"What do you call a group of writers tasked with penning tales of crime that must include animals and their collective names? It’s a wording of writers!This wording features twenty-one writers who share crimes stories with a surprising twist. No animals are harmed—the humans don’t fare so well.Here are the usual suspects:Jack Bates, Michael Bracken, Jeanne DuBois, Kaye George, EJ McFall, Kari Wainwright, John M. Floyd, Heidi Hunter, Jacq ..."
"Just when you thought it was safe to head to the table for Thanksgiving feasting, the Killer Wore Cranberry series is back with a fifth course of pure chaos! The Killer Wore Cranberry has been acclaimed worldwide for its wicked combination of humor and Thanksgiving-themed mysteries, and this year’s installment is sure to carry on everyone’s new, favorite holiday tradition. This year’s contributions come from 14 of today’s best and brigh ..."
"The best in Short Mystery Fiction At the cutting edge of crime fiction, Mystery Weekly Magazine presents original short stories by the world’s best-known and emerging mystery writers. The stories we feature in our monthly issues span every imaginable subgenre, including cozy, police procedural, noir, whodunit, supernatural, hardboiled, humor, and historical mysteries. Evocative writing and a compelling story are the only certainty. ..."
"" Spinning their chosen tunes and the tale of its matching crime are: Earl Staggs, Jack Bates, Linda Kay Hardie, Jeanne DuBois, Terrie Farley Moran, Heidi Hunter, Merrilee Robson, Claire A. Murray, Michael Bracken, Maddi Davidson, Joseph S. ..."
"The Killer Wore Cranberry anthology is back with an all-new set of flavorful stories, guaranteed to whet your appetite for both your favorite holiday fare and a tasty crime story. In this collection of humorous short mysteries, see what happens when sisters are pushed over the edge, dentists dine with crime bosses, 1950s private detectives deal with dames and sweet potatoes and a family has a bit of a problem with their future son-in-la ..."
Memory of a Murder by EarlStaggs Paperback, 232 Pages, Published 2005 by Quiet Storm Pub Group ISBN-13: 978-0-9770070-3-5, ISBN: 0-9770070-3-0
"Adam Kingston, a widowed former FBI agent, is drawn into using his paranormal gifts to unravel the mystery of a sixteen year old murder. When a rash of new killings erupts, he must call upon all his resources to keep those around him as well as himself alive."
"At the cutting edge of crime fiction, Mystery Weekly Magazine presents original short stories by the world’s best-known and emerging mystery writers. The stories we feature in our monthly issues span every imaginable subgenre, including cozy, police procedural, noir, whodunit, supernatural, hardboiled, humor, and historical mysteries. Evocative writing and a compelling story are the only certainty. Get ready to be surprised, challenge ..."
"20pt Large Print Edition! Sometimes, crime occurs with the sound of a drip of poison, or the whispering whistle of a knife moving through the air. And, sometimes, it happens with a "flash and bang." The Short Mystery Fiction Society was formed in 1996 to promote the reading, writing and publication of short-form mystery and crime. This includes the yearly presentation of the Derringer Awards, which celebrate excellence in the writing ..."
"“And then our pal here,” Jens slapped me on the back, a hefty, hearty slap. “Let
the guy bamboozle him with one of the oldest dodges in the business.” “Okay.”
Marty nodded again. “I get that, I think. But why did he kill the photographer after ..."
"grabbed the poker and squared off with the woman who attempted to pull the
cleaver out of the tabletop where it had penetrated the wood. “Back up or I'll
impale you on this poker. It's hot. The end was in the fire,” I lied. The woman
hesitated, still trying to yank the cleaver free. “No one eats traditional
Thanksgiving dinner in my restaurant without the gravy and stuffing. And no one
tells me how to serve it. It isn't done!” She ..."
The Unused Prom Dress by EarlStaggs 9 Pages, Published 2013 by Untreed Reads ISBN-13: 978-1-61187-584-3, ISBN: 1-61187-584-6
"The Unused Prom Dress By Earl Staggs Copyright 2013 by Earl Staggs Cover
Copyright 2013 by Dara England and Untreed Reads Publishing The author is
hereby established as the sole holder of the copyright. Either the publisher (
Untreed ..."
"A Second Helping Arthur C. Carey, John Weagly, Earl Staggs, Amanda Lundberg
, Betsy Bitner, S. Furlong-Bolliger, Steve Shrott, Andrew MacRae, Zoe Burke,
Arlen Blumhagen, Lesley A. Diehl, Gail Farrelly, Herschel Cozine, Linda S. Reilly,
Stephen D. ... Introduction. Two years ago, I had the idea of inviting a group of
authors to sit down together for a virtual Thanksgiving dinner. The price of
admission was a mystery short story that ..."
The Missing Sniper by EarlStaggs 25 Pages, Published 2012 by Untreed Reads ISBN-13: 978-1-61187-253-8, ISBN: 1-61187-253-7
"They don't miss.” Dillon looked even more puzzled. “But his first two shots were
high.” “He didn't miss, Dillon. The first two shots went where they were supposed
to go— into the wall, two feet above Willy Thornton's head. Thornton was never in
any danger. He was safely hidden behind the podium when the third shot was
fired. The first two were only to make it look like Thornton was the target.” Dillon
stared blankly, his face drain ..."
Where Billy Died by EarlStaggs 24 Pages, Published 2011 by Untreed Reads ISBN-13: 978-1-61187-140-1, ISBN: 1-61187-140-9
"Earl Staggs. “There's more. The next day, they cornered his partner, Tyrone
Wilcox, a two-time loser. Wilcox decided to shoot it out. He killed ... The scumbag
was probably in South America now, laughing his tail off at both her and Uncle
Sam."
"The EX Factor: A short story anthology by nine talented and "inventive" authors, The EX Factor is filled with disturbing tales to leave a touch of satisfaction in the heart of anyone who has ever suffered the pangs of a relationship gone sour. From accidents to intentions...from the supernatural to the physical...from wishes to actions... from breaking laws to upholding them...from revenge to justice...The EX Factor covers ..."
"Sometimes, crime occurs with the sound of a drip of poison, or the whispering whistle of a knife moving through the air. And, sometimes, it happens with a “flash and bang.” The Short Mystery Fiction Society was formed in 1996 to promote the reading, writing and publication of short-form mystery and crime. This includes the yearly presentation of the Derringer Awards, which celebrate excellence in the writing of stories of up to 20,000 ..."
"Saddle on up and get ready for the silliest time of your life. A Fistful of Hollers (or how the west got silly) is jam-packed full of silly short stories, jokes, limericks and a belly full of laughs. With 162 pages of fun to choose from, in bite-sized chunks, this book strives to bring a smile to your face, all with a western theme. Or as Timothy Sayell says in his offering called Lonesome Rider: The sun was shining on the sage, The ro ..."
Justified Action by EarlStaggs 218 Pages, Published 2013 by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform ISBN-13: 978-1-4823-7239-7, ISBN: 1-4823-7239-8
"Tall Chambers uses his wits and weapons to stop terrorists before they kill innocent people, but when someone close to him is murdered, he devotes his skills to only one purpose – find the person responsible."