Other books that might interest you

• 

  The Burglar in Short Order

  Lawrence Block

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  Four decades ago, Mystery Writers of America Grand Master Lawrence Block introduced the world to one of his most beloved and enduring creations: Bernie Rhodenbarr, the clever, nimble-fingered star of novels such as Burglars Can't Be Choosers, The Burglar Who Liked to Quote Kipling, and The Burglar Who Counted the Spoons. Called “the Heifetz of the picklock” by The New York Times, Bernie has stolen not only antiques, stamp collections, and priceless works of art but also millions of audiences' hearts. 
  Now, for all those craving more adventures of their favorite bookseller-by-day and burglar-by-night, The Burglar in Short Order for the first time ever collects all of Bernie's short-form appearances in one complete volume. From the story in which a prototype of Bernie first appeared (“A Bad Night for Burglars”) to his appearances in Playboy and (maybe? It's kinda complicated) Cosmopolitan...from an essay discussing Bernie's misadventures in Hollywood (how in the world did Whoopi Goldberg ever get cast?) to a piece commissioned by a European publisher for a tourist guide to New York...you'll find every published story, article, and stand-alone excerpt Bernie has ever appeared in—plus two new, unpublished pieces: an introduction discussing the character's colorful origins and an afterword in which the author, contemplating retirement, comes face to face with his own creation.  
  In all of mystery fiction, there has never been a character like Bernie—and in this, his dozenth book, he demonstrates all the charm and wit and kleptophilic ingenuity that has made two generations of audienes welcome their favorite burglar into their homes.

  Show book

• 

  Classic Short Stories - Volume...

  Mark Twain, Mary Shelley

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  Stories are one of mankind’s greatest artistic achievements.  Whether written down or spoken they have an ability to capture our imagination and thoughts, and take us on incredible journeys in the space of a phrase and the turn of a page. 
   
  Within a few words of text or speech, new worlds and characters form, propelling a narrative to a conclusion with intricate ease. Finely crafted, perfectly formed these Miniature Masterpieces, at first thought, seem remarkably easy to conjure up. But ask any writer and they will tell you that distilling the essence of narrative and characters into a short story is one of the hardest acts of their literary craft.  Many attempt, but few achieve.

  Show book

• 

  The Haunting of Strawberry Water

  Tara Gould

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  'This dazzling series shows that if the barriers can be vaulted there is true beauty to be had from the lesser-walked streets of literature. These works are both nourishing and inspiring, and a gift to any reader.' —Kerry Hudson
  A gripping tale of post-natal depression, this short story reads like a modern retelling of The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman and has much in common with Sarah Water' The Little Stranger in its realisation of psychological distress as a supernatural phenomenon.
  A new mother, traumatised by an arduous labour, tries to come to terms with being abandoned as a baby by Olivia, the mother she never knew. Set in the eponymous 'Strawberry Water', a mysterious 1920s country bungalow which overlooks a fast-flowing river, the story begins with a faded photograph of the woman our narrator assumes to be her mother.
  Spotlight Books is a collaboration between Creative Future, New Writing South and Myriad Editions to discover, guide and support writers who are under-represented due to mental or physical health issues, disability, race, class, gender identity or social circumstance.

  Show book

• 

  Honey Trap

  JT Lawrence

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  Daiki finds a flash drive in his office, which leads him to a truth he is not ready to hear.

  Show book

• 

  Under the Knife

  H. G. Wells

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  Herbert George Wells (1866-1946) was a prolific English writer, now best remembered for his science fiction novels and often credited as being the father of science fiction.'Under the Knife' is an eerie firsthand account by a patient of a surgical operation he experiences, which he already knows he will not survive.

  Show book

• 

  My Sunny British Days

  Shreyans Ranjalkar

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  My Sunny British DaysThriller, adventure and comedy are brought together in “My Sunny British Days” by Shreyans Ranjalkar. Written by child for children his stories take you on a magic carpet ride of adventure and bring to you; “The Lost Island” where a mysterious ring found by Sam and Jack transports them into a world of mystery, magic and dark sorcery. Challenge by an unknown enemy they attempt to free captives enslaved by a powerful spell. Then just when they think they have returned to the world they love and know, they are again summoned in “The Lost Island and Return of the Dark Devils”. Who calls this time, friend or foe? In “The Evil Lunch Ladies” hundreds of helpless children are rendered unconscious. What appeared to be a ‘normal’ school day had turned into a nightmare. George, Louis and Jack mysteriously escaped, now it’s up to them to save their peers. In “The small BIG Mistake” Mr. Harry was the kindest soul you could know. So kind that he managed to find himself in all types of mistaken situations. Yet one day would tell the rest apart. A sunny, happy day for Mr. Harry turned to panic and pain. Let the sunshine of “My Sunny British Days” warm your heart and bring back your own cherished memories. Step into the magical lands and experience the miraculous. “My Sunny British Days”A collection of Short Stories

  Show book