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With THE CAT AT LIGHT'S END, Charlie Dickinson brings together an affecting title story about a family living out of a beater van with an inspirational, if sleeping, cat on the dashboard,and thirteen other stories, all originally published online.A diverse collection--characters range in age from 14 weeks to 102 years--these stories got the nod from such editors as Richard Cumyn at BLUE MOON REVIEW, Frederick Barthelme at MISSISSIPPI REVIEW, and Frank Thomas Smith at SOUTHERN CROSS REVIEW.Moreover, "La Mosca" published at AMARILLO BAY was nominated for inclusion in e2ink-1: The Best of the Online Journals 2002. ... Read more

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In this coming-of-age novel, twenty-year-old Ocean has no gf, no car, and his job stacking produce is in question. Plus he must watch his good works project--Oregon Organ Donors League--blow up. He has to leave town. And he does with a wise, older woman. By turns sacred and secular, Ocean journeys to discover his calling in life, riding his wire donkey across a Rose City known for beer, bikes, and books. ... Read more

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Charlie O'Brien is an old time PI in LA. He is a rat pack type of guy-a man of taste, good looks and a way with the ladies.Charlie takes the reader on a journey through his investigation of large bank and the fraud rotting its core. Charlie loves LA he will tell you all the best parts of living life in one of the greatest cities in the world while he solves crimes, he tells you about the old days, the best wine, scandalous stories from LA's past and how the Fed works all while working away at his case. This is a charming tale told by a charming man. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (2)

Entertaining, Informative and Fun
There is so much to enjoy in this book. Entertaining, informative and laced with humor. The detailed descriptions of Los Angeles make you feel like you are along for the ride. Charlie O' Brien is a lovable Christian Character who will leave you wanting more. Thumbs up to the author for mixing information and insightful knowledge with an intriguing plot and a character you will love.

GREAT READ
I found Charlie O'Brien to be a very interesting read.It is written quite differently from any other mystery/detective stories I have read before.You get two things from this book, a fictional story along with the learning experience of true facts.Charlie O'Brien shares his case with you as he also teaches you about how the banking system works here and in Russia, how diamonds are cut, teaches you about the some of the countries that he goes to and even teaches you some of the Russian language."Spaseeba" Thank You)Charlie! I was entertained and educated! ... Read more