Jack Smith

Amor Fati follows Frederick, a restless teenager whose reckless punch lands him in hot water with Horatio Dark-a man tied to the shadowy underworld. Driven by his all-consuming passion for the enigmatic Lilac, Frederick tumbles into a maze of corruption and dangerous alliances, all while confronting the possibility of fatherhood and his own wavering moral compass. Desperate to clear his name and protect Lilac, Frederick pinballs between questionable allies: a lawyer more eager to collect fees than save his client, a crooked judge demanding under-the-table payouts, and the menacing Mr. Dark, Horatio's father, whose offers of "help" come with high-stakes consequences. With every choice, Frederick finds himself further entangled in debt and deceit. Lilac, harboring her own desires and secrets, both captivates and confounds Frederick, compelling him to propose marriage even as the truth about her pregnancy remains murky. Torn between loyalty and self-preservation, Frederick fights to hold onto the idea of a better life-an upscale apartment, a fast car, and the love he craves-while everything he's built teeters on the brink of collapse. In a world ruled by ambition and backroom deals, Amor Fati crackles with moral ambiguity, driving readers to question how far they might go for the person-and the life-they want most. Jack Smith's gripping narrative thrusts us into a feverish drama of obsession and consequence, challenging us to decide who, if anyone, can be trusted when every path forward seems a step deeper into the widening darkness of the abyss.

Frederick Weber's life is a train wreck-and at just seventeen-he's already barreling full-speed into the abyss. It all starts when he decks a mob enforcer at a party for insulting Lilac Johnson, the girl he insists is his girlfriend (she isn't, but that's Frederick's plan). Suddenly, he's facing serious jail time, a pregnancy that probably isn't his, and locked in a hilarious yet desperate quest for Lilac's affection.Undeterred by her total lack of interest, Frederick embarks on one harebrained scheme after another: paying off a corrupt judge, upgrading his rat-infested digs, and buying a flashy red car he hopes will dazzle Lilac. But when some thugs smash his precious ride-uninsured, of course-his spiraling finances and equally spiraling hopes threaten to topple completely.From one misadventure to the next, Frederick's world grows increasingly absurd, leaving readers torn between laughter and gasps of horror at every turn. Will he pull himself out of this nosedive, or is the abyss calling his name? In this darkly comical tale of obsession and calamity, Frederick's fast-track descent is as magnetic as it is disastrous, promising a read that's impossible to put down.

Dylan, Trixie, and their friends want to be Internet famous, but their show, INTO RADNESS, has 12 subscribers and it's terrible. Blowing up old VHS tapes and setting slime on fire just doesn't bring in the views. But freaky things are starting to happen in the city of Back Alley. When the teens are filmed defending themselves from an oozing ZONKED creature, they become overnight celebrities. Oh, and that creature? There are a lot more of those roaming the streets Friendships are strained and battle plans drawn as six teens descend INTO RADNESS From creators Kyle Strahm (Unearth, Spread) and rising star artist Jake Smith (Blood Force Trama).

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Discover the most wicked serial killers of the 2000s, one of the worst decades of true crime and heinous serial murderers America has ever known.The 2000s held many watershed moments in world history. It was the decade that encompassed the terrorist attacks of September 11th, the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, and outbreaks of lethal diseases such as SARS and Ebola. But what about serial killers? Even though they were almost drowned out by everything else that was going on, they were most certainly present. This book takes a look at some of the most infamous serial murders committed in the 2000s. From the DC Snipers to the Suffolk Strangler, the first decade of the 21st century was rife with the wanton death and destruction of serial killers. Come along with us as we examine how these depraved men went about their mayhem and how they were ultimately brought to justice.Scroll back up and order your copy today

Discover the most wicked serial killers of the 1990s, one of the worst decades of true crime and heinous serial murderers America has ever known.The nineties were a time when big changes were happening across the world. Unfortunately, with big changes also comes instability and crime, resulting in many heinous individuals that got a chance to commit them and cases that many are terrified to just hear about. In this book, find 12 such cases from all over the world.The 1990s had some of the most prolific and horrific serial killers on record. This book takes you through some of the decade's worst cases of mass murder and serial killing, from well-known villains such as Robert Yates and Aileen Wuornos to the more obscure but equally awful cases of Colin Ireland and Anatoly Onoprienko. Here you will relive some of the most sanguinary stories you ever saw on the nightly news with Tom Brokaw, Peter Jennings or Dan Rather, stories that kept you up at night then and will still chill your blood today After reading this book, you will never look back at the 1990s in quite the same way again Scroll back up and order your copy today

Stress is a concept that has become both increasingly popularized and misunderstood in society. Today we often think about how ""stressed"" we are, many on a daily basis. This is especially interesting when we consider that as life has become easier, at least from a materialistic standpoint, rates of depression and anxiety in our culture have risen. It is true that living with too many demands in life can be harmful to our physical and emotional health. But it is equally true that when we believe difficult circumstances are an unnatural part of life, we only set ourselves up for increased fear and sorrow. Hans Selye, the scientist who discovered how stress operates in the mind and body nearly a century ago, never intended for it morph into the now common idea that all stress is ""bad"" for us. Yet that's precisely what has occurred, driven by three particular social changes in the last half-century. This little guide is a ""back to the basics"" kind of field manual written for students, but is generally for all ages. By rethinking the proper role that stress plays in our lives, we will be better positioned not only to deal with life's challenges, but to embrace all seasons as a part of our journey while on earth. ""As a longtime clinician and professor of mental health counseling, I have observed college students avoid, escape, and retreat when confronted with overpowering stress. Dr. Elenchin's postmodern, solution-focused guidebook will teach students to confront their stressors directly and with purpose "" --Christopher Siuta, Associate Professor, St. Bonaventure University ""As a former student of Dr. Elenchin now preparing for graduate studies, this guide to viewing andovercoming stress in a positive light was a must read Dr. Elenchinhas a great deal of information to offer the world from the health-related field. This book is empowering--read it and learn from the best "" --Emily Sacco, St. Bonaventure University Graduate William J. Elenchin is an Associate Professor and the chair of the Department of Sociology and Criminology at St. Bonaventure University, New York. He is the author of Hidden Courage (2009) and Happy Without the Meal (2013).

Discover the story of the Dating Game Killer, Rodney James Alcala, a serial murderer like no others. This true crime case will leave you speechless...Serial killers seem to be everywhere. There is no state in the US without at least one. There are few countries in the world that haven't had a serial killer in their midst. We continue to be fascinated by them, what drives them, how can we protect ourselves, and our loved ones against them?This is the true story of one American serial killer who has gained worldwide notoriety. His story is one of clever manipulation, preying on the young and innocent, and the ability to charm almost everyone he met. He was even the winning contestant on a 1970's game show that gave him his moniker.Behind his outward appearance and his glib tongue, however, lurked an evil that no one suspected. He was able to talk his way out of prison more than once, traveling around the country freely, changing his name to avoid discovery.Finally, once caught, his story continues for years as he tries to gain release from prison and the multiple death penalties still hanging over his head.Rodney Alcala is a dangerous, delusional man who should never be allowed to leave his prison. Perhaps his story will be a cautionary tale for others out there who need help but never quite seem to get it.Scroll back up and grab your copy today

Pure evil... these cases of true crime serial killers will let you discover how far psychopaths can go to satisfy their needs to kill. The thought of a murder taking place somewhere in the world chills one's spine. And when you think that there are multiple cases of people murdering dozens of others, you can't help but freeze on the inside thinking of how such heinous cases exist and keep happening. Yet we can't help but feel intrigued by these type of true crime cases as they show us the extreme evil that a human can reach. In this book, you'll discover the true crime stories of eight lesser-known serial killers. These include: The Casanova Killer - Paul John Knowles, nicknamed the Casanova killer, went on a 4-month killing spree in 1974. He still remains one of the lesser known serial killers of his generation but certainly one of the cruelest. He wanted fame before his life ended. The Cross Country Killer - For 20 years, Tommy Lynn Sells killed without remorse. This horrific crime spree stunned the nation and goes beyond the typical psychopath behavior of serial killers. The Happy Face Murderer - After a disturbing childhood left the giant of a man riddled with emotional and psychological scars, Keith Hunter Jesperson traveled across Canada and spent time strangling and killing women whom he met along the way. The Butcher Baker Robert Hansen, a baker from Alaska, hunted down his victims without mercy. He did the unthinkable, making hunting much more than a sport... Dr. Death - Under the appearance of a caring doctor, Michael Swango planned and killed... Wherever he went, death followed... The Scorecard Killer - Randy Steven Kraft - A Southern California man who appeared to be a normal computer programmer, spent his evenings seeking hitchhikers and unsuspecting bar hoppers for sadistic thrills that only he enjoyed. He became Southern California's most prolific serial killer, and possibly the most prolific serial killer in the modern United States. His 'kill list' a.k.a. as the scorecard has a total of sixty-five murders on it, but some claim he may have murdered as many as one hundred people - or even more. The Beast of Birkenshaw - Some serial killers seem surreal as if it's almost impossible to believe that an individual could do such horrific crimes. The Beast of Birkenshaw, a.k.a. Peter Manuel, was such an individual man and became Scotland's most prolific serial murderer. Gilles de Rais - A Middle-aged serial killer - he was a French aristocrat that has been described as one of the most horrific serial killers of his time... or was he? We revisit his crime and analyze this fascinating case Scroll back up and click the BUY NOW button at the top right side of this page to order your copy now

Pure evil... these 8 cases of true crime serial killers will let you discover how far these psychopaths can go to satisfy their needs to kill. The thought of a murder taking place somewhere in the world chills one's spine. And when you think that there are multiple cases of people murdering dozens of others, you can't help but freeze on the inside thinking of how such heinous cases exist and keep happening. Yet we can't help but feel intrigued by these cases as they show us the extreme evil that a human can reach.In this book, you'll discover the true crime stories of eight lesser-known serial killers. These include: The Motorcycle Killer - Tiago Henrique Gomes da Rocha is the monster in the deceptive mask, the handsome man with the suave persona that fooled so many. He is among Brazil's most prolific serial killers. The Double Life of a Serial Murderer - A serial killer who never got to pay for his horrific crimes. Meet Herb Baumeister. On the surface, he appeared to be a successful business and family man, but underneath lay a twisted psychopath.Angel of Death - For 20 years, Tommy Lynn Sells killed without remorse. This horrific crime spree stunned the nation and goes beyond the typical psychopath behavior of serial killers.The Spokane Killer - Though Robert Lee Yates might not be as well-known as many of the other American serial killers, his violent crimes nevertheless left a savage impact. What prompted a veteran and family man to start murdering women later in his life?The Night Stalker Killer - There are some people who travel so far beyond the pale of conventional morality that their actions almost seem like desperate works of fiction. Richard Ramirez is one such person, a Satan-worshipping and drug addict who carried out one of America's most brutal and horrific crime sprees. Hidden Brutality - Brutality, sadism, remorselessness...Just a need to kill. This is Carl Eugene Watts, the Sunday Morning Slasher.Killer Nurse - Hospitals are supposed to a place of healing, but wherever Genene Ann Jones worked, a trail of suspicious deaths followed. What makes this killer nurse one of the most sickening serial killers is that she targeted defenseless, innocent babies and children.The Wicked West of Cromwell Street - What Fred and Rose West did for decades before getting caught in their house on 25 Cromwell Street, nicknamed the House of Horrors, goes beyond anything anyone could ever imagine...Scroll back up and click the BUY NOW button at the top right side of this page to order your copy now

Jack Smith's essays on "the craft and process" of writing fiction have appeared since 2010 in either The Writer or in the Novel and Short Story Writers Market annuals. Here they are collected and arranged into a thought-provoking guide, which while primarily addressed to "early stage writers" is also valuable to the advanced. The book is organized into six sections: The Creative Process, Fictional Elements, Some Story Challenges (such as "Avoiding Cliches" and "Beating out the Stiff Com-petition in Fiction Writing"), Fiction Long and Short, Two Genres, and Interviews of Writers, including Elizabeth Strout, Tim O'Brien, and T.C. Boyle.

Canada might not be the first place one thinks of when serial killers are mentioned, but the country has had quite a number of such terrifying cases in its past, and this book attempts to give you an overview of the most significant cases.Canada, the Northern neighbor of the United States, is best known for its friendly sensibility, cold winters, and hockey games. When people think about Canada, they don't generally think about serial killings. But the U.S. and Mexico aren't the only North American countries that serial killers have called home: All throughout its centuries-long history, Canada has had its own fair share of murderous maniacs. This book presents accounts of eight of the worst serial killers to tread Canadian soil in recent memory: 1. Robert Pickton, the Pigheaded Killer The story of Robert Pickton, who terrorized the streets and back alleys of Vancouver, is so unbelievably grotesque you would think it was the work of some blood-and-gore Hollywood screenwriter. 2. Russell Williams: Trouble in Trenton Colonel Russell Williams was once a highly decorated and respected soldier in the Canadian Armed Forces. Then he decided to begin breaking into women's houses on the side, and from there, things kept getting worse and worse. 3. Bruce McArthur: Stalking Toronto's Village Perhaps no serial killer, however, has ever been quite as prolific as suspected murderer Bruce McArthur. As of right now, his crimes are merely alleged, but with a projected body count that is estimated to rival Pickton's, McArthur seems destined to assume a prominent place among the most notorious murderers of the Maple Leaf. 4. Paul Bernardo: the Scarborough Rapist Paul Bernardo was unable to learn how to properly incorporate himself into the society and it turned out a disaster for countless women that had the misfortune of encountering him. 5. Clifford Olson: The Beast of British Columbia Clifford Olson was so active and puzzling that the people around him just didn't know how to react for quite a while. Unfortunately, this has led to him committing countless crimes before being brought to justice. 6. Cody Legebokoff: The Country Boy Killer Cody Legebokoff was making outrageous excuses to cover up his crimes, yet the people around him seemed not to react to them fast enough to prevent him from committing heinous crimes. He is considered Canada's youngest convicted serial killer. 7. Allan Joseph Legere: The Monster of the Miramichi Allan Joseph Legere instilled fear into the residents of the Miramichi River valley of New Brunswick in 1989 with his terrifying crimes, and was also the first Canadian to be convicted of murder through DNA analysis, thankfully, as there were no eyewitnesses to his killings. 8. Gilbert Paul Jordan: The Boozing Barber Gilbert Paul Jordan was committing crimes through the weapon called alcohol. The weapon used made it very difficult to ascertain the crimes and for the law to handle him when that was done.Scroll back up and order your paperback copy today

Cold Blooded Murderer or Angel of Mercy? Ronald Harvey claimed to have killed 87 persons under his care. This is his story from his first to his last breath.Sometimes it seems that each new serial killer caught ends up being convicted of crimes more heinous than his predecessors, but Donald Harvey takes the crown. Born in Butler County, Ohio, in 1952, the "Angel of Death," as he liked to be called, had committed 13 murders by the time he turned 18. Harvey grew up in an abusive and hostile environment, but all who came to know him described him as a "good boy." None of them would have guessed that this boy could commit cold-blooded murder without batting an eyelash. On March 30, 2017, the Angel of Death finally took his last breath at the Toledo Correctional Institute. But what spurred this man to commit 87 murders in the span of 17 years? He claimed to have started killing to "ease the pain" of hospital patients but later confided that he liked the feeling of control. Whatever his motive, Donald Harvey was undoubtedly among the most ruthless and heartless criminals ever to plague the United States. Scroll back up and grab your paperback copy today

Under the hot sun of Arizona, there is a killer on the loose in the street of Phoenix...The gunfire in Phoenix, Arizona, began in the late summer of 2005. For the next year, the shots would continue-along with the robberies, rapes, and assaults. Phoenix realized it had a serial killer on its hands, but it wouldn't take long for investigators to discover the unbelievable truth: There was more than one killer, and they were operating independently of each other.The Baseline Killer targeted mostly women. He assaulted them and raped them at gunpoint. Eventually, he began to kill his victims. Named after Baseline Road, and originally called the Baseline Rapist, Mark Goudeau was their first serial killer.The second one was actually two, and sometimes three, men of mayhem. The Serial Street Shooters drove around shooting people and animals from the window of their car. Samuel Dieteman and Dale Hausner shot anyone who struck their fancy, sometimes multiple people in one night, and sometimes in the same night they would rob stores or light them on fire. Jeff Hausner, Dale's brother, tagged along for some of the first crimes.And then they were all caught, convicted, and given their sentences.One decade later, Phoenix was once again in the crosshairs of a madman as another serial shooter popped up. In fact, another several did. One was a man who drove around and shot people on the sidewalks, in their homes, standing by their cars. He was the Maryvale Serial Shooter, and his name was Aaron Saucedo.While Saucedo spent a year, from the summer of 2015 to the fall of 2016, shooting and killing people, he had some competition during his first active month. A man known as the I-10 Shooter had begun shooting at cars on the highway, although his attacks caused only one injury and no fatalities. Several copycat shooters turned up as well.In this book, we will delve primarily into the Baseline Killer and the Serial Street Shooter cases, reopening the year of terror in Phoenix, Arizona.Scroll back up and order your copy now

Under the appearance of a caring doctor, Michael Swango planned and killed... Wherever he went, death followed...The story of Michael Swango is perhaps not quite as well-known as that of other prolific killers such as Ted Bundy and Richard Ramirez, but this diabolical doctor may have killed more people than these two murderers combined. And, what makes the story of Michael Swango even more sinister is that he committed his crimes under the guise of medicine. He put up a facade that he was healing the sick when in reality he was purposefully making his patients sick. He was, in fact, killing them. Swango would approach his victims with a calm, perfectly crafted bedside manner before injecting them with his lethal dose of murder. Swango broke the sacred Hippocratic Oath that all physicians take, proclaiming that they will do no harm.What made this man break such a sacred trust in such a deplorable manner? Just what made this certified medical professional feel that he had a license to kill?Scroll back up and order your copy today