Magnolias and Mayhem [Hardcover]

Jeffrey Marks (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 2000

A collection of 14 short stories from some of the best mystery authors writing about the South today. The collection includes Margaret Maron, Carolyn G. Hart, Dean James, Deborah Adams, Elaine Fowler Palencia, and Toni LP Kelner.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"These stories are strong, with voices distinct and singing of the South. The author renders a South rich in place; teeming with characters both quirky and complex; and punctuated with dialogues whose rhythms made me want to dance in praise." -- Anne Underwood Grant, author of the Sydney Teague series

From the Inside Flap

"Take your mint julep out to the veranda, then get ready for murder and moonlight--tempered with soft Southern charm." ~Meritorious Mysteries

"Bravo to his eclectic group of authors digging deep into the heart of the South. Their stories are rich in suspense, humor, and charm. " ~Sujata Massey

"These stories are strong, with voices distinct and singing of the South. From urban Louisville to the beach resort of Wilmington, NC and back in time to the battle of Vicksburg, the authors render a South rich in place; teeming with characters both quirky and complex; and punctuated with dialogues whose rhythms made me want to dance in praise." ~ Anne Underwood Grant, author of the Sydney Teague series

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 200 pages
• Publisher: Overmountain Press; 1st edition (January 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1570721122
• ISBN-13: 978-1570721120
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,697,581 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Journey to the south for magnolias, mint julips...& murder, November 14, 2000

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Harriet Klausner - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Magnolias and Mayhem (Paperback)

The southern mystery sub-genre is known for its "gentle" belles that solve crimes by being polite "steel magnolias" who "delicately" find the clues that identify the criminal. This collection pays homage to the regional mystery of the south as each tale provides that genteel background disguising a rock solid individual or two.

The fourteen tales are all well written as expected from some of the sub-genre's leading authors. Each story provides a full picture of the area to include powerful characterizations and many amusing scenarios. None of the stories are weak though some are incredibly excellent like those of Carolyn Hart and Elizabeth Daniel Squires. Fans of the Southern crime story will fully enjoy this anthology intended for leisure reading over several cold nights.

Harriet Klausner

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Southern Mystery at its Best, September 22, 2002

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K. Richard "A K Richard" (LA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Magnolias and Mayhem (Paperback)

A great collection of short stories. Southern mysteries by some of the best mystery short story writers around. Each story is charming and entertaining. A wonderful American take on the English-type mystery. Enjoy!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful anthology of mysterious Southern "doings", September 1, 2000

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Doris Ann Norris - See all my reviews

This review is from: Magnolias and Mayhem (Paperback)

Jeffrey Marks' anthology "Magnolias and Mayhem" from Silver Dagger Press is another winner from that small publishing house. Some great short stories including authors such as Jeff Marks, Margaret Maron, Deborah Adams, Dean James and Elizabeth Daniels Squires. There are also separate stories by the self-styled "evil twins", [Barbara]Taylor McCafferty and Beverly Taylor Herald as well as Carolyn Hart, Jeff Abbot, Toni Kelner, etc. Fine stories for those who like their mysteries with a Southern touch, but with a healthy diversity in style and content.