Joseph Commings (1913-1992) created one of the greatest investigators of locked rooms, impossible disappearances and other impossible crimes - the gargantuan, harrumphing Senator Brooks U. Banner. During his long career (Banner first appeared in the pulps in 1947), he investigated such crimes as murder at a seance where everyone is straight-jacketed together and linked by touching feet, a strange spectre causing death in the middle of a lake, a killing in a sealed glass case, and a murder by a sword which must have been wielded by a giant. The most extraordinary story of all is "The X Street Murders," in which the victim is shot in a guarded room and the smoking-gun is delivered, a few seconds later, in a sealed envelope next door.
The Restorative Power of Spirit is an illustrated collection of poems that offers a positive message of hope and faith for people of all spiritual traditions. In their first collaborative work of poetry and photography, Sheryl Brooks and her husband, Joe Brooks, explore how prayer can revitalize the soul and provide a beacon of hope for anyone who has struggled with feelings of depression, anxiety, or fear. From the stark simplicity of a water tower to a vibrant display of color at sunset, The Restorative Power of Spirit combines words of encouragement with powerful images that celebrate the resilience of the human spirit and our capacity to heal, persevere, and love even in our darkest, most challenging moments. This inspiring collection of fifteen original poems and photographs reminds us to be mindful of where we are at any particular moment in our lives and to appreciate who we are for every life has purpose and value. The Restorative Power of Spirit pays tribute to the potential in each one of us to overcome life's challenges, reclaim control, and to reconnect with a higher source. Facing the Shadows I will embrace the light that God's mercy provides and stare down the demons in the places they hide. They will not defeat me or hold hostage my dreams. My strength comes from angels and the love that they bring.
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