Overview
Plots with a punch. Villains with a vicious streak. Writing with a roundhouse kick. Stories with a Scowl. Explore the sinister side of life in this collection of psychological suspense tales for older readers--four short novels and a short story. Join characters both heroic and horrible as they face all sorts of deadly doings--unsolved knifings, dangerous gangs, dire domestic secrets, government conspiracies, and more--with thought-provoking drama to go with it. Handle with care. These stories have a mind of their own, and they like to roam the most desolate forests and darkest corners of the world. Read this book and you'll be biting your nails in suspense--if the book doesn't bite you first... If you like the intelligent thrillers of Graham Greene, Ruth Rendell, Barbara Vine, and Patricia Highsmith, check out Stories with a Scowl! * * * * * In Stories with a Scowl, you will read: Rough Company A quiet nerd falls into the company of four men who might have perpetrated a series of knifings. Surprise Party Events reveal more than just birthday cheer when a housewife hosts her husband's lover at a surprise party. Big Brother Investigating a mysterious tragedy, a rising intelligence agent discovers the full extent of his agency's dangerous power and philosophy. Bird Blind Spying on her new neighbors, a teenager grows fascinated by the boy in residence, who might have more problems in his life than she realizes. Man's Worst Friend Unimaginable evil is unleashed when a social worker discovers the truth behind her friend's gentle-looking dog. * * * * * Includes cover illustrations for all five stories! * * * * * Categories: Psychological Suspense / Literary Drama Reading Audience: Recommended for adults and mature teens (about 16 & up). (Strong but not graphic violence; prejudiced remarks and slurs; mild cursing; mature drama.) Length: 369 pages
- | Author: Sam Summerlee, LeVar Ravel
- | Publisher: Independently Published
- | Publication Date: Aug 26, 2019
- | Number of Pages: 396 pages
- | Language: English
- | Binding: Paperback
- | ISBN-10: 108737023X
- | ISBN-13: 9781087370231
