Detective Sergeant Dennis Milne accidentally kills two respectable customs officers and an accountant in a case of mistaken identity, then later finds an eighteen-year-old Miriam Fox with her throat slashed.

Collected here are ten Western short stories by Richard S. Wheeler, the award-winning author who makes storytelling look easy. In “Mugs Birdsong’s Crime Academy,” celebrated criminal Mugs Birdsong decides to found an academy that will instruct lawmen on the ways and means of lawlessness. “The Last Days of Dominic Prince” is the tragic tale of a cattle baron and his final conflict with the forces of political correctness. “Dead Weight” introduces us to a coffin maker who constructs a work of art. And in the title story, two young men in the gold fields of California spend one last night together as one of them confronts his own imminent death. This collection also includes “The Square Reporter,” “A Commercial Proposition,” “The Great Filibuster of 1975,” “The Tinhorn’s Lady,” “Hearts,” and “Looking for Love at a Romance Writers Convention.”

A frankly written, readily understood guide to why everyone needs to organize their final wishes now! This concise story is the result of the author's personal experience and how she navigated the twists and turns that appeared shortly after her husband's passing. The story moves from the moment she was asked for her husband's medical directive through the all that is required in the first three weeks after a funeral until completion of the probate process eighteen months later. You will find this book reads like a letter from a dear friend, but one where you will be taking notes to ensure you have your own papers in order. Readers agree that this well structured guide is time well spent and educational on a very important topic that is frequently ignored and overlooked.

Given his line of work in the employ of a psychotic Brooklyn crime boss, Trent finds himself on the wrong end of too many bullets. Yet each time he's killed, he wakes a few minutes later completely healed of his wounds but with no memory of his past identity. What's worse, each time he cheats death someone else dies in his place. Sent to steal an antique box from some squatters in an abandoned warehouse near the West Side Highway, Trent soon finds himself stumbling into an age-old struggle between the forces of good and evil, revealing a secret world where dangerous magic turns people into inhuman monstrosities, where impossible creatures hide in plain sight, and where the line between the living and the dead is never quite clear. And when the mysterious box is opened, he discovers he has only twenty-four hours to save New York City from certain destruction, in Dying Is My Business by Nicholas Kaufmann.

"Surviving the Business of Dying" Companion Workbook MJ Charles has received numerous comments and questions as to how to begin the process of gathering one's important papers, since her award-winning book "Surviving the Business of Dying, a Guide to Why Final Papers Matter"was published three years ago. The original book speaks to her own experience, dealing with her late spouse's estate matters without any formal documents. She reminds us of the details and priorities that each one of us needs to understand and complete prior to our leaving this earth. Questions centered around not only organizing one's own final thoughts in order to write a will, but also how to compile lists in a concise manner, so that others will know what to do. In other words, how do we leave directions! With this background in mind, MJ Charles created the "Surviving the Business of Dying" Companion Workbook! The Companion Workbook is intended for use, both by single people as well as those with spouses or partners. This user-friendly format is a platform upon which thoughts can be assembled, while providing a forum for spouses and partners to share ideas. Wills and directives are covered, but there are also in-depth questions that perhaps neither party has yet to think of! The author knows well what kinds of problems develop, when key information is missing or decisions are left hanging. The Companion Workbook presents the opportunity to "plug those holes". Practically speaking, this workbook is a "safe place" for all of the back-up details that do not make it into a will. It is not only useful during the will-writing process, but a completed workbook then becomes a valuable reference for family and the executor later on. Handwritten notes allow perspective and meaning. One's personal initials and dates on any changes provide insight and credibility. While the user does not need to read the original book, it is well served to note that the author's story is the basis for the workbook's creation. This letter-sized (8 1/2 x 11") layout allows space for answers to be written underneath each question. It is easy to store and includes a checklist with page numbers for reference. The Companion Workbook combines a simple presentation with a comprehensive overview. Start "the conversation" with yourself, a spouse or partner today. The effort to "get it right" becomes a gift to all concerned, eliminating stress and removing all doubt as to how a will will be executed and wishes fulfilled.