Florida Happens

Tales of Mystery, Mayhem, and Suspense from the Sunshine State

By: Greg Herren (Editor), Lawrence Block (Contribution by), Reed Farrel Coleman (Contribution by), Susanna Calkins (Contribution by), John D. MacDonald (Contribution by)

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Paperback | 18 October 2018

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When it comes to Florida, no crime is too unusual and no criminal too peculiar to be impossible. Florida is the one state where fiction has to catch up to the headlines, and the contributors to FLORIDA HAPPENS: Tales of Murder, Mayhem, and Suspense from The Sunshine State do not hold back!

Edited by award-winning author/editor Greg Herren, with an introduction by New York Times bestselling author Tim Dorsey, FLORIDA HAPPENS is a riveting anthology featuring some of the brightest stars of mystery writing. Published in conjunction with Bouchercon, the world''s biggest mystery convention, this new anthology offers stories of pristine white sands and palm trees, snowbirds and theme parks, mangroves and manatees, pirates and policemen—from the redneck Riviera to the southernmost point of the United States.

Jam-packed with stories from top authors, FLORIDA HAPPENS promises to surprise and thrill lovers of mystery and suspense. Included are classic tales from the legendary John D. MacDonald and Lawrence Block, plus fresh new fiction from bestselling mystery authors Susanna Calkins, Alex Segura, Hilary Davidson, Reed Farrel Coleman, and Craig Pittman. The collection also includes thrilling new stories by top mystery writers Holly West,  Paul D. Marks , Greg Herren, Debra Lattanzi Shutika,  Jack Bates, Barb Goffman, Angel Luis Colon,  J. D. Allan, Eleanor Cawood Jones,  Neil Plakcy, Michael Wiley,  John M. Floyd, and Patricia Abbott.

A portion of the proceeds from the anthology will go to support Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, a program that provides free books to children from birth to school age regardless of family income. A personal mission of Dolly Parton’s, the Imagination Library fosters literacy, a love of reading, and is meant to inspire children to succeed.

Industry Reviews

"These 21 tales are testimony to the wealth of notable crime fiction rooted in the Sunshine State." -Publishers Weekly
"[An] eclectic collection that nails what life in Florida can be." -Mystery Scene Magazine
"A very entertaining collection of stories." Seattle Book Review
"There's something for everyone, some private investigation, a little bit of cozy, and a lot of noir. If you like mysteries and find Florida's penchant for exuberant ridiculousness intriguing, you will love this book." -Tonstant Weader
"As crazy-unpredictable as a Florida vacation! These short-story gems are quirky, surprising, original and irresistible. It's a collaboration of mystery rock stars that's absolutely terrific." -Hank Phillippi Ryan Nationally best-selling author of Trust Me
"An anthology that captures the many faces of Florida-sly, crooked and beguiling. Guaranteed a hot read. Editor Greg Herren has put together another winner." -- Elaine Viets, author, Deal With the Devil and 13 Short Stories

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