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The Fairfax Incident by Terrence McCauley
By David Healey Set in 1933, THE FAIRFAX INCIDENT by Terrence McCauley seems at first to be a traditional noir detective story with a Raymond Chandler-like vibe. However, it soon becomes apparent that Charlie Doherty is an evolved and nuanced … Continue reading
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Ellicott City flood of 1868 offers some historical perspective
The beautiful and historic town of Ellicott City was devastated again by a flood on May 26, 2018. The Washington Post did an interesting historical piece to give the recent disaster some perspective. Above, a Harper’s Weekly illustration of the … Continue reading
Canal Town Writers Conference Announced
The Canal Town Writers Conference sponsored by the Eastern Shore Writers Association will offer an opportunity for engaging with fellow writers and energizing your own writing in the beautiful setting of historic Chesapeake City, MD. Set for Saturday, September 22 … Continue reading
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An interview with Sunshine State noir author Jeffery Hess
Published in The Big Thrill By David Healey Florida and crime fiction go together like windshields and bugs on a summer night while speeding down Alligator Alley. A good plot is like that oddly satisfying smack against the glass, leaving … Continue reading
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WWII stories inspired Iron Sniper author
By Kris Kielich kkielich@chespub.com Though we look to fantasy to provide us with enthralling tales of heroism, most times, history provides us all the stories of action and heroes that we need. Such is the case with Chesapeake City author … Continue reading
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Listen to Chapter 1 of Red Sniper
The audiobook of Red Sniper narrated by Ray Bader is now available! Please click on the audiobook cover below to listen to the first chapter. A limited number of free ebooks are available. If you would like a free copy, … Continue reading
The best movies are in your head
Whenever I need a bit of inspiration, or when I just feel like some serious procrastination, I tend to go on over to YouTube and watch a few movie trailers. Stirring music, exciting images … sometimes the trailers are better … Continue reading
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An Engineered Injustice by William L. Myers Jr. Published in The Big Thrill 0 By David Healey Imagine riding Amtrak’s fastest train, the Acela. Inside, the seats are comfortable and the coaches are well appointed. This is no tired train … Continue reading
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Join Me for Library After Hours this Friday!
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS WAS RESCHEDULED FOR FRIDAY, MARCH 9! Hello friends, the Cecil County Public Library in Maryland asked me to host its first After Hours at the Library event, to celebrate the Winter Reading program. They also sent … Continue reading
Man of Honor by Chris Malburg By David Healey Chris Malburg is a writer who wants to get things right. Sure, it’s not unusual for a good thriller writer to head to the local library, spend some time with Professor … Continue reading
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