Harris Brown
Publications
Twelve Stories
Short Stories
Drama
Mystery
236 Pages • Ebook • Paperback
A diverse array of intense and entertaining tales. Murder, arson, theft, burglary, abduction, greed, stalking, mysticism, revenge, cowardice, slavery, elder abuse, insurance fraud. Something for everyone.
Reviews
Rating: ★★★★★
Rhoda Schwartz
Jacksonville, Florida
“A gripping, darkly funny collection — from 1980s Miami cocaine deals to a ghost story that kept me up at night, every one of these twelve stories delivers a punch.”
Rating: ★★★★★
Jacob Scholem
Orlando, Florida
“Sharp, surprising, and impossible to put down, Twelve Stories moves effortlessly from courtroom drama to intrigue and never loses its bite.”
MAIZE
Literary Fiction
Drama
Mystery
228 Pages • Ebook • Paperback
Grady Hammond, deputy sheriff in a small North Florida town, unravels a murder in a cornfield that happens to contain a marijuana crop. The cornfield, owned by a judge and a prominent local attorney, is managed by the town’s pharmacist.
Various crimes in the town, including arson, robbery, theft, drug trafficking, prostitution, and hijacking, are revealed as the complex, interwoven relationships surrounding the murder are uncovered.
This intense story, told through unique and charismatic characters, entertainingly depicts the pervasive corruption in a rural Southern village
Reviews
Rating: ★★★★★
John Stetson Jacksonville, Florida
“Corruption and violence in a small North Florida town. Tersely written. The diverse story lines meld together perfectly.”
Rating: ★★★★★
St. Johns, Florida
“MAIZE is a fun read packed with interesting characters that will feel like someone you know. Small town crime and drama are always entertaining, highly recommend.”
PURPLE
Literary Fiction
Drama
Mystery
252 Pages • Ebook • Paperback
The son of an immigrant family unintentionally becomes entangled with the violent and ruthless Purple Gang in prohibition-era Detroit.
The narrative is developed through chilling and unforgettable characters and events. Innocence and corruption collide in this powerful story.
Reviews
Rating: ★★★★★
Bronxville, New York
“A young man confronts evil and corruption in gangland Detroit. Fun to read.”
Rating: ★★★★★
Detroit, Michigan
“The mean streets of Detroit during Prohibition. The brutal Purple Gang in action. Great book.”
TARPIT
Literary Fiction
Drama
Mystery
256 Pages • Ebook • Paperback
Southern California 1930’s: Nazi-sympathizer groups are flourishing as the country suffers through the depression.
An eccentric amoral businessman, the surfer girl daughter of the leader of the local Bund, and a Nazi spy interact in this volatile environment. What could go wrong?
This compelling story progresses inexorably to a troubling conclusion.
Reviews
Rating: ★★★★★
Stamford, Connecticut
“Crisp writing. Historically accurate. Great story, craftily written.”
Rating: ★★★★★
Sarasota, Florida
“Creative and imaginative. Characters are alive. Grabs and holds your attention.”
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
HARRIS BROWN
Harris Brown – a Florida trial attorney, civil and criminal, for over forty years.
He enjoys his family, friends, fishing, and golf.