L. L Bartlett

This collection of short stories bridges the gaps between the Jeff Resnick novels of suspense and intrigue. When The Spirit Moves You: Does Jeff believe in ghosts? Bah! Humbug: Christmas with his girlfriend Maggie's family is anything but merry. Cold Case: A small boy is missing. Can Jeff find him? Spooked!: A malevolent spirit visits for Halloween. Crybaby: Have diaper bag-will travel! Eyewitness: Jeff can't move ahead in live until he finds out...

It's been two years since the mugging that nearly killed him, and Jeff Resnick is finally putting his life back together. But his sense of peace is shattered when the detective investigating his wife's murder calls to update him on the cold case. Jeff's wonders if his sixth sense can help him find the man who killed Shelley Resnick--and what would he do if he does?

When a bartender at Jeff Resnick's favorite watering hole is murdered, psychic visions of a sparkling red high-heeled shoe and a pair of bloody hands linger in his mind--and hit too close to home. When Jeff's brother Richard last helped him with an investigation, it nearly cost him his life. Still, Richard is determined to tag along as Jeff is drawn into the seamy world of fetishes and drag queens to find a murderer before another life is taken.

If it weren't for bad luck, Jeff Resnick would have no luck at all! While riding his new racing bike, Jeff is hit by an SUV, an accident which has a cascade effect on his life. He loses his job to a replacement, his girlfriend pressures him to move in, his bank accounts are hacked, and a restless spirit begs for his help-all in less than a week. But it's soon apparent that his so-called random accident is anything but, and the murder of a close friend...

The 5th Jeff Resnick Mystery. Jeff Resnick will do just about anything to avoid the miserable headaches that haunt him after being viciously mugged. Dr. Krista Marsh promises a cure-but only if he helps unlock the emotions of a disturbed young woman. Jeff knows he's being manipulated, but can't seem to walk away from the power Krista holds over him. Things spiral out of control as Jeff's brother, Richard, gets caught up with hospital politics. Blackmail...

The 6th Jeff Resnick Mystery. For Jeff Resnick, the trouble starts with a near-death experience. Brenda's family comes to visit and one of them reminds Jeff of the thugs who mugged him. His brother has taken possession of an expensive boat. The yacht holds a deadly secret, one destined to turn his world upside down. Will Jeff solve the puzzle before his vision of near death becomes a reality?

The best thing about the holiday season is spending time with family. At the same time, sometimes the worst thing about the holiday season is spending time with family. The stories in this collection touch on that and more as Mandy Nichols, Jeff Resnick, and Judi Straub struggle through what's supposed to be the joyous season. One family contemplates murder; another wants to end what they see as a bad relationship, while another can only see their...