When a Stranger Comes to Town (April 20)
It’s been said that all great literature boils down to one of two stories — a man takes a journey, or a stranger comes to town. While mystery writers have been successfully using both approaches for generations, there’s something undeniably alluring in the nature of a stranger: the uninvited guest, the unacquainted neighbor, the fish out of water. No matter how or where they appear, strangers are walking mysteries, complete unknowns in once-familiar territories who disrupt our lives with unease and wonder. In the newest collection of stories by the Mystery Writers of America, each author weaves a fresh tale surrounding the eerie feeling that comes when a stranger enters our midst, featuring stories by prolific mystery writers such as Michael Connelly, Lisa Unger and Joe Hill.
Stories from MWA-NY members in the collection include “Seat 2C” by Alafair Burke, “Here’s to New Friends” by Jackie Freimor, “Exit Now” by Emilya Naymark, “Russkies” by Jonathan Stone, “A Different Kind of Healing” by Steve Hamilton and “Tokyo Stranger” by Tina deBellegarde.