At Edgar-winner Art Taylor's blog, several writers (including me) pick apart their stories' First Two Pages to see what works and what maybe doesn't. In my case, it's a Washington story, "Marley's Mistress," in which a female FBI agent was spying on a Congressman before she died. You can also read Art's prize-winning story from Ellery Queen's magazine.
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The stock market is murder!
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Stockbroker John McCarthy and his actress wife set out to crack the murder of a hedge fund manager.
"Snappy mystery. Ross generates an enjoyable noir vibe with his snarky hero. He has also crafted a fine puzzle that doesn't require a deep understanding of high finance to appreciate."
Publishers Weekly
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Kathy Bell's bad day at the office is getting worse. The boss has disembowelled himself with a letter opener. He thinks he's become an angel.
"God helping, there is everything to fear."
"Impressively creepy jump scares. Bravura set pieces. Well-crafted moments of suspense."
Publishers Weekly
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SHORT STORIES
"The Devil in Preemption" (Hitchcock's-coming)
"Paris Green" (Hitchcock's-coming)
"Time Sharing" (Hitchcock's-November/December 2020)
"Last Night in Malibu" (Hitchcock's-November/December 2019) *
"Marley's Mistress" (Hitchcock's-July/August 2019)
"The Week Before November" (Hitchcock's-November/December 2018) +
"The Three Dog Problem" (Hitchcock's-May/June 2018)
"Fair Game" (Hitchcock's-March/April 2018) +
"Self Portrait" (Hitchcock's-September/October 2017) +
"The Kubelsky Block" (Hitchcock's-May / June 2017)
"The Woman Who Sold Love Stories" (Hitchcock's-December 2016)
* By James L. Ross
+ By Max Gersh FULL LIST
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