Download or read book Junction A Short Story Collection written by Deborah Morgan and published by Crossroad Press. This book was released on with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In his introduction to the book, bestselling author Loren D. Estleman says "It's hard work being Deborah Morgan." A multiple award-winning author in both the mystery and western arenas, Morgan has collected here in JUNCTION a selection of stories guaranteed to show you why. Join her at the crossroad and choose which of her versatile characters you’ll visit first, from FBI agent turned antiques picker Jeff Talbot (from the bestselling Antique Lovers Mysteries) to Detroit’s hard-boiled P.I. Mary Shelley and to the motley and indomitable cast found in her tales of the old—and changing—west. Entries in this collection include two never-before-published stories: fittingly, one is western, the other is mystery. “Tinsel Town” offers a glimpse of the Hollywood frontier, courtesy of Tully and Wall—two bona fide cowboys looking to lasso an easier life. “Campaign for a Corpse” plops Jeff Talbot into the middle of a glamper (glamorous camper) event at a campground where someone’s been murdered. Through this collection, you’ll walk Motown’s mean streets and ride the vast and often brutal frontier; you’ll get an inside look at Jeff Talbot’s killer antiques world, as well as towns struggling for survival—whether they be contemporary Detroit or beyond the lawless threshold of the nineteenth-century west. Award-winning author Loren D. Estleman says in his introduction to JUNCTION: “There are no low points between these covers. Working fields as tried-and-true as the western and the mystery, [Morgan] manages to reinvent the genres with freshness, wit, and a way with a phrase that makes one think of a master cabinetmaker hand-rubbing raw mahogany to a high gloss. Call it talent, genius, or magic; what follows is all those things and the bucket of sweat we call professionalism.”
Download or read book Dolphin Junction Stories written by Mick Herron and published by Soho Press. This book was released on 2021-11-16 with total page 313 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: CWA Gold and Steel Dagger-winner Mick Herron's short fiction, collected for the first time. Mick Herron, author of the Slough House novels, is on his way to becoming one of the most critically acclaimed and culturally important crime fiction writers of the twenty-first century. He has been awarded both the Gold and Steel Daggers by the Crime Writers’ Association and has been called “the John Le Carré of the future” (BBC). But Mick Herron does more than “just” write flawlessly suspenseful spy thrillers. He is a craftist of the highest order, irrepressibly versatile in form (novels, novellas, short fiction) and mood (witty, taut, spooky, laugh-out-loud funny), whose “efficient, darkly witty, tipped-with-imagery sentences . . . feel purpose-built to perforate [our] private daze of illiteracy” (The Atlantic). Now, for the first time, Herron’s short fiction has been collected into one volume. In Dolphin Junction, devoted fans and future converts alike will find much to amuse, delight, and terrify them. Five standalone nerve-rackingly thrilling crime fiction stories are complemented by four mystery stories featuring the Oxford wife-and-husband detective team of shrewd Zoë Boehm and hapless Joe Silvermann. The collection also includes a peek into the past of Jackson Lamb, irascible top agent at Slough House.
Download or read book The Junction written by Norm Konyu and published by Titan Comics. This book was released on 2022-04-06 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: September 1984 – eleven-year-old Lucas Jones vanishes from the sleepy town of Medford. June 1996 – Lucas finally returns home… and he hasn’t aged a day. Still eleven years old and unable to say where he’s been for the last twelve years, Lucas’ case baffles police and doctors alike. Their only clue is Lucas’ diary – a bizarre fantasy of a town called Kirby Junction where new houses appear out of thin air and people wait for a train that never comes. One psychologist thinks there’s a grain of truth to his tale that just might explain where Lucas has been, and it may be the key to unlocking his terrible dreams…
Download or read book The Pegnitz Junction written by Mavis Gallant and published by McClelland & Stewart. This book was released on 2011-05-18 with total page 191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In these dazzling stories, Mavis Gallant immerses us in the lives of ordinary people swept up in the upheaval and displacement that followed in the wake of the Second World War. A bitter yet stubbornly pragmatic woman prepares for what promises to be another disastrous Christmas with her mother, her aunt, and her would-be-war-hero uncle. Engaged to another man, a woman travels to Paris with her older lover and his young son. A wife recollects her complicated relationship with the refugee woman who had a brief affair with her husband. Small mercies form the backbone of a friendship between an actress and a police commissioner. A career soldier, now discharged and stranded in France, makes his first adjustments to life as a civilian. In elegant, diamond-sharp prose, Gallant distills the vanities, absurdities, and contradictions that lie at the heart of human behavior and fashions stories of rare power and insight.
Download or read book Junction Tales written by Glenn McCarty and published by . This book was released on 2019-11-11 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Complete Short Story Collections written by Lucy Maud Montgomery and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2024-01-01 with total page 1891 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This carefully crafted ebook: "The Complete Short Story Collections: Chronicles of Avonlea + Further Chronicles of Avonlea + The Road to Yesterday + Uncollected Short Stories" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. Famed for her 'Anne of Green Gables' stories, L. M. Montgomery has charmed readers for over a century with delightful tales of provincial life in turn-of-the-century Canada. Now you can explore his Short Story Collections. Table of contents: CHRONICLES OF AVONLEA (1912) FURTHER CHRONICLES OF AVONLEA (1920) THE ROAD TO YESTERDAY (1974) UNCOLLECTED SHORT STORIES Chronicles of Avonlea is a collection of short stories, related to the Anne of Green Gables series. It features an abundance of stories relating to the fictional Canadian village of Avonlea, and was first published in 1912. Sometimes marketed as a book in the Anne Shirley series, Anne plays only a minor role in the book. Further Chronicles of Avonlea is a sequel to Chronicles of Avonlea. Published in 1920, it includes a number of stories relating to the inhabitants of Avonlea and its region. The Road to Yesterday is a collection of rediscovered short stories first published in 1974. The basis of this collection is a typescript by L.M. Montgomery entitled "The Blythes Are Quoted" that was found in her surviving papers by her son, Dr. E. Stuart Macdonald. The typescript consisted of a mix of short stories, poems, and vignettes.
Download or read book Up The Junction written by Nell Dunn and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2013-08-01 with total page 86 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: WINNER OF THE JOHN LLEWELLYN RHYS MEMORIAL PRIZE 'Her art is ignited by voice, as you hear it, is unquestionable' ALI SMITH, GUARDIAN 'Distinctive, pared-down style' DAVID EVANS, INDEPENDENT 'Unflinching look at the lives of working-class women' DAILY MAIL Nell Dunn's scenes of London life, as it was lived in the early Sixties in the industrial slums of Battersea, have few parallels in contemporary writing. The exuberant, uninhibited, disparate world she found in the tired old streets and under the railway arches is recaptured in these closely linked sketches; and the result is pure alchemy. In this novel, we witness clip-joint hustles, petty thieving, candid sexual encounters, casual birth and casual death. She has a superb gift for capturing colloquial speech and the characters observed in these pages convey that caustic, ironic, and compassionate feeling for life, in which a turn of phrase frequently contains startling flashes of poetry. Battersea, that teeming wasteland of brick south of the Thames, has found its poet in Nell Dunn and Up the Junction is her touchingly truthful and timeless testimonial to it.
Download or read book Tuxedo Junction written by Thom Carnell and published by Crossroad Press. This book was released on 2020-12-15 with total page 255 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: TUXEDO JUNCTION is the third short story collection from FANGORIA / DREAD CENTRAL veteran writer Thom Carnell. Thom's fiction has been featured in CARPE NOCTEM MAGAZINE, SWANK MAGAZINE, in his novels NO FLESH SHALL BE SPARED and NO FLESH SHALL BE SPARED: DON'T LOOK BACK, and in the short story collections MOONLIGHT SERENADES and A STRING OF PEARLS. Stories included in this collection: The Children’s Hour San Jacinto Making Plans Conociendo al Fantasma Domiciliary An Angel Cometh Please Lock Cellar When Finished The Missive The Honey-Do The Midas Gift Dogwatch Torch Concrete Angels Never My Love Standing Tall For Dust Thou Art Dancin’ Days Heart of Christmas
Download or read book Rudyard Kipling Ultimate Short Story Collection 440 Short Stories in One Volume Complete Illustrated Edition written by Rudyard Kipling and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2024-01-08 with total page 5301 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rudyard Kipling's 'Ultimate Short Story Collection' is a literary masterpiece that encompasses over 440 short stories in one volume. Kipling's writing style is marked by his engaging storytelling and vivid imagery, transporting readers to exotic locales and delving into themes of imperialism, identity, and morality. This complete illustrated edition offers a comprehensive look at Kipling's diverse range of short stories, showcasing his talent for both adventure and introspection. The collection is a valuable addition to any library, providing a glimpse into the author's creative genius and timeless relevance in the world of literature. Rudyard Kipling, a Nobel Prize-winning author, drew inspiration from his travels in British India and his experiences growing up in colonial society. His deep-rooted connection to the natural world and his keen observations of human behavior are evident throughout his works, making him a celebrated figure in English literature. Kipling's ability to capture the complexities of human nature is showcased in this extensive collection, making it a must-read for fans of classic literature and short stories. I highly recommend Rudyard Kipling's 'Ultimate Short Story Collection' to readers looking for a captivating journey through the diverse landscapes of fiction. Kipling's timeless tales have stood the test of time and continue to resonate with audiences around the world, making this compilation a true literary treasure.
Download or read book Stone Junction written by Jim Dodge and published by Canongate Books. This book was released on 2004-01-31 with total page 433 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Daniel's mother dies, he is brought under the protection of the AMO: the Alliance of Magicians and Outlaws. It is an introduction to a world of revenge, revolution and mind-bending chemicals, where anarchists, alchemists and high-stake gamblers co-exist. It is a place in which magic and murder are the norm. So begins an extraordinary quest for knowledge and understanding in this unforgettable outlaw classic.
Download or read book The Emperor Code written by J. A. Bouma and published by EmmausWay Press. This book was released on with total page 439 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What if All You’ve Ever Known about Christianity Is a Lie? On his deathbed, Constantine the Great, Emperor of Rome and patron of the Church, was baptized into Christianity—and a confession was heard. But what did he say, and who did he say it to? No one has known. Until now. Fresh off a mission saving the Bible, the Order of Thaddeus, ancient defender of the Church, makes a startling discovery at an archaeological site that threatens the heart of Christian belief: the divinity of Jesus. It also throws into confusion the historical record surrounding Emperor Constantine and the Council of Nicaea. And when a cryptic message on the dark web challenging the Church’s central code surfaces from a new rival—Silas Grey and his agents are once again thrown back into the fray to unravel a puzzle mystery involving the Nicene Creed and Constantine’s confession. Spanning the seedbed of Christianity from Libya to Turkey, SEPIO scrambles to make sense of a maelstrom of menaces sweeping against both the Order and the Church in its most urgent and harrowing mission yet. All with a ticking-clock countdown to explosive revelations suggesting all the world has ever known about Christianity has been a lie—built by an emperor, embedded in a creed, suggested by a heretic, and pushed by a doctrine at the heart of the world’s largest religion. Will SEPIO get to the bottom of the ancient confession and code at the heart of Christianity before enemies new and old leverage it to destroy the faith? Combining fact, faith, and fiction like few religious writers, J. A. Bouma weaves a propulsive, page-turning archaeological treasure hunt fans of Clive Cussler, James Rollins, and Steve Berry will devour—with the best elements from bestselling action-adventure, religious conspiracy, and historical thrillers to set the pace. Join the archaeological adventure with this 9th book in the series fans say “is a must read [that] will not only excite and thrill you but give you something to think about and inspire you!”
Download or read book A Short Story Collection of Horrors the Bizarre and the Mysterious written by Carol S. Fowler and published by Strategic Book Publishing. This book was released on 2013-05-01 with total page 183 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The title explains it all. A Short Story Collection of Horrors, the Bizarre, and the Mysterious is a 22-story horror collection ranging from the traditional Halloween story to the very bizarre. There is a vast variety of characters, from the criminal mind to black cats, witches, the insane, Satan, and the grim reaper. If you are a horror fan, get ready for a journey loaded with twists and turns. One thing these stories all have in common is that each one has an exceptional surprise ending. The other thing they all possess is the ability to keep readers on the edge of their seat. By the time you reach the very last story, you will be left breathless and terrified. Two of these stories have won writing contests. See if you can figure out which ones. "As the author, I must be honest. Once these stories were on paper and I was removed, when I went back to read them, some of these tales even scared me." .
Download or read book The Collected Stories of Mavis Gallant written by Mavis Gallant and published by Everyman's Library. This book was released on 2016-08-09 with total page 651 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This generous collection of fifty-two stories, selected from across her prolific career by the author, includes a preface in which she discusses the sources of her art. A widely admired master of the short story, Mavis Gallant was a Canadian-born writer who lived in France and died in 2014 at the age of ninety-one. Her more than one hundred stories, most published in The New Yorker over five decades beginning in 1951, have influenced generations of writers and earned her comparisons to Anton Chekhov, Henry James, and George Eliot. She has been hailed by Michael Ondaatje as “one of the great story writers of our time.” With irony and an unfailing eye for the telling detail, Gallant weaves stories of spare complexity, often pushing the boundaries of the form in boldly unconventional directions. The settings in The Collected Stories range from Paris to Berlin to Switzerland, from the Italian Riviera to the Côte d’Azur, and her characters are almost all exiles of one sort or another, as she herself was for most of her expatriate life. The wit and precision of her prose, combined with her expansive view of humanity, provide a rare and deep reading pleasure. With breathtaking control and compression, Gallant delivers a whole life, a whole world, in each story.
Download or read book The Junction written by B. Weston Rook and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2001-05-21 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: WWW.BWESTONROOK.COM I first met Deems Ellison in Grand Junction, Colorado while serving my two-year mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. At the time, however, I didnt know his real name. I knew him as Elder Andrew McConkie, the standoffish young missionary who was transferred into my district and put in charge of training a brand new Elder. I only knew him for a short time and he never seemed to be anything more than a rock in my shoe an annoyance that I couldnt seem to shake. Back then, I had no clue of the grand adventure that was going on right under my nose. But I guess thats the point; I wasnt supposed to know. I didnt learn what really happened until eight years later when Deems Ellison unexpectedly telephoned me at my home in Sacramento, California and asked me to meet with him. He had discovered that I fancied myself a writer and he wanted me to help him tell this story. I jumped at the chance. There was nothing for me to lose. The Sacramento Union, the oldest daily in the West, was shutting down its presses forever and I would soon be facing unemployment lines. My first attempt at writing a novel had failed miserably, culminating in a dozen dog-eared copies of my manuscript stacked in my closet. But I think the biggest reason for my eagerness to work on this project with Deems Ellison was my overwhelming curiosity. I had a lot of questions about what happened in Grand Junction during August of 1988. So when Mr. Ellison, one of the few people who knew the real story, called me, eager to spill his guts, the temptation was too great to resist. It was like finding expired milk in the back of the refrigerator -- I knew it was going to stink, but I just couldnt resist taking a whiff. Ellison wanted to meet me back where it all happened. So I told my family I needed a vacation alone and I made tracks for Grand Junction. It amazed me how little his appearance had changed. His face was still youthful and his silvery hair was close-cropped, just as it had been in the mission field. However, the more time I spent with him, the more I realized I had misjudged him when I was his District Leader and knew him as Elder McConkie. He was actually a very likable person. In fact, I found myself admiring him and envying the excitement he had seen. Unfortunately, I think the Deems Ellison of today is a man filled with regret. Not the average kind of regret that comes from doing something wrong, but the agonizing enigma of wondering how things could have been if only he had done something right. Still, he seems to look back on our time in Grand Junction with a fondness and sentimentality that even I cannot fully share. We got connecting rooms at the Westgate Inn and I spent nearly every waking hour with my former annoyance for a week, recording his story and making outlines for this book. He shared with me a thick binder full of notes and reminders from that time. He said he had been planning to tell this story for a long time, but wasnt sure how he was going to do it until he discovered my occupation. What follows is Deems Ellisons story in essentially his own words taken from my interviews with him and his journal notes. One more thing: my attorney tells me that I would face a stack of lawsuits unless I present this story as a work of fiction. So it is fiction. Elder Andrew McConkie never served in the Colorado-Denver Mission. Deems Ellison is a fictional character, as are all of the others in this book. If any people or events in this story resemble real life, it is just a coincidence. Everything in this book is just a figment of my overactive imagination. B. WESTON ROOK
Download or read book Fiction Junction written by JB Sargent and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2012-05-11 with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: JB Sargent breaks into the literary world with Fiction Junction, a collection of short stories about friendship, love and heartache, and the characters that grow through the different hardships that they face. From Christmas time in a hospital to a spec-ops units struggle in a terrifying laboratory, and from a fifteen year old assassin dealing with his first crush and a young woman going through tribulations as a movie executive trying to find the one, no two stories are alike! Spanning several different imaginary worlds that span equally different thematic elements, JB Sargent shows that he can take his writing in diverse directions and still arrive at one simple point or moral, sometimes the things you need the most are friends, and sometimes what youre searching for comes up when you least expect it in the form of something you wouldnt.
Download or read book Complete Short Stories of Rudyard Kipling 25 Illustrated Collections written by Rudyard Kipling and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2024-01-08 with total page 5300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rudyard Kipling's 'Complete Short Stories of Rudyard Kipling: 25 Illustrated Collections' is a comprehensive compilation of short stories that showcase Kipling's literary prowess and diverse storytelling abilities. This collection reflects the author's keen observations of the British Empire and the complexities of human nature, blending elements of adventure, imperialism, and morality in his narratives. Kipling's masterful use of language, vivid imagery, and well-developed characters make this collection a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers of all ages. Each story is accompanied by stunning illustrations that enhance the reading experience and bring Kipling's vivid world to life. Kipling's writing style is characterized by its rich detail, deep symbolism, and moral complexity, making each story a thought-provoking and engaging read. As a prolific writer who drew inspiration from his own experiences in colonial India, Kipling's stories offer valuable insights into the cultural and social issues of his time. 'Complete Short Stories of Rudyard Kipling' is a must-read for lovers of classic literature and historical fiction, offering a captivating journey through the intricacies of human nature and the lasting impact of imperialism on society.
Download or read book The Misadventured Summer of Tumbleweed Thompson written by Glenn McCarty and published by . This book was released on 2024-11-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
