It?s easy to find a book; it?s hard to find the book, that new author who sets your life on fire. That?s why we put this collection together. This book gives you an easy way to sample a group of eight up-and-coming mystery writers who you may not have heard of, but who critics and award committees have noticed. We?ve assembled eight very different styles to let you sample a wide array of stories and find new voices you might have trouble finding on your own. We have hard-boiled detectives, and we have crime-solving animals. We have deeply flawed characters, and we have cute youngsters. We have damaged women, kick-ass women, noble women and mean women, sometimes in the same character. We have tough guys in spades, and we have funny in spades. Each writer contributed a story, a sample chapter from a book, and an interview. Because of our variety, there?s sure to be something here you?ll love, and maybe love for life. So come on in for a taste. Here?s our menu:? Lisa Alber ? Mystery with a smattering of psychological suspense and tons of atmosphere. Beautifully written, complex stories set in the Irish cou