West Coast Crime Wave (Crime Wave Anthologies) [Kindle Edition]

Brian Thornton (Editor)

Book Description

This collection of crime fiction by some of the West Coast's best mystery writers will immerse the reader in a rich palette of colors that paints a broad mosaic of crime along the Pacific Rim. Running the length of the western edge of the country from Alaska to SoCal and back, these eighteen stories make their setting yet another character in the plot.

Starting with a foreword written by legendary Irish mystery writer Ken Bruen to tightly crafted stories by best-selling authors such as David Corbett, Steve Hockensmith, Simon Wood and Terrill Lee Lankford, to exciting new voices from the likes of Scotti Andrews and Jim Thomsen, mystery fans will enjoy a collection as wide-ranging and varied as the region itself.

West Coast Crime Wave is the first in a series of crime fiction anthologies and other works published in e-book format by BSTSLLR.Com, a new e-book press founded by Michael Wolf. This anthology, edited by Brian Thornton, includes short stories from some of the US west coast’s most popular crime fiction writers.

Authors included in this anthology:

Ken Bruen (Foreword)
Brian Thornton (Editor)
Scotti Andrews
Steve Brewer
Bill Cameron
David Corbett
Ted Hertel
Naomi Hirahara
Steve Hockenmith
Thomas Hopp
R.T. Lawton
Terrill Lee Lankford
Doug Levin
Nick Mamatas
Sam Roseme
Karla Stover
Jim Thomsen
Jim Winter
Simon Wood

REVIEWS

"BSTSLLR has come charging out of the gate with their first offering, West Coast Crime Wave...every story in the collection is well worth the price of admission" - Elizabeth A. White, Elizabeth A. White Book Reviews

Product Details

• File Size: 695 KB
• Print Length: 284 pages
• Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited
• Publisher: BSTSLLR.COM; 1 edition (October 16, 2011)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
• Language: English
• ASIN: B005WJWXMM
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• X-Ray: Not Enabled
• Lending: Enabled
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #238,187 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Well worth the time November 1, 2011

By Kathleen Taylor

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I didn't love all of the stories in this compilation, but I liked enough of them to make it well worth my time and money. I especially liked Steve Brewer's story.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Good variety of talent. November 16, 2011

By faith roldan

Format:Kindle Edition

Some stories are better than others but overall it is an interesting read. Review for yourself. I think it's a good variety of talent, stories and settings.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars All good but one! November 1, 2011

By dyno

Format:Kindle Edition

This compilation of short stories is a very good bargain at $3.99!!!
The writing(all but one story) was very well done. The various authors make vividly sketch their characters such that the reader can identify with their varied situations. A couple of the stories were so well written, you can actually experience the increase in heart-rate as the tension builds in the story...very noteworthy considering the "let me leave nothing to your imagination" writing that is bogging down the pulp-mills of today.

A MUST READ? Only if you enjoy variety and aren't looking to throw your imagination aside to allow someone else to dictate EXACTLY what it should see...

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Pulp Fiction February 4, 2012

By David Card

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Eclectic, pulp-y collections with some quirky genre-benders. More hits than misses, with a handful of stand-outs from Cameron, Andrews, Corbett, Hockensmith, Mamatas.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Fun reads November 29, 2011

By FieldofSteve

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This book was a lot of fun and worth way more than the $3.99 asking price. I agree with some of the comments that not every story was fantastic, but enough were that it made it fun. I'm not really a crime book reader, but this was a good way to handle it. Small bites made for better eating.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Great stories! November 20, 2011

By Lisa

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These stories were such a great read! Lots of creativity, diversity, and plenty of chills! I especially enjoyed Scotti Andrew's "Blind Date." Her story made me feel much better about a few blind dates I've had!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars West Coast Crime Wave (Crime Wave Anthologies) November 20, 2011

By Paso Palmer

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I love twists and this collection offers up some great ones from some very divergent imaginations. I am looking forward to reading more from these authors, especially Scotti Andrews.

4.0 out of 5 stars A collection of gems January 3, 2012

By Janet Payton

Format:Kindle Edition

What a great collection of crime fiction...or just plain ol' fiction for that matter. As a native of the West Coast, I have visited many of the locales featured in these stories. The ability to put myself at the scene really did increase my overall reading enjoyment. The collection contains a nice diversity of writing styles. I particularly enjoyed Brian Thornton's "Paper Son," Steve Hockensmith's "Fred Menace, Commie for Hire," and R.T. Lawton's "Sydney Ducks," since I'm a sucker for a period piece. This was a perfect collection to pick up and read during a lunch break or while waiting for an appointment. Quick, fascinating reads that don't require a lot of time investment. I'm also throwing around the word "fusty" a lot more now, so that's been a fun bonus.