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chelz286's review against another edition
4.0
Miscreants, Murderers, & Thieves is a nice broad compilation of short stories that involve; murder, drugs, sex, mystery, horror, historical and just overall good story telling that can be read in one sitting.
This is a compliance of fourteen authors work, and they are all different but all good reads. My favorites were The Temperature at Which Love Freezes (this is probably my favorite!), Mercy in the West, Last Night in Quartzsite, Behind Those Veils, and The Scoop. So if you are wanting to skip around- I would read these ones first.
Overall, I enjoyed all of the stories that were written- each one had their own intrigue and mystery. Some had a nice little twist right at the end that I did not see coming at all. But it was the ending that gave you that smile and the comment, "well played" to the author.
I look forward to reading other complications like this, as it is a nice break from sitting down with a novel and committing time if you don't have it but want a quick read that makes you think a little.
Thank you to Sam W Reed for reaching out to me to read and review, as well as to all the other authors for adding their work to this compilation.
This is a compliance of fourteen authors work, and they are all different but all good reads. My favorites were The Temperature at Which Love Freezes (this is probably my favorite!), Mercy in the West, Last Night in Quartzsite, Behind Those Veils, and The Scoop. So if you are wanting to skip around- I would read these ones first.
Overall, I enjoyed all of the stories that were written- each one had their own intrigue and mystery. Some had a nice little twist right at the end that I did not see coming at all. But it was the ending that gave you that smile and the comment, "well played" to the author.
I look forward to reading other complications like this, as it is a nice break from sitting down with a novel and committing time if you don't have it but want a quick read that makes you think a little.
Thank you to Sam W Reed for reaching out to me to read and review, as well as to all the other authors for adding their work to this compilation.
mistymist15's review against another edition
5.0
Miscreants, Murderers, & Thieves is a collection of 13 short stories mind-altering mystery/crime stories. Written by 13 different authors with pronounced style and writing. It’s like nibbling the short stories that leave a charming taste in your mind.
From quirky, witty to heart-wrenching stories of people. As the title suggests, you have all the elements present in these stories. The common denominator is the characters that are pleasant and invigorating.
Few of my favourites are,
Murder at the magic castle (tops the chart) a police detective solves a 25-year-old murder,
Last night in Quartzsite, a gas station robbing ends with a blinding twist,
Beneath these walls (this one is a sci-fi) a man’s quest save the planet by selfless his actions.
The scoop, a popular teen sensation faced with a dilemma and in a moment acts with kindness.
Tada!, like the superhero show The Flash. The antagonist talks about fooling the lightning-fast superhero.
Each story presents a scene, and the twists come with them are surprising. They take you on a journey. You immerse in these stories and flow with them. Each of the writers has a distinctive writing style. The stories are different but together in the book they bring out a flavourful taste.
Miscreants, Murderers, & Thieves is a book full of marvellous gem waiting there to read. I recommend this book for crime fiction. It’s a gem that deserves a spot in your bookshelf.
Thank you, Samuel Reed, for giving me a copy of this amazing book in exchange for my honest review.
From quirky, witty to heart-wrenching stories of people. As the title suggests, you have all the elements present in these stories. The common denominator is the characters that are pleasant and invigorating.
Few of my favourites are,
Murder at the magic castle (tops the chart) a police detective solves a 25-year-old murder,
Last night in Quartzsite, a gas station robbing ends with a blinding twist,
Beneath these walls (this one is a sci-fi) a man’s quest save the planet by selfless his actions.
The scoop, a popular teen sensation faced with a dilemma and in a moment acts with kindness.
Tada!, like the superhero show The Flash. The antagonist talks about fooling the lightning-fast superhero.
Each story presents a scene, and the twists come with them are surprising. They take you on a journey. You immerse in these stories and flow with them. Each of the writers has a distinctive writing style. The stories are different but together in the book they bring out a flavourful taste.
Miscreants, Murderers, & Thieves is a book full of marvellous gem waiting there to read. I recommend this book for crime fiction. It’s a gem that deserves a spot in your bookshelf.
Thank you, Samuel Reed, for giving me a copy of this amazing book in exchange for my honest review.
errantreads's review
5.0
Super fun with a really wide assortment of perspective and imaginative storytelling. This anthology has something for everyone: A western. A superhero (supervillain) tale. A Lovecraftian horror. A sad, but introspective story of love and loss. Gritty noir-ish crime. Even a bit of steampunk action. This is a super-fun anthology where every story offers something unexpected. A real treat. Recommend.
bract4813mypacksnet's review
4.0
Miscreants, Murderers, & Thieves compiles stories around a broad range of topics, all out of the norm—a bit of something for everyone with stories that can be read in one sitting. The leitmotivs that run through them include drugs, sex, murder, child abuse, mystery and others. The genres range from noir to sci-fi to steampunk.
One of my favorites was "The Temperature At Which Love Freezes” by Katherine Tomlinson. You’ll vow to treat your spouse better after reading it! For an unreliable narrator, check out “First Tools” by Nicholas Zeman. Each story has its own sense of mystery, often with a twist at the end the reader doesn’t see coming.
One of my favorites was "The Temperature At Which Love Freezes” by Katherine Tomlinson. You’ll vow to treat your spouse better after reading it! For an unreliable narrator, check out “First Tools” by Nicholas Zeman. Each story has its own sense of mystery, often with a twist at the end the reader doesn’t see coming.
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