STORY: The Mystery of the Vanishing Passenger
SYNOPSIS: The story of Sherlock Holmes’ villain, Abe Slaney:
ANTHOLOGY: THE NEFARIOUS VILLAINS OF SHERLOCK HOLMES
PUBLISHER: Belanger Books
Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson! The names of the world’s greatest detective and his stalwart friend conjure up images of Victorian London, gaslit streets, hansom cabs, and dense fogs. But there was more to the story than these heroes. There were the villains who dared to stand against them, carrying out their vile plans and evil schemes. Who were these sinners, malefactors, and criminals? We only know the barest details, as provided to us from Watson’s pen in the very few sixty stories of the original Sherlockian Canon. Now, with this new volume from Belanger Books, we investigate further – into the lives and deeds and motivations of these Nefarious Villains of Sherlock Holmes.
STORY: To the Survivors
SYNOPSIS: An old hitman goes to Ocean City, NJ to seek forgiveness from one of his victims.
ANTHOLOGY: DEAD-END JOBS: A HITMAN ANTHOLOGY
PUBLISHER: All Due Respect Books
STORY: Our Luck is about to Chance – Oh, Damn it!
SYNOPSIS: Three ratpack impersonators in the future find a bunker dedicated to Sinatra, Davis Jr and Martin.
ANTHOLOGY: BORN UNDER A BAD SIGN 2
PUBLISHER: Screaming Eye Press
The dread returns with another collection of bad luck tales and warnings in Born Under A Bad Sign 2:More Stories of Bad Luck. As you read these stories remember gentle reader: life and luck can turn on a dime. All of the foundations of your life can crumble in an instant. While you think about that, enjoy this collection of pulp, noir and horror stories about luck and all the misfortune and mishaps it has in store for us.
STORY: By the Beat
SYNOPSIS: An erotic story about a piano player.
ANTHOLOGY: THE BIG BOOK OF ORGASMS – 69 SEXY STORIES
PUBLISHER: Cleis Press
What happens when you bring together 69 authors sharing their hottest orgasm stories? If you have top notch erotica editor Rachel Kramer Bussel, you get The Big Book of Orgasms! This climactic collection captures top erotica writers serving up steamy scenarios all focused on The Big O. With a foreword by Ecstasy is Necessary author Barbara Carrellas, these are climaxes you’ll want to relive again and again. Dr. Ruth once said about Rachel Kramer Bussel, “she is only satisfied if you come and come again.” With this rousing read, The Big Book of Orgasms counts all the wonderful ways women get off. Inspirational as well as aspirational, this book celebrates women’s sexuality by reaching new heights of excellence. Each of the 69 stories about “the big O” is a peak experience in and of itself.
STORY: Dark Angels of Philly Singing Street Legends
SYNOPSIS: To protect his cred, Vincent has to avenge the murder of a partner.
ANTHOLOGY: HARDBOILED – CRIME AND DETECTIVES
PUBLISHER: Dead Guns Press
Here’s the low down on ‘Hardboiled’ and this just for you reader and browser types. Within every city in every corner of the world, there are the mean streets and dark alley ways that the cesspools of humanity call home. Most of these types of places are hidden from view from the more polite society types. You come down here looking for trouble and you’re going to find it. These dark alleyways of life are ruled by the good guys or the bad, you just gotta chose your sides carefully.
STORY: Soul Collection
SYNOPSIS: Louie, a street thug, battles for his soul with the local capo.
ANTHOLOGY: THUGLIT – ISSUE 6
PUBLISHER: Thuglit Publishing
THUGLIT—ISSUE 6 is ready to blow up your face with eight killer tales from some of the best crime writers on the mutherlubbin’ PLANET. Tick…Tick…Tick…BOOM, BABY!!!!!! PIN by Hugh Lessig, WHEELS by Rena Robinett, COME ON HOME by Scott Adlerberg, HAVING, CHIQUI by Kieran Shea, SOUL COLLECTION by T Fox Dunham, SWEET CAROLINE by Jessica Adams, THE GHOST WIFE by Aaron Fox-Lerner, ROGUES GALLERY by BH Shepherd
STORY: The Disposable Mind
SYNOPSIS: Joe Smoke is hired to investigate a haunted aristocrat.
ANTHOLOGY: BLACKOUT CITY
PUBLISHER: Horrified Press
THIS IS BLACKOUT CITY — MY CITY — A DANGEROUS CITY WHERE NOTHING IS WHAT IT SEEMS TO BE, AND THE PEOPLE HERE ARE NOT WHO THEY SEEM TO BE. THE DOUBLE CROSS IS NOT ONLY A GAME BUT THE NORM. STAYING ALIVE IS SURVIVAL, STAYING SANE IS A NECESSITY.
– JOE SMOKE, PRIVATE DETECTIVE, CIRCA 1970
STORY: Similar Species (EROTICA)
SYNOPSIS: An erotic tale of two species discovering they are compatible
ANTHOLOGY: SOMEWHERE OUT THERE – AUDIO
PUBLISHER: Inkstained Succubus Press
At its best, science fiction presents us not just with a vision of the future, but with more understanding of ourselves and how to get to that future. It presents us with ways to think about relationships and people. And this time, it’s about the shapes of relationships.
In these eight stories, we run the gamut. Whether a shipboard fantasy about a captain that turns into more or the new fiancé meeting the former spouse, people remain people, with loves and confusion.
STORY: Heavenly Cure For a Dripping C*ck
SYNOPSIS: Guy needs a miracle to cure his VD.
ANTHOLOGY: LONG DISTANCE DRUNKS: A TRIBUTE TO CHARLES BUKOWSKI (OUT OF PRINT)
PUBLISHER: Perpetual Motion Machine Publishing
Charles Bukowski had a very distinctive style. He wrote in a simple and often cruel, unforgiving voice. A typical story would involve isolation, alcohol, writing, hookers, and gambling. He wrote about the scum of the city. He became the scum. His words were scum, and it was all so damn beautiful. LONG DISTANCE DRUNKS is an anthology consisting of short stories and poetry that pay tribute to the old blue bird himself. Told in the same voice and style as Mr. Bukowski, this book is a homage to his legacy.
