Harris Brown
Publications
MAIZE
Literary Fiction
Drama
Mystery
228 Pages • Ebook • Paperback
Grady Hammond, deputy sheriff in a small North Florida town, unravels a murder in a cornfield which happens to contain a marijuana crop. The cornfield, owned by a Judge and a prominent local attorney, is managed by the town’s pharmacist. Arson, robbery, drug-trafficking, prostitution, and hijacking are revealed as the complex, interwoven relationships that surround the murder are uncovered.
This intense story, told through unique and charismatic characters, entertainingly describes the pervasive corruption in a rural southern
village.
Reviews
Rating: ★★★★★
John Stetson Jacksonville, Florida
“Corruption and violence in a small North Florida town. Tersely written. The diverse story lines meld together perfectly.”
Rating: ★★★★★
St. Johns, Florida
“MAIZE is a fun read packed with interesting characters that will feel like someone you know. Small town crime and drama are always entertaining, highly recommend.”
PURPLE
Literary Fiction
Drama
Mystery
255 Pages • Ebook • Paperback
The son of an immigrant family unintentionally becomes entangled with the violent and ruthless Purple Gang in prohibition-era Detroit.
The narrative is developed through chilling and unforgettable characters and events. Innocence and corruption collide in this powerful story.
Reviews
Rating: ★★★★★
Bronxville, New York
“A young man confronts evil and corruption in gangland Detroit. Fun to read.”
Rating: ★★★★★
Detroit, Michigan
“The mean streets of Detroit during Prohibition. The brutal Purple Gang in action. Great book.”
TARPIT
Literary Fiction
Drama
Mystery
266 Pages • Ebook • Paperback
Southern California 1930’s: Nazi-sympathizer groups are flourishing as the country suffers through the depression. An eccentric amoral businessman, the surfer girl daughter of the leader of the local Bund, and a Nazi spy interact in this volatile environment. What could go wrong? This compelling story progresses inexorably to a troubling conclusion.
Reviews
Rating: ★★★★★
Stamford, Connecticut
“Crisp writing. Historically accurate. Great story, craftily written.”
Rating: ★★★★★
Sarasota, Florida
“Creative and imaginative. Characters are alive. Grabs and holds your attention.”
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
HARRIS BROWN
Harris Brown has been a Florida trial attorney, civil and criminal, for over forty years and is currently a mediator. He enjoys his family, friends, fishing, and golf.