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MURDER NEW YORK STYLE: FRESH SLICES
by Terrie Farley Moran, ed.
L & L Dreamspell, September 2011
255 pages
$14.95
ISBN: 1603184236


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Infectious for their New York City attitude, this anthology of crime stories perfectly captures the sassy spirit of its diverse inhabitants. From old neighbors harboring life and death secrets to new immigrants seeking to capitalize on their situations, these stories will engage and entertain. Dipping into one of these short stories is akin to taking a walk in New York, albeit not the New York that any tourist is likely to stumble upon.

Life is gritty for many of the inhabitants of these tales, from friends who share life underneath a special "sneaker tree" in their neighborhood park to a Bosnian refugee who cares for one of those who have lost their voice to infirmity. These stories capture the intimacy of big city relationships, from chance encounters at a city greenmarket to long-established friendships and family ties. Much like the city of New York itself, they tell of the hardships of life and the human connection.

From the first story to the last, this book is a shining example of solid writing style, where characters are larger than life, and the city becomes an integral personality to the telling. This collection, written by New York's Sisters in Crime chapter members, fairly sings with down-to-earth vignettes of life, no high-tech toys or globe-trotting, crime-solving millionaires needed. Indeed, that is the glory of the writing here. Each of the characters populating these short stories is a fully formed individual, someone who might live next door to or one might come across in daily life.

From lovers' secrets to sisters' shared truth, the tales of MURDER NEW YORK STYLE: FRESH SLICES should not be missed. Whether one is familiar with the city or not, the tales told here are universal and can be enjoyed by everyone.

§ Christine Zibas is a freelance writer and former director of publications for a Chicago nonprofit.

Reviewed by Christine Zibas, November 2011

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