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New York State of Crime
New York is a state where mystery and secrets thrive. A state of chaos. A state of confusion. And above all, a state of crime. No matter what the time period, or the venue—the world of high tech, the media, tourism, or the arts—criminals have infiltrated every aspect of New York life. But what these ne’er-do-wells soon learn is that New Yorkers are smart and resilient. Some count on their wits, others their computer skills, and still others their physical strength, but when risk arises, New Yorkers fight back. Hard.
In this anthology, authored by acclaimed Sisters in Crime NY/Tri-State authors, you’ll realize just how hard. You’ll learn how computer hacking can kill more than just a business, sense the sweet scent of death in Old New York, and discover how an Internet chef parlayed a chopped liver debacle into big bucks and even bigger danger. You’ll tag along on city tours that rat out Manhattan, witness a radio broadcaster’s afternoon break turn deadly, and gasp as a psychologist with questionable ethics gets what’s coming to him. In these pages, a death at the Ziegfeld Theater is clearly not folly, and some hitchhikers want more than just a ride. Busybodies, whether fighting neighborhood crime or interruptions at Carnegie Hall, uncover plots devious and perverse; an actress suffers something far worse than bad reviews, and DNA testing leads to family trees ridden with gnarled limbs. Whether they’re trying to shake an ex-lover, a fall from grace, or an infamous former life and reputation, these characters find their lives taking unexpected turns. Meet the tarot reader who finds solving crimes in the cards, the police officer who finds himself in a pickle, the single woman whose hike turns into a date with death, the detective with a cheesy assignment, and the novelist who takes extraordinary steps to protect her royalties.
Included are stories by such acclaimed authors as Nancy Bilyeau, Susan Breen, Paula Bernstein, D.M. Barr, Joseph R.G. De Marco, Susan Egan, Nancy Good, Nikki Knight, Nina Mansfield, Adam Meyer, Karen Odden, Rebecca Olmstead, Ellen Quint, Michele Bazan Reed, Lori Robbins, Catherine Siemann, Triss Stein, Cathi Stoler, Izolda Trakhtenberg, and Nina Wachsman.
On every page, these authors have created tales of New Yorkers who take on unspeakable challenges. Your challenge will be to stop reading before night turns to day.
Critical Acclaim for New York State of Crime :
“From Syracuse to the High Line, down the Grand Concourse and up the Appalachian Trail, New York State of Crime showcases the deadly side of the Empire State that tour guides never tell you about.”—Richie Narvaez, award-winning author of Hipster Death Rattle
In this anthology, authored by acclaimed Sisters in Crime NY/Tri-State authors, you’ll realize just how hard. You’ll learn how computer hacking can kill more than just a business, sense the sweet scent of death in Old New York, and discover how an Internet chef parlayed a chopped liver debacle into big bucks and even bigger danger. You’ll tag along on city tours that rat out Manhattan, witness a radio broadcaster’s afternoon break turn deadly, and gasp as a psychologist with questionable ethics gets what’s coming to him. In these pages, a death at the Ziegfeld Theater is clearly not folly, and some hitchhikers want more than just a ride. Busybodies, whether fighting neighborhood crime or interruptions at Carnegie Hall, uncover plots devious and perverse; an actress suffers something far worse than bad reviews, and DNA testing leads to family trees ridden with gnarled limbs. Whether they’re trying to shake an ex-lover, a fall from grace, or an infamous former life and reputation, these characters find their lives taking unexpected turns. Meet the tarot reader who finds solving crimes in the cards, the police officer who finds himself in a pickle, the single woman whose hike turns into a date with death, the detective with a cheesy assignment, and the novelist who takes extraordinary steps to protect her royalties.
Included are stories by such acclaimed authors as Nancy Bilyeau, Susan Breen, Paula Bernstein, D.M. Barr, Joseph R.G. De Marco, Susan Egan, Nancy Good, Nikki Knight, Nina Mansfield, Adam Meyer, Karen Odden, Rebecca Olmstead, Ellen Quint, Michele Bazan Reed, Lori Robbins, Catherine Siemann, Triss Stein, Cathi Stoler, Izolda Trakhtenberg, and Nina Wachsman.
On every page, these authors have created tales of New Yorkers who take on unspeakable challenges. Your challenge will be to stop reading before night turns to day.
Critical Acclaim for New York State of Crime :
“From Syracuse to the High Line, down the Grand Concourse and up the Appalachian Trail, New York State of Crime showcases the deadly side of the Empire State that tour guides never tell you about.”—Richie Narvaez, award-winning author of Hipster Death Rattle
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Published September 16, 2024
About the author
D.M. Barr
9 books305 followersWHO IS D.M. BARR?
By day, a mild-mannered salesperson, wife, mother, rescuer of senior shelter dogs, happily living just north of New York City. By night, an author of suspense, satire, and sweet romance.
My background includes stints in travel marketing, travel journalism, meeting planning, public relations and real estate. I was, for a long and happy time, an award-winning magazine writer and editor. Then kids happened. And I needed to actually make money. Now they're off doing whatever it is they do (of which I have no idea since they won't friend me on Facebook) and I can spend my spare time weaving tales of debauchery and whatever else tickles my fancy.
The main thing to remember about my work is that I am NOT one of my characters. For example, as a real estate broker, I've never played Bondage Bingo in one of my empty listings or offed one of my problem clients.
But that's not to say I haven't wanted to...
By day, a mild-mannered salesperson, wife, mother, rescuer of senior shelter dogs, happily living just north of New York City. By night, an author of suspense, satire, and sweet romance.
My background includes stints in travel marketing, travel journalism, meeting planning, public relations and real estate. I was, for a long and happy time, an award-winning magazine writer and editor. Then kids happened. And I needed to actually make money. Now they're off doing whatever it is they do (of which I have no idea since they won't friend me on Facebook) and I can spend my spare time weaving tales of debauchery and whatever else tickles my fancy.
The main thing to remember about my work is that I am NOT one of my characters. For example, as a real estate broker, I've never played Bondage Bingo in one of my empty listings or offed one of my problem clients.
But that's not to say I haven't wanted to...
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Displaying 1 - 7 of 7 reviews
November 29, 2024
I liked most of these stories. Even the few I didn't like were well-written.
I like that the stories are all short. It made it easy to put the book down and pick it up later. The majority of stories are set in current time but some are set in the past. One is set in 1890. All were enjoyable.
There is a brief bio of the author at the end of each story with notes of their other works. I may seek out a few works by the authors of my favorite stories.
I wonder about the Style 6 in the full title.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I like that the stories are all short. It made it easy to put the book down and pick it up later. The majority of stories are set in current time but some are set in the past. One is set in 1890. All were enjoyable.
There is a brief bio of the author at the end of each story with notes of their other works. I may seek out a few works by the authors of my favorite stories.
I wonder about the Style 6 in the full title.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
October 18, 2024
This is book is an anthology of many short stories, so if you like reading short stories this may just be the book for you. After each story is a short bio on the author. Some stories I enjoyed and liked while others I felt came from left field and were not believable, almost fantasy-like. The reason for the 3 stars. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
December 18, 2024
The book has an interesting collection of short stories. I’ve never read crime related short stories before, and I really enjoyed the twists in these tales. As a true crime junkie, these quick reads were a guilt free indulgence. There were a couple of issues I had with the readability of the language/style but that seems more like a me issue than an issue with the book itself.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
November 4, 2024
A book full of short murder stories. Some of the stories are great and some not so much but its fun to read things by different authors. Each author has their unique spin on murders and is fun to read their different styles.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
November 17, 2024
A good collection of short stories with several perspectives of life and crime in New York City, both contemporary and historical. Several authors to check out further. Thanks BookSirens for the opportunity to read and review this advanced readers copy.
November 25, 2024
There is a wide variety of mysteries here. Some I liked very much, and some not so much. For me, the stories got better at the half-way point.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
February 7, 2025
Book was a little confusing for me but the storyline was good. It junps back and forth alot and some times I had to go back and a reread a page. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
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