Florida Happens - by Greg Herren (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>The brightest stars in mystery writing take on Florida--the state where no crime is too unusual and no criminal too peculiar to be impossible--in this anthology offering stories of pristine white sands and palm trees, snowbirds and theme parks, mangroves and manatees, pirates and policemen--from the redneck Riviera to the southernmost point of the United States.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>When it comes to Florida, no crime is too unusual and no criminal too peculiar to be impossible. Florida is the one state where fiction has to catch up to the headlines, and the contributors to <b>FLORIDA HAPPENS: Tales of Murder, Mayhem, and Suspense from The Sunshine State</b> do not hold back!</b> <p/> Edited by award-winning author/editor Greg Herren, with an introduction by <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author Tim Dorsey, <b>FLORIDA HAPPENS</b> is a riveting anthology featuring some of the brightest stars of mystery writing. Published in conjunction with Bouchercon, the world's biggest mystery convention, this new anthology offers stories of pristine white sands and palm trees, snowbirds and theme parks, mangroves and manatees, pirates and policemen--from the redneck Riviera to the southernmost point of the United States. <p/> Jam-packed with stories from top authors, <b>FLORIDA HAPPENS</b> promises to surprise and thrill lovers of mystery and suspense. Included are classic tales from the legendary <b>John D. MacDonald</b> and <b>Lawrence Block</b>, plus fresh new fiction from bestselling mystery authors <b>Susanna Calkins</b>, <b>Alex Segura</b>, <b>Brendan DuBois</b>, <b>Hilary Davidson</b>, <b>Reed Farrel Coleman</b>, and <b>Craig Pittman</b>. The collection also includes thrilling new stories by top mystery writers <b>Holly West</b>, <b>Paul D. Marks</b>, <b>Greg Herren</b>, <b>Debra Lattanzi Shutika</b>, <b> Jack Bates</b>, <b>Barb Goffman</b>, <b>Angel Luis Colon</b>, <b>J. D. Allan</b>, <b>Eleanor Cawood Jones</b>, <b>Neil Plakcy</b>, <b>Michael Wiley</b>, <b> John M. Floyd</b>, and <b>Patricia Abbott</b>. <p/> A portion of the proceeds from the anthology will go to support Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, a program that provides free books to children from birth to school age regardless of family income. A personal mission of Dolly Parton's, the Imagination Library fosters literacy, a love of reading, and is meant to inspire children to succeed.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>These 21 tales are testimony to the wealth of notable crime fiction rooted in the Sunshine State. <b><i>--Publishers Weekly</i></b> <br /> [An] eclectic collection that nails what life in Florida can be. <b><i>--Mystery Scene Magazine</i></b> <br /> A very entertaining collection of stories. <b><i>Seattle Book Review</i></b> <br /> "There's something for everyone, some private investigation, a little bit of cozy, and a lot of noir. If you like mysteries and find Florida's penchant for exuberant ridiculousness intriguing, you will love this book." --Tonstant Weader <br /> As crazy-unpredictable as a Florida vacation! These short-story gems are quirky, surprising, original and irresistible. It's a collaboration of mystery rock stars that's absolutely terrific. <b>--Hank Phillippi Ryan Nationally best-selling author of <i>Trust Me</i></b> <br /> "An anthology that captures the many faces of Florida--sly, crooked and beguiling. Guaranteed a hot read. Editor Greg Herren has put together another winner." <b>-- Elaine Viets, author, <i>Deal With the Devil and 13 Short Stories</i></b><br><br><b>Past Praise</b> <br> <b>Murder Under the Oaks: Bouchercon Anthology 2015</b><br> <b><i>Winner of the 2016 Anthony Award for Best Anthology or Collection</i></b> <br /><br /> <b>Blood on the Bayou: Bouchercon Anthology 2016</b><br> <b><i>Winner of the 2017 Anthony Award for Best Anthology (also edited by Greg Herren)</i></b> <br /><br /> "[A] showcase of good writing and satisfying reading" <i>--Kevin's Corner</i> <br /><br /> "This collection of stories is 100% solid and is as diverse as the city of New Orleans itself. I could have reviewed any of these stories as there is not a bad one in the bunch. <i>--BOLO Books</i> <br /><br /> <b>Passport to Murder: Bouchercon Anthology 2017</b><br> <b><i>Nominated for a 2018 Anthony Award for Best Anthology</i></b><br> "[A] rich and varied anthology..." --<i>Publishers Weekly</i>, Starred Review<br><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Editor <b>Greg Herren</b> is the award-winning author of over thirty novels, fifty short stories, and has edited over twenty anthologies. He has won two Lambda Literary Awards (out of fourteen nominations), two Moonbeam medals for excellence in young adult fiction, and an Anthony Award. He has been shortlisted for the Shirley Jackson and Macavity awards. His short stories have been published everywhere from <i>Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine</i> to <i>Mystery Weekly</i> to <i>New Orleans noir</i>. He lives in New Orleans.
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