Cops, Crooks & Other Stories in 100 Words: 101 Tales

by Mark Bacon

Overview

A woman makes a daring escape from a bank robbery--with help from a cop. A detective sergeant outwits his inspector and solves the murder at a snowed-in manor. Two con men meet unexpectedly when they’re both plying their trade at the same resort hotel. These are some of the seemingly complex stories begun and resolved in exactly 100 words.

Seven of the stories in this collection have been published in five different online magazines: Stymie Magazine, 101 Words, Flashshot, 100-Word Story and MicroHorror.

Other stories include a man who discovers--and loses--his long-lost love at a ball game. A hit man receives an unusual request and is unable to comply. And a fatigued long-haul trucker reaches a bizarre destination.

Each entry is a complete story, most with a protagonist, a challenge and resolution. Here are 101 mini mysteries, mini puzzles with unexpected, satisfying endings.

Crime/mystery and law enforcement-oriented stories make up about half the collection. Also included are love stories, humor, dramas and “Twilight Zone”-style speculative fiction.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940014131797
Publisher:	Archer & Clark Publishing
Publication date:	03/27/2012
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	549 KB

About the Author

Mark S. Bacon grew up in Southern California where he began his diverse writing career as a newspaper reporter covering the police beat. Later he became a copywriter at a Los Angeles ad agency where he wrote TV and radio commercials. He is the author of four nonfiction books. One of his books was selected by the Book of the Month Club and named one of the best business books of the year by the Library Journal.

His articles have appeared in The Washington Post, Kansas City Star, Denver Post, BusinessWeek Online, and many other newspapers and magazines. Most recently he was a regular contributor for the San Francisco Chronicle. He has taught writing at Cal Poly University - Pomona, University of Redlands and the University of Nevada.

An avid mystery reader, Bacon prefers challenging crime puzzles (with just enough clues to keep you going) and logical endings. He blogs about mystery fiction.

Editorial Reviews

“The best thing is you get the entire story with a great plot and climax in 100 words. Then he does it over and over again with the next story.

“Bacon’s stories are filled with fun, surprise and plenty of wit. So much so that I found myself laughing several times and having to give the book to my husband to read because he wanted to know what was so funny. Bacon ends most of his stories with a twist, which only increased my anticipation of the next story."

Rita Hernandez