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Sisters In Crime 5 (Anthology Editor for Sisters in Crime)

Marilyn Wallace

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A collection of mystery tales features short works by Sara Paretsky, Joyce Carol Oates, Susan Dunlap, Dorothy Sucher, and other noted writers.

The Best of Sisters in Crime

Marilyn Wallace

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Total reviews: 4 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

A Wonderfully Diverse Collection of Stories From Women Writers 5 out of 5 stars.
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Mysteries are truly my favorite types of stories. In "The Best of Sisters In Crime," by Marilyn Wallace, we have a sampling of some of the very best mysteries written by women. Included are such terrific authors as Mary Higgins Clark, Elizabeth George, Carolyn Hart and Joyce Carol Oates, along with many others. These stories range from the terrifying to the humorous. Some gems in the collection are as follows.

1. "All The Lonely People," by Marcia Muller. In this story, a PI goes undercover in a dating service to discover the culprit behind some burglaries of the customers. It is a first person narrative that is absolutely delightful.
2. "The Celestial Buffet," by Susan Dunlap. This hilarious story concerns the death of a middle class woman and what she discovers when she reaches "Eternity." In this story, things are not always what they seem.
3. "Say You're Sorry," by Sarah Schinkman. This complex and terrifyingly poignant story recounts the resentment of a Southern woman against the "Belle" of the town, and the actions she takes because of this resentment. This story was one of my absolute favorites.
4. "Cold Turkey," by Diane Mott Davidson. This story features Ms. Davidson's caterer sleuth "Goldie" Bear, who must solve the murder of a body she discovers in her refridgerator.

All of the stories are absolutely superb! Anyone who enjoys a good mystery will absolutely love this book. It not only includes excellent stories, but also short biographies of the authors and lists of their previous works. Happy reading!

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Editor Marilyn Wallace describes the 22 stories in this superb collection--chosen from her five equally excellent annual compilations--as "the work of a diverse, unruly and talented group of writers. Difficult to classify, adventurous, energetic, the contributors include writers who are past presidents of the organization Sisters in Crime, writers who aren't members at all, writers from big cities, rural outposts and suburban enclaves, writers who fly airplanes, practice yoga, study papermaking, take teaching holidays in Poland." What all the stories have in common is that each has already won some kind of an award. You'll find instantly recognizable names such as Marcia Muller, Julie Smith, Sue Grafton, Elizabeth George, Mary Higgins Clark, Sara Paretsky, Margaret Maron, and Sharyn McCrumb.

Sisters in Crime 3

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Following the national success of Sisters in Crime 1 and 2, this third anthology features today's top storytellers. Included are twenty-one tales to chill the blood, tickle the fancy, and challenge the skills of criminal detection! "Outstanding!"--Publishers Weekly.

Sisters In Crime 3

Lilian Jackson Braun, Dorothy Salisbury Davis, Faye Kellerman, Sara Paretsky

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A collection of short mysteries written by popular authors.

Deadly Allies/Audio Cassettes

Robert J. Randisi

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An anthology of mystery works by The Private Eye Writers of America and Sisters in Crime includes stories by Sue Grafton, Loren Estleman, Susan Dunlap, Sara Paretsky, Ben Schutz, Max Allan Collins, Jeremiah Healy, and others. Simultaneous.

The Seduction

Marilyn Wallace

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Taking refuge in her sister Rosie's Taconic Hills farm, Lee Montana begins receiving horrifying gifts from a faceless stranger, and soon she and Rosie learn what it is to be the target of a stalker. 15,000 first printing. $15,000 ad/promo.

A single stone

Marilyn Wallace

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Three years after the murder of her daughter and her acquittal for the crime, Linda Orett becomes the police's number one suspect again when another child is murdered under the same circumstances as those of her own daughter. Reprint. LJ. PW. K.

So Shall You Reap

Marilyn Wallace

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While taking part in a pageant reenacting the history of her New England hometown, Taconic Hills, Sarah Hoving experiences strange sensations when a series of mysterious events begins to mirror events that took place centuries before.

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Marilyn Wallace

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A Case of Loyalties

Marilyn Wallace

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Total reviews: 2 Average rating: 3.5 of 5

a terrific read 5 out of 5 stars.
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The mystery is engaging, but I really liked the characters. The two detectives are interesting duo, and the mother and her teen-age daughter rang so true! Interesting way to tell a story, too. I really enjoyed this book

Fractured, flat mystery set in Oakland 2 out of 5 stars.
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It was just a joy ride. But when the car teenager Tricia "borrowed" is identified in a drive by shooting, all the evidence points to her despite her denials. Her mother and inspector Goldstein believe her and investigate further into the victim's strange boarding house and habits. Goldstein's partner keeps focusing on Tricia. The victim is universally hated in the neighborhood but alternatives to Tricia are hard to find.

I read this book primarily because 1) it won a MacCavity for best first novel in 1987 (in a tie with Faye Kellerman - who has gone on to fame and fortune)and 2) it's set in Oakland, my hometown. I find the award perplexing as this simply isn't all that great a book. The author can't seem to settle on a protagonist and 180 pages is too little time for any of the characters to emerge as interesting or sympathetic. Overall, the story is flat and fractured. Likewise, it lacks humor and warmth. The Oakland angle is also disappointing. She barely works it as a setting and what she does use is strictly guidebook level. Janet Dawson's series is much more interesting if you happen to be interested in Oakland (don't laugh).

Bottom line -- doubt I'll be reading the remaining two books in this series.