Gary Alexander
Greetings. I have been abusing mystery readers for over 30 years. My first sale was to the late Mike Shayne Mystery Magazine--$25 on publication. The $'s gotten a little better, but we all know the MWA motto: Crime does not pay--enough.
Nine mystery novels in three series. The tenth, ZILLIONAIRE, starring standup comic Buster Hightower, is due out in Sept. 2011. 150+ short stories, mostly to the mystery magazines. DRAGON LADY, my Vietnam novel, to Istoria Books. Travel articles to five major dailies. I'm a former MWA regional veep and teach creative writing at the Kent, WA Senior Activities Center.
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DISAPPEARED Author: Gary Alexander Published: September 1, 2010 by Five Star Series Name: The Buster Hightower Mystery Series Former minor league basketball player Ted Snowe lives next door to standup comic Buster Hightower and Buster's love, Carla Chance, owner of the aptly-named Last Chance Insurance Agency. Unbeknownst to Buster and Carla, Ted is a hit man who isn't. He immobilizes his subjects and gives them the choice of doing it the conventional way or accepting a new identity he's prepared. Naturally, all accept the second option--for a price. Ted, who's bluffing, double-dips and everybody's happy. That is, until his "disappeareds" begin reappearing. Click for more info. |
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