A Sandwich Can't Stop A Bullet: Stories


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A teen trapped in a cage finds salvation in the darkest corner of an abandoned hospital. A thief with a bag full of stolen money hides under the cover of a serial killer’s rampage. A mother blinded by fame pushes her child into the shadow of modeling. A hit man takes one last job based on morals. These are some of the tales you’ll find within this collection of short stories from mystery and crime writer M.E. Purfield, best known as the creator of the highly rated and long running ‘Miki Radicci’ series, who continues his talent for quirky, unconventional characters struggling through realistic, tense, and desperate situations.




Thainig An: The Saoirse War


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The stakes are high in Thainig An, an action-packed science fiction short story set amid The Saoirse War. Young Camoo and their baby-expecting parent are trapped in their house as the Saibhir soldiers sweep in to enslave the survivors of a bombing. With the soldiers banging on their door, Camoo must make the difficult decision to balance giving life and taking death to survive. Will the family make it through the night? Discover the answer in Thainig An and learn how no one is what they seem in times of desperation. If you enjoyed Margaret Atwood's The Handmaid's Tale, you'll love the thrilling survival story of Thainig An. Buy now and join Camoo on their journey of survival.




Auts World


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Welcome to a world where the line between human and alien is blurred. The electrical apocalypse that destroyed Earth was caused by beings who may look like us on the outside, but their neurodiversity sets them apart. Sensually sensitive, logical, and with a unique sense of morality, these aliens have learned to hide their true selves to blend in with humanity. But for one gender-diverse Aut, blending in may no longer be an option. As the survival of his kind hangs in the balance, he must choose between their existence and the life of a human. Meanwhile, a fierce defender must protect their trailer in the chaotic days following the apocalypse. A brilliant inventor, who communicates through echolalia, is accused of murder but what he's hiding could either save his people or lead them to destruction. A nonverbal father struggles to find his daughter amid the chaos, while also fighting to maintain control of his mind. And a newspaper photographer stumbles upon a shocking discovery hidden among a field of sunflowers, revealing secrets from his tribe's past. These are just some of the captivating stories that make up the neurodiverse science fiction Auts Series. Each one filled with magic, wonder, and the struggle to survive in a world not made for them. If you enjoyed books like The Martian Chronicles or The People then you won't want to miss out on this gripping series. Buy now and discover the power of neurodiversity in this thrilling sci-fi series.




A Black Deeper Than Death


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When you hide from the pain the best way to stop it is to face those who inflict it. In a vibrant city built on secrets, Miki Radicci is an emancipated teen and the flavor of the art world, struggling to find her place and cope with her psychic ability - one that forces her to experience everyone's pain. When she accidentally experiences the grisly murder of a young college woman, Miki quickly grabs the attention of the police and the killer, threatening her already fragile family. Now, Miki must face the one person who inflicted her greatest pain in order to seek justice for the victim. If you've loved suspenseful thrillers such as "Gone Girl" or "The Girl on the Train", you will be captivated by this fast-paced, psychic mystery series. Buy now before the price changes!




Heart on the Devil's Sleeve


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The man she hates returns and now she must save him before it’s too late. Just as teen psychic Miki Radicci returns to work on her art, Federal Marshals searching for her uncle who recently escaped from prison knock on her door. Oddly, her grandfather is missing, too. All that remain of the two most important men in her life is a list of doctors who were deep in secret psychic research, half of which had been murdered. Pursued by a vengeful federal agent, Miki tries to solve a string of murders weaved tight with her crime-ridden family. This time, the truth may steal her sanity and life. Buy this suspenseful and thrilling dark psychic fantasy and join the many thrilled readers of this highly-rated series.




Bawling Sugar Soul


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How do you prove your innocence when you can’t even prove it to yourself? Psychic Miki Radicci is turning one year older and it’s time to celebrate. One club, a lot of drinks, a cute guy, and a perfect end. The next morning, Miki wakes up to find the guy dead in her bed. The police arrest Miki for murder. As far as she can remember - through her psychic visions - she was the one who killed him. Or is the psychic ability she totally trusts failing her? Join the many blown-away readers of this twisting urban fantasy about a girl against the wall willing to risk anything to break out.




Angel Spits


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No one believes in you. So why should they believe what you see? Street tough Jersey City girl Maggie Nieves witnesses her older brother fall to his death from the roof of Christ Hospital. Everyone says it is suicide. Not Maggie. She saw someone up there with her brother. A girl with wings. Buy Angel Spits and dive into the urban mystery that will have you believing.




Sibling Rivalry


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Max the cat was living a life of luxury and contentment...until Kerry was murdered. With Kerry's last will and testament, Max inherits a lot of money and a caretaker, and suddenly the target of a murderer. Max soon finds himself embroiled in a dangerous and humorous cat-and-mouse game with a killer determined to claim what is rightfully theirs. If you enjoyed the suspense and comedy of Donald Westlake, you'll love Sibling Rivalry. Buy it now! Bonus story: Those Kids.




Delicate Cutters


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Friends are full of dark secrets that can harm you, but none are more dangerous to you than your own. Your art is special make-up F/X and you love horror movies. These interests don’t fly in suburbia. You’re an outsider in high school and your family. Except for your best friend Danny. He’s also an outsider. He loves horror movies, too. He loves you. You can sense it and it scares you. When Heather moves back into town, she starts up your once longtime friendship from grade school. Heather is beautiful, popular, and confident, and she doesn’t say anything bad about your interests; at least when she’s sober. Now you’re stuck between two worlds, between two people you love who are speeding down a path to self-destruction. Little do they know, you’re racing on your own path. Buy Delicate Cutters now to experience the dark humor of teen love and obsession that will shatter your heart.




Pain Killer


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Mike thought he was in for the worst pain imaginable when he arrived at the hospital with a kidney stone. Little did he know he was about to be thrust into an even more agonizing situation. When his roommate is murdered in the hospital, Mike soon finds himself the target of a killer. Can he find a way to save himself before it's too late? Pain Killer is a suspenseful mystery that will keep readers on their toes until the last page. If you enjoyed Agatha Christie's And Then There Were None, you'll love this story of intrigue and mystery. Don't miss out - buy now before the price changes! Includes bonus story The Screw-Up.