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"Bastards of a Lesser God" by John Nelson -- They were strangers, with nothing in common except a father they'd never met and a longing for revenge. • "The Eye Test" by David Rachels. -- Jimmy the Grape says jump, you ask how high--never mind that you can't see where you're jumping. • "Forecast" by Mike McHone -- Steal from Vin McKay and there are consequences, come hell or high water. • "Take the Shot" by Brandon Barrows -- When you're a nobody, you have to make your own luck... • "The Sullivan Slide" by James Patrick Focarile -- Is the Sullivan family cursed or do they simply make poor choices? • "Outside Transmission" by Michael Grimala -- It began as a hobby, became an obsession, and ended with murder... |
"Personal Business" a Sam Harrigan story by Brandon Barrows - Her teenage son was dead--they told her it was a heart-attack, but she knew it was murder.
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"Mapache" by Anthony Neil Smith - The cellblock's one untouchable was killed and Mapache needs to know why.
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"Flame of the West" by M.E. Proctor - A missing sword, a missing wife... where's the connection?
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"Little Slices of Life" by Robb T. White - When your sister calls for help, you come--even if it means traveling thousands of miles.
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"The Only One" by Brandon Barrows - Murder is easy to understand, but sometimes motives aren't.
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"Mapache" by Anthony Neil Smith - The cellblock's one untouchable was killed and Mapache needs to know why.
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"Flame of the West" by M.E. Proctor - A missing sword, a missing wife... where's the connection?
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"Little Slices of Life" by Robb T. White - When your sister calls for help, you come--even if it means traveling thousands of miles.
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"The Only One" by Brandon Barrows - Murder is easy to understand, but sometimes motives aren't.
"A Skull Full of Solyanka" by Anthony Neil Smith - Russian mobster Pyotr's world is falling apart...
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"The Third Monday" by Robb T. White - Cole and Nic's life on the outside would be a lot more comfortable with some cash.
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"The Pit" by M.E. Proctor - Cross the mob and they'll bury you--maybe literally.
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"Sisters in Arms" by Russell Thayer - Gunselle should have known no good deed goes unpunished.
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"Interview" by Brandon Barrows - Uhla's husband is dead. Naturally the police have questions...
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"The Housebreakers" by Victor De Anda - They've been burgling for years without a hitch, but there's a first time for everything...
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"Clairy-V" by Nils Gilbertson - Clairvoyance isn't supernatural, it's all about making the right choices. • "Her Big Win" by Luke Foster - Dart sees their chance to score, but Alli sees an opportunity of her own. • "Scratch Pace" by Brandon Barrows - The horse must lose the race for Tom to win the girl. • "A Ring for Rosie" by M.E. Proctor - Poor but honest doesn't cut it for Rosie anymore. • "Bassoon Trouble" by Susan Kuchinskas - Daddy always called Lucy "his little f*cker" for a reason. • "One Lucky Punch" by Robb T. White - An instant of luck, a whole lot of trouble. • "The Number of the Beast" by Michael Zimecki - A holy man can raise holy Hell if he chooses. |
"Too Late" by Brandon Barrows - She asked Sam Harrigan to protect her son, but the damage was already done.
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"Taking the Hit" by Joseph S. Walker - When justice doesn't win out, what comes next?
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"Jenga" by Robb T. White - Maggie disappeared, leaving nothing but pieces that didn't quite fit.
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"Magic Coffin" by Peter DiChellis - They all saw Viktor buried, so where was he now?
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"Queen of Spades" by Steve Liskow - Sometimes a a card-sharp can do what a detective can't.
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"Sausalito" by M.E. Proctor - The Hightower girl was gone, but was it kidnapping or something else?
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"Sad Sack" by Colin Brightwell - Big Man and Scooter are celebrating Christmas with a little larceny. "Not Funny" by Jim Guigli - It's all fun and games 'til the comedian gets hurt. "Crank Baxter Ain't No God-Damned Christian" by Alec Cizak - Exactly what it says on the tin. "The Delphi Murders" (true crime) by N. Fraley "It's All An Act" by Brandon Barrows - Happiness turns tragic when the curtain rises on horror. "No Trouble" by Wayne McIntire - Ben tried to do a guy a favor and rope him into a murder. Now he's gotta get him out! "Conviction" by Anderson Barnes - Andy made a mistake, and he paid the price, but will anyone ever let him forget it? "Two Guys Walk Into a Bar" by Robb T. White - Two guys walk in, murder walks out! |
"Overnights at the Bumblebee Motel" by Michael Grimala
Hannah disappeared without a clue, but something about the motel's sign made it as good a place to look as any.
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"One Last Ride" by Brandon Barrows
It was already past midnight and Drew was dead tired. This fare would be his last - one way or another!
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"Peepin' and Hidin'" by Steve Liskow
Craig's new neighbor Wes was awful, but bad things can always get worse...
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"You Wouldn't Shoot Me" by Anderson Barnes
The money was already stolen, now it was a matter of who it should belong to.
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"Some Sunny Day, Baby" by Joseph S. Walker
Even crooked cops can't be all bad, right?
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"I'll Scratch Yours" by Thomas Nicholson
Sooner or later, our sins have a way of catching up to us...
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"The John Wesley Hardin Rag" by Coy Hall
Hollywood magic and illusions make the unreal seem true, but they can only take you so far...
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"The Jeff Davis 8" (true crime) by N. Fraley
Hannah disappeared without a clue, but something about the motel's sign made it as good a place to look as any.
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"One Last Ride" by Brandon Barrows
It was already past midnight and Drew was dead tired. This fare would be his last - one way or another!
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"Peepin' and Hidin'" by Steve Liskow
Craig's new neighbor Wes was awful, but bad things can always get worse...
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"You Wouldn't Shoot Me" by Anderson Barnes
The money was already stolen, now it was a matter of who it should belong to.
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"Some Sunny Day, Baby" by Joseph S. Walker
Even crooked cops can't be all bad, right?
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"I'll Scratch Yours" by Thomas Nicholson
Sooner or later, our sins have a way of catching up to us...
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"The John Wesley Hardin Rag" by Coy Hall
Hollywood magic and illusions make the unreal seem true, but they can only take you so far...
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"The Jeff Davis 8" (true crime) by N. Fraley
"Blood Loss" by Trey R. Barker
It was years since John saw Diane, but she was still beautiful, the wound still bled, and John isn't the only one who'll hurt.
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"A Tale of Two Wives" by Christine Eskilson
Two wives, two deaths - I swear it's just a coincidence!
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"Edwin Gets an Idea" by Susan Oleksiw
It was rare, but Edwin had an idea - it might even be a good one.
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"Double or Nothing" by Brandon Barrows
It was all on the line: the payoff of a lifetime or the end of the road.
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"A Mischief of Rats" by Robb T. White
The worst neighbors require the worst solutions.
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"Mercy Killings" by Marie Anderson
It wasn't murder - he was just doing them a favor!
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"Lunch" by Dustin Walker
Mac needs an in. All he has to do is survive one little luncheon...
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"Eden Praire Heist" (article) by Antony Perconti
It was years since John saw Diane, but she was still beautiful, the wound still bled, and John isn't the only one who'll hurt.
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"A Tale of Two Wives" by Christine Eskilson
Two wives, two deaths - I swear it's just a coincidence!
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"Edwin Gets an Idea" by Susan Oleksiw
It was rare, but Edwin had an idea - it might even be a good one.
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"Double or Nothing" by Brandon Barrows
It was all on the line: the payoff of a lifetime or the end of the road.
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"A Mischief of Rats" by Robb T. White
The worst neighbors require the worst solutions.
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"Mercy Killings" by Marie Anderson
It wasn't murder - he was just doing them a favor!
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"Lunch" by Dustin Walker
Mac needs an in. All he has to do is survive one little luncheon...
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"Eden Praire Heist" (article) by Antony Perconti
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"Poor Little Rich Man" by Brandon Barrows
A man died on PI Sam Harrigan's literal doorstep. He wouldn't be a detective, or human, if he didn't investigate. • "Badge" by Michael Grimala Even without a badge, the desire to protect and serve never goes away. • "See the Signs" by Craig Terlson Dick may have left the police, but even as a private detective, the warnings were clear. • "Caleb's Cannon" by M.E. Proctor Harry has no interest in insurance fraud or Caleb's tall tales, but a job is a job, and maybe it's a good thing he listened... • "Lucy's Inferno" by Robb T. White Luther "Lucy" Milton has a talent for arson investigations. It's dangerous work, but at least he's never bored... • "No One's Trash" by Luke Foster A hotshot killed Eddie Red, but Eddie wasn't a user, and Joe cares about Eddie even if no one else does. |
"Oksana" by Robb T. White
Just a little blackmail, 21st century style. The plan was perfect - except for the target.
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"Soft Mouths" by Dustin Walker
Inexperienced drug-dealer Stacy is learning her lessons the hard way.
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"Red Heels on Linoleum" by Ethan Robles
When you marry a mobster, you marry the mob, too...
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"Simple" by Brandon Barrows
The best solution to most problems is the simplest...
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"Tibet has a Book of the Dead, Too" by Coy Hall
A good grifter can make the mark feel good about being taken, but watch the touchy ones!
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"Mark" by Mike McHone
Bill Cooley is the consummate con-man. Who could possibly take him?
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"Aleatory" by Bruce Harris
Even the best-laid plans are subject to chance...
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"Essex County Noir" (article) by Anthony Perconti
Just a little blackmail, 21st century style. The plan was perfect - except for the target.
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"Soft Mouths" by Dustin Walker
Inexperienced drug-dealer Stacy is learning her lessons the hard way.
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"Red Heels on Linoleum" by Ethan Robles
When you marry a mobster, you marry the mob, too...
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"Simple" by Brandon Barrows
The best solution to most problems is the simplest...
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"Tibet has a Book of the Dead, Too" by Coy Hall
A good grifter can make the mark feel good about being taken, but watch the touchy ones!
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"Mark" by Mike McHone
Bill Cooley is the consummate con-man. Who could possibly take him?
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"Aleatory" by Bruce Harris
Even the best-laid plans are subject to chance...
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"Essex County Noir" (article) by Anthony Perconti
"At Fury Crossing" by Brent Spencer
Hella was only hired to find Cliff's wife - she never counted on this!
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"Newfound Gap" by Adam Leeder
Madison's brother has disappeared, but his debt hasn't and Nolan aims to collect.
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"Matter of Conscience" by Marie Anderson
Nancy dreamed of marriage and a child - but dreams can become nightmares.
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"Between Friends" by Brandon Barrows
What's a loan between old friends? Sometimes, it's life or death!
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"No Recoil" by M.E. Proctor
Abby and her mama will always look out for each other.
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"Learning to Dream" by Stanton McCaffery
When reality is too harsh, even dreams can seem out of reach.
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"Them Cops" by Anthony Neil Smith
Cops - it's all their fault!
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"American Nightmare: Sandman Mystery Theater's Noir Roots" (Article) by Anthony Perconti
Hella was only hired to find Cliff's wife - she never counted on this!
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"Newfound Gap" by Adam Leeder
Madison's brother has disappeared, but his debt hasn't and Nolan aims to collect.
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"Matter of Conscience" by Marie Anderson
Nancy dreamed of marriage and a child - but dreams can become nightmares.
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"Between Friends" by Brandon Barrows
What's a loan between old friends? Sometimes, it's life or death!
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"No Recoil" by M.E. Proctor
Abby and her mama will always look out for each other.
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"Learning to Dream" by Stanton McCaffery
When reality is too harsh, even dreams can seem out of reach.
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"Them Cops" by Anthony Neil Smith
Cops - it's all their fault!
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"American Nightmare: Sandman Mystery Theater's Noir Roots" (Article) by Anthony Perconti
“Midnight at the Oasis” by Robb T. White
Nate thought he and his uncle Rex were as close as brothers until one midnight at the Oasis changed everything.
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“French Twist” by Joe Giordano
While on vacation in Paris, American Max Caspian offers police his assistance with a very unusual murder.
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“Unprincipaled" by Stephen Sottong
Everyone wondered about the day Principal Taylor stole the truck. Nobody would have ever guessed the reason.
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“Give Me a Reason” by Brandon Barrows
Something was taken from Chris Zender while serving in Afghanistan and if he can't get it back, he'll get revenge.
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“Bridal Wreath” by Jill Hand
Robin was lonely for a long time. Then she met Richard, then Richard brought the flowers...
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“Cymbaline” by Alec Cizak
When Raven and Sparrow saw an opportunity, naturally, they took it. Wouldn't you?
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“Chasing 61” by Bruce Harris
The Babe set the record of sixty homeruns. Both Roger Maris and Frankie Z. aim to break it.
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“The Famous Last Words of Mickey Spillane”
(Article) by Mike McHone
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