Murder, Mayhem and Mexico is a brilliantly crafted compilation of three different stories all set in different places in Mexico. The first is “The Devil You Know,” which is about a 15 year old murder that is about to be solved. The next is “Compliments of the Boss,” which is kidnapping with a twist that the reader will not see coming. The final short story is a heartwarming and intriguing story of how a young child changes the life of a writer in an amazing and positive way.
The Devil You Know:
How far will someone go to keep a secret that could destroy the memory of a person? How far will a sister go to find out the truth about her younger brother’s disappearance and possible death? Such is the mystery behind this short, but interesting story about loyalty, deceit and murder.
Juan Morales is leaving the graveside of Father Rodrigo with the bishop of the church. The bishop wants to discuss the father and his death. As Juan was returning to where he left his car a young woman approaches him and asks to discuss the father and the disappearance of six choirboys in 1990 and the mystery behind the death of the priest.
Although Mari Lopez is a reporter, she is not there for a story. Her brother was one of the missing choirboys and she wanted to find out the truth behind his and the other five boys disappearance. Thus begins the story, which began in 1990, and the unfolding what really did happen.
The Father, as Juan related to her, was almost killed and disappeared along with the boys. The Father had apparently fallen fifty feet from the bell tower and was in the hospital. Juan went to see him and what happened next was both frightening and heartbreaking. When he visited the Priest in the hospital he was incoherent and started to say things that made no sense. Many of the things he said were quotes from the Old Testament that Juan thought had nothing to do with what happened to the missing boys.
The Priest kept repeating one thing over and over again. The Devil is in my Church. Juan did not understand at first what this meant or how his ramblings would lead to the missing choir boys and the truth behind his falling and what really happened to them.
When he the author does reveal the truth to Maria Lopez the reader all will become quite clear. But, you will have to read this amazing murder mystery to learn the truth for yourself.
Compliments of the Boss
Angelina was hired to oversee the operations of a travel company. Going out one morning to work she traveled on a deserted road and stopped when she saw someone in trouble. The road was devoid of other cars and people and the man who stopped her quickly abducted her and placed her in the back of his car.
When they arrived at their destination and he had her tied up she demanded to know and understand the motive behind his kidnapping. There were many kidnappings in the area and she knew that none of the victims ever saw the light of day again.
The kidnapper assumed that from her appearance she was rich and that her family or her employer would pay handsomely for her return. Going along with his demands and his train of thought, Angelina convinced him to call her agency, Aztec Travel. The kidnapper stated they would pay for her return.
Cunning, clever and deceitful, Angelina must devise her own plan to get away from this multiple rapist and kidnapper. Convincing him to allow her to go to the bathroom was the kidnapper’s downfall. Who is Angelina? Why was she able to overtake this man and teach him one final lesson? Who does she really work for and what is the mystery behind the drug trafficking and other illegal businesses that flourish in that area? Who does she really work for and what is her deadly secret? This reviewer will not reveal anymore. You need to read this story for yourself to find out the rest.
Mexican Therapy
A writer from England misses the companionship of his wife who left him. Finding a place to live in a small Mexican village, Harry learns the true meaning of friendship and kindness from a small child and her family.
Sitting alone and brooding about his life, precious young child comes up to speak with him. Telling him that she is related to the people where he lives, he engages himself in a conversation with Maria Alvarez. This conversation not only leads to a life changing experience for Harry but a possibly a miracle too.
Asking him to join her and her family to visit a close friend, she explains that this person will be able to make him feel better and understand his suffering and pain. The only thing is, he has to bring along a swimsuit on his journey, as this meeting will take place in the water.
The friend’s name is Nuna and he finds her in a pool. She was a magnificent creature and as he spoke with her he began not only feeling better but happier. He spent two hours talking with her and when he left he realized what people meant by “the therapeutic effect of swimming with the dolphins.”
He returns to see her many times and learns what she was able to do for Maria and how she cured the child from a fatal illness. Who is Nuna? What life changing results happened to Harry as a result of meeting her? You need to read this heartwarming story that will renew your faith in people and miracles.
Once again Brian L. Porter has written a five star short story book that embraces not the genres of mystery and thriller but a beautifully written short story about real life as well.
This review would love to find out more about Nuna and what else Angelina has in store for anyone that crosses her. Perhaps there will be a sequel to both stories.
Fran Lewis
Reviewer
Looking forward to it. I am hooked on scifi I even watch the old twilight zones. I am printing out bertha fights back and will send it to you now. Hope you like it. Fran
I have rewritten the book and added more action and dialogue and will try to get it done using print on demand or lulu this time. It gets expensive with everything that I have to pay for my mom's care and her food. But, I will try anyway. I am working on the Florist if you think I should try , if not let me know. Fran thanks for you encouragment
sorry that Grameme is not going to publish Bertha Fights Back. I am going to get it done anyway. Hope to either rewrite the florist or start another one from scratch. I am still learning about Sci Fiction writing and I don't think I am quite there yet. Fran
Will send you the files this week. Thanks. I am still trying to rework the FLorist story and one other if it is not too late to resubmit to the anthology. Really want to be a part of that great book. SMILE! You are really helping authors by creating this book. FRAN
Finished the third book and I have rewritten some of it. I would love to know what you think of it before it is published. Do you have time to give me an honest review of Bertha Speaks Out before it comes out in June. Fran
Hope you are doing better and I have managed to keep my mom's care the same for at least one more year before the fight begins again. Fran
Hi Brian
Glad 2 hear Snoopy is doin better! No wlks 4 3 days , he will be a little frustated! He'll get some good rest though!
I alepot pretty well THX ! Anyway talk more later
Woof 2 the pack
Tc. Bonnie
HI BRIAN
AHHH HE'S A LITTLE WOOBLY, POOR LITTLE SNOOPY ! HOPE HE'S FEELIN A LITTLE BETTER 2DAY ! YES KEEP ME POSTED ON HIS PROGRESS!! HE'S SOOO CUTE ! YEP THAT MUST BE TOUGH TO STOP HIM FROM PLAYIN WHILE HE'S HEALING !
ANYWAY TAKE CARE MY FRIEND THINK ILL GO TO SLEEP ! SLEEP WELL
TC BONNIE
HI BRIAN
CANT WAIT 2 C THE PIX OF CHLOE!! YES NUETERING IS A MUST , HE WILL RECOVER, YES THAT JOB HAS GOT TO GO ! I COULD BARELY SLEEP LST NIGHT ! TIME TO MOVE ON !! NOT WORTH THIS KND OF STRESS!
ANYWAY TALK LATER LET ME KNOW HOW SNOOPY IS DOIN
WOOF TO THE PACK
TC BONNIE
Fantastic bout your new Spaniel !! whoo ! give Chloe a kiss on the snout for me !
Work im afraid has gotten much worse, Ive really come to the end i think ! Even if I have no 'job' job' for a while , its time to move on ! the mananger is just not my cup of tea! anyway ill have more time to pump the books and such!
anyway keep me posted on your new arrivial!!
How's the back??
T C BONNIE
Hi Brian
You gettin a new puppy! Awesome! Whoo hoo
I've been not doin much marketin at all at least I have a book signing comin up
Woof 2 the pack
Bonnie
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By: Brian L. Porter
Murder, Mayhem and Mexico is a brilliantly crafted compilation of three different stories all set in different places in Mexico. The first is “The Devil You Know,” which is about a 15 year old murder that is about to be solved. The next is “Compliments of the Boss,” which is kidnapping with a twist that the reader will not see coming. The final short story is a heartwarming and intriguing story of how a young child changes the life of a writer in an amazing and positive way.
The Devil You Know:
How far will someone go to keep a secret that could destroy the memory of a person? How far will a sister go to find out the truth about her younger brother’s disappearance and possible death? Such is the mystery behind this short, but interesting story about loyalty, deceit and murder.
Juan Morales is leaving the graveside of Father Rodrigo with the bishop of the church. The bishop wants to discuss the father and his death. As Juan was returning to where he left his car a young woman approaches him and asks to discuss the father and the disappearance of six choirboys in 1990 and the mystery behind the death of the priest.
Although Mari Lopez is a reporter, she is not there for a story. Her brother was one of the missing choirboys and she wanted to find out the truth behind his and the other five boys disappearance. Thus begins the story, which began in 1990, and the unfolding what really did happen.
The Father, as Juan related to her, was almost killed and disappeared along with the boys. The Father had apparently fallen fifty feet from the bell tower and was in the hospital. Juan went to see him and what happened next was both frightening and heartbreaking. When he visited the Priest in the hospital he was incoherent and started to say things that made no sense. Many of the things he said were quotes from the Old Testament that Juan thought had nothing to do with what happened to the missing boys.
The Priest kept repeating one thing over and over again. The Devil is in my Church. Juan did not understand at first what this meant or how his ramblings would lead to the missing choir boys and the truth behind his falling and what really happened to them.
When he the author does reveal the truth to Maria Lopez the reader all will become quite clear. But, you will have to read this amazing murder mystery to learn the truth for yourself.
Compliments of the Boss
Angelina was hired to oversee the operations of a travel company. Going out one morning to work she traveled on a deserted road and stopped when she saw someone in trouble. The road was devoid of other cars and people and the man who stopped her quickly abducted her and placed her in the back of his car.
When they arrived at their destination and he had her tied up she demanded to know and understand the motive behind his kidnapping. There were many kidnappings in the area and she knew that none of the victims ever saw the light of day again.
The kidnapper assumed that from her appearance she was rich and that her family or her employer would pay handsomely for her return. Going along with his demands and his train of thought, Angelina convinced him to call her agency, Aztec Travel. The kidnapper stated they would pay for her return.
Cunning, clever and deceitful, Angelina must devise her own plan to get away from this multiple rapist and kidnapper. Convincing him to allow her to go to the bathroom was the kidnapper’s downfall. Who is Angelina? Why was she able to overtake this man and teach him one final lesson? Who does she really work for and what is the mystery behind the drug trafficking and other illegal businesses that flourish in that area? Who does she really work for and what is her deadly secret? This reviewer will not reveal anymore. You need to read this story for yourself to find out the rest.
Mexican Therapy
A writer from England misses the companionship of his wife who left him. Finding a place to live in a small Mexican village, Harry learns the true meaning of friendship and kindness from a small child and her family.
Sitting alone and brooding about his life, precious young child comes up to speak with him. Telling him that she is related to the people where he lives, he engages himself in a conversation with Maria Alvarez. This conversation not only leads to a life changing experience for Harry but a possibly a miracle too.
Asking him to join her and her family to visit a close friend, she explains that this person will be able to make him feel better and understand his suffering and pain. The only thing is, he has to bring along a swimsuit on his journey, as this meeting will take place in the water.
The friend’s name is Nuna and he finds her in a pool. She was a magnificent creature and as he spoke with her he began not only feeling better but happier. He spent two hours talking with her and when he left he realized what people meant by “the therapeutic effect of swimming with the dolphins.”
He returns to see her many times and learns what she was able to do for Maria and how she cured the child from a fatal illness. Who is Nuna? What life changing results happened to Harry as a result of meeting her? You need to read this heartwarming story that will renew your faith in people and miracles.
Once again Brian L. Porter has written a five star short story book that embraces not the genres of mystery and thriller but a beautifully written short story about real life as well.
This review would love to find out more about Nuna and what else Angelina has in store for anyone that crosses her. Perhaps there will be a sequel to both stories.
Fran Lewis
Reviewer
Hope you are doing better and I have managed to keep my mom's care the same for at least one more year before the fight begins again. Fran
hope the back gets better
t c Bonnie
take care my friend
how's the back?
CAN'T WAIT TO SEE CHLOE'S PIX ! :)
T C WOOF TO THE PACK OXOXOX
BONNIE
Glad 2 hear Snoopy is doin better! No wlks 4 3 days , he will be a little frustated! He'll get some good rest though!
I alepot pretty well THX ! Anyway talk more later
Woof 2 the pack
Tc. Bonnie
AHHH HE'S A LITTLE WOOBLY, POOR LITTLE SNOOPY ! HOPE HE'S FEELIN A LITTLE BETTER 2DAY ! YES KEEP ME POSTED ON HIS PROGRESS!! HE'S SOOO CUTE ! YEP THAT MUST BE TOUGH TO STOP HIM FROM PLAYIN WHILE HE'S HEALING !
ANYWAY TAKE CARE MY FRIEND THINK ILL GO TO SLEEP ! SLEEP WELL
TC BONNIE
That's so awesome that ur gettin chloe 2marow!! Whoo hoo!!keep me filled in on snoopys progress!
Take care talk later
CANT WAIT 2 C THE PIX OF CHLOE!! YES NUETERING IS A MUST , HE WILL RECOVER, YES THAT JOB HAS GOT TO GO ! I COULD BARELY SLEEP LST NIGHT ! TIME TO MOVE ON !! NOT WORTH THIS KND OF STRESS!
ANYWAY TALK LATER LET ME KNOW HOW SNOOPY IS DOIN
WOOF TO THE PACK
TC BONNIE
Work im afraid has gotten much worse, Ive really come to the end i think ! Even if I have no 'job' job' for a while , its time to move on ! the mananger is just not my cup of tea! anyway ill have more time to pump the books and such!
anyway keep me posted on your new arrivial!!
How's the back??
T C BONNIE
You gettin a new puppy! Awesome! Whoo hoo
I've been not doin much marketin at all at least I have a book signing comin up
Woof 2 the pack
Bonnie
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