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Detroit Noir

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This drive through the dark streets of the Motor City “is one of the best in Akashic Books’ noir series. You cannot go wrong with this anthology.”—Reviewing the Evidence
 
From crime stories in the classic hard-boiled style to the vividly experimental, from the determination of those risking everything to the desperation of those with nothing left to lose, Detroit Noir delivers unforgettable tales that capture the city’s dark vitality.
The collection includes stories by Joyce Carol Oates, Loren D. Estleman, Craig Holden, P.J. Parrish, Desiree Cooper, Nisi Shawl, M.L. Liebler, Craig Bernier, Joe Boland, Megan Abbott, Dorene O’Brien, Lolita Hernandez, Peter Markus, Roger K. Johnson, Michael Zadoorian, and E.J. Olsen.
 
“Few cities are as well suited to the genre as Detroit, with its embattled inner city and history of urban decline and blight, and the editors have assembled a talented lineup to do it justice.”—Publishers Weekly

Posted in Cozy Mysteries

A Murderous Plot

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Unravel the secrets of this gripping cozy bookish mystery novel! (The Bookstore Mystery Series)

She writes murder msyteries, and now she has to solve one…

“Wow!” Reader Review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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When an amnesiac man covered in blood mysteriously appears in the woods during her morning run, retired amateur sleuth, Jen, promises to stay away from the case. She has a murder mystery to write, and absolutely no interest in being involved in another case with the Riddleton police force. She just wants to run her bookshop, and write her next book, in peace.

But when the body of the millionaire developer Simeon Kirby turns up – the man who has been threatening Jen’s bookshop for years – Jen is thrust into the spotlight of a murder investigation once more.

When a police officer is wrongly accused of Simeon’s murder, Jen knows something’s not right. Every second counts as she races to find the real murderer before they can strike again. But can she right the wrongs of this murderous plot?

This bookish cozy mystery is perfect for fans of Agatha Christie and Ellery Adams, and will leave you guessing right up until the final page.

Readers are loving A Murderous Plot!

‘This an excellent, fun story which I highly recommend’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ NetGalley reviewer

‘I’ve quickly become a huge fan of this series, and A Muderous Plot did not disappoint me.’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ NetGalley reviewer

‘I really enjoyed everything about this story, and I absolutely recommend it’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ NetGalley reviewer

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Wall Street Noir

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This anthology explores the dark side of finance from Manhattan to Bangkok and Tel Aviv, featuring new stories by Jim Fusilli, Lauren Sanders and more.
 
Wall Street often looks like a gleaming world of high-end professionalism where decisions to buy or sell are guided by expertise, formulas and dispassionate strategy. And sure, that’s one version of Wall Street. Let’s call it the CNBC edition. But this book is about another place, just beneath that shiny surface: a place where fear and greed have always held sway. Think WorldCom or Tyco; think Enron. Think Gordon Gekko.
 
Wall Street Noir illuminates a place whose boundaries have spread well beyond Trinity Church and the East River. In today’s global economy, Wall Street is everywhere: a borderless, virtual city encompassing Midtown Manhattan, Main Street, U.S.A., the maquilas of Honduras, the office towers of Shanghai, and the brothels of Bangkok. It’s a shadowy metropolis, as the stories in this exciting collection reveal, and one that’s far more Jim Thompson than Warren Buffet.
 
Wall Street Noir includes brand-new stories by John Burdett, Henry Blodget, Peter Blauner, Jason Starr, Megan Abbott, Reed Farrel Coleman, Stephen Rhodes, Twist Phelan, Tim Broderick, Jim Fusilli, David Noonan, Richard Aleas, Lawrence Light, James Hime, Mark Haskell Smith, Peter Spiegelman, and Lauren Sanders.

Posted in About Me

Vacation Notice!

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Yep, I’m finally doing it! I’m taking a (very) much needed break for 2 weeks starting July 1st and returning on July 16th.

I’ve been posting for over 5 years straight, through the Pandemic, my husband’s declining health, and finally his passing. I love each and every one of my followers and don’t want to leave you wondering what happened.

To be perfectly honest, my intentions are to use this time to find a place to live in Pennsylvania that is near to my oldest daughter. In the year since my husband’s death, I’ve discovered that right now I can’t bear to visit that cemetery. By the same token, I can’t bear to stay in Florida without him. I’m sure that’s something that other widows and widowers can sympathize with.

So, like Arnold Schwarzenegger said in Terminator, “I’ll be back.”