Strange Fortune

Strange Fortune
Author: Josh Lanyon
Publisher: JustJoshin Publishing, Inc.
Total Pages: 336
Release: 2009-10-15
Genre: Art
ISBN: 1945802219

Dashing soldier of fortune Major Valentine Strange, late of the Emperor of Alba’s 21st Regiment of Benhali Lancers, is hired by Brahman Ehimay Warrick to find a legendary diadem reputedly hidden in a lost monastery somewhere deep in the distant, snowy mountains of Hidush. To ensure Strange’s success in this quest vital to the future of the politically unstable Hidush, the powerful Holy Orders designate Master Aleister Grimshaw, a powerful young witch with his own history of instability—political and other—to accompany the dashing major. But long before Strange and the unwilling Grimshaw reach the tea bushes of the foothills and the lost city of Nagara, they realize there are forces both natural and unnatural at work to stop them from ever achieving their objective. Their only chance for success relies on each other and their tentative friendship—as does their only hope for survival.

A Funny Thing Happened...

A Funny Thing Happened...
Author: Josh Lanyon
Publisher: JustJoshin Publishing, Inc.
Total Pages: 47
Release: 2023-12-29
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1649310439

Amidst the twinkling lights and snow-kissed streets of a quaint, picture-perfect town in the High Sierra, a bookstore owner and former homicide detective are reminded that the greatest mysteries are the ones that lead us to love. Join Adrien English and Jake Riordan one last time in a short, sweet tale that will warm your heart and remind you that love knows no bounds, especially during the most magical time of the year.

Don't Look Back

Don't Look Back
Author: Josh Lanyon
Publisher: JustJoshin Publishing, Inc.
Total Pages: 152
Release: 2012-06-05
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1937909131

He was chuckling, a deep, sexy sound as he pushed Peter back on the satiny cushions. Was this for real? Was he going to go through with it? Peter blinked up as his tie was unfastened, tossed aside, his shirt unbuttoned, laid wide. The evening breeze—scented of smog and jasmine—felt cool against his overheated skin, like the lightest breath… Peter Killian, curator at Constantine House in Los Angeles, wakes in the hospital to find himself accused of stealing a Tenth Century Chinese sculpture. Peter knows he’s not a thief—but that’s all he knows. The rest of his memory is MIA. Nothing makes sense, including why is handsome hardass LAPD Detective Mike Griffin so sure he’s guilty—and so bent on seeing Peter arrested? As if all that wasn’t confusing enough, why in the world is Peter having these weird dreams about an unseen lover who somehow reminds him uncomfortably of Detective Griffin?

All She Wrote

All She Wrote
Author: Josh Lanyon
Publisher: JustJoshin Publishing, Inc.
Total Pages: 298
Release: 2010-11-12
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1945802200

A murderous fall down icy stairs is nearly all she wrote for Anna Hitchcock, the “American Agatha Christie.” The cry for help from his old mentor cuts short mystery author Kit Holmes’ romantic weekend with his new lover J.X. Moriarity, and lands him an amateur sleuth gig in an elegant snowbound mansion in the Berkshires. Unfortunately, a clever killer is still one step ahead of Kit...

The Monuments Men

The Monuments Men
Author: Josh Lanyon
Publisher: JustJoshin Publishing, Inc.
Total Pages: 223
Release: 2019-04-30
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1945802464

Someone is watching. Someone is waiting. Despite having attracted the attention of a dangerous stalker, Special Agent Jason West is doing his best to keep his mind on his job and off his own troubles. But his latest case implicates one of the original Monuments Men in the theft and perhaps destruction of part of the world's cultural heritage--a lost painting by Vermeer. Naval Reserve Lieutenant Commander Emerson Harley wasn't just a World War 2 hero, he was the grandfather Jason grew up idolizing. In fact, Grandpa Harley was a large part of what inspired Jason to join the FBI's Art Crime Team. Learning that his legendary grandfather might have turned a blind eye to American GIs "liberating" priceless art treasures at the end of the war is more than disturbing. It's devastating. Jason is determined to clear his grandfather's name, even if that means breaking a few rules and regulations himself--putting him on a collision course with romantic partner BAU Chief Sam Kennedy. Meanwhile, someone in the shadows is biding his time...

The White Knight

The White Knight
Author: Josh Lanyon
Publisher: JustJoshin Publishing, Inc.
Total Pages: 133
Release: 2012-05-20
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1937909034

The White Knight. It’s a Hollywood cliché. But in the case of hot and handsome LAPD Detective Daniel Moran, the clichés are all true. Dan is everything rising Hollywood star Sean Fairchild ever wanted in a leading man, but Dan’s kind of an old-fashioned guy. It’s his job to keep Sean safe and in one piece—happy is someone else’s problem.

The Boy on Sunset and Main: A Short Story Prequel

The Boy on Sunset and Main: A Short Story Prequel
Author: Kelly Utt
Publisher: Standards of Starlight
Total Pages: 49
Release: 2020-06-16
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

They say lightning never strikes twice. Puck Reed certainly hopes not. The last time he was hit, the jolt wiped his memory clean. He was a boy then, on the island with a group of tourists when he got caught outdoors during a heavy thunderstorm. Admitted to the local hospital as a John Doe, Puck's caretakers never showed up to claim him. Now an adult, a strange chain of events sets Puck on a reluctant search for his real parents. Afraid of what he might learn and what it will mean for his future, Puck must confront his darkest secrets to find peace. Was Puck really abandoned? Are his parents looking for him, too? And what horrors lie beyond the surface of his fractured life? The Boy on Sunset and Main is a gripping, suspense-filled short story that explores the pain of loss, the nature of family, and the desire to know oneself. It’s an introduction to the Hideaway Isle series and the perfect quick beach read. About the Hideaway Isle Series: It’s paradise on the sparkling tropical shores of Hideaway Isle, Florida. A place where vacationers go to get away and residents enjoy year-round luxury. Despite postcard-worthy appearances, there’s trouble in paradise. Lurking just beyond the sun, sand, and sea are threats that promise to wreak havoc in this seemingly idyllic utopia. With riveting turns that will leave you breathless, each Hideaway Isle novel features a deep dive into the ongoing story, told from a different islander’s point of view. Author's Note: The stories in the Hideaway Isle Series are intertwined. Emotions build, mysteries deepen, and secrets are revealed as you read the series in its entirety.

Chino & The Boy Scouts

Chino & The Boy Scouts
Author: Nancet Marques
Publisher: eBook Partnership
Total Pages: 316
Release: 2020-03-02
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1839521260

Chino and the Boy Scouts introduces the mysterious world of Summerhill, a western island state with high immigration from the world over and a mysterious connection to India, the most outstanding feature of which, being its unusual schooling system, taught through the medium of 'Scouting'.Chino is talented, ambitious and eager to prove his excellence to his father. It's the final year of school and Chino learns of the existence of a map, through which he might unfold the legend of 'The GW', an item long both speculated to be a myth and highly coveted at Eden Gardens Grammar School.On their way to the school's annual camp, they set off on what they think is a suitable adventure, to find their treasure and gain acclaim. Little does he know, he is not the only one bold enough to embark on this quest.What at first seems like a fun, if academically hazardous venture, spirals more and more into a world of danger and magic, as the school's hidden past and depths reveal themselves to the ironically unprepared scouts.

Short Stories 2

Short Stories 2
Author: Josh Lanyon
Publisher: JustJoshin Publishing, Inc.
Total Pages: 339
Release: 2022-01-31
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1649310234

The second digital collection of Josh’s most popular short stories written between 2013 and 2020: eight stories of adventure, romance, and yes, a little bit of mystery. Wizard’s Moon - “I wish to buy a boy.” A warrior from the Northlands purchases a young man for purposes perhaps both secret and sinister. Wedding Favors – Wyatt doesn't want to spoil Graham's wedding plans. Graham thinks Wyatt would feel more secure if they were married. So who's doing whom a favor? Night Watch - When Parker's ex escapes from a maximum-security prison, LAPD Lieutenant Henry Stagge is tasked with making sure that Parker doesn't end up a victim a second—and final—time. Fade to Black – Sometimes our fate is written in the stars. Sometimes in indelible ink. Halloween is Murder - When his enigmatic partner takes off on an annual fishing trip, City of Angeles gumshoe Barry Fitzgerald is left to handle an All Hallows' Eve kidnapping case on his own. The Boy Next Door - Merle and Isaac have history, some good and some bad, so when someone seems determined to put Merle out of business—permanently—he naturally turns to his former sidekick for help. Plenty of Fish - Sure, maybe Blair is too romantic — but wasn't Finn the one who always said there were plenty of fish in the sea? Requiem for Mr. Busybody - When former journalist Michael’s elderly friend Maurice suddenly disappears, he fears the worst.

Slay Ride

Slay Ride
Author: Josh Lanyon
Publisher: JustJoshin Publishing, Inc.
Total Pages: 102
Release: 2019-04-29
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1937909603

A wild and dangerous ride takes two lonely men into uncharted territory… 1943 Montana. Returning home to Montana after being wounded in the Pacific, Police Chief Robert Garrett was hoping for a little much needed Peace on Earth and Goodwill Toward Man. Instead, he finds himself chasing after a cold-blooded killer on Christmas Day, aided—whether he likes it or not—by eager young reporter Jamie Jameson. Jamie has idolized Police Chief Garrett most of his life. Despite a stolen birthday kiss seven years earlier, he knows his feelings are unreturned. Even if Rob felt the same, there’s no room in their world for such feelings between men. But while Jamie can accept Robert not sharing his feelings, he won’t put up with being treated like a troublesome kid brother. He too has a job to do, and he intends on traveling this bloody and twisted road with Robert Garrett—no matter where it leads.