Whether they drink whiskey or wine, crime fiction writers can often be found indulging in their favorite libations at all manner of drinking establishments (especially the hotel bar at most mystery conventions!). So, what better way to recognize this natural affinity than Murder, Neat, a collection of twenty-four crime stories set in a variety of bars, taverns, and tasting rooms, written by many of the most honored living crime fiction short story writers.

Edited by Anthony Award-nominated editors Michael Bracken and Barb Goffman, and featuring the work of many of the contributors to the SleuthSayers group blog, Murder, Neat includes new stories from: Michael Bracken Melodie Campbell Joseph D'Agnese David Dean O'Neil De Noux Eve Fisher John M. Floyd David Edgerley Gates Barb Goffman Kristin Kisska Janice Law R.

T. Lawton Steve Liskow Robert Lopresti Leigh Lundin Lawrence Maddox Bob Mangeot Travis Richardson Stephen Ross Art Taylor Mark Thielman Brian Thornton Jim Winter Elizabeth Zelvin So, prepare to quench your literary thirst when you open this tantalizing cocktail of crime.

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