Laugh yourself silly with the InvestiGators! Mango and Brash are back with a brand new joke book. Perfect for fans of Dog Man and Bunny vs Monkey.Join your favourite comic characters, Mango & Brash, for the funniest joke book ever published. Bursting with rib-tickling puns and hilarious black-and-white illustrations, to make you laugh out loud.What do you call Mango when he needs to question a suspect?An InterroGator.What do you call C-ORB* w...

Life is good for eighteen-year-old Franklin. He lives on the spectrum, structuring and organizing his days, avoiding messy situations and ambiguity. But what he really wants is a boyfriend.Twenty-one-year-old Patrick has a past he can’t seem to shake, and a sexual identity that’s hard to describe—or maybe it’s just evolving.When a manmade virus sweeps the globe, killing nearly everyone, the two young men find themselves thrust together, dependent on each other for survival....

"A Modern Legionary" is set against the backdrop of the French Foreign Legion, an iconic military unit known for its diverse and often adventurous membership. The novel follows the experiences of a young protagonist who joins the Legion and becomes embroiled in its unique and challenging environment.The story delves into the life of the Legion, including the rigorous training, the harsh conditions, and the various missions that the soldiers undertake. The protagonist's journey involves bot...

"Brendan's Fabulous Voyage" is a captivating tale that takes readers on an extraordinary journey through the imagination of its author, the Marquess of John Patrick Crichton-Stuart Bute. The narrative follows the adventures of Brendan, a character who embarks on a quest filled with fantastical elements and rich descriptions. The book is a blend of adventure and exploration, showcasing the beauty of storytelling and the power of dreams. Through Brendan's eyes, readers experience a world whe...

"The Alleged Haunting of B---- House" is a captivating exploration of the supernatural, penned by the Marquess of Bute and A. Goodrich-Freer. This intriguing work delves into the mysterious occurrences reported at B---- House, blending historical accounts with personal narratives. The authors meticulously document the eerie events, providing a compelling case study for those fascinated by ghost stories and the paranormal. Their detailed observations and analyses invite readers to ponder th...

This issue, we have an assortment of goodies for the discerning reader, kicking off with 5 mysteries: an original by Steve Liskow (thanks to Acquiring Editor Michael Bracken), a Sherlock Holmes pastiche by Mike Adamson (thanks to Acquiring Editor Barb Goffman), and an original crime/detective story from John Patrick Nelson. Our mystery novel is a Golden Age classic by Virgil Markham. Plus, of course there’s a brand new solve-it-yourself puzzler by Hal Charles.On the science fiction...

Near-death experiences (NDEs) have long fascinated and perplexed individuals from various cultures and belief systems. These extraordinary accounts offer glimpses into realms beyond our everyday reality, challenging our understanding of life, death, and the nature of consciousness itself. In this section, we will delve into the uncharted realms of near death experiences, setting the stage for the remarkable stories that lie ahead. Near-death experiences have a profound and transformative i...

In "Brendan's Fabulous Voyage," John Patrick Crichton-Stuart, the Marquess of Bute, intricately weaves a tale that merges elements of myth, adventure, and spirituality. The narrative is inspired by the medieval Irish tale of Saint Brendan, who embarks on an epic journey across the seas in search of the Promised Land. Crichton-Stuart's literary style echoes the lyricism of early Celtic literature, employing richly descriptive prose that encapsulates the treacherous yet wondrous landscapes o...

I don’t recall if I saw my first gunman in my childhood nightmares or on my childhood streets.There were plenty in both and they looked very much like each other.So begins Reggie Chamberlain-King’s introduction to The Black Dreams, a thrilling and compelling collection of specially commissioned stories that explore the emotional geography of growing up and living in Northern Ireland.The fourteen stories gathered here criss-cross coast, bor...

Trenchard Brat. Flying Spanner. Left Hand Seat. Nicknames abound in aviation. But not many get to be called them all, especially when theyve started life with an aversion to school and a stammer thrown in. Mick Patrick started his aviation career as an RAF Apprentice and finished it as an Air Ambulance pilot. He never knew he was going to become a pilot just that he was determined to have a good start in life and it seemed the RAF offered this to him.As an engineer, Mick saw active service...

Taking its cue from Mark Nation's regret that John Howard Yoder refrained from a fuller engagement with the Western philosophical tradition, this book is an effort to explore the possibilities inherent in that conversation. It develops a dialogue between Yoder and the French philosopher Emmanuel Levinas. The placement of Yoder's work alongside of Levinas' conception of otherness cashes out the embedded hope in Nation's remarks by demonstrating the continuing relevancy of Yoder's thought fo...

It’s 1947, and New York City is awaiting the construction of the new United Nations building, the FBI is actively pursuing Communists and Soviet spies as the Cold War begins to build, and homosexual men have even more reasons to hide who they are.Uptight FBI Agent Arthur Mason is so deep in the closet he doesn’t even realize he’s in one. Clueless about his own sexuality, he’s surprised at his reaction to both Hans Schmidt and his twin sister, Ada. Under pressure from work, Mason in...