Books published by publisher Outskirts Press

An average working guy wanted a career change. When he applied for—and then got—a job he didn’t think he was qualified for, he found a lot more than a new paycheck.Inspired by author Lance Anderson’s own years working in a medical examiner’s office and as a paranormal investigator, Life in the Morgue is not a typical murder mystery, romance, or even crime drama. The novel is focused on the people who work in the morgue, offering readers stories that are at times funny, at times sad, and always intriguing.

A feisty teen and her radical multicultural friends are fed up with life's challenges: School ClosingsRacismBroken Friendships/RelationshipsBullyingLosing Loved OnesParents Losing Their JobsUnwanted Sexual Advances and much more!Through this novel's usage of humor, realistic school scenes, youth dialogue, and heart-wrenching events, youth are shown that the only way to survive and overcome adversity is to find their inner strength and to lean on faith, rather than lose control.Young Adult themes in Never Predictablez: Transition, School Adjustments, Family Issues, Conflict-Resolution, Self-Esteem, Academic Excellence, Peer Pressure, and Choices and Consequences.Recommended for 11-17 year olds.

When Serial Killers Terrorize a California Beach Community, One Woman Stands in Their WayEmily Stone doesn’t have a badge. But that hasn’t stopped her from tracking down some of the West’s most dangerous child-killers. Armed with a digital SLR camera, laptop computer and her trusty Beretta, Stone uses her innate gift for detective work to identify the perps ― and then anonymously e-mail the evidence to the cops.Now, the hunt for two brazen serial killers on the loose right in her own coastal California town threatens to expose Stone’s identity ― unraveling her carefully constructed cover and jeopardizing her life’s work. But when she gets too close to the action, this razor-sharp hunter becomes the hunted. Cooperating with the handsome local police detective could be the only hope for stopping the rampage directed at unsuspecting young women ― and saving herself. Can they piece together the clues in time?Compulsion mixes CSI-style investigation with a ripped-from-the-headlines plot and a dose of romance for a keeps-you-guessing, fast-paced and savvy thriller, right up until the shocking finale.

Book 1 in Series A party was called for tonight at End House, but no host or guests greeted you at the front door, only candles lighting a path through the hallway of the deserted mansion.You're standing in a pool of water in the basement, wearing your party clothes. Is your heart beating too fast? The door locks behind you. You and friends charge through the dark water, past the falling cages with sharp edges, ready to snare their next victim. Circular saws descend, looking for heads to slice. Steps appear on the far wall, leading to a closed door. The door opens, two of your friends run through the doorway right before it disappears into the wall. Meanwhile, Linda is upstairs with the others, trying to escape a maze of rooms, where bloody body parts fall into a blazing fire in the living room, and a skeleton sleeps on a bed. Are these illusions or traps in a deadly game? What should you do? Run. The owner of End House takes no prisoners. The Dead Game has begun.

In Khmer Legends: Part II, the fascinating sequel to the 2009 Khmer Legends, author Demaz Baker further explores one of the most interesting places on the planet: Cambodia. Khmer Legends: Part II focuses on the folktales of the Khmer people. Though the country is very much a part of the twenty-first century, it is founded, as all countries are, in its traditional beliefs and superstitions. For Cambodian expatriates sent across the globe after the war and new generations of Cambodian in their homeland, it’s important to remember their shared past in order to move forward. Grounded in research and reviewed by experts, Baker’s contribution to the preservation of Cambodian culture will be a treasure for generations to come. Advancements in education and technology, the shrinking of the world’s commerce and communications, and perspectives focused on the future usually push attributes like folklore to the side. With Khmer Legends: Part II, the structure of Cambodia will live on.

Deluxe Gift Edition "A gift that will beautify a child's life!" The Bible-Time Nursery Rhyme Book Takes the child on a delightful journey through the Bible, introducing the child to Bible characters and Bible principles in fascinating, nursery rhyme style! Why in Rhyme? For the same reason many television advertisers use jingles in their commercials. They know that ideas presented in rhyme linger longer in the mind than those presented in prose! What mother has not heard her child "sing-songing" commercials throughout the day? And what adult cannot recite nursery rhymes from his childhood? The Bible-Time Nursery Rhyme Book makes use of this proven method to impress the child's mind unforgettably with truths from God's Word! The Bible-Time Nursery Rhyme Book Educates While it entertains! Delights the EYE and the EAR while it feeds the MIND! More than 250 eye-catching illustrations! A priceless treasure for the growing child! Excellent for classroom or nursery school use! Makes Bible-learning FUN! For pre-schoolers and young readers alike-it "it grows with the child"-even adults can't lay it down!

The crew members of the UNSC Zeus have been carefully handpicked for a critical assignment. As Earth is being ravaged by climate change and other disasters, humanity's best hope is Proxima b--one of the few accessible planets that can support a human colony.But first, they have to get there in one piece!The four specialized members of the Command Team are surprised to be prematurely roused from stasis by the ship's AI computer, Professor. Zeus has suddenly and unexpectedly veered off course, and Professor's attempts to correct course have failed. The crew must quickly determine the cause and take immediate action to save the ship and the mission. And this isn't the only problem the four humans and their AI companion will face: Black holes, pulsars, and a mysterious entity all await them in this amazing adventure!

Ziggy is a small pig enjoying a simple life on a quiet Kansas farm. But her calm world is turned upside when she eats sushi for the first time. Now, her quest for this tasty new food leads her and her owners on a cross-country journey. They even travel all the way to the Orient! By the end of their adventure, Ziggy and her humans learn the importance of home, family, and the value of friendship.

This book tells of this draftee's struggles, sacrifices and ultimate survival of a war he wanted nothing to do with. The letters recorded here are actual unedited reproductions of the letters he received in Nam and letters he sent home. It is the author's hope that by reading this book you might consider the hundreds of thousands of young men that had similar experiences during their time in Vietnam.

Take the "Tour of Duty". This book was written for family and friends of Vietnam veterans so they might better understand what the Vietnam veteran went through while serving their country. The author knew many Vietnam vets wouldn't or couldn't talk about Vietnam and their experiences there. Now, many have forgotten most of the details and they only see glimpses of those days long ago. The author took many years to compile this work and used actual letters he wrote and those written to him, to piece together his story. He wanted to keep it real and not embellish his story. It is a non fictional account of his time in Vietnam and will give the reader some insight on what it was like. He describes situations and activities as they happened, not at all like the movies or documentaries you might have seen. It is a day to day account of his tour of duty, it's exciting, exhilarating and true.