True Tales of Murder and the Unexplained
9781455628780
Regular price $21.99 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 248): Computation results in '-Infinity'%Distinctive demises and bizarre burials of the Southern states.
Inspired by actual newspaper articles, these disturbing and bizarre accounts explore the macabre, and sometimes humorous, instances of death and dying.
The tragedy of death and burial is eclipsed by graveyard gossip and unbelievable stories of mishaps. Some demises were distinctive in their ridiculousness, some in their atrocity, and some in their stupidity. Egregious murders and suicides highlight the barbaric nature of humanity—husbands killing wives, children killing children, and people killing themselves—and yet the horror of these crimes equally matches the absurdity of the acts.
From failed hangings to lynch mobs, ghostly inhabitants to vampire cults, this collection of stories revels in these incredible historical accounts. It is indeed a ghastly grab bag of tales, both ludicrous and laughable.
Keven McQueen teaches composition and world literature at Eastern Kentucky University, where he earned an MA in English after receiving his BA from Berea College. McQueen has written more than twelve books, spanning such genres as true crime and mystery. He has appeared on Darkness Radio, 30 Odd Minutes, Crime City Central, and The Fringe Radio Show to discuss his true-crime stories and to quench listeners’ morbid curiosities. McQueen is also the author of The Axman Came from Hell and Other Southern True Crime Stories, published by Pelican.
Archie Dare and the Pirate Code
9781455628674
Regular price $15.99 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 248): Computation results in '-Infinity'%Archie Dare is not a troublemaker, no matter what the filing folder in the principal’s office says. But it’s hard to shake a peculiar reputation when living with an eccentric, bookworm grandfather whose favorite obsession is Jean Lafitte, a famous New Orleans pirate.
After attending a fancy Mardi Gras party at his one-and-only friend Lou’s mansion, a break-in occurs at Archie’s house, and Papa is taken. Archie receives little support from police officers and decides to investigate on his own. He is joined by Lou and his precocious, quick-witted neighbor Drea. The three discover the first of several clues Papa seemingly left behind. As Archie pieces together the first clues—a library call number that leads to a rhyme in a book about Jean Lafitte’s lost treasure—he realizes the reason his grandfather was taken: he knows the location of Jean Lafitte’s lost treasure.
Hannah Bear and LuLu’s Southern Sneaux Party
9781455628544
Regular price $19.99 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 248): Computation results in '-Infinity'%Hannah Bear and LuLu are off on another adventure!
The air is crisp in the Honey Hollow Woods, and the sister cubs are busy getting ready for their big winter party. Excitement is everywhere—but not for everyone. Magnolia, the newest resident of the woods, is feeling homesick and missing her favorite part of the season: sneaux! Determined to make their new friend feel welcome, Hannah and LuLu spring into action with a heartwarming plan—and one magical ingredient that could make all the difference. Will they solve the conundrum and bring a little southern sneaux magic to the celebration?
This cozy picture book is a joyful tale of friendship, creativity, and the magic of the season—with a sweet surprise ending that’s sure to warm hearts of all ages.
Be sure to check out the award-winning Hannah Bear and LuLu’s Festival to Remember—the first book in this charming series!
Someone in Texas Loves You
9781455628360
Regular price $19.99 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 248): Computation results in '-Infinity'%Follow Mother Mockingbird on a heartfelt journey across Texas
After her chicks drift off to sleep, Mother Mockingbird takes flight. From Houston to Amarillo, she visits many of the places that make Texas special. While she attends rodeos, barbecues, and honky-tonks, she thinks about her babies sleeping peacefully in their nest. She knows that we, as Texans, carry the ones we love in our hearts, no matter where we go.
