Scott Craven

Ossining, one of Westchester County's oldest communities, holds a legacy as deep and layered as that of the Hudson River it borders. The first incorporated village in Westchester County, Ossining is defined by a history of remarkable firsts: the county's first newspaper, first volunteer fire department, first childcare facility, and first official American casualty of World War I, Edmond C. Genet. One of its most enduring symbols is the infamous Sing Sing Prison, established in 1825. Although its presence has left an indelible mark on the village's identity, the prison remains just one chapter in Ossining's rich and textured story. In a book packed with rare details and "Portal to the Past" entries, local authors Scott Craven and Caroline Ranald Curvan reveal the rich history of this unique community.

What if eternal life wasn't all it's cracked up to be? Achy joints, cranky moods, and failing powers prove immortality is just late-onset death. Such is the life of a six-hundred-something whose best years are in the rearview mirror--and Vlad can't even see himself in a mirror. Now living in Upton Arms, a retirement community for once-powerful supernatural beings, Vlad and his eccentric neighbors are learning a painful truth: life, even for immortals, is terminal. Rising at dusk is a struggle, and turning into a bat? Forget it Vlad's stiff wings are more likely to cause a crash landing than a graceful flight. And when it comes to his hypnotic powers, he can't even convince someone to grab him the remote control in the community room than control their will. Just when Vlad thinks it can't get worse, Upton Arms faces something more dangerous than his existential crisis--foreclosure. Vlad sees it as the final nail in his coffin, even as the other tenants rally behind Luis, a werewolf and unofficial pack leader. Together, they'll fight for survival, and Vlad will discover a shocking truth: it's not too late to start living again. What We Do in the Shadows meets The Golden Girls--a laugh-out-loud paranormal comedy with heart. Full of dark humor, supernatural drama, and unforgettable characters, Upton Arms is a must-read for fans of quirky paranormal fiction.

After a rough first year at middle school, Jed could use a relaxing vacation. But the 12-year-old zombie finds nothing of the sort when he and his best friend Luke joins Jed's dad for a trip to Mexico. Border agents stop the tourists when Jed's undead dog Tread trips the chupacabra alert. A mysterious man comes to Jed's rescue, but his motivations are suspect. Why such interest in a 12-year-old kid and his dog? Jed thinks the man knows more about the undead life than he lets on, but the zombie's concerns vanish when he's caught up in another adventure, this one involving a traveling team of wrestlers. Just as Jed get accustomed to being torn limb from limb (literally) by his opponents, the zombie faces a life-changing decision that can change his very being. He is forced to contemplate living la vida muerta.

Every kid needs a friend that is understanding, supportive, and there with a slobbery tennis ball when someone could use a smile. Jed's parents, however, again turn down the boy zombie's greatest wish. No wonder Jed races after a stray after spotting the dog in a park. If the dog happens to follow him home, how could his parents object?What happens in the next crucial moments is both Jed's worst and greatest moments in his undead life. When it it's over, Jed has a new best friend that's as unique as he is. Now all he has to do is convince his parents to let him keep up. How could they say no to a dog who doesn't only chase his tail, but catches it, tears it off and buries it? Things are even more tense at school when Jed learns of a mysterious group that wants all zombies suspended from school. Since he's the only undead student, it's clear he's the target. But what have they got against him? And what might they do if they find out he made a zombie dog?