Not the Best Place for a Good Night's SleepDeb Powers finally gets to work. Helping an old friend with new potential upgrade his life. This time her cousin brings a case at a B&B in town that threatens the owner's sanity. A free stay plus a chance to investigate the bizarre proves too much for Deb to resist. Will she figure out the trouble before she loses her own sanity in the process?Also available in the collection Investigations Beyond Belief An excerpt from The Strange Critter at the Old Johnston Place:When an Old Friend Fears His Own Mind "Cliff's been finding things like his razor in the freezer, " Terri said. "An egg inside his pillowcase, which unfortunately had not been hard-cooked first. Piles of salt and pepper in his underwear drawer, potting soil in the silverware drawer, and the remote for the television inside the oven. Apparently he checked inside before he turned it on a couple of days ago, because he melted a pair of his reading glasses in there last week." "And no one else has been inside?" Deb said. "Nope, not until he called me personally to come take a look, " Terri said. "He hasn't seen anyone skulking around on any of the security recordings." "Maybe he'll let us install a few just for this?" Jeff said. "Help ease his mind?" "I don't think that would help Cliff feel better, " Deb said."Not unless it shows him sleepwalking, right? I'm going to guess he's afraid he's doing all of it himself but just can't remember."

The Strange Critter at the Old Johnston Place: Deb Powers, Otherworldly PI: Case #3 - Deb Powers: Otherworldly PI, #3

On Certain Days, the Hurt Feels Brand NewMost people love the music computer in Sara's brain. Earworm lyrics. Trivia and connections. Obscure cover versions. She knows it all. Only one person knows the obsession behind Sara's knowledge. And the heartache she hides. Can a break with the past show Sarah a new future? Originally appeared in Obsessions: An Anthology of Original Fiction, Stark Publishing, 2020 An excerpt from At the Heart of It All:The Day All Her Best Defenses Fail  Sarah may have been born with the computer, but her father had at least installed the software and optimized it for music. The massive database she'd been filling as long as she could remember. Anything that changed after that hadn't been his fault."Not now. Not while you're in this traffic."She took advantage of a dead stop on the highway and called up Jimi Hendrix and Crosstown Traffic to distract herself. Keeping the calendars out of her office helped some with this dreadful, painful month. Same with turning off the displays on her phone and her computers at work. Even if she'd followed her occasional impulse and spent all of October in some sort of technology and communication void, she'd know. Some part of Sara knew exactly what day it was. Every single year.

At the Heart of It All

The Oddest of JobsMore than the usual number of unusual people call Maple Ridge home. Carol Sanderson and her boyfriend Sid Rutherford work for the most eccentric of them all. They know to expect anything when decorating the most mysterious house in town. Except for what they discover on a snowy December night. A Storms of Future Past Story Originally published in Mystery, Crime, and Mayhem: Crime in the CountrysideAlso available in the collection Shadows Mountain Deep An excerpt from Adventures in Winter Driving:Watching Out for the Wrong Trouble "What's got you spooked?" Sid said. "You're watching the trees like something's going to jump out after us."Carol shoved him with a playful elbow."It's not what might jump out of the trees. It's the trees themselves. Some of those old pines are huge, you know? They'd be tough to clear if even one of them fell."Sid looked more closely, shaking his head. Like most kids who grew up in Maple Ridge, they'd both spent time working either at the Maple Barn or out in the ring of trees that kept it supplied. Understanding what kept a tree healthy and in good shape was pretty much hardwired by the time they graduated high school."They've stood there a long time, haven't they?" he said. "Good thing it's not supposed to snow too much tonight."

Adventures in Winter Driving - Storms of Future Past

The Race for a Snowy RescueWalt Colley loves nothing more than watching a good snowstorm settle in. Except for the chance to help people as best he knows how. Then one of the kids he takes under his wing goes missing at the worst time, sending Walt out into the night. Can he bring everyone home safe and keep himself out of trouble at the same time? A Storms of Future Past StoryAlso available in the collection Facing Down Extraordinary An excerpt from The Best Kind of Teacher:A Bad Night for a Friend to Go Missing Harry breathed in deep, then blew out loud enough that Walt held the phone away from his ear."You be careful out there, Walt. This snow might not be as bad as they predicted just yet, but with all the rain lately there's likely to be black ice. We don't want two of you skidding out." "I got my own four-wheel drive, and chains if I need 'em. Do me a favor and hold off on sending any more plows out for a bit if you can. I'd hate for them to cover over the very tracks we might need if he did go off the road. I'm heading out right now."Silly as Jimmy could be, Walt had never known him to be a careless driver in any kind of weather. But like anyone just barely nineteen, he didn't hardly have enough behind-the-wheel experience to tell for sure.

The Best Kind of Teacher - Storms of Future Past

An Uneasy Shiver of Something WrongReturning home to Hartstown, Virginia, thrills Beth Azen and her sweet dog Janie. Taking the chance to breathe and learn to listen her heart's voice again. Figuring out where her next path in life leads. But a missed appointment sets Beth on edge for reasons she can't explain. Will she solve the mystery before it's too late? A Voices Through Time Story Also available in the collection Facing Down Extraordinary An excerpt from A Soggy Brush with History:When Things Just Don't Feel Right  Even as Beth joined Janie on a quick trot in one direction on the gravel road and then back, she knew this didn't make sense. Ms. Sinnett had been so excited about this visit, sending notes a couple of times a day asking about what Beth might be interested in. She'd asked which of her several delicious cookie varieties Beth preferred (crispy ginger spice sounded best), and whether she'd like tea or coffee (coffee: always coffee). They'd shared their frustration that a couple of members of the Boun County Historical Society were being oddly stingy with time and materials. She'd even suggested ideas for areas of the town's often-tragic history that Beth might want to concentrate on during the interview. None of that added up to her just not being here.

A Soggy Brush with History - Voices through Time

When Everyday Life Turns Into AmazingA missed appointment sets Beth Azen on edge. Will she solve the mystery before it's too late? A friend in need reaches out to Hugh Fergusson. Will offering shelter turn the dream into a nightmare? One of Walt Colley's friends disappears at the worst time. Can he get them, and himself, home safe and sound? Andre Telkin hears a sound too disturbing to ignore. What will he discover when he leaves his reality behind? George Edwards struggles to adjust to life without his kids. Will he grab his chance at happiness or let it pass him by? We all need everyday heroes. And we play that role ourselves in ways large and small. Confused, overwhelmed, or scared to death, the hero inside rises to the challenge. Sometimes never knowing who they save. Join storyteller Kari Kilgore on unexpected adventures with heroes who get the job done. Includes five original series stories: A Soggy Brush with History, Decisions in a Dangerous Situation, The Best Kind of Teacher, Andre's Extra-Sensational Adventure, and Sunny with a Chance of Happiness. A Soggy Brush with HistoryAn Uneasy Shiver of Something WrongReturning home to Hartstown, Virginia, thrills Beth Azen and her sweet dog Janie. Taking the chance to breathe and learn to listen her heart's voice again. Figuring out where her next path in life leads. But a missed appointment sets Beth on edge for reasons she can't explain. Will she solve the mystery before it's too late? Decisions in a Dangerous SituationRisking the Safety of HomeDreams coming true after years of hard work. Settling into paradise with the love of his life. Hugh Fergusson savors every long-anticipated moment. But a desperate friend reaches out, with a cry they must heed. Will offering shelter turn the dream into a nightmare? The Best Kind of TeacherThe Race for a Snowy RescueWalt Colley loves nothing more than watching a good snowstorm settle in. Except for the chance to help people as best he knows how. Then one of the kids he takes under his wing goes missing at the worst time, sending Walt out into the night. Can he bring everyone home safe and keep himself out of trouble at the same time? Andre's Extra-Sensational AdventureA Multidimensional CrossoverAndre Telkin loves cat sitting for his best friend Dana. Spoiling them rotten and teaching them his special flair. Enjoying the peace and quiet of the old tree-lined neighborhood. Except when he hears a sound beyond explanation. Too strange and disturbing to ignore. What will Andre discover when he leaves his reality behind? Sunny with a Chance of HappinessWho Rescues Who?George Edwards knows his kids got a great start in life. They prove it every day. But that leaves George struggling to adjust to life without them. Needing to figure out the next part of his own journey. Then one morning, a change he can't ignore bursts into his life. Will George grab his chance at happiness or let it pass him by? Discover everyday heroes and step into amazing new worlds with five original series stories from Kari Kilgore.

Facing Down Extraordinary: A Series of Ordinary Heroes

A Brewing DisasterRegina Burke never expects trouble on a fine morning in Bountyfield, Virginia. Especially trouble involving her sweet nephew Trevor. But trouble knows its own schedule, and holds its own secrets. Now Regina races to keep Trevor from driving into a nightmare neither imagined. Will she find him in time, before the nightmare wins? An excerpt from A Race Against Tea Time:A good kid headed straight into hot waterPam shook her head sharply, once to the left, then the right."You really need to get around here and start making phone calls. I'm guessing the folks Trevor delivers to aren't in the best of health. From what you're telling me about this jimsonweed, we need to make damn sure they don't brew it up thinking they can settle down for their afternoon naps."Regina held her breath, trying not to imagine Trevor's face if he was part of something like that happening, even with his usual best of intentions. She could wish all day long for a drone or a helicopter, or a high-tech satellite tracking device that wouldn't work on narrow mountain roads anyway. Or, she could do her best to help him like she always had."Thank you, Pam. Show me where I won't be in your way. We'll find him."

A Race Against Tea Time

When the cat drags in a mysteryA cold IT dungeon, full of noisy servers and grumpy  workers. Not exactly a natural fit for a cat. Until you consider blinking lights and all those places to hide. And folks more comfortable with animals than other people. But this cat discovers toys more disturbing than cute. What will Dana find in the impossible hiding place?A Dana Sanderson Short MysteryAn excerpt from Three Computer Geeks GruffGayle sat back, rubbing her chin and staring at a bright red line on the screen."Huh. Looks like Mr. Rawson is under suspension. Hasn't reported to work at all for a week, or even called in. Still doesn't explain how this thing got down here."She held the token up, turning the smooth black plastic back and forth. When Peluda jumped up on the desk this time, she held a heavy gold ring in her teeth. A man's college class ring, from the looks of it, with a big sapphire stone and lots of engraving."What the hell?" Gayle absently patted Peluda's head as she extracted the ring and held it up to the light. Agold G with a T joined to it."Please tell me McGranville went to Georgia Tech, " Dana said, trying to catch her breath through the falling sensation in her gut. "Please tell me that's his ring."

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