To My Readers: "These stories are historical fiction. "The setting for the first story is at the Palace Bar in Prescott, Arizona in 1889. The story brings back to life Arizona Charlie. He was a famous, cowboy, gambler, and miner, and once performed in the Buffalo Bill Wild West Show. "The second story is a murder mystery. The story takes place between Mayer and Flagstaff, Arizona in the middle 1930's. The investigation involves a local detective from Phoenix. He and his brother-in-law, who is the sheriff of Flagstaff, solve the crime. It is a good look at life in Arizona during that time period. "The third story takes place in and around Castle Hot Springs. A famous resort known for its healing hot sulfur pools. It was frequented by the rich and famous of that time period. A gang of robbers is working in the area. They hide in a mine in close proximity to the resort and they befriend a couple from New York, who are guests at the resort." Zeke Crandall