William Mangieri: 95 books

Ask not for whom the bells jingle.A petty criminal crosses the wrong fat man, and is offered the opportunity to change his path; or he could just “Sleep with the Snowmen.”

Jimmy was a good cop, but age and changing times were getting the better of him. If he could only get an edge, take advantage of some of that new-fangled tech - what would be the harm? I mean, everybody cheats a little, don’t they? Just be careful not to get caught… Read “In a Flash” to see...

A murderer's defense team proposes a novel approach to making crime truly victimless. Read Victimless” and see if you agree.“Victimless" is a speculative fiction short story.

In this fairytale taken from a different perspective, an honest craftsman enters into a business relationship, but soon finds himself ensnared in the machinations of a voluptuous gold-digger. Then she has a child and declares it’s his. No, wait, it’s not quite the way it sounds; this is Rumpelstiltskin...

The galaxy-dominating Veratis arrive on Earth, where they meet some unreal resistance. As in all wars, choosing the field of battle can determine the victor, and on this one appearances may be everything. Can they succeed in conquering a planet where perception is reality? Purchase #inwhosereality...

In a strange series of coincidences, young women start dying in Barnstow. Detective Jimmy Delaney doesn't believe in coincidences - and he's doubly suspicious when his irresistible nemesis Diana hires him to solve the murders. But can he stop the killer before they strike again? Read on...

Sometimes the best laid plans can be derailed by the smallest of things…Aliens create Hell on Earth in a plan to put Humanity on the endangered list. Sending in the park rangers to stop them may not be the best option - unless it's the only one. To see how they fare, read “Endangered.”"Endangered"...

In this perpetual economic down-turn, who in their right mind would restrict their job search pool to local employers only? Broaden your possibilities. Some companies only off-shore – consider off-worlding! Read up and find your new career. "Thank You for Your Interest in XenCorp“ is a speculative...

Champion of the Empire Herc Tom longs for more interesting times. His wish is fulfilled with the return of the Lost Basstards, a couple of prison breaks, the kidnapping of a Prince, the reappearance of an assassin, an alien invasion, and fifteen different kinds of treachery. Maybe life wasn’t all...

The Collective is ALL! At least that's what Abbe's been told, but events lead him to wonder if there might just be some intelligent life "out there." Is there? Read “The Collective is All” and find out for yourself."The Collective Is All" is a short, speculative fiction.

Who hasn't thought about how different their life would be, if only they had made this choice instead of that one? If there was a way to start over - if this one thing over here hadn't happened? If only...? A young man finds out that no matter how amazing a technology is, there are no simple fixes....

A young man lands a seemingly perfect job serving a beach full of scantily clad women. But one should not be too eager to undertake labors proffered by goddesses. Find out why – read “Goddesses.”“Goddesses" is a speculative fiction short story.

Sometimes our demons are all we have. A modern-day witch pins her hopes on an unusual dinner guest. “Date Night" is a speculative fiction short story with an unusual bit of romance for flavor.

Sometimes, you don’t know what you’re made of until it’s staring you in the face… It was bad enough that people treated Ben like a freak - now he’s seen something even bigger and hairier than he is hiding in the Arkansas woods, and he needs to find it to prove that he’s no crazier than...