Even in New Orleans the good guys are hexed by juju. Especially in New Orleans. Sometimes Death is the suspect in the prime of life.... He had grown in the city of New Orleans and he knew all the back streets and alleys. It was this knowledge that he was relying upon to save his life. He looked down at the growing red stain spreading on his shirt. A loud blast sounded. He turned and watched in horror as the bullet moved through the air as if in slow motion before it hit its target. His body jerked up, then back downward from the impact, as he fell to the ground. Something was gently laid in his hand and then as if from very far away he heard the sound of pounding feet leaving him to die.

A non-stoppable force meets the fully kinetic energy. The diabolical mixture, of broken worlds colliding, make an unforgettable story. Thrown together in the turmoil of a recovering New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina, meet: Keys - A young man, a savant, traumatized after witnessing a murder. Fighting his fears, trying to exist in a normal world, while dealing with his own unique challenges. Gabriella Noir - Head of the HFTF (Homes for the Future), Gabi's fighting demons from a two year old tragedy. Sal Francione (first introduced in "Who Was Benny Looter") deals with a past he had no control over. Out to help everyone, but can he forgive himself? Rebuilding, redemption....In a city of lost souls, can forgiveness reign? This is a murder mystery and romance mixed in a gumbo of culture, emotion, music, dance and culinary delights. Karen Bonvillain Bull delivers a to-go menu of mixed emotions at a level higher than she has ever reached.

WELCOME TO FAIRHOPE, Alabama, a magical retreat that speaks to the soul through its charm, quirky characters, and natural beauty. Tucked away along the eastern shore of Mobile Bay where moss-draped live oaks frame sunsets and sailboats, this fairy tale hamlet is full of flowers, boutiques, peace, history, and mystery. Fairhope is a respite, a breath of fresh air, a place onto itself. The eclectic story-tellers of the Fairhope Writers Group take you on a stroll through this quaint, artistic, utopian village. You'll meet the residents of Fairhope and outlying areas as they just might be. The pages are peopled with characters who are variously friendly, interesting, mysterious, desperate, sinister, zany, and fun.

Anna gasped as she stumbled, flailed, then fell down to the white sand of the Gulf Shores beach. Shaking her head to clear it, she looked to see what had made her fall. A hand, just a hand, crooked fingers reaching out, broke through the wet sand. It was as if trying to dig through, had been the implement to halt Anna's running feet. Why would someone kill a widow who was well liked in the community, in contrast to her megalomaniac and arrogant husband? An investigation by a former N.O.P.D. homicide detective turned genealogist finds a connection between the Gulf Shores, Alabama murder and organized crime in New Orleans, Louisiana. The victim had hired him to uncover the history of her deceased husband, Benny Looter. He had been President/C.E.O. of Congressional Bank, a trustee of Autumn University, and a big time booster of the War Raptor football team. His aggressive and intrusive involvement in the selection of coaches, players and operations of the football team led to many controversies until his death. What tied our victim's death to organized crime? Take this time-traveling tour between the present and the past. See how historical evidence ties to this current murder.

A collection of short stories with Fairhope as a setting and written by a medley of writers who call Fairhope their home. Contributors to this anthology include: Vicki Armitage, Mary Ardis, Karen Bonvillain Bull, Roger Bull, Robert Glennon, Ken James, Ron Meszaros, Jule Moon, and Joe Worley You'll discover varied genres: fiction, romance, mysteries, children's stories, science fiction, non-fiction historical, historical faction (fiction based upon facts), and others. Take the dip. Enjoy the waters. Then look around. Yes, it all happened here.