
Description
Whether they drink whiskey or wine, crime fiction writers can often be found indulging in their favorite libations at all manner of drinking establishments (especially the hotel bar at most mystery conventions!). So, what better way to recognize this natural affinity than Murder, Neat, a collection of twenty-four crime stories set in a variety of bars, taverns, and tasting rooms, written by many of the most honored living crime fiction short story writers.
Edited by Anthony Award-nominated editors Michael Bracken and Barb Goffman, and featuring the work of many of the contributors to the SleuthSayers group blog, Murder, Neat includes new stories from:
Michael Bracken
Melodie Campbell
Joseph D'Agnese
David Dean
O'Neil De Noux
Eve Fisher
John M. Floyd
David Edgerley Gates
Barb Goffman
Kristin Kisska
Janice Law
R.T. Lawton
Steve Liskow
Robert Lopresti
Leigh Lundin
Lawrence Maddox
Bob Mangeot
Travis Richardson
Stephen Ross
Art Taylor
Mark Thielman
Brian Thornton
Jim Winter
Elizabeth Zelvin
So, prepare to quench your literary thirst when you open this tantalizing cocktail of crime.
Product Details
Publisher | Level Short |
Publish Date | February 13, 2024 |
Pages | 296 |
Language | English |
Type | |
EAN/UPC | 9781685125660 |
Dimensions | 9.0 X 6.0 X 0.7 inches | 1.0 pounds |
Reviews
"Simply put, the SleuthSayers are the finest authors of short crime fiction working today. For readers, this collection will be a joy. For aspiring writers, it's a chance to belly up to the bar and let the best in the business show you how it's done. Not to be missed!" - Edgar Award finalist Joseph S. Walker
"Twenty-four SleuthSayers walk into a bar, and mixologists Michael Bracken and Barb Goffman pour enough top-shelf crime fiction to guarantee you many happy hours of reading pleasure. Bottoms up!" - Josh Pachter, editor of Happiness Is a Warm Gun: Crime Fiction Inspired by the Songs of the Beatles
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