Nominated for 2014 Silver Falchion Award for Best Anthology / Collection! WELCOME TO OUR third annual Mystery Times anthology. This year we offer up ten tales of murder, mystery, and suspense. Written by both new and established authors alike, they were selected from more than two hundred entries. There's something here for every mystery fan, from hard-boiled to paranormal. You'll want to bring along your sense of humor, because this year's collection has its tongue firmly planted in one cheek. Each story is a small bite of mystery that will satisfy and delight even the most discerning of readers. So find a comfortable chair, fill your glass or mug, and get ready to be entertained by this year s winners. We guarantee you won't be able to stop at just one! Includes two BONUS stories for a total of twelve stories in all

Mystery Times Ten 2013

Literature & Fiction

DesPres, Faye Rapoport

Browning, Linda S.

Owens, John Jasper

Short Stories & Anthologies

Buddhapuss Ink LLC

Little White: The Feral Cat Who Found a Home (Stray Cat Stories)

Review\nFaye Rapoport DesPres' poetic and heartfelt story about a little white cat who is coaxed in from the cold is a gentle reminder that a simple act of compassion can bring joy to those who extend it and those who receive it. The writing is exquisite and perfectly matched by the charming images created by artist Laurel McKinstry Petersen. The story of Little White is a treasure for both children and the adults who read to them.\n- Joan Schweighardt is the author of the forthcoming children's book, No Time for Zebras. She is also the author of the newly released Before We Died and five other novels.\nFrom a wily feral, to a member of the family, Little White’s story will charm the hearts of animal lovers everywhere.Faye knew the little white cat in her yard wasn’t safe living outside and sharing a tree with a raccoon family. But how do you win the trust of a street-smart cat?This is the true story of how Little White went from being a feral cat who faced danger at every turn, to a well-loved indoor cat with a family of her own.\nFrom the Author\nThis book is based on the true story of the rescue of a small, white feral cat who still lives with us today. With thanks to the hard-working volunteers and professionals who rescue cats and other animals around the world, I am donating a portion of the proceeds from this book to animal rescue organizations.

Children's Books

Animals

Writer's Coffee Bar Press

From a wily feral, to a member of the family, Little White's story will charm the hearts of animal lovers everywhere.Faye knew the little white cat in her yard wasn't safe living outside and sharing a tree with a raccoon family. But how do you win the trust of a street-smart cat?This is the true story of how Little White went from being a feral cat who faced danger at every turn, to a well-loved indoor cat with a family of her own.

Tribbs: The Very Handsome Cat (Stray Cat Stories)

Tribbs was just a kitten when his human family abandoned him. His mom did her best to her best to find food and shelter for the two of them, but the streets are no place for a kitten! Finding their way into foster care, the two are soon separated when his mom is adopted. The little kitten is growing up fast, will Tribbs ever find his forever home? 
His happy ending arrives when his foster mom takes him to a pet adoption event, and he finds a family of his own. He settles in and soon becomes a welcoming committee of one for each new cat, for Tribbs has learned that "handsome is as handsome does." 
A touching story that will capture the hearts of cat lovers of all ages!

Tribbs was just a kitten when his human family abandoned him. His mom did her best to her best to find food and shelter for the two of them, but the streets are no place for a kitten Finding their way into foster care, the two are soon separated when his mom is adopted. The little kitten is growing up fast, will Tribbs ever find his forever home?His happy ending arrives when his foster mom takes him to a pet adoption event and he finds a family of his own. He settles in and soon becomes a welcoming committee of one for each new cat, for Tribbs has learned that "handsome is as handsome does."A touching story that will capture the hearts of cat lovers of all ages

The third book in the popular Stray Cat Stories series; this is based on a true story.\nFrazier visited the author's backyard one day looking hungry and thirsty. She made sure he got plenty of fresh food and water and kept an eye out for him. She knew life on the street could be dangerous for a cat.\nWhen he showed up with an injured eye and one ear bent over, she knew he needed to see a vet right away, but how would she catch him? Enlisting the help of a local animal rescue group, she was able to catch him safely and get him medical attention.\nThe vet said that Frazier's injured eye would have to come out. Despres knew he couldn't live on the streets any longer and arrangements were made to put him up for adoption once he had recovered from his injuries. But who would want a cat with only one eye?\nThe rescue group spread the word, and the response was amazing! Everyone wanted to take this one-eyed cat home!\nIn the end, he found his forever home with a kind lady and her cat, Snow White who was also a special needs cat, she was completely blind! That was no problem for Frazier, he used his one eye to become Snow White's guide cat!\nA sweet story about a cat who rises above his own difficulties by helping someone else.

Frazier: The Very Special Cat (A Stray Cat Story)

Faye Rapoport Despres

A sweet story about a cat who rises above his own difficulty by helping someone else. 
Frazier visited the author's backyard one day looking hungry and thirsty. She made sure he got plenty of fresh food and water and kept an eye out for him. She knew life on the street could be dangerous for a cat. 
When he showed up with an injured eye and one ear bent over, she knew he needed to see a vet right away, but how would she catch him? Enlisting the help of a local animal rescue group, she was able to catch him safely and get him medical attention. 
The vet said that Frazier's injured eye would have to come out. Despres knew he couldn't live on the streets any longer and arrangements were made to put him up for adoption once he had recovered from his injuries. But who would want a cat with only one eye? 
The rescue group spread the word, and the response was amazing! Everyone seemed to want to take this one-eyed cat home! 
In the end, he found his forever home with a kind lady and her cat, Snow White who was also a special needs cat, she was blind! That was no problem for Frazier, he used his one eye to become Snow White's guide cat!

Frazier: The Very Special Cat (Stray Cat Stories)

Soul to Soul: Tiny Stories of Hope and Resilience

Self-Help

Motivational

Huntsville Independent Press

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Mystery Times Ten 2013

Little White: The Feral Cat Who Found a Home (Stray Cat Stories)

Little White: The Feral Cat Who Found a Home (Stray Cat Stories)

Tribbs: The Very Handsome Cat (Stray Cat Stories)

Tribbs: The Very Handsome Cat (Stray Cat Stories)

Frazier: The Very Special Cat (A Stray Cat Story)

Frazier: The Very Special Cat (Stray Cat Stories)

Soul to Soul: Tiny Stories of Hope and Resilience

Soul to Soul: Tiny Stories of Hope and Resilience