Book Category: Anthologies
California Schemin’—Bouchercon Anthology 2020
The 2020 Bouchercon anthology features first-time writers as well as celebrated authors—and stories across a wide array of genres as well.
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“All Tomorrow’s Parties”
In some ways a twist on the Cinderella tale, “All Tomorrow’s Parties” looks toward a fateful midnight at a party where the stakes are literally life and death.
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“Both Sides Now”
My first collaboration with my wife Tara Laskowski—first LITERARY collaboration, that is!—was inspired by one of Joni Mitchell’s most popular songs.
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“A Close Shave”
“A Close Shave” offers more than one tip of the razor toward Ring Lardner’s classic story “Haircut.”
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“Hard Return”
“Hard Return” is part of an anthology exploring the intersection of crime fiction and time travel.
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“Des Fils Un Peu Trop Distendus”
A French translation of my story “Loose Strands,” still forthcoming in its original English publication.
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“A Necessary Ingredient”
Agatha, Anthony, and Macavity Award Finalist, Best Short Story
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The Best American Mystery Stories 2016
Featuring ”Rearview Mirror,” the opening story in my novel in stories On the Road with Del & Louise.
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“Parallel Play”
Agatha Award Winner, Best Short Story
Macavity Award Winner, Best Short Story
Anthony Award Finalist, Best Short Story
Thriller Award Finalist, Best Short Story
Murder Under the Oaks: Bouchercon Anthology 2015
The 2015 Bouchercon anthology, which I edited and which features 21 stories from veterans and newcomers alike.
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