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ISSUE SEVEN COMING JANUARY, 2023!
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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!
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"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
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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



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"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


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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.

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"Badge" by Michael Grimala

Even without a badge, the desire to protect and serve never goes away.

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"See the Signs" by Craig Terlson

Dick may have left the police, but even as a private detective, the warnings were clear.

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"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...

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"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...

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"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.


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"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

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"At Fury Crossing" by Brent Spencer
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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

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“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 
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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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