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New York Times bestselling author Laura Lippman has been hailed as one of the best crime fiction writers in America today, winning virtually every major award in the genre. The author of the enormously popular series featuring Baltimore P.I. Tess Monaghan as well as three critically lauded stand-alone novels, Lippman now turns her attention to short stories—and reveals another level of mastery.
For people who have yet to listen to Lippman, get ready to experience the spellbinding power of ""one of today's most pleasing storytellers, hailed for her keen psychological insights and her compelling characterizations,"" (San Diego Union-Tribune), who has ""invigorated the crime fiction arena with smart, innovative, and exciting work"" (George Pelecanos). As for longtime devotees of her multiple award-winning novels, you'll discover that you hardly know her.
This audio contains the individual short story “Hardly Knew Her”, from the collection Hardly Knew Her.
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“One of the best collections released in quite some time…From murderous, tense tales to more poignant but still murderous offerings…Lippman writes realistic, intelligent dialogue that can morph from humorous to dangerous during the course of a conversation…Riveting.”
— Boston Globe on Hardly Knew Her
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“Lippman…writes suspense stories of startling emotional depth.”
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“Intricate and witty.”
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“Reveals her great gift for whiplash short stories…Lippman tells deliciously vicious, topsy-turvy tales of women taking revenge…Lippman is a class act and a potent storyteller in these elegant, furious, and blues-blasting dispatches.”
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“Lippman shows herself to be a master of short fiction…Read them fast, like a glutton, or slowly to savor each one. Either way, this is a treasure.”
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“Chilling…Lippman’s fans won’t be disappointed.”
— Kirkus Reviews on Hardly Knew Her
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A 2008 Edgar Allan Poe Award Nominee for Best Short Story Collection
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Winner of the 2008 Anthony Award for Best Short Story
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Selected for the November 2008 Indie Next List
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About Laura Lippman
Laura Lippman is the award–winning author of mystery novels, including twelve in the Tess Monaghan series, fourteen stand-alone novels, and sixteen novellas and short story collections. Her books have won many awards, including the Edgar, Agatha, Shamus, Anthony, Nero, Barry Macavity, and Crime-Fest awards. In 2025, she was named a Grand Master by the Mystery Writers of America. Her books have been translated into more than twenty-five languages.
About the Narrators
Linda Emond is an award-winning actress of stage, film, television, and audiobook narration. Her performances on Broadway earned her nominations for the Tony Award in 2003 and 2012 and for the Drama Desk Award in 1997 and 2002. She was awarded the Joseph Jefferson Award for her roles in plays at theaters in Chicago. Her film credits include roles in Julie & Julia, Dark Water, and Across the Universe, among others. Her television credits include such series as Elementary, The Good Wife, and Law & Order: SVU, as well as movies such as A Dog Named Christmas. She has narrated dozens of audiobooks, winning four Earphones Awards and being named a finalist four times for the prestigious Audie Award. In 2011 she was named by AudioFile magazine as a Best Voice in Mystery & Suspense for her reading of Flash and Bones.
Linda Emond is an award-winning actress of stage, film, television, and audiobook narration. Her performances on Broadway earned her nominations for the Tony Award in 2003 and 2012 and for the Drama Desk Award in 1997 and 2002. She was awarded the Joseph Jefferson Award for her roles in plays at theaters in Chicago. Her film credits include roles in Julie & Julia, Dark Water, and Across the Universe, among others. Her television credits include such series as Elementary, The Good Wife, and Law & Order: SVU, as well as movies such as A Dog Named Christmas. She has narrated dozens of audiobooks, winning four Earphones Awards and being named a finalist four times for the prestigious Audie Award. In 2011 she was named by AudioFile magazine as a Best Voice in Mystery & Suspense for her reading of Flash and Bones.