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  • Bibliography:
    52 Books
  • First Book:
    January 2011
  • Latest Book:
    September 2024
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Book List in Order: 52 titles



  • Under the backdrop of the wacky world of of Ghana coffin makers, comes this tale of two brothers, Elijah and Ashong. Humor masks the subtle undertones of envy, jealousy, and mockery as Elijah tells the story of how his brother comes to be buried in t...







  • For those who love Short StoriesThis collection, Odd Voices in Love, includes the short works of prize-winning author Charles W. Harvey. The title bears witness to love in lust and in trouble. Unlike romance novels and stories, these epistl...



  • Bad Cop vs Serial KillerElliot Cross is on a mission to do "God's work," so he says. Of course the God Elliot serves is a jealous God who gets very perturbed when people put their dreams ahead of loving and worshipping him. Elliot makes sure those ru...






  • Betty's House..a short storySometimes your love can turn kind of funky and make you see red.Betty is a take-charge woman with a weakness for men down in their luck. When her men turn out to be unfaithful, they suffer Betty's wrath. Her latest lover ...







  • Funny stories about the jams Buck Wile gets into because of "Ol' Eleven." Can a Black man get any love? Not if he's Buck Wile. Ladies may hate to love Buck Wile, but can't help themselves. Brothers will want to create their own Lady Cop fantasy after...




  • A serial killer is on the loose. In this excerpted short story titled The Driving Lesson, you are introduced to Elliot Cross (The Butterfly Killer) as he does his dirty work. Anyone with dreams and aspirations becomes his victim--from a boy anticipa...



  • A tale of lust, bitterness, and betrayal. Sister Gloria, a young black woman, is a new member of Mosque Number Eight. She secretly lusts after the young fiery Minister Q, who pays her scant attention, instead, focusing his energy on his caustic sermo...





  • A young man’s coming of age story set in the 80’s. Innocent and sweet with a hint of danger. A student works in his University’s boiler and chiller facility typing reports and running errands. He’s nineteen and dealing with his conflicting at...



  • Buck Wile's life takes an unexpected turn when his cousin convinces him to visit a gay bar for the very first time. Amidst the dimly lit atmosphere and a touch of liquid courage, Buck crosses paths with Jake, a charming stranger who ignites a thrilli...



  • Dating Life in the 80's Red Underwear (a short story) is the story of a single man's quest for love. Henry has just won a writing prize. He decides to place a personal ad in the local paper to find a woman to help him celebrate his good fortune. Ruth...










  • Are You Tired of Procrastinating and Wasting Away Your Day?

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    Have you every had a lot to do in a day, and felt ...



  • Urban Tales are made up of long and short stories. Only us would throw in a couple of "Dozens" players in our Christmas story: Christmas in the Bottoms. In Minister Q, Sister Gloria has more on her mind than the young Minister's message. And he has m...



  • You may think with a name like Jethro, our story is a simple tale of a country bumpkin visiting New York City. It's deeper than that. There's a restlessness in Jethro's soul. Plus, he has the quirky habit of barking when he's nervous. It starts wi...



  • When Dogs Bark, The Short Story has been reissued by WES Writing. They say a cat has nine lives, but this dog has been everywhere and everything but dead. It made its debut in 1995 in Story Magazine. Soulfires published it up in 1996 as well as the i...



  • A very soulful and satirical version of the classic: "A Christmas Carol." Narrated by a pair of jive talking "Dozens" Players named Madd and Dog2020 aka Maddog2020. Even if you don't like Christmas, you will love these characters. They introduce Eben...



  • Who is out of control, the crazy government or the citizens telling their tales of woe? Absurdity versus reality -- is there a difference? These four widely read stories will have you scratching your head and wondering what the author might have been...



  • If you're interested in Qanon, this book may interest you. But it probably won't if you're looking for in-depth analysis. Are Q people the type to have a flair for analysis? So yeah, this book is for you.Who is out of control, the crazy government or...



  • Catnip Gray is no ordinary house cat. At first glance, you might be fooled. He sleeps late, stays up all night tomcatting, eats birds, and seems to care less about his human’s shenanigans. However, unlike most cats, Catnip has a taste for Slim-Fast...






  • Antoine Rucker leads a double life. During the day, he's a young twenty-something up and coming Black IT Executive for a major insurance company in Downtown Atlanta, Georgia. On weekend nights, Antoine's a street hustler turning tricks near the infam...





  • Catnip Gray is no ordinary house cat. At first glance, you might be fooled. He sleeps late, stays up all night tomcatting, eats birds, and seems to care less about his human’s shenanigans. However, unlike most cats, Catnip has a taste for Slim-F...







  • Through hard work and good luck David "Big Nose" Calloway navigates through the Jim Crow South and into the plush chandeliered Walnut Grove Country Club. There he meets Jonathan Knapp a fellow businessman. Jonathan tries hard to befriend David. Howev...



  • February is Black History Month

    In this fictionalized story, Money Mississippi, notorious for the brutal murder of Emmett Till has had a one hundred and eighty-degree turn from its old ways. A mile from the infamous Bryant’s Grocery and Me...



  • New York attitude clashes with small Texas town values is the best way to describe The Holey Sweets Underwear Manufacturing Company. Holey Sweets run by its notorious lying President Ronald Crump, needs cheap labor and land for its factory to make it...








  • In the sizzling era of the New Edition, when icons like Prince and Michael Jackson reigned supreme, Hattiesburg, Mississippi was a picturesque, mostly crime-free town. But all that changed in the mid-1980s when the shadow of gangs and drugs descended...



  • Embark on an extraordinary voyage to Astroworld with Promise as your spirited guide. In this collection of tales, you'll witness the fascinating tapestry of humor and heartache woven into her epic journey towards a place of true happiness. These stor...



  • In 'The Road to Astroworld,' a haunting narrative unfolds through a series of letters sent by Promise Goodday, a woman confined to a mental institution for a tragic act. Addressed to her childhood friend, Lakeisha Ann, these letters unveil a harrowin...



  • Ebenezer Jenkins' Christmas in ChicagoDive into the soul-stirring and humorously sharp retelling of the timeless classic, 'A Christmas Carol, ' through a unique and satirical lens. Narrated by the vibrant, jive-talking duo, Madd and Dog2020, this ver...



  • Joe wanted another job, but he changed his mind.Joe Ecks: X Band's Rock and Roll Guitarist. Though a musical genius, he's tortured and miserable under the demands of the industry. Dogged by bad headaches and other ailments, Joe erupts in violent outb...



  • Kirby Bob Understands HeavenAfter he had prayed and after he heard Gretta ease into her empty squeaky bed, Kirby Bob snuck out of the window.  He stood outside and looked at the full moon.  Next to him his favorite tree shimmied, and a leaf...



  • Dive into the pages of Roommates and Other Stories, a captivating collection of stories that explore the rich tapestry of African-American LGBT experiences. Through a series of narratives, this book delves into the lives of characters who navigate th...



  • In this riveting fictional story, Money, Mississippi, notorious for its dark past, has undergone a profound transformation. Where once Bryant's Grocery and Meat Market bore witness to a brutal murder, now stands a gleaming Walmart, flanked by bustlin...



  •  KISS AND SAY GOODBYE captures the soul of 1976 at Garvey High, where the heat isn't just from the summer sun but from the spark of hidden desires and whispered possibilities. John Henry James is more than just a senior with his eyes set on grad...






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    A teacher meets his ex-student by chance in a shopping mall. Things start off bad when the student refuses to give the teacher a hug. Inspired by Edward Albee's Zoo Story, the pupil's words are more potent than fists. He jabs and punches until his wo...



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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Charles Harvey has published 52 books.

The next book by Charles Harvey, Kiss and Say Goodbye, will be published in September 2024.

The first book by Charles Harvey, The Blue Train to Heaven, was published in January 2011.

No. Charles Harvey does not write books in series.