It's 1949 in south Philadelphia. Diligent, hard-working, and proud, the Palazzinis have built a solid life for themselves and their three sons. Now that World War II is over, their sons, each one a decorated veteran, have returned home to the family cab company, to rejoin their world as it was before they left. But their future and fortunes are forever changed by a telegram, and the nephew who delivers it.

In the wake of a gangland shooting at a popular tourist site in Philadelphia, Matthew Payne pursues a suspicion that the case is related to a murder near the Schuykill River, and follows a hunch to the Texas-Mexico border, where he encounters more danger than anticipated.

Investigating a string of murders targeting criminals in Philadelphia, homicide Sergeant Matthew Payne becomes alarmed when unrelated vigilante groups begin taking credit for the hits, which become increasingly violent and high-profile.

Traumatized by two violent events that cost him his family and best friend, journalist Danny Ryan investigates his friend's last assignment to prove his own innocence, only to find himself on the wrong side of Philadelphia politics and nightlife.

"Philadelphia is in a state of shock over the fate of two hometown heroes: Eagles starting quarterback Archie Hughes, and his even more famous wife, Grammy-winning singer Francine Hughes. One spouse is murdered. The other is suspect #1. Even before the case hits the courtroom, it's the hottest ticket in town. For the defense: Cooper Lamb, private investigator to the stars. For the prosecution: Veena Lion, a sleuth so bright she's got to wear shades....

In 1793 Philadelphia, sixteen-year-old Matilda Cook, separated from her sick mother, learns about perseverance and self-reliance when she is forced to cope with the horrors of a yellow fever epidemic.

"Early Sobrieties is a second coming-of-age story that offers an existential trek into the enigma of sobriety itself and follows the eloquent confessional of an addict who is lost and found, then lost again"--

"Philadelphia is in a state of shock over the fate of two hometown heroes: Eagles starting quarterback Archie Hughes, and his even more famous wife, Grammy-winning singer Francine Hughes. One spouse is murdered. The other is suspect #1. Even before the case hits the courtroom, it's the hottest ticket in town. For the defense: Cooper Lamb, private investigator to the stars. For the prosecution: Veena Lion, a sleuth so bright she's got to wear shades....

In 1875 Philadelphia, Dr. Lydia Weston, a professor and anatomist at Women's Medical College of Pennsylvania, investigates the death of her patient Anna, a young woman who seemingly committed suicide, and discovers a terrible, long hidden secret that makes her the target of those who wished to silence Anna.