Texas has it all, from bustling big cities to sleepy small towns, and law enforcement alone can’t solve every crime. That’s where private eyes come in. They take the cases law enforcement can’t—or won’t. Private eyes may walk the mean streets of Dallas and Houston, but they also stroll through small West Texas towns where the secrets are sometimes more dangerous. Whether driving a Mustang or riding a Mustang, a private eye in Texas is unlike any other in the world. The Eyes of Texas features seventeen original tales of Lone Star State private eyes from Trey R. Barker, Chuck Brownman, Michael Chandos, John M. Floyd, Debra H. Goldstein, James A. Hearn, Richard Helms, Robert S. Levinson, Scott Montgomery, Sandra Murphy, Josh Pachter, Michael Pool, Graham Powell, William Dylan Powell, Stephen D. Rogers, Mark Troy, and Bev Vincent. Introduction / Michael Bracken—Chasing the straight / Trey R. Barker—The haunted railcar / William Dylan Powell—The yellow rose of Texas / Josh Pachter—In Cowtown / Robert S. Levinson—Harvey and the redhead / Debra H. Goldstein—See Humble and die / Richard Helms—No one owns the blues / Scott Montgomery—Shaft on wheels / Mark Troy—Triangles / John M. Floyd—Purple and blue / Stephen D. Rogers—Lucy's tree / Sandra Murphy—Unwritten rules / Chuck Brownman—Blackbirds / Graham Powell—Weathering the storm / Michael Pool—Trip among the bluebonnets / James A. Hearn—West Texas barbecue / Michael Chandos—The patience of Kane / Bev Vincent
Authors
Michael Pool is the author of thrilling crime, mystery, and detective novels. Michael’s stories are crafted from real-life experiences, most recently from his full-time work as a private investigator. Michael holds a master of fine arts degree in creative writing from Western Colorado University, and is the author of three full-length novels: the noir mystery novel Rose City; the Elmore Leonard-reminiscent crime novel Texas Two-Step; and the first book in the Riley Reeves female private investigator mystery series, Throwing Off Sparks (set for release in May 2020). Michael is also the author of the Seattle-set crime noir novella, Debt Crusher. Michael’s work has been compared to writers such as Sue Grafton, Robert Crais, and Joe Lansdale. Michael’s crime and mystery short stories have appeared in magazines such as All Due Respect, Heater, and Thuglit, as well as in multiple crime anthologies, including The Eyes Of Texas: Private Eyes from the Panhandle to the Piney Woods. Michael was the editor of the cult classic 80s-themed crime fiction anthology, Fast Women and Neon Lights: 80’s-inspired Neon Noir. Michael lives and writes in Denver, Colorado, where he works as a private investigator by day and trains grappling martial arts by night. He can also often be found roaming the countryside in his home away from home, Vancy Pants. Find him online at www.michaelpool.net.
