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Russ Crossley
Biography
International selling Star Trek author, Russ Crossley writes science fiction and fantasy, and mystery/suspense. Over his more than 15 year career he has published 10 novels and almost 100 short stories.
His latest science fiction satire set in the far future, Revenge of the Lushites, is a sequel to Attack of the Lushites released in 2011. The latest title in the series was released in the fall of 2013. Both titles are available in e-book and trade paperback.
He has sold several short stories that have appeared in anthologies from various publishers including; WMG Publishing, Pocket Books, and St. Martins Press.
He is a member of SF Canada and is past president of the Greater Vancouver Chapter of Romance Writers of America. He is also an alumni of the Oregon Coast Professional Fiction Writers Master Class taught by award winning author/editors, Kristine Katherine Rusch and Dean Wesley Smith.
Feel free to contact him on Facebook, Twitter, or his website http:www.russcrossley.com. He loves to hear from readers
His latest science fiction satire set in the far future, Revenge of the Lushites, is a sequel to Attack of the Lushites released in 2011. The latest title in the series was released in the fall of 2013. Both titles are available in e-book and trade paperback.
He has sold several short stories that have appeared in anthologies from various publishers including; WMG Publishing, Pocket Books, and St. Martins Press.
He is a member of SF Canada and is past president of the Greater Vancouver Chapter of Romance Writers of America. He is also an alumni of the Oregon Coast Professional Fiction Writers Master Class taught by award winning author/editors, Kristine Katherine Rusch and Dean Wesley Smith.
Feel free to contact him on Facebook, Twitter, or his website http:www.russcrossley.com. He loves to hear from readers
Where to find Russ Crossley online
Where to buy in print
Books
Mind Readers
by Russ Crossley
Price:
$1.99 USD.
Words: 6,540.
Language:
English.
Published: June 8, 2014
by
53rd Street Publishing.
Categories:
Fiction » Mystery & detective » Police Procedural, Fiction » Fantasy » Urban
Vancouver Police Department officers, Peter "Pumpkin" Jones and Arnie "Slant" Slantosky are assigned to investigate the mysterious disappearance of several sanitation workers. Pumpkin and Slant head into the sewage treatment plant tunnels.
They discover a doorway to an underground city populated by a strange lost race and a deadly conspiracy. Will they save the day?
Instrument of Justice
by Russ Crossley
Series: Jazz Stiletto, Private Eye.
Price:
$1.99 USD.
Words: 5,090.
Language:
English.
Published: May 17, 2014
by
53rd Street Publishing.
Categories:
Fiction » Mystery & detective » Police Procedural, Fiction » Historical » USA
Meet John "Jazz" Stiletto. It's 1950 Los Angeles on the eve of the Korean conflict when a would be starlet is found murdered.
Military Polceman, Jazz Stiletto, is ordered to assist the LAPD investigation.
Jazz soon discovers a dark conspiracy that requires a man of his special talents.
This story was originally published by Over My Dead Body on-line Mystery Magazine.
Solitary Man
by Russ Crossley
Price:
$1.99 USD.
Words: 7,430.
Language:
English.
Published: May 9, 2014
by
53rd Street Publishing.
Categories:
Fiction » Science fiction » Short stories, Fiction » Science fiction » Hard sci-fi
When Uno Kellogg, corporate explorer, is awakened by his AI after the starship Destiny arrives at Pegasi IV Uno and the AI begin the greatest adventure in human history. Pegasi IV contains life -- intelligent life.
But it's a one way trip for Kellogg and the AI has evolved beyond it's programming.Will the mission succeed?
With Death You Get the Eggrolls
by Russ Crossley
Price:
$1.99 USD.
Words: 6,470.
Language:
English.
Published: April 28, 2014
by
53rd Street Publishing.
Categories:
Fiction » Fantasy » Urban, Fiction » Mystery & detective » Short Stories
Wizards work for large corporations. Now a murdered corporate wizard begins an investigation by Detective Owlen Vay of the Ye Olde Vancouver PD.
When Owlen calls in PI Rex Filagree (his oldest friend) to assist in the investigation, they travel the mystical world of corporate sorcery to find a killer.
A world where wizards, magic, and murder mix, and the guilty always pay.
String of Pearls
by Russ Crossley
Series: The Razor and Edge, Book 10.
Price:
$1.99 USD.
Words: 7,640.
Language:
English.
Published: November 13, 2013
by
53rd Street Publishing.
Categories:
Fiction » Mystery & detective » General, Fiction » Mystery & detective » Short Stories
When an elderly neighbor near their Staten Island home is robbed while in hospital Razor and Edge Investigations spring into action. Anxious to right a wrong they soon discover the thief is too close to home.
Another Razor and Edge mystery, the Nero Wolfe and Archie Goodwin for the 21st century.
Death by Magic
by Russ Crossley
Price:
$1.99 USD.
Words: 6,430.
Language:
English.
Published: November 8, 2013
by
53rd Street Publishing.
Categories:
Fiction » Fantasy » Short stories, Fiction » Fantasy » Urban
Wizards work for large corporations. Now a murdered corporate wizard begins an investigation by Detective Owlen Vay of the Ye Olde Vancouver PD.
When Owlen calls in PI Rex Filagree (his oldest friend) to assist in the investigation, they travel the mystical world of corporate sorcery to find a killer.
A world where wizards, magic, and murder mix, and the guilty always pay.
Revenge of the Lushites
by Russ Crossley
Series: War of the Lushites, Book 2.
Price:
$4.99 USD.
Words: 55,970.
Language:
English.
Published: September 6, 2013
by
53rd Street Publishing.
Categories:
Fiction » Science fiction » Space opera, Fiction » Humor & comedy » Satire
In the year 4444 and a 1/4 the Lushites have returned. Piper Cleaner, First Assistant to the Assistant Surveillance Officer discovers a Lushite intergalactic vessel heading their way. Alarm bells ring throughout the galaxy! Have the Lushites returned to seek revenge?
My Zombie Prince
by Russ Crossley
Series: Aloha Armstrong The Woman from L.I.P.S., Book 1.
Price:
$4.99 USD.
Words: 82,140.
Language:
English.
Published: August 28, 2013
by
53rd Street Publishing.
Categories:
Fiction » Romance » Paranormal » General, Fiction » Humor & comedy » Black comedy
Shelby meets and is ultimately swept off her tiny feet by zombie Sir Reginald Kincade. But not before they face death, doppelgangers, and secrets to win the ultimate prize that will ensure their happy ending. Shelby and Reggie face danger, excitement, and tests to their growing love at every turn.
A new novel from the author of Zomopolis.
Bloody Betty, Queen of the Pirates
by Russ Crossley
Series: Aloha Armstrong The Woman from L.I.P.S., Book 3.
Price:
$1.99 USD.
Words: 12,050.
Language:
English.
Published: August 19, 2013
by
53rd Street Publishing.
Categories:
Fiction » Science fiction » General, Fiction » Fantasy » Historical
Aloha Armstrong returns in a brand new time travel adventure. This time she must stop an enemy agent before he explodes a bomb which will not only destroy the past but the future. She soon discovers the enemy agent may not be what he appears to be, but that the threat is something else. They soon are forced to join forces to save both their futures. Will Aloha save the world once again?
Love Stories
by Russ Crossley
Price:
$4.99 USD.
Words: 29,520.
Language:
English.
Published: June 18, 2013
by
53rd Street Publishing.
Categories:
Fiction » Anthologies » Short stories - single author, Fiction » Romance » Action/adventure
Meet Amanda Dark,paranormal investigator, in two adventures, who helps tortured souls to cross over aided by the one true love she meets during her first case. An original Aloha Armstrong adventure where she races to stop a mad scientist before he takes over the world. Also a story about a secret agent who must climb the beanstalk to save the world with surprising and romantic results.
Tales of Mystery and Suspense
by Russ Crossley
Price:
$3.99 USD.
Words: 26,540.
Language:
English.
Published: April 27, 2013
by
53rd Street Publishing.
Categories:
Fiction » Mystery & detective » Short Stories, Fiction » Thriller & suspense » Crime thriller
Russ Crossley presents five tales of mystery and suspense. He introduces you to a big city PI faced with conspiracy and murder, to a small town writer walking into the middle of a robbery, to a lonely old man who must decide to take sides when friends are threatened. A collection of tales designed to take you to the dark places where crime thrives and courage is tested.
Zomopolis
by Russ Crossley
Series: Aloha Armstrong The Woman from L.I.P.S., Book 4.
Price:
$4.99 USD.
Words: 51,200.
Language:
English.
Published: December 12, 2012
by
53rd Street Publishing.
Categories:
Fiction » Fantasy » Urban, Fiction » Science fiction » General
Aloha Armstrong, The Woman from L.I.P.S. returns in an exciting new adventure. Her mission: to go undercover as sheriff of Zomopolis, a domed town where incurable zombies are kept until a cure can be found, to discover the fate of the previous sheriff who went missing under mysterious circumstances.
Will Aloha save the world from certain doom or is this her last mission?
Shear Murder
by Russ Crossley
Series: The Trudy Wilson Mysteries, Book 2.
Price:
$4.99 USD.
Words: 63,960.
Language:
English.
Published: November 2, 2012
by
53rd Street Publishing.
Categories:
Fiction » Mystery & detective » Women Sleuths, Fiction » Thriller & suspense » Crime thriller
An exciting prequel to Bad Loyalty we first meet hairdresser, Trudy Wilson. Trudy joins forces with Sharon’s biker brother, Bruce. Join them on a terrifying ride to a highway of fear, murder and conspiracy to discover the terrible truth. A truth they both fear.
A Strange Case of Undead Murder
by Russ Crossley
Series: The Razor and Edge, Book 8.
Price:
$1.99 USD.
Words: 9,080.
Language:
English.
Published: October 27, 2012
by
53rd Street Publishing.
Categories:
Fiction » Mystery & detective » Short Stories, Fiction » Mystery & detective » General
A day of fun at a zombie walk turns to real horror when a college student suddenly drops dead. Razor suspects murder and enlists the aid of his friend and PI partner, Morton Edge, to find a killer.
Razor and Edge peel away layers of lies and conspiracy to a shocking conclusion.
A new Razor and Edge mystery.
Dragon Rising
by Russ Crossley
Price:
$1.99 USD.
Words: 5,330.
Language:
English.
Published: October 16, 2012
by
53rd Street Publishing.
Categories:
Fiction » Science fiction » Military, Fiction » Horror » Undead
Assigned Special Operations Agent: Jesse Splint
Capability: Athletic, deadly in all forms of combat, armed and unarmed. Has one hundred thirty two recorded kills.
Code name: Dragon
Mission: Discover source of zombie infection and neutralize threat before infection spreads. Use of deadly force with extreme prejudice authorized.
Probability of success: less than 10%
Pimm's Body Shop
by Russ Crossley
Price:
$1.99 USD.
Words: 5,380.
Language:
English.
Published: August 1, 2012
by
53rd Street Publishing.
Categories:
Fiction » Science fiction » Short stories, Fiction » Science fiction » General
Meet Leland Bicks, recently released from Oregon State Prison after serving twenty years for a double murder. A man with no future. Today, Mr. Bicks finds himself in Pimm's, a curio shop filled with a eclectic mix of magic and the occult where he meets Skip Pimm who offers Bicks a new life free from his past.
A tale that asks the question, "Does every man deserve a second chance?"
The Grand Central Mystery
by Russ Crossley
Series: The Razor and Edge, Book 7.
Price:
$1.99 USD.
Words: 4,680.
Language:
English.
Published: July 27, 2012
by
53rd Street Publishing.
Categories:
Fiction » Mystery & detective » Short Stories, Fiction » Mystery & detective » General
Morton Edge, brilliant detective, reader of romance novels, and lover of sugary breakfast cereal has been kidnapped by the Russian mob. His partner, Goth kid, Razor must deliver crucial information on a flash drive to Grand Central Station by the designated hour or Edge will die.
Razor and Edge return in a pulse pounding tale of suspense where life and death hang in the balance.
The Legend of Trixie Pug Part 6
by Russ Crossley
Series: The Legend of Trixie Pug.
Price:
$1.99 USD.
Words: 4,210.
Language:
English.
Published: July 5, 2012
by
53rd Street Publishing.
Categories:
Fiction » Humor & comedy » Satire, Fiction » Science fiction » Space opera
When we left Trixie Aioli and Cherry Bomb in part 5 they just discovered the body of Graham Wafer. Fearing they'd be accused of the murder they flee.
In this instalment they arrive in a mysterious neighbourhood of living machines and discover a secret that may end their mission to change the future forever.
Join Trixie's struggle to ultimate power in a fast food galaxy.
The Last Serial Killer
by Russ Crossley
Price:
$4.99 USD.
Words: 56,540.
Language:
English.
Published: June 9, 2012
by
53rd Street Publishing.
Categories:
Fiction » Thriller & suspense » Action & suspense, Fiction » Science fiction » Adventure
In the not-too-distant future, medical advances rid the world of serial killers forever — all except one, The Last Serial Killer. And that killer is about to wreak havoc.
A story of suspense blending murder and justice with a dash of science fiction unlike anything you've ever read.
"A suspenseful page turner about a killer who enjoys his grisly work." — R.S. Meger, Author of The Scarlet Curse
Project Phoenix
by Russ Crossley
Price:
$1.99 USD.
Words: 5,170.
Language:
English.
Published: April 26, 2012
by
53rd Street Publishing.
Categories:
Fiction » Science fiction » Apocalyptic, Fiction » Science fiction » Short stories
In the not too distance future the Earth's ecosystem will collapse unless something's done to reverse the damage done by industry and pollution.
Project Phoenix holds the key to our future as a species. A project to meld human and alien DNA to evolve the human race before it may be ready.
Will this have unforeseen consequences?
Grind Manor
by Russ Crossley
Series: The Amanda Dark Paranormal Mysteries, Book 2.
Price:
$1.99 USD.
Words: 6,160.
Language:
English.
Published: April 21, 2012
by
53rd Street Publishing.
Categories:
Fiction » Romance » Paranormal » General, Fiction » Romance » Short stories
In the aftermath of events on Hook Island, Amanda Dark and Phillip Swann team up to offer clients a unique service. They clear spooky houses and solve mysteries by interacting with the ghosts that haunt them.
The ominous mansion, Grind Manor provides the setting for a terrible secret that pits one brother against anoth
A Family Empire
by Russ Crossley
Price:
$1.99 USD.
Words: 4,010.
Language:
English.
Published: April 2, 2012
by
53rd Street Publishing.
Categories:
Fiction » Science fiction » Short stories, Fiction » Fantasy » Short stories
The Order of the Magi builds their own universe and populates it with warlike races of aliens and humans as a training facility for young magi.
This story is one such tale of a Magi teacher and pupil and their manipulation of A Family Empire.
A tale of ambition, power and blood.
Splatter Pattern
by Russ Crossley
Price:
$1.99 USD.
Words: 5,700.
Language:
English.
Published: April 1, 2012
by
53rd Street Publishing.
Categories:
Fiction » Thriller & suspense » Crime thriller, Fiction » Mystery & detective » Short Stories
When Tyler Welton finds himself kidnapped by an unknown opponent it starts a game between two psychopaths. A game of cat versus cat.
For Tyler Welton and the opponent are serial killers vying to be number one. Who will win this deadly game, or will death be its own reward?
Every serial killer has their day.
Justice Served
by Russ Crossley
Price:
$5.99 USD.
Words: 39,600.
Language:
English.
Published: March 30, 2012
by
53rd Street Publishing.
Categories:
Fiction » Anthologies » Mystery, Fiction » Mystery & detective » Short Stories
Police detectives, hard core criminals, bloody serial killers, and horrified victims, failed writers, and a private detective with a conscience.
Meet the world of crime created by Russ Crossley, a world where life and death collide and crime does not pay...most of the time.
More Tales of Mystery and Suspense
by Russ Crossley
Price:
$3.99 USD.
Words: 28,450.
Language:
English.
Published: March 29, 2012
by
53rd Street Publishing.
Categories:
Fiction » Mystery & detective » Short Stories, Fiction » Thriller & suspense » Crime thriller
In this collection are five stories of mystery and suspense.
Detectives, both private and police, solving crimes. Love, corruption, and greed abound in mystery fiction. Included are stories that demonstrate how these volatile aspects of the human psyche fight to make us stray onto the dark side of our nature and too often bring out the worst aspects of otherwise good people.
It Takes Two
by Russ Crossley
Price:
$1.99 USD.
Words: 4,420.
Language:
English.
Published: March 28, 2012
by
53rd Street Publishing.
Categories:
Fiction » Mystery & detective » Police Procedural, Fiction » Mystery & detective » Short Stories
Two respected police detectives are faced with a seemingly impossible murder case when two women confess to a murder and the evidence suggests they are both guilty.
Will they solve the mystery of who killed Percival Butters?
Does it take two to kill?
Skullduggery
by Russ Crossley
Series: Jazz Stiletto, Private Eye, Book 2.
Price:
$1.99 USD.
Words: 6,860.
Language:
English.
Published: March 27, 2012
by
53rd Street Publishing.
Categories:
Fiction » Mystery & detective » Hard-Boiled, Fiction » Mystery & detective » Short Stories
PI Jazz Stiletto returns after the events of A Day Without Sunshine. He travels under the nom de plume, Allan Harper, a wandering man for hire.
A friend asks to help the owner of the Skull Inn on the coast of Massachusetts. Jazz accepts. A guy's gotta eat.
He soon discovers dark secrets, and bloody murder. Skullduggery abounds in this new mystery by the author of the Razor and Edge mysteries.
Worlds of Science Fiction and Fantasy
by Russ Crossley
Price:
$4.99 USD.
Words: 22,250.
Language:
English.
Published: March 22, 2012
by
53rd Street Publishing.
Categories:
Fiction » Anthologies » Short stories - multi-author, Fiction » Science fiction » Adventure
This collection of five stories reflects my love of science fiction and fantasy about ghosts, aliens, warriors and pirates, danger, and adventure on far away worlds and places of imagination.
You will discover a planet for sale, and doorways to other times and worlds where ordinary people like you and I face the unknown life throws at them.
Friends of A Warrior
by Russ Crossley
Price:
$1.99 USD.
Words: 3,480.
Language:
English.
Published: March 21, 2012
by
53rd Street Publishing.
Categories:
Fiction » Science fiction » Adventure, Fiction » Science fiction » Short stories
On an alien world two boys, one human the other alien, test their manhood in a ritual hunt. When things go badly Lotha of the warrior race, the Legod must seek a new ally or die and lose his honor forever.
A tale of honor and friendship forged on a hostile planet.
Cave of Wonders
by Russ Crossley
Price:
$1.99 USD.
Words: 5,770.
Language:
English.
Published: March 20, 2012
by
53rd Street Publishing.
Categories:
Fiction » Science fiction » Short stories, Fiction » Science fiction » Adventure
It's the 1960's and times are complicated but, like any two twelve year old boys, and best friends, they love to explore the woods.
When they stumble into a mysterious cave they travel to the past and discover a past neither of them know. A past that will change both their futures.
A tale of family and secrets born in turbulent times.
Divided Loyalties
by Russ Crossley
Price:
$1.99 USD.
Words: 2,980.
Language:
English.
Published: March 17, 2012
by
53rd Street Publishing.
Categories:
Fiction » Science fiction » Military, Fiction » Science fiction » Short stories
As clean up man for The League of Scars former warrior, Lou Tubbs exorcises the leagues demons at the behest of prince. His latest assignment brings him to Solar VII to a meeting. A meeting to kill his oldest friend. Will it be blasters or blades?
A tale of loyalty, and blood oaths where honor is everything.
The Legends of Trixie Pug. The Legends Revealed.
by Russ Crossley
Series: The Legend of Trixie Pug.
Price:
$2.99 USD.
Words: 29,250.
Language:
English.
Published: March 15, 2012
by
53rd Street Publishing.
Categories:
Fiction » Humor & comedy » Satire, Fiction » Science fiction » Space opera
This book collects the complete story of The Legend of Trixie Pug. By the year 3333 1/3 massive fast food corporations control the galaxy. Trixie will become the galaxy's 2nd most powerful CEO for a fast food franchise called Heavenly Sky Burger. To read more about Trixie check out the short story, Big Business and the novel Attack of the Lushites.
The Legend of Trixie Pug Part 5
by Russ Crossley
Series: The Legend of Trixie Pug.
Price:
$1.99 USD.
Words: 4,210.
Language:
English.
Published: March 14, 2012
by
53rd Street Publishing.
Categories:
Fiction » Science fiction » Space opera, Fiction » Humor & comedy » Satire
The adventures of Trixie Aioli continues in Part 5.
In this instalment her problems pile up like the next big burger special at your local fast food franchise.
What started a simple mission to seize power and stop the rounding up of the customers bill, to a quest for a power marriage to time travel, has now escalated to unimaginable danger and possible death for Trixie and Cherry Bomb.
Hook Island
by Russ Crossley
Series: The Amanda Dark Paranormal Mysteries, Book 1.
Price:
$1.99 USD.
Words: 8,190.
Language:
English.
Published: March 13, 2012
by
53rd Street Publishing.
Categories:
Fiction » Romance » Paranormal » General, Fiction » Romance » Short stories
A ghostly encounter scares up a romance. Amanda Dark, paranormal investigator, travels to Hook Island to investigate a family mystery for Phillip Swann descendant of notorious pirate, Captain Henry "Blackblood" Swann.
Phillip asks Amanda to help him clear the family name. She soon discovers she and Phillip share an unexpected connection, and that ghosts are real, but someone plans to stop them.
Lock, Stock, and Barrel
by Russ Crossley
Price:
$1.99 USD.
Words: 4,900.
Language:
English.
Published: March 10, 2012
by
53rd Street Publishing.
Categories:
Fiction » Science fiction » Short stories, Fiction » Science fiction » Space opera
Planet for sale! Seller highly motivated!
Simon Pyman repairs simulacrums on a muddy, rainy planet on the far edge of the galaxy called Windmill.
His boss has the planet up for sale because he needs to leave, fast. Too bad Windmill's a tough sell and time is running short.
Simon holds the solution.
10
by Russ Crossley
Price:
$5.99 USD.
Words: 52,710.
Language:
English.
Published: March 9, 2012
by
53rd Street Publishing.
Categories:
Fiction » Anthologies » General, Fiction » Science fiction » General
A dazzling collection of science fiction and fantasy tales ranging from the horrific, and pulse racing, to laugh out loud funny.
These stories tell tales of end of the world, war on the moon, cheerleaders for knights battling dragons, travels in deep space, and meet a man who fixes alien spacecraft. Want to buy a slightly used planet, meet a shipwreck survivor stranded with two unusual women?
Tales From Space
by Russ Crossley
Price:
$3.99 USD.
Words: 27,430.
Language:
English.
Published: March 8, 2012
by
53rd Street Publishing.
Categories:
Fiction » Science fiction » Short stories, Fiction » Science fiction » Space opera
Robots locked in deadly civil war, explorers faced with impossible secrets, a continent-sized asteroid about to destroy the Earth...these are some of the stories in this volume of fantastic fiction.
Welcome to the 21st century.
Tales of The Unexpected
by Russ Crossley
Price:
$4.99 USD.
Words: 30,180.
Language:
English.
Published: March 8, 2012
by
53rd Street Publishing.
Categories:
Fiction » Anthologies » Short stories - single author, Fiction » Science fiction » Short stories
Five stories of fantasy and science fiction each an unexpected twist on reality. In this collection you will find tales of dragons, AI robots engaged in a secret war, a shipwrecked vampire, a man who fixes a UFO, and a writer of coffee table books who enters a fantasy world in search of the perfect cup.
Tales to entertain, amuse, and make your pulse race.
The Incredible Mr. Fix-It
by Russ Crossley
Price:
$1.99 USD.
Words: 7,050.
Language:
English.
Published: March 5, 2012
by
53rd Street Publishing.
Categories:
Fiction » Science fiction » Short stories, Fiction » Science fiction » General
Hank Mueller has been a tinker since birth. He owns a tinker shop known as The Incredible Mr. Fix-It because he can fix anything, even things he sees for the first time.
One day the U.S. Air Force asks his help to fix a very special thing. A captured UFO.
A tale about a man with a special talent faced with an unusual problem. The ending will surprise you.
A Bad Day in Lunden Texas
by Russ Crossley
Price:
$1.99 USD.
Words: 6,420.
Language:
English.
Published: February 27, 2012
by
53rd Street Publishing.
Categories:
Fiction » Romance » Historical » General, Fiction » Romance » Western
What if Romeo and Juliet took place in Texas in 1875? That's what Sheriff Will Spear soon discovers when a range war erupts between two former civil war colonels in Lunden Texas.
A tale of love interrupted by two families bent on destroying each other, and two lovers eager to test the forbidden fruit.
The Legend of G and The Dragonettes
by Russ Crossley
Price:
$1.99 USD.
Words: 4,870.
Language:
English.
Published: February 26, 2012
by
53rd Street Publishing.
Categories:
Fiction » Fantasy » Short stories, Fiction » Fantasy » General
A princess. A dragon. A Nun. Cheerleaders. What do they all have in common? Ambition!
One yearns to be head cheerleader. One yearns for freedom. One yearns for revenge. One yearns for true love. But who wants what?
A twisted tale of ambition where everything is on the line.
The Writers Tools - The Synopsis
by Russ Crossley
Price:
$3.99 USD.
Words: 14,710.
Language:
English.
Published: February 20, 2012
by
53rd Street Publishing.
Categories:
Nonfiction » Publishing » Self-publishing, Nonfiction » Reference » Publishing & books
Every writer eager to supplement their indie publishing with traditional publishing must learn to write a clear, concise synopsis if they wish to sell their manuscript. A well realized synopsis is a sales tool, see how a pro does it.
Multi-genre writer, Russ Crossley, offers his suggestions and provides examples of synposis' he has written that sold books.
Antique Virgin
by Russ Crossley
Price:
$4.99 USD.
Words: 75,400.
Language:
English.
Published: February 16, 2012
by
53rd Street Publishing.
Categories:
Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Romance » Paranormal » General
For generations bad luck curses Saxony Edward’s family. She hides in her eccentric parent’s antique shop dreaming of her happily-ever-after. When dot.com millionaire Bryce Kelly stumbles into the shop, her life, and her heart, her luck may have finally changed. But…she learns he’s engaged and totally unavailable. Saxony’s heart breaks. A new romantic comedy with a twist of magic.
The Legend of Trixie Pug Part 4
by Russ Crossley
Series: The Legend of Trixie Pug.
Price:
$1.99 USD.
Words: 3,830.
Language:
English.
Published: February 3, 2012
by
53rd Street Publishing.
Categories:
Fiction » Science fiction » Short stories, Fiction » Science fiction » Space opera
The slippery climb of Trixie Aioli up the corporate ladder continues.
When we last left Trixie she and Cherry Bomb were developing a scheme to stop the wedding of Herman Pug to her greatest rival.
She and Cherry time travel into the past only to be confronted with an even greater obstacle to her ambition. She may even be fired!
Loose ends
by Russ Crossley
Price:
$1.99 USD.
Words: 4,250.
Language:
English.
Published: January 14, 2012
by
53rd Street Publishing.
Categories:
Fiction » Mystery & detective » Women Sleuths, Fiction » Thriller & suspense » Crime thriller
Sheila Willis, senior homicide investigator has a triple murder to solve. But her inexperienced yet eager new partner presents a problem. He knows too much for his own good.
Before this case ends Sheila will clean up any loose ends. And hopefully this time there will be no witnesses.
Bad Loyalty
by Russ Crossley
Series: The Trudy Wilson Mysteries, Book 1.
Price:
$4.99 USD.
Words: 74,080.
Language:
English.
Published: January 9, 2012
by
53rd Street Publishing.
Categories:
Fiction » Mystery & detective » Women Sleuths, Fiction » Mystery & detective » Police Procedural
A politcally charged murder in Canada thrusts hairdresser, Trudy Wilson into the middle of a web of conspiracy that threatens to send her friend, biker Bruce Carstairs, to prison forever.
Loyalty drives her to rush to his side to discover the truth and the identity of the real murderer.
But loyalty can be deadly...bad loyalty can be worse.
T.I.N. Men
by Russ Crossley
Price:
$1.99 USD.
Words: 9,450.
Language:
English.
Published: December 30, 2011
by
53rd Street Publishing.
Categories:
Fiction » Science fiction » High tech, Fiction » Science fiction » Short stories
Area 52. They build and develop a new space program. They operate the T.I.N. Men, massive robots to build the bases on Earth's moon and beyond in order to make those great leaps for all humankind.
Software engineer, Will Arnett is recruited to join the T.I.N. Men project. He soon discovers there are those who oppose them.
Join Will for the greatest adventure in history.
The Christmas Club
by Russ Crossley
Price:
$1.99 USD.
Words: 9,100.
Language:
English.
Published: December 17, 2011
by
53rd Street Publishing.
Categories:
Fiction » Mystery & detective » Short Stories, Fiction » Mystery & detective » Police Procedural
For the past two years there have three bloody murders of members of rich and powerful families on December 22, 23 and 24. Then the murders stop.
On December 22nd this year it starts again. Detective Sarah Bascombe must stop a killer before the trail once again goes cold.
She soon discovers a terrible secret. A christmas club dedicated to murder. A club targeting her own family.
In Search of The Perfect Cup
by Russ Crossley
Price:
$1.99 USD.
Words: 7,110.
Language:
English.
Published: December 5, 2011
by
53rd Street Publishing.
Categories:
Fiction » Fantasy » Contemporary, Fiction » Science fiction » Short stories
Trevor Watkins writes coffee table books, but now he faces his biggest project yet. A coffee table book about coffee!
Problem: everyone he talks to has a different opinion of the perfect cup. Finally he discovers Almost, Oregon, a mysterious town where rumor has it there exists the best coffee in the world.
Trevor journeys to Almost and discovers more than the perfect cup. Much more.
Robine's Diary
by Russ Crossley
Price:
$1.99 USD.
Words: 6,250.
Language:
English.
Published: November 16, 2011
by
53rd Street Publishing.
Categories:
Fiction » Mystery & detective » Short Stories, Fiction » Mystery & detective » General
A man's tortured past returns to haunt him.
A veteran of the Rwanda massacre, Hal Tomkins seeks solace on a remote island as a lighthouse keeper. Now he faces a deadly foe bent on murder. Is it revenge or to silence him?
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