An anthology of twenty-one crime, mystery, suspense and romance stories from nineteen authors, including Emmy-nominated John Goldsmith and Booker-nominated Jim Williams.
This global collection of short stories from 400 to 7000 words covers everything from crime fiction to romantic suspense and historical mystery.
Authors: John Goldsmith, Jim Williams, Jeremy Hinchliff, John Holland, Gerry McCullough, Alexandar Altman, R.A. Barnes, Maura Barrett, Eileen Condon, Mary Healy, Susan Howe, Damon King, Mary Mitchell, Jeanne O’Dwyer, Michael Rumsey, Valerie Ryan, Dennis Thompson, Catherine Tynan and T. West.
Contents
La Morvandelle by John Goldsmith – from rabbit stew to alien abduction
Diodati by Jim Williams – of poets and monsters
The Sand Students by Jeremy Hinchliff – a feud on shifting sands
The Book by John Holland – the librarian takes liberties
Harvey’s Lucky Day by Gerry McCullough – some say we make our own luck
The Quiet Room by Alexandar Altman – overdosed on love
Heirloom by R.A. Barnes – a deadly pact
Son of Angus by Maura Barrett – a summer of mystic love
The Red Scarf by Eileen Condon – unrequited love in the countryside
Braille of Brocade by Mary Healy – discovering inner beauty
The Five Loves of Frank by Jeremy Hinchliff – you’re not The One
Two of a Kind by Susan Howe – a torrent of love
Mr Mystery by Damon King – the dangers of internet dating
That’s Enough! by Mary Mitchell – a disobedient husband
Book Lovers by Jeanne O’Dwyer – reading between the lines
Coaster Nights by Michael Rumsey – the grass is always greener
Spilled Wine by Damon King – is it better to have loved and lost?
One for the Road by Valerie Ryan – raise a glass to the happy couple
Terminal Vengeance by Dennis Thompson – the gentler sex prevails
Him by Catherine Tynan – he can’t be avoided forever
Phantasmagoria by T. West – visiting old haunts