Welcome, reader, to a collection of poems that burn with the vibrant intensity of a "Glowing Flame." Within these pages, you'll find a diverse chorus of voices, each one wielding the power of language to illuminate the human experience. Poetry, like fire, can be both captivating and transformative. It flickers with emotions, both gentle and fierce, casting light on the hidden corners of our hearts and minds. It can soothe us with its warmth or challenge us with its sparks. This anthology is a testament to the enduring power of verse. The poems you'll encounter explore a vast landscape of themes: love and loss, joy and sorrow, the mysteries of nature, and the complexities of the human condition. As you delve into these poems, allow yourself to be drawn into their flames. Let the words ignite your imagination and illuminate your own inner light. Perhaps you'll find echoes of your own experiences or discover new perspectives that spark your curiosity. There's no single way to engage with poetry. Some poems demand careful attention, while others offer a more immediate emotional resonance. Take your time, savor the language, and allow the poems to speak to you in their own unique way. This collection is a testament to the enduring human spirit, a spirit that continues to find solace and expression through the art of poetry. So, dear reader, turn the page and let the "Glowing Flame" guide you on a journey of discovery.

Part of the first generation to be conceived in deep space, fifteen-year-old Waverly is expected to marry young and have children to populate a new planet, but a violent betrayal by the dogmatic leader of their sister ship could have devastating consequences.

DIVDIVWhen a client dies in a car explosion, Orlando detective Fred Carver learns the man may not have been who he said he was /divDIVFor Bert Renway, it starts out as a simple proposition: a fat bundle of money to spend a few weeks impersonating Frank Wesley, a local tycoon. But after a while Bert grows suspicious of the easy money, and seeks help in the shape of Fred Carver, an ex–Orlando policeman turned private investigator. Like Bert, Carver smells trouble, and agrees to help him find out who his employers are and why they want him to play Wesley./divDIV /divDIVNeither of them is suspicious enough. A few minutes after Bert leaves, an explosion sounds in the parking lot—the new client’s car gone up in a burst of flame. When they pull his body from the wreckage, dental records identify him not as Bert Renway, but as Frank Wesley. Carver doesn’t care. He’s on the case no matter who the man was./divDIV /divDIVThis ebook features an illustrated biography of John Lutz including rare photos and never-before-seen documents from the author’s personal collection./div/div