About
Who destroyed Professor Wolf's prize-winning tomatoes? What's behind the mysterious goings-on at Killington Manor? And why does life sometimes feel like we're stuck in a mystery, with few clues and no solutions? In her first collection of short stories, Sara Gran explores what detective stories mean and why we need them. If you love mysteries, and wonder why, this book is for you. Featuring Claire DeWitt and new worlds to explore.
"Full of wisdom and life and perfect sentences that make other writers tear their hair out in jealousy." -- Ed Brubaker, Eisner-winning author of Criminal
"By turns profound, amusing, and just plain fun." -- Sara Paretsky, author of Indemnity Only
"Irresistible...the perfect introduction to one of my favorite writers."
--Ed Park, Pulitzer-nominated author of Same Bed, Different Dreams
"Packed with clever twists and wry humor...big on smarts, suspense and style." --Alison Gaylin, Edgar--winning author of We Are Watching
"A darkly glittering cabinet of delights and curiosities by a master of the craft."
-John Wray, author of Gone to the Wolves
"Only Gran can take us this deep with this much pleasure in the reading." --Conner Habib, author of Hawk Mountain
"Gran is both blowing up the mystery genre and tying herself to its mast-what an incredible light show." -- Kirkus, Starred Review
"Full of wisdom and life and perfect sentences that make other writers tear their hair out in jealousy." -- Ed Brubaker, Eisner-winning author of Criminal
"By turns profound, amusing, and just plain fun." -- Sara Paretsky, author of Indemnity Only
"Irresistible...the perfect introduction to one of my favorite writers."
--Ed Park, Pulitzer-nominated author of Same Bed, Different Dreams
"Packed with clever twists and wry humor...big on smarts, suspense and style." --Alison Gaylin, Edgar--winning author of We Are Watching
"A darkly glittering cabinet of delights and curiosities by a master of the craft."
-John Wray, author of Gone to the Wolves
"Only Gran can take us this deep with this much pleasure in the reading." --Conner Habib, author of Hawk Mountain
"Gran is both blowing up the mystery genre and tying herself to its mast-what an incredible light show." -- Kirkus, Starred Review