Reflections on Religious Meanings

“Motive, Means and Opportunity” — by Courtland Wade Three people had keys to Michael Legge’s apartment — Susan Bennett, who had been there only once, Legge’s housekeeper, and John Waters. The latter two waited outside as Quinlan, Nokes and Milacek entered. Sergeant Hazel Ray stood by the door. “Nice form,” said Hazel, “but you might…

Tomb Robbers and Necrophiles! — By Courtland Wade Jesse Perkins stood in front of a historical marker abutting the Salt Plains and not far from the archaeological dig, waiting for an interview with a reporter from the Dine City Eagle. She found a slender, intense young man with dark eyes, a light olive complexion and…

“Chisholm University & 30 Million Motives” — by Courtland Wade Academic Chit-chat, Scuttlebutt, Rumors and Gossip Every university has gossip centers: Faculty Club, Coffee Shop, Student Union, Tea Room, or Departmental Lounge. Whatever they’re called, these essential establishments cater equally to departmental business, serious philosophical inquiry, political debate and nasty academic gossip. If you had wandered around the Chisholm Faculty Lounge at the…

“Searching for Lost Quivira” — After J. J.’s Summertime Blues party, Michael Legge and Jesse Perkins went out to one of Dine City’s favorite bars. Legge had loved it since high school. Whenever he needed to drown his sorrows, he turned up there, mainly because they always kept Ray Charles’ wonderful version of Born to…

“Quivira, Lost City of Gold!” — Easter had come and gone; crisp rainy April had given way to mild and fragrant May, and the dark prairie bloomed with yellow wood sorrel, blue prairie flax, and the drooping stems of creamy wild indigo. …

“Let’s Talk About Sex” — If you missed the beginning of this serialized novel, you can find the first chapter at this link. The Salt Fork Murders — Chapter 1 People of the Wordmedium.com For a moment, Jeffrey McLaren looked at Michael Legge in apparent disbelief. Suddenly the look turned to a cold stare. “I am aware that you have occasionally dabbled in archeology,” McLaren began…

No Cure For Summertime Blues — If you missed the beginning of this serialized novel, you can find the first chapter at the link below: People Of The Word The Salt Fork Murders — Chapter 1medium.com YOU ARE INVITED TO A PARTY CELEBRATING THE SUMMER SOLSTICE & MITIGATING THE SUMMERTIME BLUES. PLEASE BRING FOR DISPLAY YOUR OWN ORIGINAL WORK OF ART FEATURING THE COLOR BLUE OR A…

“Church Ain’t Over …” — by Courtland Wade If you missed the beginning of this serialized novel, you can find the first chapter at the link below: People Of The Word The Salt Fork Murders— Chapter 1medium.com When the new tornado shelters were installed, Zaanzibar Murphy accompanied Todd out to inspect them. …

Tilting at Windmills — by Courtland Wade If you missed the beginning of this serialized novel, you can find the first chapter at the link below: People Of The Word The Salt Fork Murders — Chapter 1medium.com Zaanzibar Murphy first encountered George Salt in the Reading Room of the Chisholm University Library in Dine City. It was a meeting Murphy later described — in an…