Columbus: Past, Present and Future features twenty-three short stories of Columbus, Ohio. Each story is set in Columbus, Ohio between the city's founding 200 years ago, and 2212, a date 200 years in our future. These captivating, enlightening stories, each of which was written by a different Central Ohio author, will entertain readers of all types.With a foreword by Columbus Mayor Michael Coleman, Columbus presents twenty-three entertaining, unique stories written by Central Ohio's most talented writers, as well as art from the region's brightest visual artists.Columbus includes stories written by notable Columbus writers such as Amy S. Dalrymple, Brenda Layman, Ben Orlando, Brad Pauquette and Kim Younkin, among many others.A portion of the proceeds from the sale of every book will be gifted to the Columbus Historical Society, which strives to preserve and protect the history of Central Ohio.Columbus contains an eclectic collection of stories. From romance to suspense, science fiction to comedy, and adventure to the supernatural, Columbus: Past, Present and Future captures the same variety and diversity that makes Columbus, Ohio an amazing place to live, work and play.

Daniel Reed has written the ending to many lives. Tonight, he's decided to end his own-until a stranger calls and lures him into a world where he doesn't belong.As the stranger begs for the help of a detective named Stillman, Reed sees a chance to redeem himself for the fatal mistakes of his past. He can save this man, but only as Stillman.One false identity later, Reed finds himself in a nightmare of cult-like communities, hidden betrayals, and sociopathic human experiments. And the man who started it all has his sights set on the people of New York City.Struggling to save those he swore to protect from a brilliant monster, Reed learns that his involvement in the case may not be an accident at all.

The best in Short Mystery Fiction At the cutting edge of crime fiction, Mystery Weekly Magazine presents original short stories by the world's best-known and emerging mystery writers. The stories we feature in our monthly issues span every imaginable subgenre, including cozy, police procedural, noir, whodunit, supernatural, hardboiled, humor, and historical mysteries. Evocative writing and a compelling story are the only certainty. Get ready to be surprised, challenged, and entertained--whether you enjoy the style of the Golden Age of mystery (e.g., Agatha Christie, Arthur Conan Doyle), the glorious pulp digests of the early twentieth century (e.g., Dashiell Hammett, Raymond Chandler), or contemporary masters of mystery. In this issue... Gem Collector by George GarnetA jewelry thief gets his revenge on dirty cops while helping an abused street walker. These Little Things That Lead Us Down Dark Alleys by Michael McGladeCory Moss is suspected of foul play after in the sudden death of his fianc�e in a nightclub. He must follow the seedy trail that leads to her killer. The Farmer And His Wife by Earl StaggsA private investigator reluctantly agrees to look for a weeping mother's son who was last heard from while working on a Texas farm. Beyond the Grave by Edward FranciscoIn typical Poe style, Edgar Allan Poe must discover the motive, means and opportunity after the death of his child-bride, Virginia Clemm. The Exquisite Agony of the Interrogator by Peter HochsteinA dark yet humorous caper involving kidnappings, interrogations, tortures and bumbling goons. A Fair Trade by Ben OrlandoTwo career kidnappers approach their last grab, but their loss of nerve may cost them everything.