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SHOT TO DEATH
Mainly Murder Press Contains thirty-one stories of murder and mayhem, set in New England. |
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SHOT TO DEATH
Untreed
Reads Contains thirty-one stories of murder and mayhem, set in New England. |
| Like a 31-bullet magazine, Shot to Death delivers a major dose of murder and mayhem. The work of short story author Stephen D. Rogers has graced over
three hundred publications. Here, collected for the first time, are 31 of his stories of murder and mayhem, strewn across the back alleys and back yards of New England. Let this veteran writer lead you through the darkness to show you where the bodies are buried. You might just make it back alive. |
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| What people
are saying:
2011 Spinetingler Award Best Short Story Collection "The sometime EQMM poet is so smoothly readable, explores such a variety of
inventive situations, and is so ambitious in structure and theme, even the stories
that don't quite hit the mark make enjoyable reading. Especially good ones include
"A Dog Named Mule," "A Friendly Game," "Discharged," and "Last Call." Offbeat pure
crime stories appear alongside unconventional private eye tales like "Sidewalk,"
with its black-comedy punch line."
"Terse tales of cops and robbers, private eyes and bad guys, with an authentic New England setting."
"Put yourself in the hands of a master as you travel this world of the dishonest,
dysfunctional, and disappeared. Rogers is the real deal--real writer, real story teller, real tour guide to
the dark side." "Stephen D. Rogers' collection SHOT TO DEATH provides a riveting reminder that the short story form is the foundation of the mystery/thriller genre. There's something in this assemblage of New England noir to suit every
aficionado. Highly recommended!" "What sets those particular stories apart is their ability to catch the browns and grays of the characters quickly, subtly and persuasively." "Plenty goes wrong for the characters in Rogers' first collection of stories." "A bite or two of a truly tasty short story is often more satisfying than a five-course meal of been-there-read-that novel." "Each story is fresh and original, set against a New England backdrop, and
includes colorful characters from diverse walks of life. Each plot twists and turns to its totally surprising and
unpredictable ending." "If you enjoy crime short stories with a twist, try Stephen D. Rogers' Shot to Death, an escape from
reality, into the 'back alleys and back yards of New England.'" "A delightful collection." "'C.O.D.' is typical of the stories in this entertaining collection, written by an author who clearly
knows his craft and, more importantly, his audience." "This is the perfect bedside book if you like a shot of mayhem before bed. Thirty-one little
gems." "If you're one of those readers who shy away from short stories in favor of novels...You don't
know what you're missing!" "These are stories that nestle under your skin like chiggers and don’t go away easily." "While the title and cover would leave one to believe they all have a murder as a central motif
[the stories are actually] much broader in their scope, their actions, their plots, and their
resolutions." "Stephen Rogers has written 31 stories that
take mere minutes to read."
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