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Secret Seekers Society and the Beast of Bladenboro follows the young protagonists Hunter Glenn, and Elly Ann through an adventure ripe with adversity, paranormal monsters, secret societies, and most haunting of all, a life without their parents.The book follows both the siblings' emotional struggle from the sudden loss of their parents, as well as their physical journey into a new and strange "home"; an ancient and creepy mansion known only as the Belmonte Estate.It is here where they first learn of their new guardian, an eccentric old man named Professor Clandestine and the rest of the mansion's caretakers. Tossed into their bedroom and locked away under the pretense of "safety concerns" it does not take long for the children to hatch an escape plan.Follow the children as they slowly unravel the secrets of their parents' true identities, the origin of the strange mansion and their inheritance into an ancient secret society of monster hunters known as Seekers.

Get ready for another epic adventure as we follow Hunter, Elly and all of their friends as their journey continues into the world of the supernatural and unknown.Following directly after the events of the first book, the children start their new lives as future members of the Secret Seekers Society! But first, the children have to go through six years of training, known only as the 'Enlightenment'. What will the children learn about in their first year? What new friends will they meet?The story delves deeper into the spiritual realm of the paranormal. Learning about a magical and ancient ring known as Solomon's Seal, (known to grant its wearer the ability to speak to animals and spirits) the children must decide if playing with the spiritual realm, and potentially speaking to their parents one last time is worth the risk of putting their souls in danger.With rumor's spreading that their parents were "double agents" and working with the evil Aten Corp. the children are desperate for answers. Is the ring real? Does it truly grant its wearer such powers, or does Solomon's seal hide a deeper evil?Get ready for the ride of your life, as nothing is ever as it seems inside of the Belmonte Estate...

Mackinac Island is located in Lake Huron. It is one of three crown jewels that are within the borders of Michigan. Upon arrival, you will notice a lot of bicycles, horse-drawn carriages--some for hauling freight, others for shuttling people to and from their hotel--the maroon Grand Hotel bus, taxis, and public tour carriages. People are walking on the streets and sidewalks as well. If you arrive in late May or early June, you will have a chance of catching the lilacs in bloom. There are five authorized motorized vehicles allowed on the island. They are police cars, fire trucks, ambulances, an assortment of maintenance vehicles for the electric company, and snowmobiles, which is the main mode of transportation for the approximately 450 to 500 permanent residents. One of the best and easiest ways to get around is by bicycle. Most people who visit the island think that Main Street and downtown is it. There is more to the island than the eighteen or so fudge shops and tourist stores. It is part of the experience, but not the whole experience.

Watch the stories unfold as Hall of Fame, All-Star, and World Champion professional athletes share their personal stories of struggle and success as they've transitioned from the pinnacle of their pro sports careers back into normal, everyday lives. Each chapter chronicles the life of an NBA, NFL, NHL, or MLB former professional athlete, twenty in all. You won't find another book like FROM GLORY DAYS that captures this transition, as told directly by the athletes themselves.

Five Questions. Five StepsDo I really need to struggle the way my parents did or still do? Am I worthy of anything more than what I have been given? Can I really make the changes in my life I desire? How can I ever move past the negative voices in my life, in my own head? Am I forever doomed to this life of misery as another Cog in the machine? I read all the books from Brene Brown, Steven Pressfield, John Eldridge, Dan Miller, Jon Acuff, and Dave Ramsey searching for these answers. It wasn't until I hit rock bottom that I found them. On a cold fall night caged up like a lion when John asked me one question. Here lies the key to your futureThat night I began the journey to answer these 5 questions. A journey of personal transformation that has led me to the life I live today as a Speaker, Coach, Author, and most importantly Husband and Father. The Confident Father's Guidebook has lead me thereListen as you discover and uncover the questions in your life that will lead to your transformation and enjoy the gift of these 5 steps that will allow you to rediscover who and what matters most in your life. There are only two days that matter most in the life of a man. 1. The day he loses his father. 2. The day he becomes a father. The third, if you will, is the day he blends life lessons of those two and becomes: The Confident Father. This book is the road to finding your own path to reaching that level in life if day number three has yet to come upon you. That is my gift to you. Now scroll to the top of the page and select the buy button today, so you too can begin to live a legacy worth leaving.

I can't raise a daughter. I need time alone to figure this father thing out. Will she ever talk to me and tell me how she feels?All fathers experience these emotions. We doubt our ability to be a great dad and to raise an outstanding daughter.What if you had some help? Father-Daughter Conversations will equip you with the tools all fathers-new, young and seasoned-are searching for to better connect with their daughters and create meaningful relationships.Join the fireside chat and learn from eleven incredible fathers as they explore what it means to become the role model she needs, the father she deserves, and the husbands they were created to be. Grab something to drink, find a quiet room (you deserve it dad) and dive deep into this book. Experiencing first hand the wonder and beauty of authentic, father-daughter conversations.

By the best selling author of "Brave Bart", this story is about how Coco, a horse, and Kitty, a cat, become friends after a bad storm and a scary, unexpected move. Important life lessons and unexpected friendships emerge, due to a newfound trust and acceptance of differences and change

Little Tzuri learns to trust himself as he travels from one adventure to another.

Explore the story of how Bay City, Michigan's first designated burial ground went from being abandoned and overgrown to a prominent historic site. Pine Ridge Cemetery was founded in 1858 and prospered, but within one hundred years it would begin to fall into a state of disrepair. The final resting place of over 150 Civil War veterans and many other significant individuals from the region, Pine Ridge Cemetery has a unique and rich history. Owned by no one and no longer an active cemetery, Pine Ridge could not exist without the small group of devoted volunteers who care for it.

Everyone has a secret. Elli Wafe has carried the secret of her premonitions since childhood, but everything changes when she arrives at a private school nestled in the heart of the British Isles with its own mysteries to keep. It isn't until she is drawn into the daily life of her classmates that she realizes there's more to Clandestine University than science class. She hears dark whispers in the night, asking questions that make her spine tingle. Do the answers lie in the dean's office? Or in the eyes of the two boys she is inexplicably drawn to? She'll soon discover that the secret she's carried may be connected to a much larger riddle than she could possibly imagine.

Elli and her friends have traveled far to reach the Island of the Lady. The path has been steep and jagged, but the end is in their sights. Now four tests remain before their final battle with the demonic Acolytes, tests that will judge their worthiness to receive Merlin's talisman, a stone of infinite power which has been guarded by the Lady of the Lake for millennia. Time is not on their side as the curse encroaches, and Elli must make the ultimate sacrifice, one that will decide the fate of all. Or, before she can fulfill her destiny, will she be betrayed by the one she trusts most?

"[Douglas Kearney] is at the other end of the century, using a multicultural voice inflected with the concerns of what it means to be a young black man at this time and at this place."--The Los Angeles Times Dynamic poet, performer, librettist, and professor Douglas Kearney's works speak to those who are listening to what our living, material language has to say about race and history. At the hub of Buck Studies is a long mash-up of the stories of Herakles, the Greek bad-man, and that of Stagger Lee, the black bad-man. "Stagger Put Work In" examines the Twelve Labors Herakles performed to atone for murdering his family through Stagger Lee's murder of black man Billy Lyons. What is enacted by this appropriation is an exhaustion of forms--gangsta rap and its antecedent, the murder ballad. only good one dead one we scold our mirror. should've been dead before Stagger wrassled it bull-headed red-blind muscle-a-muscle. bully and bull stagger the city levee round round round. Douglas Kearney resides in Altadena, California, and teaches at California College for the Arts. His degrees are from Howard University and California Institute of the Arts. He is the author of three previous poetry collections; his work appears in many anthologies including Role Call: A Generational Anthology of Social and Political Black Art & Literature. His honors include a Cave Canem fellowship, a Whiting Writers Award, and commissions from Minneapolis's Weisman Art Museum and New York's Studio Museum.

If you had the chance to be someone or something else, would you? Starting in the city of Boston, a young, headstrong, African American girl named Camari Miller, lived an ordinary life as a barista. Until one day, a strange creature named Malra, appears in her bedroom and reveals to her and her older brother Cayson, along with Ayame Takahashi, a shy, but bold Japanese girl, and Areon Hwang, a rude, impulsive, but protective African American and Korean boy, are princes and princesses in a world called, Calthenial. Together, they face a formidable foe throughout this journey to save the people known as the Extinct. While trying to rescue them, they will have to face many trials and tribulations, maybe even their own fears.

This book provides 25 family practice medical crossword puzzles which include body systems and common diseases. It is designed for a wide range of users such as physicians, NPs, PAs, RN's and is an excellent resource for students preparing for state board examinations. The puzzles are a fun and upbeat way to test your knowledge of common primary care issues. There are over 1500 words and clues which cover all aspects of diagnosis, disease management, and health promotion. The content promotes critical thinking skills and incorporates topics essential to daily practice. The words and clues are based on standard family practice sources. The puzzles are printed in a large format making them easy to read. Answer keys and a full glossary are included. Solving crossword puzzles can improve vocabulary, concentration, and memory. It is a fun way to test spelling ability and learn new medical words and facts. Crossword puzzles are said to be the most popular and widespread word games in the world. The first known published crossword puzzle was created by a journalist named Arthur Wynne in 1913 and appeared in the New York World. CROSSCHECK, Vol. 1 contains only medical facts and terminology and is the first theme oriented crossword puzzle book of its kind which features medical topics at an advanced academic level. Everyone enjoys the challenge of a crossword puzzle. It is especially appealing when the content is relevant to one's profession. This text uses terminology of anatomy, physiology, pathology, and all sciences concerned with the human body. It covers a broad range of topics with a special focus on pediatrics. It is a supplemental study and review tool in a crossword format and will provide hours of challenging fun. This book would make a great gift for anyone in the medical profession. These puzzles are for your enjoyment and provide a respite from the daily grind. You may find some of them fun; some of them frustrating, and some of them just plain irritating. In any event, you will be entertained.

This was a time of unprecedented transformation in China. In 1912 this ancient civilization would experience the downfall of about 3,500 years of rule by dynasties. In 1910 Robert Wood Clack of Iowa journeyed to China for a teaching position at Chihli Provincial College in Paotingfu (now Baoding). A few months later he would meet Edith Gordon of California who was already living in Tientsin (now Tianjin), China, with her mother, a missionary worker. In 1911 they married in China. In 1913 Robert became the first Secretary of a new Y.M.C.A. (Young Men's Christian Association) in Paotingfu. During their next ten years in China they would see the effects of warlord battles, famines, and droughts. Their view of this extraordinary era in China is told here through their personal letters and photographs.

Growing up on an Indiana farm, Sheila Davis has one dream--to become a professional writer. But her farmer father sees no reason for his daughter's fanciful thoughts to pull her away from her duties at home. After winning a scholarship, Sheila convinces her dad to let her attend a summer writing course at a nearby school, where she flourishes, thanks in large part to the encouragement of her high school English teacher. It seems as though fate has smiled on her when a whirlwind romance with upperclassman Dan Gray turns into a proposal of marriage, with a promise to support her educational and professional dreams if she'll delay them and hold a job long enough for him to complete his degree. But Dan's personal agenda sentences Sheila to years of menial work as he climbs the ladder of academia and secretly sabotages her every attempt to become a published author. The longing never dies, however, and when Sheila gets a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to take a shot at getting published, she risks everything and dives in--only to encounter some stunning twists and turns she never anticipated, never prepared for, and never even imagined she'd have to confront.

Dreams allow us to create possibilities in our minds that may or may not come true. Purpose allows life to create what's destined to come true. Understanding the difference between "PURPOSE" and "DREAMS" starts with knowing "who we are" and what's happening in our environment. This book has been written to nurture awareness of "self," identity development, self-esteem, and the difference between our "PURPOSE" and our "DREAMS".

Frankenmuth is Michigan's Christmas Town and a top tourist draw. Family events, unique shopping and historical significance combine in a natural, small-town Bavarian-inspired setting. Use this comprehensive and completely independent guide to plan your Frankenmuth vacation. Learn about over 30 annual events, the best places to stay, eat and shop, natural and historical attractions and more. Use this guide to explore and experience what Frankenmuth has to offer, both on and off the beaten path.Also Available:Mackinac: 978-0-9767064-7-2Jackson Hole: 978-0-9792043-3-3Key West: 978-0-9792043-4-0Wisconsin Dells: 978-0-9792043-9-5Atlantic City: 978-0-9792043-0-2Gatlinburg: 978-0-9792043-2-6Las Vegas: 978-0-9792043-5-7Myrtle Beach: 978-0-9792043-6-4Niagara Falls: 978-0-9792043-7-1

Proving Innocence chronicles thirteen months of agony and frustration suffered by the innocent Bonilla and Frontiera families as a result of Children's Protective Services removal of young James Bonilla from his parents. Most people are not prepared to navigate the maze of sometimes senseless procedures of a government agency that has too much power. The Frontiera and Bonilla story and reports of several other cases across the country should be a wake-up call to a public unaware of how the state agencies charged with protecting the nation's children are failing. Interviews with lawyers, caseworkers, and others who work within the system, point out specific steps that should be taken to improve how these agencies work. The author issues a call to action from the public to charge all levels of government to make necessary changes in these agencies. They must protect children from abuse and neglect without persecuting innocent families.

University Center, Michigan: Saginaw Valley State University. Zero wear to attractive blue cloth boards, stamped white title centered on upper quarter and along spinestrip. Glossy pictorial jacket has minium scuff (if any) no names or markings, high graded quality coated paper stock, Foreword by Editors, Profusely & WONDERFULLY Illustrated w/color photos by Adam Baudoux, James Fry, Tim Inman, Matt Shaw, and Jonathan Zelanak. Indexed w/descriptions. 189 crsip, clean & solid pp. Makes a wonderful personal collectible/or VERY possible gift copy!

“American fare and the American Unfair collide in Jared Morningstar's A Slice of American Pie. These poems and short stories chronicle a vision of our nation's norms and their future precedents in ways as arresting and full as the deep-fried specials in the first pages. But Morningstar's work is no filler: from hunting bears to deadly game shows, Whiskey City heartbreak and the duplicity behind the term ‘boneless wing,’ his stories will stick with you long after reading like a morning pledge to the flag years after school has ended.” - Josh Crummer, author of We are the Raiders “Jared Morningstar’s poems and stories are told by the most open-hearted, clear-eyed man at the bar on Main Street. Their forthright observations and scenes, their broad angers and ironies, carry the dogged directness, sadness, and hopefulness of Ashcan School paintings reimagined for COVID-era America.”

YAWAB (Your Answer Will Always Be) Volume One is a collection of arithmetic puzzles designed to sharpen your mathematical computation skills. Each daily puzzle utilizes the four basic mathematical functions in a clear sequence constructed using simple language. Solutions are clearly expressed and no advanced mathematical skills are required to complete each puzzle. The only materials necessary are a writing utensil, paper, a four-function calculator, and an open mind.

YAWAB (Your Answer Will Always Be) Volume Two is a collection of arithmetic puzzles designed to sharpen your computational skills. Each puzzle utilizes the four basic mathematical functions in a clear sequence written using simple language. Solutions are clearly expressed and no advanced mathematical skills are required to complete each puzzle. The only materials necessary are a writing utensil, paper, a four-function calculator, and an open mind.

Driven by rich characterization and strong plot, “Fatal Voyage” takes readers on a journey of old-fashioned action-adventure and modern-day edginess. As World War II breaks out British Navy Intelligence Officer Lt. Ian Fleming is sent on a perilous mission to Brazil, a hot-bed of cutthroat Nazi sympathizers and German spies with designs of taking over South America and invading the United States. The suave lieutenant, not long out of Eton, is seduced by an exotic dancer who might well be the prototype for every “Bond girl” to follow in Fleming’s lustrous career writing spy novels. In hints of other “007” things to come, the dashing lieutenant receives spy gear from a British bureaucrat who identifies himself by a single initial and faces a megalomaniac who thinks Adolf Hitler’s plan of world domination is good foreign policy. Integral to the thrilling story are memorable British merchant seamen, Latin mobsters and so many goose-stepping Gestapo you could exhume the Third Reich. The novel also makes a port call in 1940 Hollywood, where the author packs in enough movie land glitz to fill a marquee. Even heartthrob, actor Errol Flynn makes a cameo. “Fatal Voyage” is an adventure story triumph. – Pilar Publishing of California.

“Riverside emergency.” The dispatcher’s voice sounds crisp at 9:47 p.m. April 28, 2003. “Police?” “Yes, is this an emergency?” “Was,” the male voice cries, his throat catching. “Was?” the dispatcher asks the man who sounds elderly. “I’m on the floor by the window. I see the moon.” The man sounds disoriented. “Do you require an ambulance?” “I want a policeman.” “What happened?” “My dear wife’s dead. I shot her.” So begins the heart-wrenching tragedy of Charles Dean Deaver and his terminally ill, 76-year-old wife, Lorelai. Enter law school Professor Danforth Franklin, a philandering academic who becomes obsessed with the case and takes a sabbatical to investigate on his own. What he learns about the murder tantalizes his third-year law students, and teaches Professor Franklin lessons of true love that change his life forever. – Pilar Publishing of California.

A young woman's life is changed forever when a massive wildfire destroys lives and homes in this heart-rending story of love and tragedy. "Ashes to Ashes" is based on true events. April Reynolds dreams of starting a family with her firefighter husband, Kyle. He has a dream too: to finish building their home on an idyllic mountainside in Southern California, into which he has sunk all of their money. But life's dreams are as fragile as kindling when confronted by a rarely seen "perfect fire storm," which chars April's soul and blackens the hillsides. Will her life ever rise again from the ashes?

HUNKERED DOWN is the memoir, or what the author calls a "running history" of one of the scariest times to be alive on Earth. The deadly coronavirus pandemic of 2020 afflicted millions and killed many thousands, and would permanently change how we live our lives. With a keen eye for rich and dramatic detail, a mind for insightful opinion and the skill to force words to jump to life, the author tells a story that is in turns grim, inspiring, ugly, sad - at times unbelievable - and unforgettable. It isn't only the saga of big cities like New York where the virus from a bat, three-times more contagious than the Spanish Flu which had killed 50 million a century earlier, savaged tenement and townhome, alike. But the author takes you to these tragic scenes in lyrical prose: "No pictures on earth brought the shocking horror of the coronavirus more brightly into focus than photos taken by a drone high over pauper's cemetery on uninhabited Hart Island in the Bronx, where on the ground below workers in hazmat suits carefully lowered unpainted pine coffins into a newly dug trench half the size of a football field." The memoir provides glimpses of panicked people hoarding toilet paper to foolish college students partying on Florida's beaches thinking they were immune. It explores a sanguine panoply of people doing good, like healthcare workers putting lives on the line to save others - and paying for it with their own. Intertwined through this whirlwind chronology are travails - some funny - of the author and his wife hunkered down in the desert. If this is "running history" the author certainly caught a lot of it. It's breathless. - Pilar Publishing of California.

When tragedy strikes his school, fifth-grader Jeremy Granger comes up with a unique way to end gun violence in his tiny rural town in Washington State. His unique idea is so constitutionally workable that it sends alarm bells through the nation's powerful gun lobby. And, make no mistake, these protectors of the Second Amendment don’t take this threat with weapons holstered. But, gun advocates aren't the boy’s only obstacles. He also contends with the haunting loss of his best friend at the hands of a brutal killer, abandonment by his father, and a town full of shell-shocked residents who think he's lost his mind, including the local sheriff.

In 1944 eighteen-year-old Michael Sandler enlists in the United States Army and, after being told in basic training that half of the recruits in his Regiment would be killed in the war, he's shipped off to fight Nazis on the Italian Front to prove it. From the Army's disastrous Anzio beachhead to its bloody slog up the North Apennine Mountains towards liberation of Italy, Private Sandler is buffeted by fusillades of German bullets in front of him and, from behind, by the rampant anti-Semitism of his own comrades. Caught in the midst of what he learns to call, "felonies of war," manhood is thrust upon this naïve Brooklyn Jew, who experiences both the extreme trauma of frontline combat, and after Italy's liberation, the delightful pleasures of a worldly Italian woman who is as stunningly beautiful as she is cunning. Above all, however, wartime teaches Michael Sandler that all enemies don't hide in bunkers - some dwell deep inside his own guts. For decades he never talks of his heroism under fire, nor of WWII secrets of murder, Army corruption and personal betrayal. A self-portrait of bloody war and doomed love, We'll Always Have Venice was inspired by recollections - confessions, if you will - of an American soldier who survived fierce combat on the Italian Front, only to be haunted ever after by "felonies of war."

Published by Pilar Publishing of California, readers of R.D. Byron-Smith’s novel "Image of Evil" say chapters describing the gas chamber at San Quentin State Prison haunted them. In this work of fiction Byron-Smith takes us for a look inside another notorious prison, Ohio Penitentiary in Columbus, built three decades before the Civil War. Ace Major League pitcher Flamethrower Faraday plays in the World Series. Then life throws him a curve. Within a year he is rotting in a dirty cell with bunkmate Judd Wiggins, a baseball fanatic. Together they see potential in a new arrival, a young convicted burglar – potential not only for his rehabilitation, but their redemption. Against the backdrop of a brutal guard with an antsy billy club, a warden’s dream of fielding an inmate baseball team, and an unsolved prison murder, BULL PEN: A Tale of Fastballs, Murder and Redemption Behind Bars, hits an emotional home run.

Empowered professional, fortysomething Elizabeth Kent is a self-described “cougar” who reports for a large newspaper in the nation’s capital during the Iraq war, where she admits, while serving as a correspondent she had “embedded” many battle-hardened soldiers. Now the hunt for deposed dictator Saddam Hussein is heating up and she longs to return to the war-torn Middle East to witness it. Instead, she is assigned – in her words “to fight the last war” – to interview a U.S. Marine who has miraculously “woken” from a coma decades after being wounded in the Vietnam War. In this compelling story of self-discovery and love, Kent finds she has much in common with this attractive Marine, and the life he never got to live. What she doesn’t know is he has unknowingly kept a secret she has waited a lifetime to learn locked inside his mind. – Pilar Publishing of California.

When a British woman reads the notebook left behind by her lover who kills himself in World War II, leading her to marry his twin brother, it unleashes a torrent of suppressed emotions, and reveals a secret mission to Nazi Germany that could cost England the war.

When a retired investigator buys a box of papers at an auction he stumbles upon secrets of a murder at a California theme park, and begins his own investigation -- 40 years after the crime.

When Todd Davidson lands a good-paying job as the paralegal to a sucessful trial lawyer in Southern California he enters a world of jurisprudence never taught in law school -- and that's a shame. This fast-paced "memoir" is perfect for that three-hour flight to your next case.

Novelist R.D. Byron-Smith had never shied away from controversial topics. In "Back in Saigon," he took on the issue of babies left behind by American soldiers in the Vietnam War; in "The boy who saved his town from guns," the daring author wrote about a horrifying school shooting and its aftermath; and in his top-selling, "We'll Always Have Venice," he explored anti-Semitism among U.S. infantrymen in World War II. Now as only the author can he takes on racial animus in America. But be forewarned, if you seek a "safe space" don't enter. Mr. Byron-Smith admits to having never practiced correct politics. This novella, "My Little Town," opens in the nineteen seventies with middle class accountant Farley Limes living a mundane but comfortable life in the industrial city of Saginaw, Michigan. He is proudest of his restored 1880s home, which is featured in his local newspaper as one of the finest "historical" houses in the whole county. Then, over the next few decades, his neighborhood changes as whites move out and poorer newcomers move in. His once beautiful neighborhood slowly morphs into a gang-infested slum. But, Farley holds out as his neighbors flee for the affluent white suburbs. As Farley laments, watching gang violence and drug-dealing all around him: "My fate seemed to be grieving alone in a beautiful tomb in an ugly cemetery." Then fate plays its brutal hand. Tired of being kicked around by street thugs, 67-year-old Farley's pent-up anger is unleashed in a torrent when he is attacked by an African-American teen-ager playing the so-called "knockout game." From then on, in dramatic and tragic fashion the life of Farley Limes spins out of control. - Pilar Publishing of California.

A heart-rending story of deep love and deeper tragedy, Burn Over is based on true events. April Reynolds is a happy young bride who dreams of having a baby with her studly fireman husband Kyle in the Mount San Gorgonio region of Southern California. Kyle has a dream too: to finish building their house on an idyllic mountainside, into which he has sunk all of their money. But life's dreams are as fragile as kindling when confronted by the unique conditions of a rarely seen "perfect fire storm," which ignites a massive hillside blaze destroying lives and homes, and chars April's heart by unleashing the deadly foe wildland fire fighters fear the most - a Burn Over.

From USA Today Bestselling author Stephanie Damore comes a new paranormal cozy mystery series that explores magic, mystery, and what it means to be family.It's been nearly 13 years since Angelica Nightingale had her heart broken. Packing up her life, she left her hometown and vowed never to return.Except now, a family emergency has called her back home, and quite frankly, she'd rather be anywhere but there.But when her aunt raises her wand to cure a friend, and he ends up dead, it becomes abundantly clear she's not leaving anytime soon.Follow along as Angelica confronts her past and unravels the secrets of her hometown. With twists and turns that will keep you on the edge of your seat, this series is a must-read for fans of paranormal cozy mysteries.If you're looking for a captivating series that will keep you guessing until the very end, look no further than the Mystic Inn Mystery series. Start reading today and dive into the magical world of Silverlake today!

Happy Halloween! Welcome to the best holiday of the year, or so Angelica thought until the tricks began to outweigh the treats. Frog curses, poisoned candy apples, and a wayward vampire are only half of her problems. Add in a two-hundred-year-old curse, a depressed poltergeist, and a dead body, and it's clear why. But Angelica refuses to go down without a fight. With the culprit of the Halloween hijinks still at large, Angelica sets out to solve the mystery just as the culprit sets their sites on her. Will she be able to uncover the truth behind the spooky occurrences? With the stakes this high, Angelica doesn't have a choice.

It's Christmas time in Silverlake, and Angelica and everyone else is feeling jolly, that is until a suspicious visitor arrives. Daniel McEwen's presence has the town on edge, or maybe it's his sharp fangs that have everyone running in the other direction. But when a dead body turns up, and it's clearly a setup, Angelica knows she can't hang the vampire out to dry. Aunt Thelma taught her better than that, which is why she's teaming up with Vance to tackle this case and clear their friend's name. Unfortunately, more than one person wants the truth to remain a secret, and they'll do whatever it takes to keep Angelica and Vance quiet. Can they trace the clues and bring the real killer to justice, or will there be more than one untimely departure this holiday season?

Nothing says fall like candles, comfy socks, and pumpkin spice lattes. At least, that's what Mayor Parish thinks. She's determined for Silverlake to win the prestigious Best Fall Getaway award for Witch Reader's Magazine-the town is already a top contender. But when the journalist covering Silverlake writes a scathing review and is found dead, things go from fall festive to fatal misfortune. The Mystic Inn guest had his fair share of critics, but the killer couldn't possibly be someone living in Silverlake, could it? Angelica and her friends are racing to find out. They love their enchanting town, and they're not about to let one bad pumpkin poison the patch. Will they be able to unmask the killer and clear Silverlake's name, or will the town's reputation be forever tarnished?

Angelica and Vance have finally found the home of their dreams. But as they settle into their new abode, they soon discover that the quaint and charming property is hiding dark secrets and a haunting past. When a long-forgotten cold case is uncovered in the garden, the couple finds themselves embroiled in a dangerous investigation with more than one mystery to solve. With the help of their supernatural friends and their detective skills, they race against time to uncover the truth and bring closure to cases that have been left unsolved for far too long.

New York City, 1962. A missing persons case, and a witch who won't rest until it's solved... I'm Vee Harper and I live for jumping back in time and solving cold cases for the Agency of Paranormal Peculiarities. It's the present day that trips me up. So when a missing persons case comes in, throwing me back to 1962 New York City, I set off to solve it. But nothing about this case is what it seems. Rogue witches, power-hungry shifters, and friends who are anything but innocent send me on a supernatural chase that might require more power than even I can summon. Can I solve the case before my time is up or will a young woman remain missing forever? If you love paranormal cozies with a twist of time travel, you're going to love this series!

Vee Harper is a time-traveling witch working for the Agency of Paranormal Peculiarities, and life couldn't be better-until she receives a magical SOS from her boyfriend and fellow time-traveler Detective Michael Cooper. Michael is stuck in 1964 with his life on the line, and it's up to Vee to trace the threads of space to save him. She lost her mother to the job and is determined not to lose the love of her life. This mission is non-negotiable. Join Vee on her thrilling journey through time as she fights to save Michael and keep their love alive. Will she be able to unravel the threads of space and bring Michael back to safety, or will they be lost in time forever?

Ever since Nick passed, Claire has been able to see ghosts. When Nick’s not-so-dearly departed grandma makes an untimely exit, Nick relies on his ever-clever wife to track the clues and bring the killer to justice. Claire is more than willing to take the case if only to send Grandma up to the Pearly Gates and get her out of her hair...and bakery.

Champagne, chocolates, and murder? That definitely wasn't on the menu. When Claire London hosts her first all-out New Year's Eve Party at London Manor, the last thing she expects to find is a corpse in the closet. The discovery only leads to more questions--ones that she's counting on her hunky (although albeit dead) hubby and her mischievous kitty helping her solve. Can Claire crack the case before she's charged with murder, or will her first New Year's resolution be to get out jail? Find out in the third installment of the Spirited Sweets Mystery Series.

It's summertime in Bleu Clair Bay. The best time of the year for this touristy northern Michigan town. Claire and Nick have settled into a new routine, albeit a bit of an unnatural one. The bakery is back open and busy, and mysteries have been few and far between. All seems right with the world. That is until Deputy Preston's spirit makes an appearance. It turns out he's not dead, but he's having an out-of-body experience. After being attacked on the job, he's left unconscious in the hospital, and he's counting on Claire and Nick to solve the case and bring the bad guy to justice. Are our favorite paranormal mystery-solving duo up to the challenge? Only one way to find out.

Sometimes, the most magical love stories are the ones that have been right in front of you all along. There are worse things in life than being in love with your best friend—like being his fake fiancee. Until then, I felt like I had a handle on things. Sure, I was a hot mess when it came to magic—but my wedding planning business was thriving, and I got to secretly admire Troy every day at work. (Who was winning? Me, that's who.) But when an unexpected curse sends Troy scrambling for a fake fiancée, the line between reality and fantasy blurs. Soon, sparks are flying in every magical direction. (Is it getting hot in here? No, just me? Cool.) Will our charade lead to the happily ever after I've secretly craved, or will it shatter the very foundation of my carefully curated world? Guess I'm about to find out. Wish me luck. Hexed and Hitched is a witchy romantic comedy full of magic, friendship, and laughter. It's the first book in a series of stand alone romances set in the enchanted town of Mystic Hollow.

Ziva Diaz has been really looking forward to this week. Her best friend is getting married and her beauty line is launching. Life is good and she's on top of the world - what could go wrong? Sabotage, a feud, and a murder, it turns out. Stumbling over a dead body on the beach trips Ziva up in more ways than one, particularly when one of her beauty clients is charged with the murder. She doesn't believe for a minute that Mrs. J. would murder anyone; too bad she's the only one. As Ziva sets out to solve the mystery, someone else sets out to ruin both her reputation and her friend's wedding. Can Ziva solve the case and serve up some just desserts? Or will her investigation fall flatter than a wedding soufflé?

Not all secrets stay in Sin City.When a sight-seeing excursion turns tragic, Ziva and the gang land in the middle of a murder investigation. Fashion designer, Melanie May, was a girl boss on a mission, but her ambitions may have cost her her life. And the killer isn't done yet. Is the killer targeting women in leadership roles? Can Ziva identify the next target before it's too late? You've never seen the Strip like this before #girlbossstrong

Even the most charming men can be deceiving.Just when Ziva is ready to settle into married life, her husband's past comes back to haunt him. Now, with a dead body in her bed and her husband on the run, it's up to Ziva to crack the case and catch the real killer befor he makes his next mark-right in the center of her husband's chest.Each book is a stand alone (No Cliffhangers!!!) and feature a female lead who was blessed with brains and a knack for sleuthing. Ziva can stand on her own and believe me, she does. Enjoy!

There's no gold at the end of this rainbow...
Ziva's best friend has been framed for robbing a jewelry store and it's up to Ziva to crack the case. The situation quickly turns deadly and suddenly a robbery is fool's gold compared to what Ziva uncovers. The search for the killer leads Ziva straight into his crosshairs. Will she be able to take him down before he makes his mark? Dive in to the world of Beauty Secrets and meet the characters in this fast-paced murder mystery! Book One: Makeup & Murder Book Two: Kiss & Makeup Book Three: Eyeliner & Alibis Book Four: Pedicures & Prejudice Short Story: A Ring to Die For BONUS! Story includes the first 2 chapters of Makeup & Murder! Download it now.

I buried my magic along with my best friend...but one keeps coming back.
If only I could create a black hole and cast myself into it, I would.
But the universe has other plans. And the new guy in town is the start of it all.
Greyson has my power on edge, and my instincts screaming at me to run. He has a secret, and I’m determined to uncover it—that is if I don’t fall in love with him first.
Dive into this bewitching romance where two supernaturals find a reason for living by learning what they’re willing to die for. Laced Series: Book 1 Unraveled (Jan 2020) Book 2 Stitched (June 2020) Book 3 Pressed (Dec 2020)

Looking for fun, spooky Halloween mysteries? Then you'll be spellbound by this paranormal cozy collection crafted by more than a dozen of your favorite witchy authors. We've brewed up this Halloween anthology packed with brand new mysteries featuring your favorite magical characters. Conjure up a copy, and see if you can figure out what's going bump in the night!

Because of its excellent river system, Saginaw developed from an Indian village into a bustling lumber town. In its early days, investors came from eastern cities and became wealthy lumber barons. They built beautiful mansions, hotels, and public buildings while they also supported civic projects. Before consolidating, there were two cities: East Saginaw and Saginaw City, separated by the Saginaw River. Many German societies, schools, and churches were organized in the area, due to the large number of residents with a German heritage. The early residents survived fires, floods, and the end of the lumber boom. Other industries developed and the city continued to grow. The rare postcards that appear in this book depict many historical buildings, the two separate cities, the German influence, and the philanthropy of the lumber barons. Join author Roberta Morey on a journey through Saginaw's rich industrial and cultural history.

Saginaw's river system was important to settlement in the area. The Shiawassee, Tittabawassee, and Saginaw Rivers converge at a place called Green Point. It was here that Native Americans lived long before the first white man came. Louis Campau was the first permanent white settler. Later, Gen. Louis Cass arrived and was commissioned to negotiate a treaty with the Indians for the purpose of acquiring a large portion of their lands. Settlers began to arrive, along with trappers and fur traders, but the city did not begin to grow until men from the East found that a fortune could be made in lumbering white pine trees. Men such as Curtis Emerson, Norman Little, Jesse Hoyt, Wellington R. Burt, and Little Jake Seligman prospered because of the lumber boom. When lumbering waned, many of the lumber barons remained in Saginaw and established new businesses. Saginaw has legendary leaders and heroes in the areas of medicine, education, agriculture, business, and industry. Many are highlighted throughout the chapters of this book.

Saginaw boasts a rich and colorful history. After the early explorers and small Native American villages came the lumbermen, shanty boys, and a bustling commercial center. Later the coal, salt, and sugar beet industries replaced lumbering in the economy. Many of Saginaw's businesses were known worldwide and are still important after more than 100 years. Saginaw was home to a bevy of famous and infamous characters. Among the early ruffians were Fabian Fournier (Saginaw's Paul Bunyan), Silver Jack Driscoll, and the Opera House Rogue, Warren Bordwell. Saginaw's more illustrious residents include "King Clothier," Little Jake Seligman, educator Alice Freeman Palmer, boxer George "Kid" Lavigne, and many others. Many of the postcards in this book represent the businesses and personalities that made Saginaw's distinctive character what it is today.

Saginaw's history begins with its river system; the first inhabitants of the area were the Chippewa Indians who used the Saginaw, Shiawassee, and Tittabawassee Rivers for transportation, fishing, and rice harvesting. In 1675, Jesuit priest Fr. Henri Nouvel arrived by canoe from St. Ignace in the Upper Peninsula to minister to the local tribes. As the first European visitor, he arrived before the rivers brought the fur traders, who established trading posts to barter with the Native Americans. In 1819, territorial governor Lewis Cass negotiated a treaty with the Native Americans in which millions of acres of their land was ceded to the U.S. government. After the treaty, settlers began to arrive, and lumber barons from the East found that the rivers could transport logs from the woods to the sawmills that dotted the Saginaw River. After the lumber industry waned, many varied trades came into being, and a long list of famous names are connected to the growth of the city. A small selection of early developers, heroes, and modern-day entrepreneurs are featured in this book.

The Thinking Moms' Revolution (TMR) is a group of twenty-three moms (and one awesome dad) from Montana to Malaysia who all have children with developmental disabilities. Initially collaborating online about therapies, biomedical intervention, alternative medicine, special diets, and doctors on the cutting edge of treatment approaches to an array of chronic and developmental disabilities, such as autism, sensory processing disorders, food allergies, ADHD, asthma, and seizures, they've come together into something far more substantial. Suspecting that some of the main causes may be overused medicines, vaccinations, environmental toxins, and processed foods, they began a mission to help reverse the effects. In the process, they became a tight-knit family dedicated to helping their kids shed their diagnoses.  Here, collected by Helen Conroy and Lisa Joyce Goes, are the stories of their fights to recover their kids from autism and related disorders. With each chapter written by a different TMR member, they share how they discovered each other, what they learned from each other, and why it's important to have close friends who understand what it's like to parent a child with special needs. You'll read about the their experiences, and learn how their determination and friendships have become a daily motivation for parents worldwide.

CELEBRATING 30 YEARS OF ENGAGING ADVENTURE! Put ten Star Trek fans in a room and you’ll wind up with eleven opinions, 47 heated debates about the nature of the Holodeck and somebody cosplaying Worf in a transporter accident with the Crystalline Entity. That’s because Star Trek fans are gloriously weird, uniquely different and sometimes entirely outlandish. And so is this book. Celebrating 30 years of Star Trek: The Next Generation, Outside In Makes It So is a collection of 174 reviews, one for every story of the show, the four movies and a few bonus extras. Well, we say “reviews,” but we mean that loosely: within these pages, you’ll find scripts, recipes, a Monty Python sketch, a psych test, gossip columns, newspaper ads, a sitcom, a eulogy and a daily log from Riker’s beard, not to mention insightful and thoughtful articles examining Picard-era Star Trek from just about every angle imaginable…and then some!
Provocative, engrossing, hilarious and utterly gonzo. These aren’t your father’s reviews.

A 1933 bank failure piles calamity on top of disaster. Separated from his family, 12 year-old Eldie Craine is up to his eyeballs in unfamiliar territory: Someone else's clothes, different faiths, a new school, and new rules. And now there's Cecilea.

Silence is broken by the creak of the classroom door. It opens slow with uncertainty. Heads dart to the door in unison like deer to an unfamiliar sound. In walks an unfamiliar face. His name is Pauley and he is "the new kid" in Room 6. The students are still, and whispers fill the air. Most new students enter a room with worry, but not Pauley. Pauley is different. He has a smile and personality as warm as the morning sun. How can he be so calm? The mystery surrounding Pauley doesn't fade with time like it does with most new students. Make no mistake, the students love Pauley. However, something isn't adding up. His emotions don't mirror the others. The students begin to wonder who or what Pauley is. The truth however, is more amazing than anything they could have imagined.

When calamity hits, life offers two choices - to curl into a ball and cease to exist or to accept the pain as a part of life, take a moment to lick our wounds, and then move on. This is a book of poems predicated on the later, that healing can be found in the journey. In this text lie original pieces dedicated to the concept of taking oneself back from bullies, false friends, and accepting that aging gracefully is to be championed. These pages, most of all, are about the re-forging of the soul after the worst disaster imaginable - the loss of a child. If your shoes have ever tread on these roads, may you find healing here, among friends. "... awesome presence, powerful delivery..." - Wayne Richard Pope, photographer "H.M. Kanicki's first, full-length collection of poems takes readers on a dynamic journey from destruction to rebirth..." - Donny Winter, poet "The first time I heard Heather Kanicki read her poem 'The Voiceless 25,' my heart broke. Not just for the miscarried child, but even more for the mother, and all mothers who suffer in silent loneliness..." - Jared Morningstar, poet

Blood prophecy. Stolen souls. Merlin's descendant. When Elli Wafe ventured across the threshold of Clandestine University, a British private school, her premonitions never prepared her for the truth of her ancestry or what it meant to be the heiress to the magic of a Celtic conjurer. Now equipped with this knowledge and a budding understanding of the depth of her abilities, she and her friends are in a race against demonic forces to recover Merlin's talisman, a stone with immense powers, from where the Lady of the Lake hid it millennia ago. The evil Acolytes are gathering their powers to stop Elli in her quest while a curse hangs heavily on her shoulders. Will Elli find the means to solve the mystery of the curse and halt the growing darkness, or will all their souls be forfeit?

A Young Man on the Front Line: Lessons of War is a true story of a young man on the front line of war. The story chronicles his experience of becoming a soldier, enduring his soldiering days, and reconciling his life in the aftermath of his war experiences. As a reader, you become a fellow traveler with Chris Makas on his journey of war, trauma, adaptation, and self-acceptance while contemplating "lessons of war" - all within the historic realities of World War II. This powerfully written memoir is a touching tribute from a daughter for her father. After growing up hearing his stories of war, survival, and appreciation of peacetime civilian and family life, Elaine I. Makas, Ph.D., penned this heartfelt and poignant account of her father's life through his eyes. She masterfully captures his voice and perspective through the excitement, then terrible disillusionment of going to World War II at age 18. This book is a beautiful tribute to daughters and fathers, veterans, world history, and family love.

What is America? The answer to that question is likely to be different for everyone. Some answers may lean towards the political. Others might focus on pop culture and cultural icons. Or its history and progress (or lack thereof) over the years. A place where dreams come true, or maybe a place where those dreams are only a romantic fantasy. The poems and stories found within American Fries illustrate different aspects of, and perspectives on, the American Experience. Enjoy the meal!

1933 bank closing in mid-Michigan piles calamity on top of disaster. Separated from his family, Eldie Craine is up to his eyeballs in unfamiliar territory: someone else's clothes, a new school, new faiths, a new school, new rules. On top of that, now there's Cecelia.

Picture Perfect is a statement about how we think life will turn out for us. Our life is viewed and judged as we go throughout the day and we hope that our spec of life is perfect. But in reality, it never will be 100% perfect. As human beings, we learn to accept and appreciate our distorted view of perfection. This collection of poems are inspired by the culmination of life experiences. They are available to help you with your journeys, new transitions, love issues, self-identity issues, and other surprises life has to offer. This book will give you reassurance that you are not on this journey alone. These words are not thoughts, they are experiences that will guide you through your own life's journey.

Children's book for ages 5-12, showcasing Michigan as Benson and family travel to unique places and destinations in the Great Lakes State.

Children's book for ages 5-12, showcasing the seasons of Michigan as Benson and family travel to unique places and destinations in the Great Lakes State.

Baby Rosemary - born to an Italian teen and a married black man in Detroit in 1946 - is adopted from an agency by a black couple in Saginaw, Michigan The adoptive mother's abuse instills in the girl, whom they name Marylin Elnora, ambition to achieve great things on her own. At age 19, Marylin sparks a racial and religious scandal by marrying former Roman Catholic priest Thomas Lee Atkins, who is white and 25 years older. Poor in finances but rich in love, they have two biracial daughters, Elizabeth Ann Atkins and Catherine Marie Atkins Greenspan, who look white. Team work makes the family's dream work as Marylin attends the University of Detroit School of Law at night while she and Tom work full time; he becomes "Mr. Mom"-- taking the high-achieving girls to lessons for swim, piano, and skiing. He journals nightly, inspiring the girls' passion for reading and writing. All the while, family rifts in the wake of their interracial union begin to heal, fostering harmony and healing. The family's lifestyle includes friendships and associations with people of a cornucopia of race, religion, and culture, as Tom even serves as president of an American Indian association. Marylin becomes an attorney, putting the girls through the University of Michigan. Sadly, Tom dies before seeing the girls earn graduate degrees in writing from Columbia University and University of San Francisco. And he never saw Marylin's illustrious and highly respected career as a judge, which included 12 years as chief judge of Detroit's 36th District Court. The Triumph of Rosemary's vivid dialogue, raw revelations, and heartwarming messages will make you laugh, cry, and appreciate the power of one woman to pioneer a place for herself and her family in a sometimes unwelcoming world that ultimately embraced and celebrated her family's legacy of colorblind love.

Not all legend is about victory. Sometimes it's about the struggle.Spearheaded by the media's portrayal of African American men, it is believed by many, that most urban inner-city youth will be dead or in jail by twenty-five. Although clich#65533;, with high school drop-out rates escalating and unemployment impacting minorities much more severely than other races, today's urban youth who lack hope and direction, have embraced dying young or spending the rest of their lives in prison. Faced with some of the same challenges and growing up under the same conditions, how, then, did one grow up to be more than what society expected and predicted? More afraid of being labeled "dumb," than dying or going to prison, Chris, with book smarts, street smarts and common sense, earned both a Bachelors and Master's Degree by the age of twenty-four, defying the odds and showing what is possible for all urban youth when they discover their purpose. Chris Sain Jr. the author of Dumb Athlete, an incredibly inspiring memoir, reveals his journey through the first twenty-four years of his life and what anyone can do to make it out and make a difference.

Chaunie Marie Brusie--creator of TinyBlueLines.com and Catholic pro-life advocate for young mothers--draws on her own experience when she was an unmarried pregnant college student, offering those in similar situations the resources to thrive in education, career, faith life, and the journey of motherhood. When Chaunie Marie Brusie stared down at the pregnancy test her senior year of college and saw two tiny blue lines--a positive test--she knew the road forward would be filled with difficult decisions, but she rose to the challenge. Brusie graduated from college, got married, and became a labor and delivery nurse and vocal advocate for the millions of young women who experience unplanned pregnancies each year. In her debut book, Tiny Blue Lines, Brusie offers coaching to young women, reminding them that their plight is near to the heart of Mary and that there is healing to be found in such Catholic practices as the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Brusie provides lists, resources, humor, anecdotes, and spiritual inspiration to help women gracefully navigate this challenging terrain.

The third book in J.L.Hickey's best selling YA Paranormal adventure the Secret Seekers Society. Follow Hunter and Elly as they prepare for their second year in their Enlightenment classes which includes a dangerous field trip alongside their parental Seekers deep into the Michigan wilderness to investigate the recent sightings of one of the most vicious cryptids they've ever encountered, a Wendigo. Elly struggles with her new "curse" stemming from her run in with Solomon's Seal, and Hunter attempts to come to an understanding over his true feelings for Olivia.

In Tethers End, written over several decades, poet Jeanne Blum Lesinski grapples with questions of constraint and freedom, the controllable and chaotic in poems that range from traditional forms to lyric prose.

When American Dreamers wake up, will they be greeted by sunny skies or storm clouds? The poems and stories of American Reality, through their discussions on politics, social class, and cultural norms, tell tales of hard times and characters trying to find their paths through the darkness. Prepare to join them on what promises to be an emotional journey.

Everybody, at some point, embarks upon the search for identity. The endeavor is complicated as our identity can often change. This is true not only for individuals, but also for cities, states, and nations. In Lost in America, Jared Morningstar guides readers through a collection of poems in which several forms of identity are explored. Sometimes, these identities are pleasant, sometimes disturbing, but always compelling. Enjoy these words, and, perhaps, you shall find out more about yourself along the way.

Your Answer Will Always Be...A Collection of Arithmetic Puzzles for the Young (and Young at Heart) is a collection of arithmetic puzzles designed to sharpen your computational skills. Each puzzle utilizes the four basic mathematical functions in a sequence written with simple language. Solutions are clearly expressed and no advanced mathematical skills are required to complete each puzzle. The only materials necessary are a writing utensil, paper, a four function calculator, and an open mind.

Ever wonder what's carved on Sonny Bono's tombstone? How about Al Capone's? Or take the regular-guy dentist from Rhode Island who died in 1927 and was planted six feet deep, leaving behind this fitting and funny epitaph etched on his headstone: "I'm filling my last cavity." From the Old West's Boothill to the Main Street cemetery down the block, the last words chiseled on hundreds of headstones in America come to life in this sprightly written and meticulously researched book of epitaphs by journalist and author R.D. Byron-Smith and genealogical researcher Jane Ann Smith, published by Pilar Publishing.

When mutilated bodies of women begin bobbing up under famed London Bridge in the Arizona desert, aging Detective Garret Browning soon learns these aren't cut-and-dried, big-city serial murders. He is thrust into a world of Native American legend, supernatural lore and ancient vendettas, where, when the bloodthirsty walk upright, it doesn't mean they're human.

Says R.D. Byron-Smith: "This is a book for inexperienced writers who don't want to look like it." If you're among lucky readers who laughed their way through his Amazon-bestselling memoir, TRUE STORIES I Never Told My Kids, fans of memoirist R.D. Byron-Smith are in for another literary treat. YOUR STORY, MY WAY: A Memoir on Memoirs and How to Write Them is not only a worthy follow-up to TRUE STORIES. It's a whole new genre: a memoir about how to write a memoir. It reveals a full array of writing tips used by the author during forty years of professional writing. These are writing tools found in no other "how-to" book anywhere, and there are three chapters full. There is also an easy-to-follow "memoir construction zone" to get your towering masterpiece underway. Along with these tricks of the trade, the author entertains readers with colorful anecdotes of how he learned them. For readers wanting to write about their own lives, whether for publication or for a family record, Mr. Byron-Smith, whose first memoir, Dinner with a Killer became a TV docudrama, provides plain-spoken instruction of how to develop and focus a memoir topic. Having been involved in two U.S. Supreme Court precedents in First Amendment law, the author also outlines in non-lawyer-speak laws that would-be memoirists must be aware of. But, YOUR STORY is also for the lovers of TRUE STORIES who have begged for more unforgettable (and true) tales from the life of this witty and wild reporter in the golden age of newspapers. YOUR STORY, MY WAY is the kind of inventiveness readers expect from R.D. Byron-Smith. It is written for all ages. So if you've been mining for a how-to book to help launch your career as a memoirist, then you're digging in the right spot. - Pilar Publishing of California.

A novella based on true events, "Two Ladies in Minsk" is the unforgettable tale of the first American women to drive unescorted across the Soviet Union in 1961, at the height of the Cold War. It's a journey of adventure and of fear, as well as self-discovery in the realm of the KGB. But it also is, along their 1,750-mile trek, a story of a Russian people who are as curious about these intrepid Americans as they are about them. Often poignant, always entertaining and sometimes zany, the tale offers oddities only the 1960s delivered. Yet no truly monumental adventure is complete without a grand finale, and this one's a stunner: how two real American ladies, totally unaware at the time, enshrined themselves in the annals of one of the greatest events in history. - Pilar Publishing of California. .

In his latest novel, "The Sorcerer's Tattoo," R.D. Byron-Smith turns to the mysterious world of black magic: conjurers and necromancers. Detective Wade Whiteside was a macho superstar in the homicide bureau until killing a suspect and his own personal demons ganged up to disgrace him. Exiled to a spineless desk job, he surreptitiously investigates a string of strange homicides. Soon, a road map of tattooed corpses leads him to a modern-day castle, where secrets of 16th Century divination, black arts and ritual death thrive, and dank catacombs wait.

From Soul of the Mummy: “For energetic Egyptologist Barnaby Mudge the surrounding jagged crags and zig-zagging gullies seemed to funnel all life – and for that matter death – into this one-of-a-kind rocky mausoleum, where he spent winters from November to April, and where he came alive among the silent graves. Yet, stasis is what he liked most about the desert. The sterile landscape was always at rest, and even the clouds when they occasionally visited the bright azure overhead remained stoic and predictable, as if buried in the sky. Valley of the Kings never changed, and Mudge figured it is what the powerful pharaohs liked about it too: they knew what they were getting into.”Never had a pharaoh stirred more upheaval in Egypt than Heretic King Akhenaten, father of King Tut, and never had a son despised his father more for his ill deeds. Shaming him, Tutankhamun wiped his father’s name clean from public displays 3,000 years ago to keep it secret from history. In 1980, Egyptologist Barnaby Mudge is sought out by the most infamous clan of tomb robbers in the history of the Egyptian necropolis, and led to a lost tomb. The young Egyptologist soon learns Tutankhamun kept something else secret, something he feared. The pharaoh ordered this powerful evil locked in a hellish tomb where it remained in silent repose for millennia.. . . Until Barnaby Mudge couldn’t resist.Soul of the Mummy is a horror story that hasn’t forgotten love. One of RD’s best.

Whether crashing the set of a Robert Redford movie, chasing down the true father of sex goddess Marilyn Monroe, or stumbling into a deadly shootout between cops and bank robbers, there was nary a dull moment in forty years of news reporting by R.D. Byron-Smith. In his witty, often irreverent memoir the author takes readers along for a bumpy joyride in pursuit of news at all costs. Readers ride shotgun as he confronts death row killers, introduces oddballs and media meatheads, and harasses Hollywood celebs. Readers even get a bleacher's seat as he goes tête-à-tête with a disgraced U.S. president at the World Series. The author's wild ride is worth admission. And best of all, they are, every tale, True Stories I Never Told My Kids.

They're coming to kill us, and America is paralyzed without a military strategy to defeat radical terrorists. One man has a plan and it isn't a four-star general or a president. It's World History Professor Eric Craig, and his idea harkens back to the brutal Middle Ages. Once his audacious plan is published all hell breaks loose. The professor's life is threatened and he is fired from his university. Ready to take refuge in a monastic life of studying ancient parchments, he is secretly offered billions to fund his ambitious plan of saving Americans from evil. In this provocative political action-thriller, novelist R.D. Byron-Smith immerses the reader in a world of knights in armor and modern weaponry where international terrorists soon discover, they're not the only warriors of God. -- Pilar Publishing of California.

In this dark yet poignant novelette, when a war-crippled Baby Boomer is disinherited by his evil, millionaire mother, he plots a unique revenge at her funeral.

In this alternatively funny and poignant story, a group of mismatched old hacks forms a writers club at their retirement community. They soon learn that words bring out the worst in them, and live forever after.

Three decades ago a male nurse single-handedly plunged Southern California into a health care panic in which doctors feverishly scoured medical charts to see if any of their patients had been murdered, and judges ordered buried bodies dug up and autopsied for lethal doses of Lidocaine, a drug still used routinely in hospital emergency rooms. This detailed memoir by the newspaper reporter who covered the crimes features an interview with the killer, who in between bites of his beefsteak, talks about his murder victims -- months before his arrest!

In a story of love and war Joshua Meadows, who was a war baby airlifted from Saigon in the bloody days of its fall, returns to Vietnam four decades later in search of the birth mother he never knew. In Saigon he stumbles into a web of treachery and international intrigue, and falls for a Vietnamese beauty who holds the dramatic secrets of his past locked in her heart.

When the newsroom police scanner buzzes with initial reports of a grisly murder of a Southern California family, hardcore crime reporter Kate McShane rushes to the scene of the crime, unaware she is stumbling high-heels and all into the web of a police coverup -- her own Pulitzer Prize-winning newspaper a willing co-conspirator.

An entertaining look at America's judges who have been scolded, booted out and imprisoned for wrongdoing, "Bad Boys of the Bench" isn't written for law students, lawyers and jurists. But, it's required reading for them. Prize-winning legal affairs writer R.D. Byron-Smith has crafted meticulous research into a brightly written tour de force in legal letters. And, yes, Bad Girls of the Bench make numerous cameos. Every page is chock full of intricate detail about judges who've run afoul of judicial ethics. Wrapped in illuminating context from the writer's vast experience of writing about the justice system, stories come alive in easily readable prose. Stories are hilarious as judges try to crack funny in court, like the jurist who told his female clerk in his frigid courtroom that her "hillbilly thermometers" distracted him. Others tell of judges every bit as evil as criminals they sentence, like the jurist who got "addicted" to kiddy porn while prosecuting child pornography cases. From courtroom nincompoops to bully boys, stories will shock readers, such as judges having sex in their chambers. Tales touch softer emotions as well, like the judge who got slapped by a Grinchy ethics commission for helping poor children at Christmastime. Stripped of cumbersome legal citations and mumbo-jumbo, "Bad Boys" is written for general readers, who will never look at judges the same way again. - Pilar Publishing of California.

In nine captivating short stories, RS Deeren presents a vivid portrait of life in rural Michigan. Small family farms are dwarfed by looming wind turbines and are transformed into corporate enterprises; polarizing local and national politics turn neighbor against neighbor and raze long-standing community allegiances; hard-working families fight for survival in a home that is increasingly unrecognizable and untenable. Exploring the limitations of rugged individualism in the face of relentless economic downturn, these stories feature recurring characters and narratives that span from the Great Flood of 1986 to the 2016 presidential election. With unflinching empathy, Deeren weaves together the colorful lives of landscapers, hunters, artists, parolees, retirees, and entrepreneurs, characters who reckon with their relationship to this unique slice of the rural Midwest. Enough to Lose reveals how a region resistant to change and outside intervention struggles to adapt and leaves locals feeling left behind. Deeren artfully illustrates the brutal realities of working-class rural life that are punctuated by moments of beauty, humor, and resilience.

Even a witch can't run from her past forever. After returning home, Angelica is finally settling into her life in Silverlake, embracing her witchy powers and looking forward to the town-saving fall festival just days away. However, the peace is shattered when Sophia Emerson, the perfect housewife of the witching world, is found dead, threatening to tarnish the reputation of her empire built around the motto "Any Witch Can Do It!" - referencing her numerous cookbooks and crafting shows. Sophia's death sends gossip flying faster than you can say bibidi babidi boo, putting Silverlake on the map for all the wrong reasons. As Angelica races against the clock before Sophia's death destroys the town, she realizes that not everything in Silverlake is as perfect as it seems, and the past has a way of catching up to even the most powerful witches. Will Angelica and her fellow witches be able to solve the case and save Silverlake's reputation, or will Sophia's death sink the town once and for all?

It's New Year's Eve, and Angelica is ready to welcome the New Year. But when the clock strikes twelve and a curse is unleashed, old acquaintances will be anything but forgotten. Who has it out for Silverlake? Or maybe the magical town isn't the target. Because when the snow settles, two women are left frozen at the center of it all-the town's persnickety mayor and an up-and-coming WNN news anchor. Both women's personalities aren't going to make this an easy case. Regardless, it'll take more than a bewitched blizzard to keep Angelica and her friends from tracking the clues. There isn't a minute to spare. If they don't catch the culprit, two women remain frozen forever.

A string of break-ins have hit Silverlake, and no one is happy about it. The burglar is smart, able to bypass magical wards and disappear with the goods before the police even realize something is wrong. When Loretta Johnson's grandson is caught red-handed at the scene, it seems like the case is closed. But Loretta is convinced her grandson is innocent and seeks Angelica's help to prove it. Unfortunately, Mrs. Potts thinks that's a horrible idea! Harvey Johnson is a no-good scoundrel and Angelica is wasting her time. But when Harvey is found turned to stone in his jail cell, Angelica knows she has to take the case. Something more than petty theft is at play, and no one's business is safe until they get to the bottom of it, not even Mystic Inn. Will Angelica be able to solve the mystery and clear Harvey's name, or will she become the next victim of this dangerous game?

Get ready to be swept away by the next installment in the Mystic Inn series! Christmas is right around the corner, and Angelica and Vance are finally getting ready to say their vows. But just as they're about to start their happily ever after, a dark cloud appears on the horizon in the form of someone from Angelica's past. This mysterious figure has a dangerous plan and will stop at nothing to silence Angelica forever. Follow Angelica on a journey of self-discovery as she uncovers the truth behind the danger that threatens her life. With twists and turns that will keep you guessing until the very end, this is a must-read for fans of the paranormal and those who love a good mystery.

Aunt Thelma's regency-themed birthday promises to be the party of the century, but things take a sinister turn when a present becomes more of a curse than a gift. Not everyone loves Aunt Thelma as much as Angelica thought. But who is behind the attack? Is it a jaded business investor, a disgruntled former employee, or maybe ex-husband number two? As Angelica and her friends follow the clues, they soon discover a web of secrets and lies that lead them to a shocking revelation. With nothing as it seems, they race against time to solve the case before it's too late. But even for a clever witch like Angelica, the challenge may prove to be too much for her to handle. Will they be able to uncover the truth before it's too late? Find out in the latest Mystic Inn Mystery!

Vee Harper is a witch with a talent for solving cold cases, but her focus is thrown off when she starts dating fellow time-traveling detective Michael Cooper. As she struggles to balance her feelings with her job, a new cold case lands at her feet - literally. Four crimes, two deaths, and the only thing in common is the zip code. Are supernaturals being cursed, or is it something worse? Vee is determined to solve the case, and with Michael by her side, she travels back to 1962 to uncover the truth. As they dig deeper, Vee and Michael discover a dangerous plot that threatens not only the supernatural community but also their own lives. With danger at every turn and time running out, can they catch the culprit before it's too late? Join Vee and Michael on their thrilling journey through time as they race against the clock to solve this heinous crime. Will they be able to unravel the mystery and bring justice to the victims, or will they become the next casualties of this deadly case?

Death doesn’t take a rest just because it’s the holidays. Claire London is busy baking up a storm, but that’s not the only one brewing in Bleu Clair Bay. When a rich real-estate developer set his eyes on the coastal village it threatens to pull the whole community asunder. That is until the man’s death, which was no accident. Claire’s ready to sit this one out, but when the investigation zeros in on her friends, she needs to make sure the real killer is caught. Unfortunately that task will be anything but a piece of cake—even with the help of a frisky feline and her dearly departed as a side kick.

There’s a new bakery in town and Bleu Clair Bay isn’t big enough for two of them. The last thing Claire needs to find is a dead body in her bakery, but that’s exactly what happens—even worse the victim was poisoned and all fingers point to Claire. Can Claire, her ghostly husband, Nick, and their mischievous kitty, Milo solve this case? Or will Claire end up closing up shop for good?If the killer has it their way, Claire will end up dead.

Beauty consultant Ziva Diaz is a girl boss who doesn't back down from anyone. When she's attacked inside a client's home and wakes to find a dead body, she gives up the safety of selling lipsticks for the dangerous role of detective. The dead man was her top client's husband, and it turns out he used his money to buy more than happiness. With suspects piling up, a killer on the loose and her own life threatened, Ziva vows to solve the case and digs her high heels in even deeper. The last thing she expected is finding another dead body - or befriending the murderer!

A Midlife Sea Witch Used to Working Alone. A Handsome Demigod with a Penchant for Trouble. An Island Full of Secrets as Deep as the Ocean ***A crossover from the A Witch in the Woods Mystery Series! Detective Isla Ceartas is new to Neptune Oasis, but she isn't new to solving crimes. The PADA detective knows trouble when she sees it...and she sees it in the eyes of treasure hunter and demigod, Jace Solari. He and his glow-in-the-dark, wisecracking dragon reek of mischief and mayhem. But when a prominent lawyer meets a magical end in the Bermuda Triangle, Isla finds herself partnering with Jace to solve the case. Between tracking down suspects, verifying alibis, and going on spell-shrouded stakeouts, the case slowly starts to come together. That is until a new threat emerges. With each twist and turn, Isla and Jace race against island time to unravel the enchanted evidence that will unveil the truth behind the lawyer's demise. Can the crime-solving duo--with Glo's help, of course--close the case before the Bermuda Triangle's enchantments swallow them whole? Join PADA's newest Cursed Relics Team as they explore the depths of midlife magic in this paranormal cozy mystery that will keep you guessing until the very end.

Ziva Diaz stepped in front of the camera and onto the set of a murder. Her national television debut is a complete disaster, and when the host at fault is murdered, the detective sets her eyes on Ziva. As Ziva races to clear her name, the case lands on the front page of the tabloids. But there's more to this investigation than a dead starlet and a jealous ex-husband.When another body washes up, Ziva realizes the stakes are even higher. Can she clear her name and solve the case before the killer strikes again?

In Mystic Hollow, where a love potion is more dependable than any dating app, I, Iris Fitzpatrick, am about to find myself in a magical mess that no potion can fix. Potion-making? Nailed it. Avoiding minor explosions? Mostly. But keeping my life balanced is a whole different story, especially now that I'm forced to work with my ex-boyfriend, Jasper Blackwood – the wizard whose charm is as potent as his magic. And let me tell you, that's saying something. Jasper, with his infuriating grin and a wand that's way too enchanting, represents a chapter of my life I'd rather keep sealed like a cursed grimoire. But when a magical mishap throws our town into chaos, it's up to us to set things right. Problem is, being around him reignites old sparks, and I'm caught between wanting to cast a hex on him and, well... not. I can't help but wonder – is this rekindled magic just a temporary fling or something more? With a sprinkle of humor, a dash of old flames, and a whole lot of magical mayhem, will Jasper and I find the right spell for a second chance? Or is our love story destined to vanish like smoke?

Ziva doesn't believe in the paranormal. Too bad they believe in her.No one believes Ziva when she tells them about the murder she just witnessed. Where's the body? Where's the evidence? If Ziva could just forget what she saw she could walk away, but images like that never leave you and neither will Ziva, even if that means riding out the hurricane that's heading straight towards the resort.Can Ziva solve a murder and fly to safety before the storm hits? Will she be trapped on an island with the killer on the loose? Or is something more spooky afoot? Find out in Book 5 of the Beauty Secrets Series.

Aspiring stage actress Maven Mackenzie tried to take a bite out of the Big Apple...and choked. Returning from NYC with her head down and ego shattered, she had no idea what to do next. Until she's offered the role as a professional mourner. It isn't the best gig she's ever gone after, but, hey, it's something. Maven's boring new life goes from 0 to 60, however, when a family friend winds up murdered.But the deceased was hated more than a power-hungry producer, and everyone in the tight knit community seems to have a motive. The killer could be anyone, and they could strike again at any moment.Can Maven uncover all the right clues to solve Asheville's latest funeral fiasco?Mourning After is book three in A Drop Dead Famous Cozy Mystery series. Each book stands completely on its own, but you'll have more fun if you read them all together!

Are you ready for more spellbinding cozy mysteries filled with magic, furry familiars, and paranormal fun?Then conjure some cocoa from your cauldron and dive into this enchanting collection of holiday mysteries from 15 of your favorite witchy authors!Don't forget to put this feel-good Christmas anthology on your wish list!Includes short stories.

Bats, hats, and talking cats abound! Are you ready for your annual dose of Halloween hijinx, magic, and mystery? Then brew up a cuppa, give your cauldron a stir, and carve out the time for some witchy fun in this holiday anthology.Featuring loads of spooky tales brewed up by 15 of your favorite paranormal cozy mystery authors, including: Tegan Maher, Misty Bane, Leighann Dobbs, Samantha Silver, Ava Mallory, Stephanie Damore, Constance Barker, M.Z. Andrews, Mona Marple, Elle Adams, April Aasheim, Jenna St. James, Nikki Haverstock, K.M. Waller, and Amorette Anderson.