A favor for a friend puts San Diego private investigator Brig Ellis in contact with a real knockout. But the first time they meet, the specter of larceny hangs in the air like the stale scent of Al Capone's cigar. Before Ellis can decide to make a pass or make tracks, he is hired by the black sheep of a dysfunctional dynasty to retrieve the clan's daughter from apparent involvement with Zapatista rebels in Mexico.A tale of two cities ensues laden with hidden agendas, revelations, recriminations, murder, mayhem, and a final conflict that unfolds on the eight thousand foot cliffs of the Copper Canyon Railway. But perhaps it's not as final as it seems.SIN AND SOMBREROS marks the debut of Kilgore's contemporary gumshoe whose character traits are rooted firmly in the past. He'll be tilting at windmills and turning over trouble in a series of Brig Ellis sagas. Keep an eye out for the next one.

Sin And Sombreros: If you're smart, there are some jobs you don't take. Of course, if you're smart, you're in another line of work. (Brig Ellis Sagas)

Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Kilgore, Joe

Mystery

Jezebel Publishing

Brig Ellis is a new age private investigator with old school values. When he gets a call from an old flame seeking protection for her husband, he agrees to help. Seems the hubby is an artist whose star is ascending. What Brig doesn't know, until he makes contact with the couple, is that the artist paints with the cremated ashes of human remains. While the painter's profile is rising, so too is the number of people less than thrilled with what he is doing--and some of them are determined to stop him one way or another.Ellis soon finds himself in the middle of multiple bizarre events that could be chalked up as accidental mayhem. Of course, they could also be escalating murder attempts. From wild art house happenings in the warehouse district to glittering soirees in the manicured mansions of the upper crust, things get more and more dangerous. A tornado in far west Texas threatens to level everything and everyone in its path. A sojourn to Havana, Cuba turns deadly. An art show in Chicago becomes a nightmare when a Molotov cocktail sets a gallery ablaze. The violence keeps increasing exponentially, as do the suspects. There are jealous artists, shady gallery owners, reporters with hidden agendas, outraged Christian ministers, even Jewish groups who become incensed when they find that one of the artist's paintings includes the ashes of a Holocaust survivor.Ellis struggles to keep the detractors at a distance, the artist safe, and the old flame from igniting a new spark while he looks for a potential killer and wrestles with his own convictions about the moral conundrums surrounding this fascinating but questionable form of DYING ART.

Dying Art (A Brig Ellis Saga)

Literature & Fiction

Genre Fiction

Addison & Highsmith Publishers

The Horse Killer

White Bird Publications

Review\nHere's what Hollywood Book Reviews had to say about INSOMNIAC. 
In author Joe Kilgore's Insomniac: Short Stories For Long Nights, the author explores the concept of mistakes in many forms. Through several short stories, the author explores honest mistakes that lead to dishonesty and realizations which come too late as he brings the human comedy of life to the forefront. Exploring assassins, adulterers, petty criminals, and even an elderly man who may just be the Devil, the author brings great authors who came before him, such as Fitzgerald and Hemingway, and their iconic writing style to life through his original and memorable stories.\nWhat a fantastic collection of short stories! Each story has a great pace and tone that showcases the pitfalls of bad decisions and mistakes when they have gone too far. The author draws the reader in immediately with the tale of an assassin who is tasked with taking out someone within his own organization, and must deal with the fallout of his decision. The twists and turns the author takes readers on in each story and the way the author manages to find the perfect balance of character growth and narrative within each story is remarkable to read first hand.\nThis is the perfect read for those who enjoy short story collections, especially short stories which deal with a multitude of different themes and genres, from thriller and suspense to domestic disturbances and even deals with the Devil. As a fan of these genres, it was amazing to see the author somehow find the means to change up the tempos of each story while somehow making them feel connected in some way, if not by narrative then by atmosphere.\nA gripping, thought-provoking, and phenomenal read, author Joe Kilgore's Insomniac is a must-read collection of short stories. The vast variety of locations, time periods and genres blend well with the themes of karma, choices, and consequences. The stories draw the reader in and entertain, but also engage the reader as the twists and turns take them on a complete journey. If you haven't yet, be sure to grab your own copy oft his truly incredible edge-of-your-seat collection today!\nThe U. S. Review of Books on INSOMNIAC: "In this dark, psychological collection, readers visit the fringes of terror and the darkest depths of the human psyche. Murdering husbands thrive on revenge regardless of the consequences. An anonymous voice possesses the power to brainwash a nation and forever transform the American landscape. A mysterious woman walks her cat in Paris and reveals a sinister secret to a questioning passerby. Readers also find stories of rogue assassins ready to turn their lives around, only to find that karma has different plans for them, and enter realms in which a person's preference in wines is a measure of their character. By the book's end, readers have traveled to the past, where the laws of the Wild West reign supreme, and independent men are tested not only by the harshness of nature but also the hostility that grows with the slightest provocation between fellow humans.This collection is a treasure trove of darkness and sinister behaviors. These stories leave readers questioning if humankind can ever overcome its inherent evil and inclination toward violence or whether or not it is destined to struggle forever against the animal instincts that turn humans against one another. Standout stories include the psychologically horrifying and delightfully strange "White Wine in the Afternoon," "The Woman Who Walked Her Cat," and "The Voice," which has overtones of George Orwell's 1984. Those readers who appreciate introspective and philosophical prose blended with subtle yet prophetic examinations of the human psyche will enjoy this collection. This thrilling, riveting work propels readers into the depths that they cannot see or knowingly avoid, and the stories leave readers wondering if they'll ever be the same after encounters that leave their minds and skin crawling."\nProduct Descri

Insomniac: Short Stories for Long Nights

Humor & Entertainment

Humor

Encircle Publications, LLC

Fool's Errand (A Brig Ellis Tale)

Fool's Errand marks the debut of a contemporary gumshoe whose character traits are rooted firmly in the past. Brig Ellis is an ex-military and current private investigator based in San Diego, but willing to go wherever the assignment takes him. His card reads: Investigations, Security, Confidential Matters. However, this shamus is not shy about accepting work that might color outside the lines. And while most people agree that if you're smart, there are some jobs you just shouldn't take, Brig's point of view is, if you're smart, you're in another line of work. Perhaps that's why this initial Brig Ellis tale has him juggling three tasks at once…\nA favor for a friend puts San Diego private investigator, Brig Ellis, in contact with a real knockout. But the first time they meet, the specter of larceny hangs in the air like the stale scent of a cheap cigar. Before Ellis can decide to make a pass or make tracks, thugs turn his office into a veritable junk yard. He should try to find out why, but when money calls, he listens, and so he puts payback on hold. Hired by the black sheep of a dysfunctional dynasty, he agrees to retrieve the clan's daughter from apparent involvement with Zapatista rebels in Mexico. A tale of two cities ensues laden with hidden agendas, revelations, recriminations, mayhem, murder, and a violent conflict on the eight thousand foot cliffs of the Copper Canyon Railway. Before all the loose ends have been tied, Ellis is left to wonder if making friends, doing favors, unmasking foes, or extracting vulnerable heiresses are all, in one way or another, fools’ errands

Encircle Publications

Fool's Errand marks the debut of a contemporary gumshoe whose character traits are rooted firmly in the past. Brig Ellis is an ex-military and current private investigator based in San Diego, but willing to go wherever the assignment takes him. His card reads: Investigations, Security, Confidential Matters. However, this shamus is not shy about accepting work that might color outside the lines. And while most people agree that if you're smart, there are some jobs you just shouldn't take, Brig's point of view is, if you're smart, you're in another line of work. Perhaps that's why this initial Brig Ellis tale has him juggling three tasks at once... 
A favor for a friend puts San Diego private investigator, Brig Ellis, in contact with a real knockout. But the first time they meet, the specter of larceny hangs in the air like the stale scent of a cheap cigar. Before Ellis can decide to make a pass or make tracks, thugs turn his office into a veritable junk yard. He should try to find out why, but when money calls, he listens, and so he puts payback on hold. Hired by the black sheep of a dysfunctional dynasty, he agrees to retrieve the clan's daughter from apparent involvement with Zapatista rebels in Mexico. A tale of two cities ensues laden with hidden agendas, revelations, recriminations, mayhem, murder, and a violent conflict on the eight thousand foot cliffs of the Copper Canyon Railway. Before all the loose ends have been tied, Ellis is left to wonder if making friends, doing favors, unmasking foes, or extracting vulnerable heiresses are all, in one way or another, fools' errands.

In Hollywood, five people in the movie industry agree to participate in a devious and ingenious lottery to commit murder. The lottery is designed so that four of the five will have no way of knowing who the actual killer is. Their intended victim is Abel Dane, a brilliant but self-absorbed film director who has damaging material on all of them and is literally making each of their lives a living hell. The lottery is completed. The murder committed. Time passes and it looks as if the crime will go unsolved. One policeman, however, is not content to let this cold case freeze. He brings in his former military mate, San Diego Private Investigator Brig Ellis, to help. Soon, multiple motives come to light. But just as soon, bodies start piling up. Prime suspects, the actual lottery participants, are being eliminated one by one. By whom? And why? What is really going on, who the hell is responsible, and who actually killed Abel Dane? It's up to Ellis to find out... if he can avoid becoming a target himself.

Cast Them Dead: A Brig Ellis Tale

Private Investigator Brig Ellis is on his way to spread the ashes of a friend with whom he once soldiered. His nostalgic journey soon becomes a nightmare, however, when hideous murders occur and Ellis is labeled the prime suspect. The more information that comes to light, the more it looks as if the killings might have something to do with a military mission that went off the rails years ago. Soon, Ellis is on the run, trying to solve the mystery and stay out of the authorities' clutches. While the police are hot on his trail, his pursuit of the real killers takes Ellis not only across the country but deep into the past as well. What's the connection between the mission that resulted in a night he'll never be able to forget and the horror happening around him now? Could any of his former squad mates be involved? Are they even still alive? And if so, for how long? The clock is ticking and the bodies are falling as Ellis searches for answers.

Carrion Moon (A Brig Ellis Tale)

Twelve Palominos (A Brig Ellis Tale)

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Sin And Sombreros: If you're smart, there are some jobs you don't take. Of course, if you're smart, you're in another line of work. (Brig Ellis Sagas)

Dying Art (A Brig Ellis Saga)

The Horse Killer

Insomniac: Short Stories for Long Nights

Insomniac: Short Stories for Long Nights

Fool's Errand (A Brig Ellis Tale)

Fool's Errand (A Brig Ellis Tale)

Cast Them Dead: A Brig Ellis Tale

Carrion Moon (A Brig Ellis Tale)

Twelve Palominos (A Brig Ellis Tale)