A young woman on a horse suddenly stumbles upon a dead body of a man and her pet dog makes a dash towards the tall grasses. Has he sighted something? Who is the dead man? Is there a threat to her very life? Jackson Gregory was an American teacher, journalist, and writer. Gregory authored more than 40 fiction novels and a number of short stories. Several of his tales were used as the basis of films released between 1916 and 1944, including the 1917 film titled "The Man from Painted Post."

This eBook edition of "The Short Cut (A Wild West Murder Mystery)" has been formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. A young woman on a horse suddenly stumbles upon a dead body of a man and her pet dog makes a dash towards the tall grasses. Has he sighted something? Who is the dead man? Is there a threat to her very life? Jackson Gregory was an American teacher, journalist, and writer. Gregory authored more than 40 fiction novels and a number of short stories. Several of his tales were used as the basis of films released between 1916 and 1944, including the 1917 film titled "The Man from Painted Post."

Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Complete Works of Edgar Allan Poe' is a masterful collection of the influential author's literary genius. Known for his dark and mysterious tales, Poe's works explore themes of death, obsession, and the supernatural. His unique writing style, characterized by intricate plots, vivid imagery, and poetic language, has had a lasting impact on the horror and detective genres. This comprehensive collection includes famous works such as 'The Tell-Tale Heart,' 'The Raven,' and 'The Fall of the House of Usher,' showcasing Poe's unparalleled storytelling abilities. As one of the pioneers of American gothic literature, Poe's works continue to captivate readers with their psychological depth and haunting beauty. Edgar Allan Poe, a troubled and enigmatic figure, drew inspiration from his tumultuous personal life and inner demons. His experiences of loss, addiction, and mental illness are reflected in the haunting themes and characters that populate his writing. Poe's ability to weave together elements of horror, mystery, and the macabre set him apart as a literary legend whose work continues to resonate with audiences today. I highly recommend 'The Complete Works of Edgar Allan Poe' to readers who appreciate dark and atmospheric storytelling. Whether you are a fan of gothic literature or simply enjoy a well-crafted tale of suspense, Poe's collection is a must-read for those seeking to explore the depths of the human psyche through the lens of literature.

Famous Old West Murder Mysteries contains some of the most celebrated, dreadful, savage, and brutal killings in history during the early eighteen hundreds. Some cases were solved and justice was rendered at the end of a gun or a vigilante rope. Many cases went unsolved, unreported, and were unknown due to the lack of slow law enforcements, unobtainable information, and inability to carry out a true investigation. Before witnesses could be found, if there were any, the criminals were long gone and never apprehended or arrested.

Gates to Hell contains three thrilling stories. 1) “The Ten Dollar Outlaw” – John Childers, a cold-blooded murderer was the first man to die on the Fort Smith gallows later referred to as the Gates to Hell. 2) “The Mysterious Naked Lady” – In the dead of night, Sheriff Jeff Lane seeks shelter from a severe storm in an abandoned line shack. He is not prepared for what he encounters – a stark naked woman with a bloody butcher knife. 3) “The Strange Death of George Lewis” – George Lewis, a Black man, murders his girlfriend out of jealousy, then goes on a killing rampage. He avoids the Gates to Hell, the only way he can – meeting his maker first.

"Viktor Shklovsky's 1925 book Theory of Prose might have become the most important work of literary criticism in the twentieth century had not two obstacles barred its way: the crackdown by the Soviet dictatorship on Shklovsky and other Russian Formalists in the 1930s, and the unavailability of an English translation. Now translated in its entirety for the first time, Theory of Prose not only anticipates structuralism and post-structuralism, but poses questions about the nature of fiction that are as provocative today as they were in the 1920s. Arguing that writers structure their material according to artistic principles rather than from attempts to imitate "reality," Shklovsky uses Cervantes, Tolstoi, Sterne, Dickens, Bely, and Rozanov to give us a new way of thinking about fiction and, in his most impassioned moments, about the world. Benjamin Sher's lucid translation will allow Shklovsky's Theory of Prose to fulfill its destiny as a major theoretical work of the twentieth century." from back cover.

Hayley Snow's life always revolved around food. But when she applies to be a food critic for a Key West style magazine, she discovers that her new boss would be Kristen Faulkner, the woman Hayley caught in bed with her boyfriend. Hayley thinks things are as bad as they can get, until the police pull her in as a suspect in Kristen's murder. Kristen was killed by a poisoned key lime pie. Now Hayley must find out who used meringue to murder before she takes all the blame.

New York magazine was born in 1968 after a run as an insert of the New York Herald Tribune and quickly made a place for itself as the trusted resource for readers across the country. With award-winning writing and photography covering everything from politics and food to theater and fashion, the magazine's consistent mission has been to reflect back to its audience the energy and excitement of the city itself, while celebrating New York as both a place and an idea.

New York magazine was born in 1968 after a run as an insert of the New York Herald Tribune and quickly made a place for itself as the trusted resource for readers across the country. With award-winning writing and photography covering everything from politics and food to theater and fashion, the magazine's consistent mission has been to reflect back to its audience the energy and excitement of the city itself, while celebrating New York as both a place and an idea.

New York magazine was born in 1968 after a run as an insert of the New York Herald Tribune and quickly made a place for itself as the trusted resource for readers across the country. With award-winning writing and photography covering everything from politics and food to theater and fashion, the magazine's consistent mission has been to reflect back to its audience the energy and excitement of the city itself, while celebrating New York as both a place and an idea.