Murder, Neat — Michael Bracken

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.