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In the genteel depths of Southern society—where gossip is currency, calamity wears lace gloves, and bourbon flows before brunch—Colonel Cedric Beauregard Fitzhugh the Third stumbles through a trilogy of misadventures. From scandalous garden brunches and matchmaking misfires to a murder-mystery club’s deadly encounter (and one goat with political aspirations), chaos simmers beneath the genteel surface. Standing as the last bastion of order is Arora Palindrome, his razor-sharp majordomo armed with cold ceviche, a clipboard, and a plan for every catastrophe. With biting wit, bourbon-...

Scarlet Accordions of Doom Step into the gritty world of Max Noir, a hard-boiled detective with a penchant for trouble and a cynical heart. When the enigmatic Lana Legs, her scarlet stilettos echoing through his smoke-filled office, presents a birth certificate with no parental names, Max is drawn into a labyrinth of secrets and danger. Lana's quest for her true identity plunges Max into a case that unravels hidden pasts and dangerous liaisons, from mob lawyer Daniel "DNA" Arundel's sinister warnings to the tragic love story of Boca Loca and Horatio Norris. Max navigates a city where ...

In a world of the “Candied Tarantula” where chaos is both a weapon and a refuge, Retired Sergeant Buzzcut and the enigmatic Fireplug orchestrate a symphony of deception and intrigue. The stakes are higher than ever as they navigate the underbelly of a corrupt city, where alliances are fragile, and every move could ignite a blaze of betrayal. Amidst shadowy bars and opulent dens of vice, a cast of characters—each more dangerous and unpredictable than the last—plays a deadly game. From the seductive Silky to the calculating Dr. Mei B’ee, and the calculating judge, they all dance on ...

The city bleeds secrets, and Max Noir is drowning in them. He thought inheriting his dead grandfather’s empire was bad enough—a labyrinth of corrupt deals, whispered threats, and enemies lurking in every neon-drenched alley. But that was before the voice from the grave. Before the memory stick arrived, whispering tales of ritualistic murders and a creature born of ancient, hungry shadows. Before he found the puzzle, a twisted map leading to a blood-soaked truth that defies all reason. Now, Max is trapped. The city's underbelly writhes with a terror that predates its concrete veins, a ...

In a city where neon bleeds into rain-slicked streets and secrets fester in the shadows, Detective Max walks a razor's edge between sanity and the madness he must mimic to survive. The discovery of three bodies drowned in puddles ignites a dangerous hunt for the enigmatic Gordo, a killer whose reach stretches into the highest echelons of power. As Max navigates a treacherous underworld filled with volatile informants, femme fatales with arsenals, and old-school mobsters, he uncovers a conspiracy that threatens to shatter the fragile lines between law and corruption. With the help of his ...

The Mime Who Said Too Much: A Buffalo Noir The opulent Buffalo Theater glitters with a facade of wealth and culture. But beneath the surface, a killer lurks, their weapon: silence. Their victims: mimes. Enter Detective Max Noir, a seasoned cop navigating the smoke-filled depths of Buffalo's underworld. When a string of murders rocks the city's elite, Max finds himself drawn into a chilling game where shadows hold secrets, and every whispered rumor could spell disaster. The city's most renowned mime, Alistair Craven, has become the first target. As Max delves deeper, he uncovers a tangled ...

Buffalo is melting. The sidewalks squirm. The cats have formed a militia. Max Noir—sarcastic detective, caffeine addict, and reluctant hero—just wanted his coffee. Instead, he finds himself ankle-deep in sentient goo, guilt-fueled hallucinations, and a grotesque game masterminded by a sourdough-born intelligence. As Buffalo oozes into madness, Max is forced to investigate a mystery that smells like burnt soup, features a psychic yeast tantrum, and may be targeting him personally. From a cheese-curd confession to a feline urine offensive, Max Noir is a genre-bending, noir-splattered ...

The Prosperity of Fools: A Gripping Tale of Lies, Justice, and Redemption Two desperate sisters, one a ruthless imposter, collide in a sun-drenched Florida noir thriller where secrets slither through the swamp like alligators. Greta, crippled by guilt after murdering her sister Lee, flees to Florida with Lee's stolen windfall. Now masquerading as the wealthy Lee Thompson, she grapples with a stolen life and a gnawing conscience. Meanwhile, a tenacious social worker, Wanda White, hunts for a missing grandson and uncovers a tangled web of lies. Her ruthless pursuit throws suspicion on Lee and...

Trapped in a monotonous existence, Emily yearns for escape. A seemingly harmless sweepstakes offer becomes her lifeline to a world of luxury and adventure. But aboard the opulent Elysian Escape, a sinister reality emerges. Amidst a high-stakes poker tournament, Emily uncovers a deadly conspiracy involving human trafficking and a ruthless criminal mastermind. With her life on the line, she must navigate a treacherous world of deception and betrayal to survive. As the body count rises, Emily forms an unlikely alliance to dismantle the criminal empire, but the cost of victory may be greater ...

In the heart of the mystical Deep South, a team of determined adventurers confronts supernatural forces, grotesque transformations, and a relentless foe as they race to uncover the secrets of a ghostly village and prevent a malevolent Bishop from acquiring a thousand spirits, all while an ancient witch and the enigmatic Old Yellow Eyes hold the keys to their fate.

Trans-Fats, a 300 pound, cross-dressing Samoan pool hustler has a run-in with some biker chicks; an assassin kills iguanas with a blowgun; three creepy gypsies terrify a petty criminal; and a black-market banquet features tiger cub curry, grilled gorilla, and puffer fish. A collision of misunderstandings, mistakes, and miscues creates chaos between five powerful criminal organizations.

Jake has always done what his momma told him; it's how he learned to lie, cheat, and steal But when he grows up, his life takes a decisive turn. To defend the criminal enterprise he is a part of, he must charm Mina out of information vital to his survival. From Florida to Montana glaciers, his story is full of intrigue and deception. Will he get what he needs from Mina before it's too late?

"Baby-Doll Needs a Manicure: Old Scabs and Shadows" Frank’s not just lost—he’s drowning in a fever dream, and the mansion’s got him by the throat. A place where the wallpaper’s peeling like old scabs and the shadows play tricks that would make a sane man weep. But Frank? He’s not sure if he’s still on the right side of sanity. The corridors twist, the walls whisper, and every step deeper into this rotten, opulent maze feels like a dive off the edge of reason. The ghosts of his past are back, and they’ve brought friends—ugly, grotesque things that don’t play by the rules....

Amidst the decaying grandeur of Stygian Manor, William Stygian battles family ghosts and a crumbling legacy. His mother's eerie warnings grow louder, leading to a confrontation with his estranged twin brother, Cain, that dredges up bitter rivalries and buried secrets. In a house where shadows hold sway and whispers carry the weight of generations, William must navigate treacherous waters of duty and deception before the sins of the past consume them all. At a charity gala, William meets Veronica Lacewood, a woman with ties to his family's murky history. As Veronica hints at the darkness ...

Back of the Book Blurb In Cedric III, Part 2: Vidalia Haggis and Other Universal Truths, Southern chaos reaches its mythic apex. Across five stories, Cedric Fitzhugh—equal parts reluctant hero, bourbon strategist, and curator of disaster—navigates the absurd rituals of Caterwaul County, Jabberwocky Junction, and Hot Coffee, Mississippi, where tradition isn’t just a pastime—it’s a full-contact sport. From birthday revelry turned municipal meltdown to a raccoon-fueled etiquette war, a psychoactive garden party, and a cotillion tribunal over lost fig preserves, Cedric must outwit ...

In the moss-draped bayous of Caterwaul County, where secrets fester thicker than Spanish moss, a literary legend long presumed dead is resurrected with terrifying consequences. When a cache of Nullis Nemo Nusquama's lost manuscripts unleashes a feverish obsession in his devoted fans, fiction begins to bleed into reality. Jael Jewel, a woman wielding the South's charm like a weapon, knows the swamp's underbelly better than most. She enlists the help of N. N. Nusquama, pen name for her cousin, the volatile writer Cale, to weaponize the myth and cleanse their community of its violent ...

Whispering Cypress Old Yellow Eyes (Episode 9) Welcome to the Whispering Cypress, where secrets fester in the suffocating embrace of Caterwaul Swamp. Claudia LeBlanc arrives in Bogalusachobee, a ghost town swallowed by the swamp, driven by a cryptic note hinting at her aunt's mysterious disappearance. As she delves deeper into the murky depths, Claudia unearths a chilling family legacy entwined with the Whisper – a malevolent entity that lurks in the swamp's heart, weaving nightmares and whispers of ancient rituals. Guided by the enigmatic Holly, Claudia navigates treacherous landscapes ...

The first volume of the Caterwaul County Chronicles contains three books. Criminal enterprises involved in black market organ sales, human trafficking, and drug smuggling clash with the everyday people in and around Caterwaul County. Confrontations take place in the mountains of Montana, exotic coast North Africa, and the State of Florida. Find out who lives, who dies, and who is able to fight another day.