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The seven short stories in this impressive collection from Zeltserman (21 Tales) combine sharp-edged prose with grim twists Publishers Weekly (starred review)A bartender once again dragged down by his brother. A street Santa on his last legs. Desperation in the old west. A criminal finding out that his perfect hiding place isn't so perfect. A writer who can't let go of a grudge.Zeltserman's mystery and crime short stories have won a Shamus, two Ellery Queen Readers Awards, and a Derringer, and have been nominated for numerous other awards. This collection of seven of his darker stories features his 2020 Edgar and Macavity nominated story, Brother's Keeper.Praise for Dave Zeltserman:If there's any other young writer out there who does crime noir better than Zeltserman, I don't even want to know. Maureen Corrigan, Washington PostAs nasty and clever as noir can get NPR on PariahDave Zeltserman is one of the best suspense writers in the business. Steve HamiltonDave Zeltserman has established himself as the most relevant author of dark crime fiction working today. Paul TremblayZeltserman's breakthrough third crime novel deserves comparison with the best of James Ellroy Publisher's Weekly on Small CrimesWhat a fine addition to the local literary scene Zeltserman's become. Boston Globe
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