Mystery/thriller author jc moore sat. dec. 13th 11-1
secrets from a serial killer
Secrets From A Serial Killer - When a small-town police chief uncovers a trail of bodies tied to her own past, the hunt for a killer becomes terrifyingly personal. Secrets From a Serial Killer is a chilling, twist-packed thriller where every clue cuts closer to home.
Small town thriller - book one of Shadow Bay Thriller
the winter of hidden knives
Taut, atmospheric, and unflinching, The Winter of Hidden Knives is a winter-bound small-town suspense thriller about the lies we tell to protect ourselves, the bonds we can’t escape, and the promises worth breaking to survive.
dead man's playback
Dead Man’s Payback - After his wife’s murder, Frank Mallory’s world falls apart—until he learns the men responsible are still out there. Dead Man’s Payback is a gripping, heart-pounding thriller about how far one man will go when there’s nothing left to lose.
Action Thriller
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J.C. Moore has been a bartender, IT tech, touring musician, and, for one ill-fated season, a restaurant owner (the health inspector survived). His songs once played on TV, but now his stories end up in your hands instead of your playlist. He writes thrillers about ordinary lives turned upside down—Secrets From a Serial Killer digs into
J.C. Moore has been a bartender, IT tech, touring musician, and, for one ill-fated season, a restaurant owner (the health inspector survived). His songs once played on TV, but now his stories end up in your hands instead of your playlist. He writes thrillers about ordinary lives turned upside down—Secrets From a Serial Killer digs into small-town secrets, while Dead Man’s Payback follows a man learning that grief and vengeance share the same face. Moore lives in upstate New York, where the woods are deep, the neighbors wave, and stories tend to follow him home.
Author sudhir suchak Dec. 13th 1-3
last boat to freedom
At just eighteen years old, Sudhir Suchak made a daring escape from the island of Zanzibar in East Africa.
Fleeing a repressive regime, political violence, and the trauma of a genocide that tore apart the fabric of his family; he
trusted his father's belief that boarding a ship with the ultimate goal of reaching America, would lead to a be
At just eighteen years old, Sudhir Suchak made a daring escape from the island of Zanzibar in East Africa.
Fleeing a repressive regime, political violence, and the trauma of a genocide that tore apart the fabric of his family; he
trusted his father's belief that boarding a ship with the ultimate goal of reaching America, would lead to a better life.
Hidden aboard a steamship, escaping with nothing but hope in his heart, he risked everything for a chance at
freedom.
His journey from stowaway to survivor unfolded not just across continents, but through dislocation,
discovery, and the long and onerous work to start anew in a country he had never seen.
Told with unflinching honesty and in vivid detail; Last Boat to Freedom traces the cost of survival - from the trauma
left behind on the island, the perilous journey as a stowaway, brutal violence, and the first bewildering year in
America. He learned firsthand what it means to belong in a land that promised freedom but didn't always offer
acceptance.
Decades later, he returned to Zanzibar with his family, walking through the streets of his childhood, now transformed
by time and memory. What he found was both familiar and foreign, a powerful reminder of what was lost - and what
was gained.
Last Boat to Freedom is a powerful testament to resilience, perseverance, identity and the enduring power of a single
choice.
about the author sudhir suchak
Born on the island of Zanzibar off the coast of East Africa and coming-of-age through the bloody Zanzibar revolution and genocide of the 1960s. As a teenager, he fled his homeland under the cover of darkness as a stowaway with only 300 shillings and a passport and began a daring journey of perseverance and survival.He spent many of his
Born on the island of Zanzibar off the coast of East Africa and coming-of-age through the bloody Zanzibar revolution and genocide of the 1960s. As a teenager, he fled his homeland under the cover of darkness as a stowaway with only 300 shillings and a passport and began a daring journey of perseverance and survival.He spent many of his formative years writing his thoughts on what had transpired during that journey that would eventually make their way into his story.More than fifty years later, Last Boat to Freedom, his debut book, provides readers with a passionate and inspiring first person look into a childhood among the clove plantations of Zanzibar, the island's descent into darkness during the little-known Zanzibar revolution and the eighteen months of unforeseen events that followed his escape. It culminates with his personal journey full of obstacles, tragedy and perseverance to find freedom and opportunity.Now living in the United States, he teaches at the University at Buffalo.
Author Jan hess sat. dec. 20th 11-1
Murder in the neighborhood
A killer is attacking respectable citizens in picturesque Hubbard, NY, and leaving corpses on their front steps in the middle of the day. Detective Fowler isn’t certain who causes him to lose the most sleep, a certain sexy reporter with bouncing curls and sparkling black eyes, or the elusive psychopath creating panic in his small-town co
A killer is attacking respectable citizens in picturesque Hubbard, NY, and leaving corpses on their front steps in the middle of the day. Detective Fowler isn’t certain who causes him to lose the most sleep, a certain sexy reporter with bouncing curls and sparkling black eyes, or the elusive psychopath creating panic in his small-town community. Together, the detective and the reporter race to find the monster in their midst and return the town to the desirable place where people come to raise their families in peace and contentment. Can they sort through their differences to find romance even as they search for a determined stalker with murder on his mind? The clock ticks down on a man in a rage with a deadly mission.
about the author
Murder in the Neighborhood is the first in a series of five novels that follows the good people of Hubbard, New York's small town America. Janis Lane is a local long time resident of East Aurora
author mark hess sat. dec. 20th 11-1
murder at the chessboard
This is a perfect opportunity to pit your wits against this tangle of a mystery.
Seven people are trapped in a lonely mansion at the top of a mountain where a private detective races to identify the killer before no one is left alive.
The weather is brewing into a late winter snowstorm and the drive down the mountain is dangerous. Compli
This is a perfect opportunity to pit your wits against this tangle of a mystery.
Seven people are trapped in a lonely mansion at the top of a mountain where a private detective races to identify the killer before no one is left alive.
The weather is brewing into a late winter snowstorm and the drive down the mountain is dangerous. Complicating the dilemma, there is no cell phone connection or any way to contact anyone for help. The situation turns serious after they learn the gates are closed and locked. The killer has them perfectly trapped. No is permitted to leave until the end of the three day weekend.
Meanwhile a childhood romance is about to rekindle, as a rich relative promises to reveal which guest will be granted a prize. The detective is disturbed to realize things are not what they seem when teams are formed to search for the promised treasure. Detective Joe O'Conner wonders how far greed will take this odd group, his dubious playmates of childhood. He will need all his training, experience and instinct to solve this case, but a friend wonders if a bad case of love will keep him too distracted to be effective.
This cozy mystery will delight any amateur sleuth with the twists and turns of the story, until at the end, all are confronted by a startling exposure. What is the real meaning of a collection of chess sets
about mark
Mark Hess, a local resident has produced a popular first book, but is working on a second and perhaps a third novel.
rick falkowski sat. dec. 20th 1-3 signing his new book
historic places of buffalo & WNY
Profiles of 250 places, buildings, homes and places in the Western New York area that have or should have historic markers. A full page is dedicated to each location, so each profile provides information about the place and the people that were associated with it. In addition to the three main authors, several other local historians and
Profiles of 250 places, buildings, homes and places in the Western New York area that have or should have historic markers. A full page is dedicated to each location, so each profile provides information about the place and the people that were associated with it. In addition to the three main authors, several other local historians and authors contributed profiles or material for the book. The book is structured by town. Each town section is preceded by an introduction about the history of the municipality. These town sections are written by town Historical Societies, Town Historians and other area authors.
There is at least one photo of each historic place and additional photos in the introductions. The photos are a combination of historic and current photos, taken by various photographers in the WNY area.
This is the perfect book to keep with you when traveling throughout the WNY area. The book will provide information about places you are visiting and since it is compiled by municipality, you can find other historic places to visit based upon your location.
If you live in Buffalo or plan on visiting the WNY area, this book is the perfect traveling companion. Purchase a copy for yourself, friends or relatives that want to know about the historic places of WNY.
It is the first book written to provide detailed information about places with Historic Designation or places that should be recognized. Every historic place in WNY could not be covered and this edition concentrates on the city of Buffalo, towns next to the city, the northtowns and towns along Lake Erie. Since it took over 1 1/2 year to complete this book, a second edition including places where detailed information could not be obtained or that were in the outlying townships, will be published two years from now in 2027.
Hope you enjoy learning about the historic places in our community and you spread the word about WNY to friends/relatives that live in other parts of the country. Historic Places of Buffalo & WNY shows why the WNY area is one of the best places to live and visit in the U.S.
about rick
Rick Falkowski has been involved in all aspects of WNY entertainment during the past 60 years. He is the founder of the Buffalo Music Hall of Fame and Buffalo Music Awards, former publisher of Buffalo Backstage Magazine, coordinator of Tonawanda's Gateway Harbor Concerts, Assistant Curator of the New Cheektowaga Historical Association Mu
Rick Falkowski has been involved in all aspects of WNY entertainment during the past 60 years. He is the founder of the Buffalo Music Hall of Fame and Buffalo Music Awards, former publisher of Buffalo Backstage Magazine, coordinator of Tonawanda's Gateway Harbor Concerts, Assistant Curator of the New Cheektowaga Historical Association Museum and owner of Buffalo History Books publishing service. He presents classes on the History of Buffalo History and Music at libraries, community centers, schools, senior living centers and for various organizations. In addition, Rick is the author of five books about the people, places and events of WNY
author susan fenster signing sat. dec. 20th 1-3
harry altman; buffalo's master showman
A new biography, "Harry Altman: Buffalo’s Master Showman," traces the remarkable journey of a Russian-Jewish immigrant’s son who built the glittering Town Casino and Glen Casino, bringing world-class entertainers to WNY “three shows a night.” Altman’s success came despite formidable challenges: antisemitic barriers in business and show b
A new biography, "Harry Altman: Buffalo’s Master Showman," traces the remarkable journey of a Russian-Jewish immigrant’s son who built the glittering Town Casino and Glen Casino, bringing world-class entertainers to WNY “three shows a night.” Altman’s success came despite formidable challenges: antisemitic barriers in business and show business, pressures from organized crime, and the shifting tides of postwar entertainment. Yet his perseverance and flair for promotion earned Buffalo mentions in Billboard and other major national columns, solidifying his reputation as a showman whose venues could rival the best in New York and Chicago. .
about susan
Susan Fenster is a historian and writer based in Western New York. A graduate of Buffalo State College with degrees in history and journalism, she has written extensively on New York State’s social and cultural heritage. Harry Altman: Buffalo’s Master Showman is her most ambitious chronicle of local entertainment history to date.