Harvey Stanbrough
162) A Curious Warmth
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A man can be nice to a woman without any thought of having sex with her, right? And vice versa? That's Pamela's theory, but will it hold in the presence of a tall, nice, very handsome man? On the night before the finality of her wedding?
163) Saying Goodbye
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The story, also the first chapter of the forthcoming tenth novel in the Wes Crowley series, opens at a funeral that is very important to Western Z Crowley. In fact, it's one that will change what's left of his life forever. Come along on a last blast as Wes sets out on a vengeance trail.
165) The Implications
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When a body with mob ties washes up on the beach in a quiet rural town, the marshal has his hands full plus some. The coroner's new assistant being a dead ringer for the marshal's deceased wife only adds to the complications.
166) Adele and the Makers
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In a post-apocayptic world, you and a few friends are trying to make a little money cruising the streets, making announcements for the Makers.
But a really cute chick catches your attention. You'll never see her again, but you can dream. But what if you do see her again? And what if she turns out to be a great deal more?
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This is the second book in the Future of Humanity (FOH) series.
The Ark has departed lunar orbit. Unfortunately, and despite the intensive screening process for the crew of The Ark and the repopulation passengers she's carrying, wherever humans go, they will bring along their flaws and foibles. And there are always the self-righteous, willing to harm thousands to promote their cause. What sort of trouble will arise? Come along and see where you fit...
168) The Suicide Watch
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In one possible future there is a game show called The Suicide Watch. With teen suicide rates soaring so high even the government can no longer sugar-coat them, that same government teams up with their Hollywood pals to find a way to make money out of the deal. After all, sensational beats tragic, eh?
169) Saving Egregio
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This short story is excerpted and adapted from the novel Leaving Amarillo, the fourth novel in the Wes Crowley series. Western Z Crowley has left the Rangers and is searching for his errant lifelong friend, Otis "Mac" McFadden. As he's riding from El Paso to Las Cruces late one night, would-be banditos are lying in wait. Were they sent by someone, or are they acting alone? We won't know for sure until a later novel, but Wes solves the current situation...
170) Coincidence
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In this third installment of the Nick Spalding story, Nick and Marie are facing a challenge of immense proportions. The Side has found the enemy has a secret: a vast underground munitions bunker.
If that weren't enough, the Others have also brought in a massive weapon that will enable them to win the war and force capitulation of the country in a matter of hours.
The only way into the compound is on foot, in secret, and only one man-and woman-is...
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What happens when two writers head out for a camping trip in the Gila River Lower Box wilderness? Well, they have to eat. But neither of them eats alone. Each has a full array of characters from which to draw when necessary. Come along and see what happens when these two stop in at the El Charro Café for a bite of breakfast.
172) Mobster Tales
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This 10-story collection runs the gamut from the hokey to the humorous, the wannabes to the would'a-beens, the chilling to the childish to the deadly serious. There are 8 stories from Harvey and 2 from his borderline psychotic persona, Eric Stringer. Come along for some fun.
174) The Wes Crowley Saga
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This is the entire Wes Crowley saga in one book.
The overall Wes Crowley Saga spans almost 50 years. It chronicles the adventures of Wes from before he joined the Texas Rangers. Come along as he fights Comanches and Comancheros, endures the worst kind of betrayal, falls in love, loses almost everything, goes on a vengeance trail, and eventually ends up deep in Mexico. Major characters recur through the series, and minor characters become major characters...
175) Nightfall
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Nick Spalding has been a warrior, both military and civilian, most of his life.
He's been in places and situations where decisive action is not only allowed, but necessary. But he's grown weary of that life.
But he opted to drop out of that life and out of his chosen profession. He takes a job on the docks, one where the biggest decisions are whether and how tightly to snug the boats to the pilings against an incoming storm.
The only other Anglo...
176) Sanctified
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This is a collection of five intense short stories.
In "Desecration," only a god could walk forever without leaving anything behind or approaching anything else. But how? And why?
In "Barbecue," two buddies on a camping trip in a remote desert location. A town full of women nearby. Fantasies abound. But is it all fantasy? Or is some of it sheer terror? Come along for a surprise.
On "The Day They Came," there had been an alien invasion. Freedom...
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What do a retired mob boss, a deposed city mayor, a city attorney and an up-and-coming movie star have in common? Maybe nothing at all.
At least Stern Richards hopes so as he sets out to discover who's trying to kill him. And why.
Toss into the mix Stern's secretary, a made man and other assorted bad guys, and you have a volatile mixture in a roller coaster ride of a mystery. Come along on this tension-filled journey of intrigue, suspense and...
178) Strainge Stern Stuff
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Three of the first five stories feature Charlie Task. Ever wonder what goes into making a psychopath? Find out in "The Odd Task." Ever wonder what it might be like to sit down in a psychopath's home and interview him? Check out "A View to the Curious." In "A False Sense of Finality," a bereaved mother comes to a realization... again. In "The Ethics of Murder" Charlie returns to his hometown to visit with an old friend at a high school reunion, at...