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John M. Floyd's short stories and fillers have appeared in a wide range of publications, including The Strand, Woman's World, Murderous Intent, Grit, Alfred Hitchcock's Mystery Magazine, and Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine. A collection of his short fiction, Rainbow's End, will be released in October 2006.

Purpa Traitor by John M. Floyd

 

When Purpa’s flights were smuggling grapes,

Its king escaped in vain;

The Purpals found His Majesty

Aboard a fruited plane.

John M. Floyd © 2007