Best Selling Books by Brendan Dubois

Welcome to Black Cat Weekly #49. This is another strong issue, and we lead off with an original tale by celebrated mystery author Brendan Dubois (courtesy of acquiring editor Michael Bracken). We also have a powerful crime story by Y.S. Lee (courtsey of acquiring editor Barb Goffman), and a pair of novels by Edgar Wallace and Nicholas Carter. And, of course, no issue would be complete without a solve-it-yourself mystery from Hal Charles. On the science fiction side, acquiring editor Cynthia Ward has selected a great story by Linda D. Addison—plus we have more from George O. Smith, Poul Anderson, C. Shook, and Robert Moore Williams. Good stuff! Here’s the complete lineup: Mysteries / Suspense / Adventure: “Obsession” by Brendan DuBois “Ghost of a Chance” by Hal Charles “In Plain Sight” by Y. S. Lee The Fellowship of the Frog, by Edgar Wallace Driven from Cover, by Nicholas Carter Science Fiction / Fantasy: “The Power” by Linda D. Addison “Rat Race,” by George O. Smith “The Temple of Earth, ” by Poul Anderson “The Band Played On,” by C. Shook “The Impossible Invention” by Robert Moore Williams

Sally Grissom is a top secret service agent in charge of the Presidential Protection team. She knows that something is amiss when she is summoned to a private meeting with the President and his Chief of Staff without any witnesses. But she couldn''t have predicted that she''d be forced to take on an investigation surrounding the mysterious disappearance of the First Lady with strict orders to keep it a secret. The First Lady''s absence comes in the wake of the scandalous, public revelation of the president''s affair, so at first it seems as though she is simply cutting off all contact as she recuperates at a horse farm in Virginia. What begins as an innocent respite quickly reveals itself as a twisted case when the White House receives a ransom note along with the First Lady''s finger. As Sally races against the clock to save the First Lady, she discovers evidence that leads to a troubling conclusion: could the First Lady''s abductors come from inside the White House?

In a career spanning nearly four decades, Bill Crider published more than sixty crime fiction, westerns, horror, men’s adventure and YA novels. In this collection 20 of today’s best and brightest, all friends and fans of Bill’s, come together with original stories to pay tribute to his memory. Authors include: William Kent Krueger, Bill Pronzini, Joe R. Lansdale, Patricia Abbott, Ben Boulden, Michael Bracken, Jen Conley, Brendan DuBois, Charlaine Harris, David Housewright, Kasey Lansdale, Angela Crider Neary, James Reasoner, James Sallis, Terry Shames, S. A. Solomon, Sara Paretsky, Robert J. Randisi, SJ Rozan, and Eryk Pruitt. William Kent Krueger (Ordinary Grace, the Cork O’Connor series) brings us a story of romance and grift. Bill Pronzini (the Nameless Detective and Carpenter & Quincannon series) offers a taut episode of a midnight raid. Joe R. Lansdale (The Bottoms, the Hap and Leonard series) tells a tale of two hit men working through their differences. James Sallis (Drive, the Lew Griffin series) shows us how a deadly figure once helped out a man called Bill. Charlaine Harris (the Sookie Stackhouse and Midnight, Texas series) reminds us to be careful of what we wish for. Sara Paretsky (the V.I. Warshawski series) shows how truly deadly a terrible storm can be. These and fourteen more stories are offered here in the appreciation of our friend and colleague, Bill Crider. These stories were written for him.

Our 240 page Issue No11, Fall 2019 edition of Mystery Tribune is a must-have featuring Brendan DuBois, SJ Rozan, William Soldan, and more. Issue No11: Fall 2019 features A curated collection of short fiction including stories by Brendan DuBois, SJ Rozan, Ewa Mazierska, Nick Kolakowski, Richie Narvaez, Todd Robinson, Chris McGinley, and William R. Soldan. Interviews and Reviews by Daniel Kraus, Scott Adlerberg, Tobias Carroll, Kristen Lepionka, and Charles Perry. Art and Photography by Jessica Almeida, Sergey Nehaev, and more. This issue also features a preview of the new graphic novel Rivers of London Volume 7: Action at a Distance by Ben Aaronovitch (Author), Andrew Cartmel (Author), and Brian Williamson (Illustrator). NY Times Bestselling author Reed Farrel Coleman has called Mystery Tribune “a cut above” and mystery grand masters Lawrence Block and Max Allan Collins have praised it for its “solid fiction” and “the most elegant design”. An elegantly crafted quarterly issue, printed on uncoated paper and with a beautiful layout designed for optimal reading experience, our Fall 2019 issue will make a perfect companion or gift for avid mystery readers and fans of literary crime fiction.

Our 240 page Issue No9, Spring 2019 edition of Mystery Tribune is a must-have featuring Brendan DuBois, Andrew Bourelle, Greg Herren, Kevin Egan and Brian Silverman among others. Issue No9: Spring 2019 features A curated collection of short fiction including stories by Brendan DuBois, Andrew Bourelle, Greg Herren, Kevin Egan, Brian Silverman, E.A. Aymar, J.B. Stevens, Tom Larsen, and Tim Bemis. Interviews and Reviews by Jasper Fforde, Tracy Clark, Tori Eldridge, Isabella Maldonado, Tobias Carroll, and Charles Perry. Art and Photography by Montserrat Diaz, Sabrina Fattal, Valentin Duciel and more. This issue also features a preview of the new The Bone Parish Vol. 1 graphic novel by Cullen Bunn and Jonas Scharf. NY Times Bestselling author Reed Farrel Coleman has called Mystery Tribune “a cut above” and mystery grand masters Lawrence Block and Max Allan Collins have praised it for its “solid fiction” and “the most elegant design”. An elegantly crafted quarterly issue, printed on uncoated paper and with a beautiful layout designed for optimal reading experience, our Spring 2019 issue will make a perfect companion or gift for avid mystery readers and fans of literary crime fiction.

Our 240 page Winter 2018 anniversary issue of Mystery Tribune is a must-have! This volume features short fiction from enduring voices such as Shamus award winner Brendan DuBois to notable literary authors including Dan Fiore. Long-time British actor and author Hugh Fraser whose portrayal of Dr. Hastings in Poirot TV series captured the hearts of many viewers has also written a refreshing story for Mystery Tribune which is included in this collection. A curated collection of photography from European and American artists, along with interviews with iconic comic illustrator Rick Geary on Billy The Kid, bestselling author Nick Petrie, Noir Comics legend Sean Phillips and some of the best voices in mystery and suspense are among the other highlights. The issue features: Stories by Brendan DuBois, J. Todd Scott, Nick Kolakowski, Dan Fiore, Brian Silverman, David Rachels, and Hugh Fraser. An essay on Psychopaths in crime fiction by Elena Avanzas Alvarez. Interviews and Reviews by Rick Geary, Nick Petrie, Tom Sweterlitsch, James Anderson, and Sean Phillips. Photography by Małgorzata Sajur (Poland) and Ashley Joncas (U.S.) and more... An elegantly crafted quarterly issue, printed on uncoated paper and with a beautiful layout designed for optimal reading experience, our Winter 2018 issue will make a perfect companion or gift for avid mystery readers and fans of literary crime fiction.

Attorney Kyle Foster hated his job and was bored with his wife Carol and life in general. One night he fell into the temptations of the forbidden pleasures offered in the Dark Web and started poking around… until the Dark Web poked back.

In the midst of a high-stakes murder case, Lewis Cole finds himself caught between loyalty and the pursuit of justice. When Felix, Lewis Cole''s friend and a former enforcer for the Boston mob, stands accused of a brutal murder, the retired Department of Defense analyst must jump to action. The evidence of the homicide seems undeniable: witnesses claim to have seen Felix at the location, the murder weapon is linked to him, and his fingerprints are all over the crime scene. But Lewis refuses to believe his friend is guilty. Driven by unwavering faith in Felix''s innocence, Lewis makes it his mission to free him. However, his quest takes an unexpected turn when two FBI agents reveal a disturbing truth--unless Felix is released from prison within three days, he will be murdered behind bars. With time ticking away and the FBI closing in, Lewis must navigate a treacherous path alone, racing to clear his friend''s name before it''s too late. Storm Cell is a gripping crime fiction thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Brendan DuBois masterfully weaves a tale of trust, betrayal, and deadly secrets that will leave you questioning everything.

For nearly three decades, the fate of 2,000 american servicemen, missing in action in Vietnam, has remained a mystery. Now, with the ring of a doorbell, the mystery of some is about to be solved. Smalltown newspaper editor Jason Harper answers his door in the middle of the night to see an oder man, shabbily dressed, with gray hair and a beard. And in a split second, Jason''s life turns upside down. The man claims to be Jason''s older brother Roy, shot down over North Vietnam in 1972. Jason''s joy at reuniting with his brother is quickly tempered as ruthless killers begin pursuing his family and friends, and as his faith in the man''s claims threatens to tear his family apart -- even if they do all make it out alive. Author Brendan DuBois pulls readers along for a harrowing ride on a deadly mission to reveal the truth.

An action-packed, new stand-lone novel from the world''s bestselling thriller writer. A brave military veteran returns home from her latest tour to discover her worst nightmare has come to life - her entire family has been abducted. With no trace, no leads and very little hope, she must call upon all her intuitions as wife, mother and soldier to bring her family home.

From award-winning mystery author Brendan DuBois comes this unique and inside view of America''s favorite gameshow, "Jeopardy!" As a lifelong reader, fan of trivia and watcher of "Jeopardy!," DuBois tried twice to become a contestant on this Emmy-award winning show. But the third time proved to be a charm as he successfully auditioned for the program, and flew from his rural New Hampshire home to Los Angeles to tape his appearance and go head-to-head among some of the smartest people in America. Along the way he reveals information such as: -- The best way to prepare as a contestant. -- Important websites you should visit, and books you should read. -- What''s it like to be "behind the stage" as the show is taped. -- And hey, what''s Alex Trebek really like? This humorous, self-deprecating, informative and suspenseful book will provide even the most casual "Jeopardy!" viewer with a unique look at America''s most well-known gameshow. His appearance on "Jeopardy!" proved to be one of the most thrilling and unforgettable moments in his life, and this affectionate tale is a tribute to the people who make the show work. Author''s note: This book is not authorized by "Jeopardy!," CBS, Sony Television or any other entity associated with "Jeopardy!" CBS, Sony Television and "Jeopardy!" are all registered trademarks, and this work is not intended to infringe on any of these trademarks or associated rights.

After 9/11 the US Government vowed that any similar attack on American soil would be thwarted, and the newly created Homeland Security knew that the only way to achieve this end was to have the very best intelligence. A group of elite officers from the police, the FBI and the CIA are recruited to form a special branch within the new organisation, operating in deep cover, their contact with each other and with other agencies strictly compartmentalised. One of these is Brian Doyle, an NYPD detective, chosen for his dogged determination and deductive instincts - instincts which serve him and his masters well, because at the heart of the organisation is one person ruthlessly using the carefully gathered intelligence to unleash a biological attack across the United States. And when Doyle does work out the truth it seems as though he is too late to stop it ...

Lewis Cole--a man with a mysterious past and a thirst for justice--encounters deadly dangers along the New Hampshire seacoast in winter.

With echoes of Rear Window, award-winning Brendan DuBois'' new thriller finds defense analyst Lewis Cole trapped and under siege in his beachfront home.

"Brendan DuBois is a fine novelist and easily the best short-story writer of his generation." --- Lee Child, New York Times bestselling author. It''s 1943, ten years after the assassination of President-elect Franklin D. Roosevelt. Germany is at war with Russia and rules all of Europe --- including Great Britain --- and Japan is conquering China and East Asia. The United States is an isolationist nation, still struggling with the Great Depression, and is being governed by President Huey P. Long, former Louisiana governor and senator. In Portsmouth, N.H., Sam Miller is a cop supporting a family and trying to stay on the right side of his boss, the law, and his conscience. Then a murder victim is found by the railroad tracks, a number tattooed on the victim''s wrist, something never seen before by the police. It''s a case Sam could walk away from. It''s a case he will be ordered to drop. And it is case that leads him into a lethal vortex of politics, espionage, rebellion, and international intrigue. As war rages in Europe, a new fascist power rises in America, overseen by President Long and his allies. And the people Sam thinks he knows best-his wife, his brother, his colleagues-reveal new identities. In a formerly close-knit city by the sea, where no one is above suspicion and no one is safe, a global summit is about to take place between President Long and Chancellor Adolf Hitler. On that day, history will be changed. And millions of people will live or die, all because Sam Miller has been a very good cop-faced with a very bad choice. PRAISE FOR AMERIKAN EAGLE "Rich in history an filled with breathtakingly true characters and nonstop plotting." --- Jeffery Deaver, New York Times bestselling author

ORIGINAL TRADE PAPERBACK. From two time Shamus Award winner Brendan DuBois comes a terrifying and original tale of a world populated mostly by teens, who are fighting to save their lives . . . and the future of planet Earth. A decade ago, the alien Creepers came to Earth, dropping asteroids to drown our coastal cities, detonating nuclear weapons overhead to destroy our communications, power and computer systems, and to set up their network of killer stealth satellites to kill anything on our planet that used modern technology. In a matter of days, Earth was driven back to a nineteenth century existence. Then the war really began, as the Creepers descended and set up domed bases that were impervious to everything save a nuclear bomb. For ten years then, the battered and surviving members of humanity have fought against the Creepers and their mechanized exoskeletons, until something unexpected has happened: a chance for victory. Sixteen-year-old Randy Knox has the usual problems of a teenage boy: getting along with his father, dating his sweetheart, and trying not to fail his junior year of high school. But Randy also has other demands on his time, as a sergeant in the N.H. National Guard, attached to the U.S. Army, and fighting the invading Creepers. Randy has dim memories of a time of electric lights, laptop computers, television screens and above all, plenty of food at every meal. On his twelfth birthday, he enlisted in the Army to carry on the fight, since most of the world’s adults have been killed off and it’s up to the younger generations to serve. But now, as a veteran of the Creeper war and with his K-9 partner Thor, Randy has learned to focus on the essentials: the best way to kill a Creeper, scrounge through abandoned buildings for old canned goods, and to avoid being turned into “barbecue bait.” He has earned the Bronze Star, two Purple Hearts, and the Combat Infantryman Badge. Endless war is all he knows. But now change has drastically come to his life. The current President of the United States has announced that scattered remnants of the Air Force have destroyed the Creeper’s Orbital Base, ensuring victory over the alien invaders. Those surviving Creepers on the Earth’s surface will be hunted down and exterminated, as a weary and wary population celebrates victory. Yet Randy is assigned a new mission: to escort a secret representative from the Governor of New Hampshire to the nation’s capital, to meet with the President. And at the last moment, a fellow teen soldier—the beautiful Serena Coulson and her mute younger brother Buddy—are assigned to join Randy. This secretive mission proves to be the most dangerous assignment of his life, as Randy tries to protect his charges from rampaging Creepers and criminal humans. And as he fights to reach the capitol with a vital mission, Randy learns that all of his skills in combating aliens may not be enough to survive the dark conspiracies of his fellow humans. About Dark Victory: "DuBois (Resurrection Day) has written a great series opener for a range of readers. The adolescent characters make this an especially solid choice for teens with an interest in apocalyptic and disaster fiction."—Library Journal "Ambitious . . . nail-biting suspense and satisfyingly complex characterization . . . the contrast between DuBois’s world and our own is stark and well drawn."—Publishers Weekly "A page-turner of an alien invasion novel with fine world-building and characterization. DuBois writes with a strong hand, keeping the fighting and military side of things gritty. From the weapons to the people, Dubois gets it right."—Steve Miller, cocreator of the best-selling Liaden Universe® series About Brendan Dubois: "Dubois gives the reader both exquisite suspense and deeply realized characters."—Booklist "Brendan DuBois is a fine novelist and easily the best short-story writer of his generation." --- Lee Child, New York Times best-selling author.

"I read everything Brendan DuBois writes. Science fiction, fantasy, mystery, it doesn''t matter. He''s one of the best." --- Kristine Kathryn Rusch, Hugo award-winning author * * * Hundreds of years after the War of the World devastated humanity, only one nation is still thriving in North America: the Empire of the Nunavit, also known as the Empire of the North, where Canada once stood. In the first book of this series, "The Noble Warrior," young Sire Armand de la Couture traveled south with his father by airship on a trading mission to a city-state called Potomick, which was once the capitol of the world''s greatest empire, known as Amerka. There, among the ruins of buildings and museums, he came upon a sacred site, a temple of a bearded, brooding man, sitting on a throne, looking out upon a rectangular pond. The man is known as Father Abram, and centuries ago, the stories say, he once freed the slaves. He is now worshipped and offerings are left at his feet, for the oppressed people of Potomick pray that a new Father Abram will arise and free the slaves once again. Armand soon returned to the safety and comfort of his Empire, but he then took a critical look at his Empire''s society, where indentured servants work for families to work off debts decades old, and Armand began to ask questions. Now, in "The Noble Prisoner," Armand has caught the attention of his Empire''s security forces. Beaten, interrogated and tortured --- and also abandoned by his family --- he is deported west to the Imperial Oil Sands Authority, where condemned prisoners work as slaves to extract needed oil from the ground for the benefit of the Empire. There, as a pampered prince who has never known cold, hunger and fear, Armand is forced to survive both the elements and assassins. In this stunning second work of a three-novel series, award-winning winner author Brendan DuBois sets a new world among the ashes of the old, where the humanity-long struggle between freedom and slavery takes place in the ancient lands once known as Canada and America... * * * Coming soon, the sequel to "The Noble Prisoner..".. "The Noble Prince: Book Three of the Empire of the North."

Der US-Präsident hat eine Affäre. Als der Skandal mitten im Wahlkampf öffentlich wird, stehen Präsident Tucker und sein Regierungsstab im Kreuzfeuer. Um wiedergewählt zu werden, braucht der Staatschef die First Lady an seiner Seite. Grace Tucker aber hat nicht vor, weiter die Vorzeigegattin für ihren untreuen Ehemann zu spielen. Zutiefst verletzt verlässt sie Washington – und verschwindet spurlos. Secret-Service-Agentin Sally Grissom soll die First Lady aufspüren und zurückbringen. Doch ist diese freiwillig untergetaucht? Oder befindet sich die Frau des Präsidenten in viel größerer Gefahr als gedacht?

Het uitlekken van de affaire van de Amerikaanse president aan het eind van zijn eerste termijn brengt zijn herverkiezing in gevaar, zeker als ook nog eens de first lady spoorloos verdwijnt.

In what promises to be the mystery anthology of 2014, Fiction River Special Edition: Crime features stories from some of the biggest names in mystery. From a twisted tale of greed by masterful writer Kate Wilhelm to a dark tale of murder and betrayal by Shamus-award winner Brendan DuBois, Crime covers the entire gamut of the mystery genre-cozy to noir. New York Times bestselling author Julie Hyzy joins Edgar-award winner Doug Allyn and several others to create one of the strongest (and most diverse) anthologies of the season."[Fiction River] is one of the best and most exciting publications in the field today. Check out an issue and see why I say that."-Keith West, Adventures Fantastic"Fiction River is off to an auspicious start. It''s a worthy heir to the original anthology series of the 60s and 70s. ... It''s certainly the top anthology of the year to date."-Amazing Stories on Fiction River: Unnatural Worlds"Editor Dean Wesley Smith has compiled an outstanding volume of time travel stories, no two alike. I highly recommend it."-Adventures Fantastic on Fiction River: Time Streams "A sugary Christmas treat for those who love romance." -Publisher''s Weekly on Fiction River: Christmas Ghosts"The beloved Victorian Christmas ghost storytelling tradition continues to thrive in modern day, and this multi-genre anthology of short stories is proof. Cuddle up next to a crackling fire with some holiday music playing softly in the background, and lose yourself in eight amazing Christmas stories by a gang of super-talented, cross-genre authors. Not only are they heartwarming, but they incorporate mystery, science fiction, romance and ghosts! A few tend to be more animated than others, but each one is special, and guaranteed to jingle someone''s bells."-RT Book Reviews on Fiction River: Christmas Ghosts

"Every four years, the spotlight of the world turns to the tiny state of New Hampshire, as the voters in its primary help choose the next president of the United States." "Usually, Lewis Cole, a magazine columnist and ex-Department of Defense research analyst, tries to stay out of the spotlight. However, when he attends a political rally for the front-running senator, gunfire breaks out, and Lewis becomes the initial suspect in the attempted assassination." "With the Secret Service shadowing his every move, with his budding romance with a campaign volunteer in jeopardy, and with the threat of continued violence against him and the candidate, Lewis desperately tries to find out who set him up for the attempted killing, and who is still stalking him." "Lewis is operating in the glare of the news media and among aggressive campaign rivals as he also tries to keep secret a decades-old connection with the leading presidential candidate, a secret that could have shattering consequences if revealed." "Drawing on his own shadowy government background and with the assistance of his friend Felix Tinios, a man with a foot on each side of the law, Lewis dives into the unsavory world of presidential politics, where secrets are traded for favors, where votes are cast and sometimes discarded, and where a trail of bodies and broken promises can lead to the White House."--BOOK JACKET.

"Brendan DuBois is a fine novelist and easily the best short-story writer of his generation." --- Lee Child, New York Times bestselling author.In the seventh book in the Lewis Cole series, magazine columnist and former Department of Defense research analyst Lewis Cole is covering an anti-nuclear protest when gunfire breaks out, injuring his journalist friend and killing a charismatic activist. Not content to let the professionals investigate this shooting, Cole begins to dig into the background of the murdered activist, as well as the anti-nuclear protesters who are gathering by the thousands on the New Hampshire seacoast, promising violent action in order to take over a nuclear power plant and halt its power production. But someone is also gunning after Cole, obstructing his investigation and making attempts on his life, as his inquiries bring him to question construction union members who favor nuclear power and the protesters who oppose it.This special, expanded edition of "Deadly Cove" includes the following:--- Author''s forward, describing how he came up with the plot for the novel.--- Author''s afterward, listing "inside jokes" and hidden secrets contained within the novel.--- A hard-to-find, previously published short story, "The Wearing of the Green," that takes place in Tyler Beach and features Detective Diane Woods investigating a double homicide.REVIEW"Suspenseful, satisfying...Well-drawn and sympathetic characters add to the story''s authenticity. The cliffhanger ending will leave series fans anxious for the follow-up."--Publishers WeeklyABOUT THE AUTHORBrendan DuBois of New Hampshire is the award-winning author of seventeen novels and more than 135 short stories. His latest novel, FATAL HARBOR --- the eighth novel the Lewis Cole mystery series --- was published in May 2014 by Pegasus Books.His short fiction has appeared in Playboy, Ellery Queen''s Mystery Magazine, Alfred Hitchcock''s Mystery Magazine, The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction, and numerous anthologies including "The Best American Mystery Stories of the Century," published in 2000, as well as the "The Best American Noir of the Century," published in 2010.His stories have twice won him the Shamus Award from the Private Eye Writers of America, and have also earned him three Edgar Allan Poe Award nominations from the Mystery Writers of America. He is also a "Jeopardy!" gameshow champion.He is currently at work on his next Lewis Cole novel.

"Brendan DuBois is a fine novelist and easily the best short-story writer of his generation." --- Lee Child, New York Times bestselling author.In his sixth book in the Lewis Cole series, mystery author Brendan DuBois takes a look at the special kind of madness that descends upon New Hampshire every four years during its presidential primary. But in this primary season, Lewis is set-up for the attempted assassination of a presidential candidate, and he is quickly put in the spotlight for this crime. With the Secret Service shadowing his every move, with his budding romance with a campaign volunteer in jeopardy, and with the threat of continued violence against him and the candidate, Lewis desperately tries to find out who set him up for the attempted killing, and who is still stalking him.This special, expanded edition of "Primary Storm" includes the following:--- Author''s forward, describing how he came up with the plot for the novel.--- Author''s afterward, listing "inside jokes" and hidden secrets contained within the novel.--- A hard-to-find, previously published short story, "The Final Catch," that takes place in Tyler Beach and features Detective Diane Woods along with journalists Paula Quinn and Rollie Grandmaison.REVIEWSREVIEWS"In DuBois''s stirring sixth Lewis Cole mystery (after 2004''s Buried Dreams), the former Department of Defense employee, now a magazine writer in the small resort town of Tyler Beach, N.H., is preparing to quietly ride out the madness of a presidential primary. But when Cole is arrested for shooting at one of the leading candidates, he finds himself embroiled in a chilling and personally dangerous investigation. With his usual coolness and clarity of thought and action, he deals with the accusations, a dead body on his doorstep and politics at their worst. The snowy, cold New Hampshire winter forms the perfect backdrop to the twisting, surprising plot. By the end, readers will smile at the triumph of justice for even the most average of citizens. " --- Publisher''s WeeklyABOUT THE AUTHORBrendan DuBois of New Hampshire is the award-winning author of seventeen novels and more than 135 short stories. His latest novel, FATAL HARBOR --- the eighth novel the Lewis Cole mystery series --- was published in May 2014 by Pegasus Books.His short fiction has appeared in Playboy, Ellery Queen''s Mystery Magazine, Alfred Hitchcock''s Mystery Magazine, and numerous anthologies including "The Best American Mystery Stories of the Century," published in 2000, as well as the "The Best American Noir of the Century," published in 2010.His stories have twice won him the Shamus Award from the Private Eye Writers of America, and have also earned him three Edgar Allan Poe Award nominations from the Mystery Writers of America. He is also a "Jeopardy!" gameshow champion.Visit his website at www.BrendanDuBois.com

"I read everything Brendan DuBois writes. Science fiction, fantasy, mystery, it doesn''t matter. He''s one of the best." --- Kristine Kathryn Rusch, Hugo award-winning author* * *From award-winning author Brendan DuBois comes this unique collection of eleven tales of science fiction, including:"Lost On The Moon": Boy Scout Jake Tanner is out on the surface of the Moon, working to earn his Merit Badge in Lunar Orienteering. But a broken radio and a simple mistake leaves him lost on the harsh lunar surface, with less than an hour of air remaining..."The Cross of God": A medieval German knight from the Crusades time travels to the future, where he is shaken to the core by seeing what has happened to his religion''s symbol of God."The Unplug War": The vicious and destructive war between Man and computer is over, and Mankind is victorious. But one man is uncertain that the war is really over."God, No Matter How You Spell It": The Hanoi Flu is spreading across the globe, with a mortality rate approaching 99 percent. But in a remote government laboratory in Maine, a desperate race is underway to make sure intelligent life on Earth is not extinguished.Plus seven other tales of our possible future, good or bad.ABOUT THE AUTHORBrendan DuBois of New Hampshire is the award-winning author of sixteen novels and more than 120 short stories. His novel, "Resurrection Day," won the Sidewise Award for Best Alternative History Novel of the Year.He is also a one-time "Jeopardy!" gameshow champion.His short fiction has appeared in Playboy, The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction, Ellery Queen''s Mystery Magazine, Alfred Hitchcock''s Mystery Magazine, and numerous other magazines and anthologies including "The Best American Mystery Stories of the Century," published in 2000 by Houghton-Mifflin. Another one of his short stories appeared in in "The Year''s Best Science Fiction 22nd Annual Collection" (St. Martin''s Griffin, 2005) edited by Gardner DozoisHis short stories have twice won him the Shamus Award from the Private Eye Writers of America, and have also earned him three Edgar Allan Poe Award nominations from the Mystery Writers of America. Visit his website at www.BrendanDuBois.com.