Works by E.J. McGill
Immaculate in
Black
Type of work: Novel
Published by: St. Martin's Press, 1991; electronic release, summer 2000.
 (Opening chapters
& links are also available on author's website.)
ISBN: 0-312-05484-X
Setting: Tucson & desert Southwest; present.
Brief plot description: Tucson defense attorney & his wife embark on an
investigation
that appears certain to fail.
Character notes: Introducing the Nick and Nora Charles of the 90s.
Other notes: The Silver Persian, Beau, was our cat. Most of the high tech
material in the
novel, although pure fiction at the time it was written, has
now come to pass.
"Borderline"
Type of work: Short story, in Whispering Willows Sleuthhound Magazine,
Winter 99
(Story, plus author's illustrations and notes, can be read in its entirety
on
author's website.)
Setting: Desert Southwest; present.
Brief plot description: Introduces my almost private eye, Franklin Beamer.
Beamer tracks
his target into a border town bordello where he's in for
some unexpected
surprises.
Character notes: Although all 17 Beamer stories are first person, present
tense, about
all Beamer & I have in common is that we both flew B-52s.
Other notes: Beamer is a straight talker, which may not always be what
the
reader wants
to hear.
"Breathing"
Type of work: Short story, in Blue Murder Mystery Magazine #10,
October,
1999 (electronic)
(Story, plus author's illustrations and notes, can be read in its entirety
on
author's website.)
Setting: Most of the story takes place in a Burger King.
Brief plot description: Beamer's second published adventure. An old friend
hires him to
find out who is trying to stop him from breathing.
Other notes: This one, best described as a quick read, has received kudos
from
editors, published
authors, and writing instructors alike.
URL: http://socalmwa.com/works/mcgill.htm
Last updated: August 4, 2000
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