John Buckner, The Immigrant
He didn't ask permission. He took matters into his own hands and paid the price. The people knew he was right, but the King disagreed. The Printing Press, 1682 My…
Silent Witness
Baton Rouge, 1912 Brooding over the dark stain in the center of the Persian rug, the smell of gunpowder and blood lingering in the air, thoughts of the victim bleeding…
Chicago Thugs and a Small-town Bank
During the Great Depression, three Chicago thugs, armed with guns and knives, met their match in a small Louisiana town. Friday, November 11, 1932Tallulah, Louisiana The morning sun peeked through…
Bon Voyage, Mrs. Andrews
She didn't know they were watching. From the ocean liner’s bridge, Captain Jamison watched the woman on the dock bench raise the edge of her knee-length skirt. She tucked a…
The Tragic End to Mamie’s on Franklin Street
Everyone knew what went on in the house on Franklin Street. Well, most adults, anyway. It was no secret, but people did not dare talk about it, at least not…