Rick Murcer

All Ellen Harper wanted in life was to get over that damned, unwanted divorce. She tried, God knew she tried, but when her dark side showed up, things got ugly and people got hurt. Even burying herself in her Forensic Tech job hadn't helped much.After her latest indiscretion, her Captain, Big Harv Patterson, had warned her to keep her nose clean and whip the inner demon or else she'd be sweeping the streets.But that wasn't the only demon in Ellen's life. Someone was kidnapping and killing young women in Chicago, leaving a calling card that set off a race against time that threatened to cost her everything.

Drop Dead Perfect

Brett Battles

Ty Hutchinson

Jeff Soloway

Tim Ellis

Frank Zafiro

Richie Narvaez

Jonathan Ashley

Gary Ponzo

Kathy Bennett

Austin S. Camacho

The “black car” has appeared both conspicuously and inconspicuously throughout the annals of fiction—its presence both mysterious and menacing, its appearance enough to pause your heart. It’s the sedan just within sight that seems to be mimicking your speed and movements as you walk down the dark deserted street late at night. As the hairs rise on the back of your neck you wonder, Who is behind the wheel and what is the driver’s intent? It’s The Black Car Business and its presence means your life is about to abruptly change. You try to assure yourself there’s nothing wrong, but your pace quickens nonetheless, and soon you’re running, desperate for that narrow sliver between two buildings to slip through, the one too narrow for the black car to pass through. It’s that car parked just down the block that sends chills down your spine and keeps you awake throughout the night. It’s the sanctuary you race toward when you’re being chased, only to explode when you turn the key. It’s the one that skids off the icy mountain overpass and plunges into the cavernous grotto. It’s where Clemenza garrotes Carlo just as he’s about to be driven to the airport. It’s The Black Car Business. If The Black Car Business Volume 1 made you nervous Volume 2 will have you climbing the walls. Here are eleven fresh takes on that ominous black whip coming out of nowhere to stun and lay waste to your psyche. You may lose a few nights sleep but we promise it will be worth it. Contributors: Jonathan Ashley, Brett Battles, Kathy Bennett, Austin S. Camacho, Tim Ellis, Ty Hutchinson, Rick Murcer, Richie Narvaez, Gary Ponzo, Jeff Soloway, and Frank Zafiro.

The Black Car Business Volume 2

Lawrence Kelter

Dani Amore

Traci Hohenstein

Rebecca Stroud

Sand, sun, waves, and unforgettable holiday journeys to heavenly bodies of water and exotic homes make up the dreams of summer, right? But not with these seven tales . . . far from it. Murder, blood, and death born from deception, hate, and lust are the norm for this gathering of beach yarns. Read them in the company of the light. They will force you to thank God that such scenes live only in the minds of authors . . . or do they?

The Killing Sands

Rick Murcer

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