Stories to startle, surprise, and satisfy from the world’s number one storyteller . . .
“A posthumous treat from a devilishly funny author.”—Entertainment Weekly
How would you get rid of a murder weapon without causing suspicion? Where would you hide a diamond where no one else would think of looking? What if you found out that the tattoo on your back was worth more than a million dollars? Here are eleven wicked tales that will keep readers spellbound from the opening lines until the horrifying surprise-twist endings.
“Bizarre, fascinating, and sophisticated short stories. . . . Full of irony and unexpected twists, they smack of the master’s touch—every word carefully chosen, characters fully fleshed out in only a few pages, the sense of place immediate.”—Booklist
“Packed with imaginative characters, quirky plots, and surprise endings, these eleven gems are the kinds of stories readers will want to share with their friends.”—Children’s Literature
Stories to startle, surprise, and satisfy from the world’s number one storyteller . . .
“A posthumous treat from a devilishly funny author.”—Entertainment Weekly
How would you get rid of a murder weapon without causing suspicion? Where would you hide a diamond where no one else would think of looking? What if you found out that the tattoo on your back was worth more than a million dollars? Here are eleven wicked tales that will keep readers spellbound from the opening lines until the horrifying surprise-twist endings.
Praise
“Bizarre, fascinating, and sophisticated short stories. . . . Full of irony and unexpected twists, they smack of the master’s touch—every word carefully chosen, characters fully fleshed out in only a few pages, the sense of place immediate.”—Booklist
“Packed with imaginative characters, quirky plots, and surprise endings, these eleven gems are the kinds of stories readers will want to share with their friends.”—Children’s Literature
