volume V continues with the intriguing exploits of hard-boiled Boston area private investigator, John Fulghum. Fulghum must track down Harry Diamond, an infamous and ruthlessly effective CIA assassin, before the man decides to make Fulghum his next target. Tracking down his 'double' with the help of his friend, CIA agent Ken Mander, leads Fulghum into close quarters with beautiful women, secret engagements with the Mob, and the horrors of advanced black technology that can get a man killed just for holding a thumb drive.  In Finding Harry Diamond, Farnsworth begins to blend mystery with science-fiction and shows how it will soon be science-fact as a world containing this black technology is on our doorstep. E. W. Farnsworth continues to write John Fulghum, PI mysteries. In John Fulghum Mysteries, Volume 6, he returns to the tradition of a short story collection.

The Perfect Teacher, John Fulghum Mysteries, Vol. IV, by E. W. Farnsworth takes you through the intriguing exploits of hard-boiled Boston area private investigator, John Fulghum with the services of his friends, Ken Mander of the CIA, and Nigel Pounce of Boston Homicide, to unravel the secrets of Fulghum’s latest case. Fulghum, and his long-time girlfriend, Boston Globe archivist Sylvia Blackwood, go undercover to solve a murder at a small Catholic college in the Greater Boston area. The case puts both their lives in danger as their performances in their respective classrooms earns them respect and even adulation among their students, fellow faculty and the administration alike. From this experience, Blackwood sees the path to her third Pulitzer Prize, while Fulghum returns to Jack Daniels and Marlboro cigarettes in his smoky office above Joe’s Ice Cream Shop in Bedford. Can Fulghum’s longstanding relationship with Blackwood be sustained after their trial by fire? Or will the dark facts of life as a private investigator overshadow their bond?

Private Investigator John Fulghum knows it is more than good fortune that brings a beautiful, intelligent Korean woman to his seedy second-story office above Joe's Malt Shop. The executive assistant and unlikely wife of a wealthy Boston centenarian -that just happens to be a Korean War hero, and now a murder victim- Kim Su Baek spins Fulghum an incredible tale with roots in the ancient Korean royal family. Yet Fulghum believes her incredible tale and accepts the case to prove her innocent of murder.To solve this case and exonerate his client, the Jack Daniels-loving gumshoe's investigation must balance relationships among his Pulitzer-Prize winning girlfriend/reporter, Sylvia Blackwood; his friends-Boston Homicide Officer, Nigel Pounce, and CIA Agent, Ken Salamander; and his client, as they become drawn into a deadly labyrinth designed by both sides of the conflict on the Korean peninsula. The plot finally focuses on a plethora of suspects at the deceased man's estate in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. The murky intrigue of this case causes a nail-biting succession of horrific deaths, culminating in attempts on the very lives of all our major characters. Who will survive and who is guilty?E. W. Farnsworth, creator of the John Fulghum Mysteries series, a noir detective collection of short stories, presents Blue Is for Murder, John Fulghum Mysteries, Vol. III, his first full-blown John Fulghum novel. His fans, clamoring for more John Fulghum, are thrilled to know that three more novels are coming soon.

Dare to live life by your own rules.When wives get together, single women cringe.Who says a woman can’t exact revenge? Be a spy? Or own her own business? In the early twentieth century, times were changing and society needed to catch-up.Featured Contributors:Alana BallantyneJoanna BairE. W. FarnsworthMatt McGee

You woke up dead. You’re in an empty valley. Shortly, someone appears and tells you the valley is called the ‘In-Between’ place. What do you do?This is the writing prompt that spurred our thirteen contributors to spin their tales. What do you think happens? Which tale will be your favorite?Featured Contributors:Feliciano Arrieta Jr.Bee BrownCheryl CampbellE. W. FarnsworthMichael GranthamMorgan JensenNick JohnsonKatie KrantzAmanda McHughSandra Ramos O’BriantGary PowerTravis Schuhardtand Renée Shantel 

Heidi Walker makes lists. She is careful and cautious. Heidi enjoys running, too.Bean is her brother. To say he is adventurous is an understatement.Their mother, Joy, has ... issues. Time and again, the trio tries to keep hope alive only to have it squashed.Learning to lean on each other through one adventure after another, like drinking Christmas tree bubble lights, trying to make a baby brother with some lemon seeds, and more, Heidi tells her story about surviving the adults in their lives. When Heidi is asked to hope once again, she is not sure she wants to take the chance.

Seven tales from the deep explore what life is like for the daughters of Poseidon. Not all goes swimmingly when your father is the ruler of the Deep, from learning to protect the realm, to concurring your desires, battling your nature, to discovering what consequences your choices provide, it's never easy when the blood of gods and humans flows in your veins. Featured Contributors:K. T. MorleyYasmin NayrouzJose OsegueraAnna Kaye-RogersBella ShoreLeslie D. Souleand Justine Stella

In Hawai'i, a Queen must decide the fate of her nation.When a ballerina becomes a mother, a choice must be made for her daughter.When true love ... isn't, a Bride must choose her destiny.A young Prince faces the dark forest and ponders, "What if I say no ..."Featured Contributors:Dallas Alexander, Kendall Bartels, Gene J. Parola, and Leslie D. Soule

A Nymph's Tale is a delightful collection of nine whimsical fables for grown-ups, from some of today's newest writers that gently remind us of what is important, and what is not. Featured Contributors:Akasya Benge Andrea Hargrove Jack E. Mohr Dawson Lee Holloway Ezekiel O. Tracy JT Siems Jessica Simpkiss Kristin Towe and Leslie D. Soule

Puns Upon a Rhyme: A Collection of Limericks to Tickle Your Fancy showcases Kevin Lucas’s unique humor and take on the every day occurrences around us.Webster’s Dictionary defines a  limerick as:“a light or humorous verse form of five ... lines”Lucas has penned over 3,000 limericks to date and chose to share over two-hundred in this collection for your amusement.  “On a clean-living lifestyle, I pride myself.By the teachings of Jesus, I guide myself.But my ne'er-do-well twin,Who's conjoined, lives in sin,And I'm greatly distressed—I'm beside myself!” -Kevin Lucas 

Ever wonder what life is like as a child of Zeus? Eight storytellers ... nine tales ... let the chaos begin!Featured Contributors:Anna Kaye-RogersE. W. FarnsworthKris McIntyreKA MastersLinda M. CrateMelissa CrickardSammi CoxTyler McPherson 

After Effects is a collection of twenty-eight short stories that dig into the downfall of a person, community, or society as a whole; and what the after effects of that ruin entail. Some are humorous, some are touching, but all make us pause and reflect.Featured Contributors:Andrew Mayden, Arthur Carey, Ben Fine, Brandon French, David P. Langlinais, David Massey, E. W. Farnsworth, Jamie Landry,Jessica Naab, Jessica Swearingen, Joe English, J. D. G. Perldeiner, J. N. Clausen, Justin Palmer, Kathryn Schleich, Lisa Clark, Mary Wild, Matthew Jankiewicz, P. A. Wikoff, Shaun Polakow, Stephen J. O’Shea, Steve Carr, Tamar Shapiro-Tamir, TJ Hart, and Zachary T. WiserZimbell House Publishing is dedicated to helping new writers become quality authors.

Six fascinating short science-fiction stories show you what life is like when your planet is under attack. The enemy is not always who you think. Attack of the Federation showcases the talents of some of today's newest writers, each with a different take on just who the Federation is, and it's up to you to decide who is in the right.Featured Contributors:Dr. Oliver BradyKT MorleyOwen MorganVincent MorganKate runnelsand D.L. Smith-Lee

And it came to pass that five voices brought tales of the sons of Hades.One was ignored ... Another unacknowledged ... Two betrayed ... Yet one was loved. Which will be your favorite?Featured Contributors:Christina LengyelLinda M. CrateM. L. AllisonMichelle M. Monaginand Noah Daniels

We've all heard the stories about life on the Trail West. But what about when the Trail Ends? What happens then?Come discover the fates of each of the brave adventurers featured in these nine short tales from eight emerging writers.Which will be your favorite?Featured Contributors:Joanna BlairSteve CarrE.W. FarnsworthMatthew GowansAndrea HargroveIngrid Alice LohrJerome McFaddenand Leslie D. Soule