August Is a Good Time for Killing: And Other Blood-Curdling Stories of Murder in the East

The cosmopolitan East Coast – the seat of America’s culture and creativity – also boasts a colorful legacy of crime, especially when crafted by the hands of the country’s experts in mystery fiction. In this volume are stories by some of the most talented authors in the field. These exceptional tales of crime are all set along the eastern coast, where murder might be subtle or perplexing – but is always entertaining and always true to the quirks of the region. Contributors Charles Ardai, Lawrence Block, Richard T. Chizmar, Max Allan Collins, Barbara D’Amato, Joyce Harrington, Edward D. Hoch, John Lutz, Rex Miller, Howard Pyle, Bruce Holland Rogers, and Carolyn Wheat.