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Joey Johanaby thought his life ended when his dad died. Being forced to move into a mysterious, old Southern mansion in Tennessee seems to make things worse. With Mrs. Johanaby struggling to learn new job skills, Joey is given the difficult task of looking after the twins for the summer. The mansion is home to more than Joey and his family. Ghostly and magical characters from the mansion's past take an interest in Joey and his struggles.

Combining two novellas into one volume, this collection explores the effects of prejudice and the ramifications of violence with a slightly unhinged sense of humor and unexpected tenderness. Lockpick Pornography, originally published in 2005, is a gender-queer adventure story that was not widely available until now. We All Got It Coming presents the experiences of a young couple dealing with the aftermath of an act of violence. From kidnapping the son of a "family values" politician to violent confrontation, these are characters who fight back.

Joey Hopkins is a Locomotive Engineer and former Master-at-arms in the Navy. Jacob Russell is an undercover ATF agent and former Navy Seal. Their paths cross with tragic consequences when Joey is asked by a detective to help with an investigation. When the favor goes wrong, Joey kills Jacob in self-defense, not knowing that he is an undercover officer.