Josh Langston

When Lenny Gianella inherits his Aunt Edna's estate, it comes with some surprises: the key to a safe deposit box at an unidentified bank, a batch of aging snapshots that may hold clues, and a huge white dog named Ebenezer. Uncomfortable around the dog, Lenny gives him to a shelter, only to learn that Ebenezer is the only one who knows which bank Edna chose to use. Combining mystery, romance, forgotten secrets, and a bit of comedy, you'll have to keep reading to learn what is hiding behind the veils. And by the way, what you see is real.

It's 1980, and people have gone missing from a sleepy, rural town in south Georgia. No one knows why or how. But shortly after teenaged photographer Denver Stow befriends an unusual creature in a nearby forest preserve, clues begin to appear. Unfortunately for Denver, the clues all seem to point to him. The only one who knows he isn't responsible is his girlfriend, Jinks, though she's been a target, too. Denver's easy-going life in high school morphs into a world of thugs and lowlifes after his graduation. And if dealing with gangsters wasn't bad enough, he discovers a monster lurking in the woods behind his house with which his furry little companion shares a terrible secret. Who are these creatures, and where did they come from? Who's responsible for all the missing people? Can Denver and his girlfriend survive long enough to find the answers?

Pity the poor primitives who get in the way of progress, but don't think for a moment they'll cave in without a fight. When a misguided grad student decides to take the fate of Mato's clan in his own hands, he recruits a trail guide whose goals are anything but noble.The clan, meanwhile, can't believe Mato's tales of adventure in the land called Hawaii. He's mocked and ridiculed by everyone. The only way to prove he's telling the truth, is to provide evidence-in this case, it's the gigantic dirigible he encountered across the ocean.Before Mato can enlist the help of his giant friends, one of his own people betrays him and leaves him in the clutches of the despicable trail guide. Mato's only hope is the skill and daring of a young female from the clan, a girl who delights in playing tricks on the giants.This time, she'll need to rely on more than sly tricks, or both Mato and the clan are doomed.

A two-foot-tall tornado can still cause a lot of damage, especially if the tornado's name is Mato. When the world's favorite movie studio and amusement park operator builds a luxury resort playground in Hawaii, they hire a former Wyoming lawman to handle security. But when he reports for work, he's not alone.Dealing with a local mob boss, a terrorist for hire, and an ex-sumo wrestler is a great deal more than Nate Sheffield expected when he took the job and signed a contract. But that's merely where the trouble begins. Complicating things still more is the existence of yet another tribe of tiny natives, one of whom is intent on waging war with the giants.Trouble, it seems, is yet another name for two-foot-tall tornados.

Mato, the little warrior, is back and this time he's brought along Reyna, the love of his life. Together, the two pint-sized primitives plot to steal as many secrets as they can from the high-tech giants who control the world.Along the way, Reyna is captured by an evil woman who desires to use her, and any others she can find, as a means to produce great wealth for herself. If she succeeds, not only might Reyna perish, but it could spell disaster for the whole clan.Mato embarks on a mission to rescue his beloved mate, but the roadblocks seem insurmountable. If he can enlist the aid of the very giants he and Reyna sought to rob, there might be hope, provided they can act in time. When you're two-feet-tall, nothing is easy.

Life can be tough, but it's even tougher for a guy who's only two feet tall -- and utterly uncivilized. When the little primitive tumbles into the world of a reclusive young woman, he changes her life forever. It's not enough that she must protect herself from an insanely jealous ex-husband, she now has to nurse her tiny, unwanted guest back to health *and* maintain the secret of his existence This contemporary thriller goes beyond the usual genre boundaries and delivers a story of intrigue, humor, history, and suspense. Mato, the little primitive, has many talents. Not only is he a fearless warrior and intrepid hunter, but he's a gifted artist and seer. On a life-or-death mission for his clan, the two-foot-tall hero faces a world dominated by giants whose magic has no limits. Fortunately, Mato runs into Tori Lanier, a young woman facing demons of her own. Together, they struggle to make sense of a world that grows more confusing every day. Once again, Josh Langston has produced a story filled with eccentric characters, clever dialog, cliff-hanging suspense, and surprising plot twists. If you're looking for a page-turner from a proven storyteller, this is it

'Twas the Month before Christmas... and mall Santa, Raymond Mays, former derelict, prepares to play the role he's dreamed of all year. It's a chance to atone, in part, for the many mistakes that characterize his life. When his estranged daughter contacts him, begging for his help, he must decide if the "feeling" of atonement is worth more than the real thing. His daughter's request seems trivial-locate her young son's missing pet-but it's his first chance to show he's a changed man. Is it worth the risk? The decision he makes not only changes his life, but that of his family, and quite possibly the rest of the world. You may think you know all there is to know about Santa Claus and the traditional season of gift-giving, especially if you merely think about Santa, elves, and reindeer. But all that's been changed Here's your chance to discover how the entire enterprise has undergone a massive upgrade, just to keep up with population growth and the worldwide observance of the holiday season. Don't be the last to find out what's been going on at the North Pole

When a wealthy patron donates an exotic trophy for a garden club prize, the usual rules of decorum for two, deep South flower societies dissolve into an unusual form of competition. Saints and sinners alike are pulled into a plot involving con artists, ne'er do wells, gangsters, and gardeners, all told with a serious helping of tongue in cheek humor.Josh Langston pulls out all the stops in this madcap misadventure featuring the kinds of ladies who bring joy to the world through their love of flowers. Alas, life's not always a bed of roses, as these delightful women quickly discover.

Need some spice in your life? Just grab a jar from Zeus's spice rack and sprinkle a bit of powdered deity on your Greek salad. The bleu cheese is entirely optional. So are the olives. In fact, you could skip the salad entirely and dump some of this amazing stuff down your throat, then wait for results.A word of caution, however: be VERY selective. Some of the critters in the ancient Greek pantheon were a tad strange, and some were downright scary, as the players in this wicked little tale find out.

Greeley, Texas--a frontier town with a bad attitude and a reputation to match. Who lived in such a wicked place? Several compelling answers spring to life in this story collection spanning more than a century of life, love and lust in the west Texas dust. Greeley plays host to seven generational tales, each focusing on a special time, not just for this hardscrabble frontier town, but for the entire country. The timeline stretches from the Civil War to the aftermath of Vietnam. Sin, it seems, never goes out of style. Some characters come and go; others appear in multiple stories, and some of the most memorable aren't even human. GREELEY takes readers on a tour they'll enjoy from beginning to end, and leave them hungry for more. GREELEY also includes the first chapter of Josh Langston's Fascinating new novel, OH, BITS a paranormal mystery thriller set in Atlanta, Georgia, during WWII.

The third book in Josh Langston's outrageous trilogy of textbooks. Using the same witty approach to writing novels as he did with short fiction and memoirs, Langston once again mixes lighthearted commentary and hard-headed reality. The result makes learning easy and practical. Whether you're working on your first manuscript or your tenth, there's something for you in this book.