This author embodies the spirit of the Midwest, where they live and work. Their literary interests lean heavily toward mystery and speculative fiction, suggesting a fondness for suspense, intrigue, and the exploration of the unknown. As an educator, they touch the lives of many, with their own writing deeply rooted in a passion for reading. Their stories are likely imbued with the depth and curiosity that drives them to explore new literary landscapes.
Confronting a past bully at the shooting gallery disrupts a day of fun for Emery Hazard and his boyfriend, John-Henry Somerset, at the Dore County Independence Fair. Mikey Grames, now a troubled figure, brings back painful memories for Hazard and hints at deeper issues simmering in the town. This encounter forces Hazard to confront his history while navigating the complexities of present-day tensions.
Emmett might not have a job. He might not be going to school. He might not have any friends. Heck, he might not even be all that happy. But he's clean; that's the important thing. And all that spare time? It means he can really focus on screwing up his friendship (and absolutely nothing more than friendship) with Jim, who just happens to be the most important person in his life. When their friend Chloe shows up at their apartment, being chased by men with guns, Emmett and Jim find themselves dragged into a conflict they don't understand. A year ago, they saved Chloe's life from a band of supernatural killers. Now, it seems someone is after her again. It's up to Emmett and Jim to stop them, which might be easier if they could figure out why everyone wants her. It won't be that easy, of course. When Chloe's on-and-off-again girlfriend gets taken hostage, Emmett and Jim will have to race to save her. But an invisible war is raging all around them, and they've just stepped into the crossfire.
Even great detectives have their off days.The Case-Book of Holloway Holmes is a collection of short stories from The Adventures of Holloway Holmes. It includes the following: "The Adventure of the First Day"Jack and Holmes settle in at their new school. This story is set before The Strangest Forms."The Adventure of the New Friend"Jack and Holmes discover the highs and lows of friendship. This story is set before The Old Wheel."The Adventure of the Lost Boy"A series of vignettes during Holmes's absence from the Walker School. This story is set before Where All Paths Meet."The Return of Holloway Holmes"Jack and Holmes experience several relationship "firsts." This story is set after Where All Paths Meet.
Love, like fire, is a chain reaction. Boys with Matches is a collection of short stories from Flint and Tinder. It includes the following: "Heat" Jim visits Emmett at the psychiatric hospital. This story is a prequel and takes place before Ember Boys. "Fuel" Jim and Emmett go to the beach. This story takes place between Ember Boys and Queer Fires. "Sparks" A series of vignettes leading up to Valentine's Day. This story takes place between Ember Boys and Queer Fires. "Oxygen" Jim and Emmett explore new territory in their relationship. This story takes place between Queer Fires and The Whole World Tinder. "Boys with Matches" Jim and Emmett go on a road trip to check out prospective colleges. This story is set after The Whole World Tinder. Please note that the first four stories were distributed previously in various formats. "Boys with Matches" is exclusively available in this collection.
Jim's birthday is coming up, and Emmett is determined to make it a good one. Scratch that. A perfect one. Sure, that means spending money he doesn't have. Sure, that means trying to keep secrets, which Jim is irritatingly good at ferreting out. It even means playing nice when his parents attempt a reconciliation, no matter how much he wants to tell them to screw off. But he can do that-all of it-for Jim. When Emmett's parents ask him to befriend a girl who survived a terrible car crash, Emmett can connect the dots: his father's political aspirations; the daughter of a freshman senator; and Emmett, the boy with scars. To keep the peace, he agrees. But when he and Jim arrive at the remote cabin, everything goes wrong. An attack by the Solar Court ends with the senator's wife and daughter being kidnapped-and with Jim and Emmett on the run. As someone tries to draw a net tight around Jim and Emmett, the two men must race to save the kidnapped girl and her mother. Their search takes them into the path of private security forces, the unnatural creatures known as wanderers, and-most dangerous of all-monsters from their past. And if they're too late, they'll watch the whole world burn.
Pics, or it didn’t happen. Thuggiana is a collection of short stories connected to The First Quarto. It includes the “The Slightest Folly” This prequel provides a glimpse into Auggie’s and Theo’s lives in high school. It takes place before They Told Me I Was Everything . “As School-Boys from Their Books” A series of vignettes set shortly after the events of They Told Me I Was Everything . “The Woodsong Fog” A series of vignettes set shortly after the events of Yet a Stranger . “We Fools of Nature” Theo and Auggie go on a float trip. This story is set after The Fairest Show . “Thuggiana” Auggie takes the gang on a private, overnight ghost hunt in an abandoned prison. This story is set after A Fault against the Dead . Please note that the first four stories were distributed previously in various formats. “Thuggiana” is exclusively available in this collection.
You don't have to die to get a second line, but it's easier than getting married.Second Line is a collection of short stories connected to The DuPage Parish Mysteries. It includes the following: "Housewarming"Dag and Eli host a housewarming party at their home in New Orleans-but not without a few bumps along the way. This story is set after Stray Fears."Housekeeping"Dag and Eli go about their lives while trying to avoid chores. This story is set after Cascade Hunger."Second Line"A series of vignettes leading up to Dag and Eli's wedding. This story is set after Lethal Control.Please note that the first two stories were distributed previously in various formats. "Second Line" is exclusively available in this collection.
Exploring the unpredictable nature of life, the narrative delves into how unexpected events and changes can shape our experiences. It emphasizes the importance of being present and aware, as significant moments can pass by unnoticed. The book invites readers to reflect on the chaos and surprises that life brings, highlighting the need to embrace both the joyful and challenging aspects of existence.
When it comes to your ex, nothing is ever easy. The Borealis boys are settling into their new normal, or at least into their new digs. But when North's soon-to-be (please-let-it-be-soon) ex-husband, Tucker, is arrested and charged with murder, everything goes sideways. Hired by Tucker's parents, North and Shaw begin looking for proof that Tucker is innocent, in spite of the evidence against him. When they find seemingly incriminating photos hidden in Tucker's BMW, North is convinced that someone is trying to frame Tucker-and might get away with it. But the cast of alternate suspects presents its own challenges: an estranged son, a betrayed wife, and North and Shaw's close-knit circle of friends from college-men who had their own connections to the victim, and who had their own reasons for wanting him dead. A threatening email suggests that the motive, whatever it might be, lies buried in the past, in a relationship gone wrong. The question is, which one? When Tucker is poisoned, North and Shaw realize that the killer isn't finished. Clearing Tucker's name won't be enough; they must find the killer before someone else dies. And to do so, they will have to unearth truths from their own pasts.
Jem and Tean: Guys Gone Wild is a collection of short stories. It includes the following: "First Dates"A prequel to The Lamb and the Lion books, this short story shows Jem and Tean as they are set up on blind dates-with disastrous results."Cheap Seats"Jem and Tean go to the movies. Jem insists it's an epic bromance date. Tean insists they're just casual acquaintances. When their movie is sold out, Jem tries to score tickets another way, while Tean insists that he does so without lying or breaking the law."Supertrope: The Birthday Episode"In an homage to the television supertrope of a birthday episode, this short story features Tean trying to plan the perfect birthday party for Jem after learning that Jem has never had one."Jem + Tean: Guys Gone Wild"A collection of six vignettes from Jem and Tean's weekend at a cabin in the Wasatch Mountains.Please note that the first three stories have distributed previously to mailing list subscribers. "Jem + Tean: Guys Gone Wild" is exclusively available in this collection