The true-crime classic and basis for the renowned 1979 Clint Eastwood film: a “dramatic [and] thrilling” (Los Angeles Times) account of life inside Alcatraz, where America’s most violent and notorious prisoners resided in tortuous proximity to one of the world’s favorite citiesMobster Al “Scarface” Capone, “Machine Gun” Kelly, Robert Stroud aka the Birdman: only the most violent, desperate criminals were sent to Alcatraz Island—the Rock—where prison condit...

The Iron Box: The titular iron box is central to the plot, and its contents or significance drive the mystery forward. The box may contain valuable items, secret documents, or clues that lead to further discoveries.Protagonist: The main character is typically a young adventurer or detective who takes on the challenge of uncovering the secrets of the iron box. This character’s intelligence and bravery are crucial in solving the mystery.Mystery and Suspense: The novel is characterized by its...

The July 6, 2013 Lac-Mégantic rail disaster is a tragedy unparalleled in Canadian history. It resulted in major loss of life, massive environmental destruction and the evisceration of a small Quebec town. Blame landed squarely on the shoulders of three front-line employees of the Montreal, Maine, and Atlantic Railway Company. But a jury acquitted them.Lac-Mégantic is the story of a rail industry writing its own rules, a booming US oil industry based on fracking, fighting any obstac...

These free style poems in Plain English were penned by my father from the time of my mother's death in the Phoenix Polio Epidemic of 1946 shortly after I was born until shortly before his death in Kansas City, Missouri, in 2007. He kept writing and rewriting them on scraps of paper over the years, and they were found in a trunk when he died. My friend Theresa F, Koch, found Charlotte Walden Walter's unmarked grave in Phoenix and wrote a poem about her. Proceeds from the promotion and sale ...

Our 81st issue is among our best so far, if I do say so myself. We have an original mystery by H.K. Slade (courtesy of Acquiring Editor Michael Bracken), a great modern tale by Ann Aptaker (courtesy of Acquiring Editor Barb Goffman), and a pair of mystery novels—Bruce Campbell’s The Mystery of the Iron Box, featuring Ken Holt (by special request of one of our readers), and The Girl Who Had to Die, by Elisabeth Sanxay Holding. And no issue would be complete without a solve...

Mobster Al "Scarface" Capone, "Machine Gun" Kelly, Robert Stroud aka the Birdman: only the most violent, desperate criminals went to Alcatraz Island, called "The Rock" and known for its harsh conditions. This gripping true crime classic, originally written in 1963 and newly reissued, tells the story of life on The Rock and of fourteen ingenious escape attempts by the prisoners. Most notable perhaps was Frank Morris, whose daring plan of escape was the basis for the memorable 1979 Clint Eas...

What you're reading right now is known as the "cover copy," or "flap copy." This is where the 84,951 words of my latest book are cooked down to 350 words or less to capture your imagination/download.I pondered how to do that. Should I cut to the chase and reveal pivotal plot points like the one at the end of the book where the little girl on crutches points an accusing finger and shouts, "the killer is Mr. Porter"?No. I have too much respect for you as an intelligent consumer...

If Chins Could Kill: Confessions of a B Movie Actor Here we are together in the digital universe. Somehow, you've clicked yourself to this page. If you came here of your own free will and desire, you and I are going to get along just fine.Life is full of choices. Right now, yours is whether or not to download the autobiography of a mid-grade, kind of hammy actor.Am I supposed to know this guy? you think to yourself.No-and that's exactly the point. You can down...

12 tales featuring boy detectives, from Mark Twain's "Tom Sawyer, Dective" to entries in the Mercer Boys, Ken Holt, Hal Keene, and Skippy Dare series, and lots more -- over 1,400 pages of great reading! Here are:THE MERCER BOYS AT WOODCREST, by Capwell WyckoffTHE MYSTERY OF THE IRON BOX, by Bruce CampbellTHE AIR MYSTERY OF ISLE LA MOTTE, by E. J. CraineTHE LOST MINE OF THE AMAZON, by Hugh LloydPRISONERS IN DEVIL’S BOG, by Hugh LloydBOB DEXTER AND ...

The raucous and sardonic New York Times –bestselling memoir from the fan favorite actor—updated with even more confessions.It's been fifteen years since his first memoir If Chins Could Kill but Bruce Campbell is still living the dream as a "B" movie king in an "A" movie world.His roles have been as varied as they are numerous—from the Spider-Man movies...

Work in the mental health field in New York State (and many other states), and you have probably experienced the seeming tyranny of the 30/90 day cycle of treatment plans. Completing an initial plan within 30 days of admission and reviewing treatment plans every 90 days is a constant source of therapist anxiety and stress: "When are the plans really due? Why do they end up late? How do I manage so many different dates and schedules? Why do I sometimes have 10 to complete in the same week?"...

"You're gonna find that a little bit better is a real big deal."In this practical and uplifting guide, 80-year-old author Bruce Campbell proves that personal transformation doesn't require drastic change-just small, consistent steps taken each day. Drawing from decades of life experience, personal research, and his own journey with Parkinson's disease, Campbell offers hundreds of simple, actionable ideas across every area of life: health, wealth, spirituality, work, relati...