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My Latest Release

A Peacemaker anthology in the Four Horsemen Universe – This great collection of cold-case files is here to give you answers – and more questions. I have the lead story in this one, with “GHOSTS of WAR”

Bureau 42

Peacemakers. The Galactic Union’s most capable enforcers and resolute negotiators, their name alone elicits fear and awe among the Union’s citizenry.

It doesn’t happen often, but when a Peacemaker can’t solve a case, it goes to the Peacemaker Archives, as all Peacemaker cold cases reside within “Bureau 42,” as it’s also known. Cases dealing with ghost ships, missing Peacemakers, mysterious killers, and even a few cases that aren’t even really cases can all be found in the files of Bureau 42.

Fourteen authors present thirteen all-new stories from the depths of Bureau 42. Take a look into the forgotten files of the Peacemaker Guild and find never-before-seen secrets, some of which herald the future of the Peacemaker Guild and even the Galactic Union itself.

These stories honor the threat, set the terms, and walk the knife edge between standing or falling. Step inside, Candidate, and see what our files hold…

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Reviews for Bureau 42!

    
 
 
         Jim S. 
 2024-07-23
 
 
  Great Stories!!
Once again our favorite Universe is explained and expanded! Several holes filled and many avenues of opportunity opened! Can’t wait to see what happens next!
  
 
        Beth L 
 2024-07-20
 
 
  A great selection of stories
This line up of authors brings stories of cold case files, each written with skill and pizazz. I really liked them all, but my favorite was One Percent is Enough by Kevin Steverson about how a Lumar graduates from the Academy.
  
 
        DK Casey 
 2024-07-15
 
 
  Fun background into 4HU's Peacemakers
One of my favorite things about the 4HU is the variety of writers filling in stories, background, and amusing bits in the universe. This book is more than that but stops to explore the cold cases of Bureau 42.Like any compilation, there are a few hits and misses but overall, I enjoyed meeting some new characters, getting some more insight into existing characters, and learning about how things really went down in the universe.H'rent is still the best Don't Care Bear ever. Do not cross him.
  
 
        Anthony J. Rowley 
 2024-07-15
 
 
  cold cases and then some
It’s an anthology of cold cases from a galaxy-wide law enforcement agency. A fun read. If you’re already a follower of the Four Horsemen universe, you’re now in the middle of stories that help tie what’s past together and tales that tantalize as to what’s coming to. Don’t sleep on it.
  
 
        M. McMurry 
 2024-07-14
 
 
  Cold Case Files
Bureau 42 is filled with many exciting and intriguing stories in the Four Horsemen Universe. Some seem to be stand alone stories that are fun to read, but others include Peacemakers and other characters we know and stories that we are familiar with. These stories flesh out the characters and the universe. Unlike some of the recent Star Wars Series this stays true to the Universe and the Author’s intentions. Excellent addition!!
  
 
        Ian Titler 
 2024-07-13
 
 
  Peacemaker cold cases - Bureau 42
13 highly entertaining tales of how a motley collection of Peacemakers and Candidates deal with cold cases. Some are unsolved, others buried as the truth would be too damaging if it came out. Loved the story of the crippled Ghurkha boy and his family, but they were all excellent stories.
  
 
        ChrisL 
 2024-07-12
 
 
  Galactic Cold Cases
A highly readable anthology that collects tales of cold cases from across the 4HU. Peacemakers may not always win but they fight to solve cases. A good introduction to multiple authors and the 4HU Peacemakers.
  
 
        Ken H 
 2024-07-12
 
 
  Don't mess with Peasemakers.
Bureau 42 is a great set of stories that add depth to the Four Horsemen Universe. Each story is just the right size get you invested in the characters, deliver solid action or intrigue and wrap things up satisfyingly.
  
 
        Bryn K 
 2024-07-12
 
 
  Stand or Fall
• Here be "Cold Cases". For one reason or another these are unsolved and stored in the Peacemakers Bureau 42 until some Peacemaker or candidate comes along and wants to try and solve one. Whether to clear a deceased family members. Or, just for the challenge of solving the case. But; be careful, some cases should not be solved.
  
 
        Peter J. Kurt 
 2024-07-12
 
 
  Cold Cases
Bureau 42 is where unresolved Peacemaker case's go to their final rest. Sometimes though, these cases are resurrected and brought out into the light, rehashed and sometimes even solved. These 12 short story's are set in the 4H Universe with all the usual mishmash of aliens, bad guys, good guys and of course, mercenaries. The authors do an outstanding job in fleshing out the characters and weaving their story lines in a very short order. But, if your like me, it leave's you wanting more, more, more! Great book, I hope they write some more of these.