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Sixteen of America's favorite author-anglers spin tales of mystery and fishing in this collection. From the tragic to the comic with many stops in between, these stories reflect the authors' passions for both making stories and catching fish. Michael Connelly, Ridley Pearson, John Lescroart, Don Winslow, Melodie Johnson Howe, Victoria Houston, and others all share a mysterious affection for things piscatorial when not busy writing bestselling books. This collection of all-original short stories will entertain even the most discriminating mystery reader.
This collection includes the following stories:
—"River Tears," by Ridley Pearson
—"Cutthroat," by Mark T. Sullivan
—"Blue on Black," by Michael Connelly
—"Unsnaggable," by John Lescroart
—"Darmstadt," by Andrew Winer
—"Cherchez La Femme," by Dana Stabenow
—"Sandy Brook," by Don Winslow
—"The Nymph," by Melodie Johnson Howe
—"Tight Lines," by James W. Hall
—"Every Day Is a Good Day on the River," by C. J. Box
—"Death by Honey Hole," by Victoria Houston
—"The Blood-Dimmed Tide," by Will Beall
—"Dead Drift," by Spring Warren
—"Granite Hat," by Brian M. Wiprud
—"Mr. Brody's Trout," by William G. Tapply
—"Luck," by T. Jefferson Parker
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"Neat collection of short stories by mystery authors that all involve fishing. Fun read. "
— Elsie (4 out of 5 stars)
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“Narrators John Nelson and Justine Eyre competently catch the voice of each author and the unique perspective provided by the focus on the sport.”
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Narrators John Nelson and Justine Eyre competently catch the voice of each author and the unique perspective provided by the focus on the sport.
— AudioFile
Hook, Line & Sinister Listener Reviews
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" I got this book to read the story by Victoria Houston. I enjoyed that one, but didn't finish most of the others b/c they were not my style. "
— Kel, 11/8/2013 -
" This is a collection of short stories which I don't normally like, and I only got this because it had a Dana Stabenow story with Kate Shugak. That one was pretty good, but the rest are violent, gory and repelling. Won't be searching for more by any of those writers! "
— Miki, 7/29/2013 -
" There are some good stories here, esp. the last few, but it's wildly uneven. Some of the fishing descriptions are off, too, but that's a minor issue. There are a variety of genres here, but they fit together well in the collection. "
— Justin, 12/16/2012 -
" Some very good stories and some not. If you're a fan of fishing or mystery this book of short stories will appeal to you. I like most of them, especially the one from William G. Tapply, who recently passed away. He will be missed. Cheers. "
— Tom, 10/7/2012 -
" Neat collection of short stories by mystery authors that all involve fishing. Fun read. "
— Elsie, 6/11/2012 -
" This is a collection of stories from various authors which include the sport of fishing in them. This just underscored for me that I am really not all that interested in fishing, but the stories were all interesting and well-written, so they were worth the read anyway. "
— Laren, 4/7/2012 -
" Interesting collection of mysteries with unifying theme of fishing. Dana Stabenow effortlessly creates her Alaskan backdrop with Jim Chopin and Kate Shugak involved in investigating a possible crime in Cherchez La Femme. Wonderful fundraising book, authors donated their royalties. "
— E., 3/28/2012 -
" GReat collection of great mystery writers! "
— Sheldon, 12/23/2011 -
" I've read a few compilation books in the past and this is probably my favorite. I loved the fishing theme with a twist of danger! Fishing will never look the same to me again. Some of these stories were truly excellent! "
— Katie, 11/25/2011 -
" Need to like fishing to enjoy book, "
— Al, 10/31/2011 -
" Interesting collection of mysteries with unifying theme of fishing. Dana Stabenow effortlessly creates her Alaskan backdrop with Jim Chopin and Kate Shugak involved in investigating a possible crime in Cherchez La Femme. Wonderful fundraising book, authors donated their royalties. "
— E., 11/30/2010 -
" This is a collection of stories from various authors which include the sport of fishing in them. This just underscored for me that I am really not all that interested in fishing, but the stories were all interesting and well-written, so they were worth the read anyway. "
— Laren, 6/17/2010 -
" Need to like fishing to enjoy book, "
— Al, 6/5/2010
About the Authors
T. Jefferson Parker is the author of numerous novels and short stories, the winner of three Edgar Awards, and the recipient of a Los Angeles Times Book Prize for best mystery. Before becoming a full-time novelist, he was an award-winning reporter.
James Fouhey is an actor and AudioFile Earphones Award–winning narrator living in New York City. He received classical training at Boston University and the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts. He has recorded more than 150 audiobooks across a variety of genres, including science fiction, romance, young adult fiction, and children’s fiction.
About the Narrators
John Allen Nelson’s critically acclaimed roles on television’s 24 and Vanished are among the highlights of his twenty-five-plus years as an actor, screenwriter, and film producer. As a narrator, he won an AudioFile Earphones Award for his reading of Zoo Story by Thomas French.
Justine Eyre is a classically trained actress who has narrated many audiobooks, earning the prestigious Audie Award for best narration and numerous Earphones Awards. She is multilingual and known for her great facility with accents. She has appeared on stage, with leading roles in King Lear and The Crucible, and has had starring roles in four films on the indie circuit. Her television credits include Two and a Half Men and Mad Men.