If you've been reading my blog for any length of time, you know that I love Elly Griffiths' writing, so much so that I order her books straight from the UK instead of waiting for the US release date. Well, when I learned that she has a short story collection coming out in June in the UK (October in the US), rest assured that I used that pre-order button. Let me tell you more about it!
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| Available in the UK June 4, 2024. In the US on October 15, 2024. |
Synopsis:
"Elly Griffiths has always written short stories to experiment with
different voices and genres and to explore what some of her much-loved
creations such as Dr Ruth Galloway might have done outside of the
novels. This collection gathers them all together in one splendid
volume.
Here are bite-sized tales to please and entertain every thriller taste as well as all Elly Griffiths' fans. There are ghost stories and mini cosy mysteries; tales of psychological suspense and poignant vignettes of love and loss. There's a creepy horror story to make you shiver and a tale narrated by Flint, Ruth Galloway's cat, to make you smile.
These stories illustrate the breadth and variety of Elly Griffiths' talent. Even the darkest of them is leavened with light touches of humour. This collection shows an author writing at the top of her game."
Here are bite-sized tales to please and entertain every thriller taste as well as all Elly Griffiths' fans. There are ghost stories and mini cosy mysteries; tales of psychological suspense and poignant vignettes of love and loss. There's a creepy horror story to make you shiver and a tale narrated by Flint, Ruth Galloway's cat, to make you smile.
These stories illustrate the breadth and variety of Elly Griffiths' talent. Even the darkest of them is leavened with light touches of humour. This collection shows an author writing at the top of her game."
I find it a bit amusing that, when I was younger, I didn't have much use for short stories. For the past few years, I've come to enjoy them quite a bit-- especially when favorite authors use them to flesh out beloved characters. Not every idea an author has is going to be book-length, but a shorter piece can certainly add to a character's story and a reader's enjoyment.
I'll be ready to savor this collection when it arrives in June. What about you? Does The Man in Black & Other Stories tempt you?
Sounds very good. I await your review which will remind me to order the book or wait for the library to have it. A friend just borrowed a Sara Paretsky book of her short stories which I enjoyed a lot.
ReplyDeleteI have another Elly Griffiths on the way to me now. It just released in the UK.
DeleteIs there no writing thing that this woman can't accomplish? Honestly, Cathy, she doesn't disappoint. And this collection looks terrific. It's on the wish list, and I look forward to reading what you think of it.
ReplyDeleteNot quite as much as I'm looking forward to reading it!
DeleteI don't really read short stories in general but Elly Griffiths might tempt me.
ReplyDeleteI can't remember which author tempted me and began my interest in short stories.
DeleteI too am not much of a short story reader, but I might make an exception for Elly Griffiths. And I totally understand ordering her books from the UK - ha!
ReplyDeleteI thought you might! ;-)
DeleteI don't read many short story collections, but I'm always on the look for good ones. I read a bad collection (one was really horror) and got turned off, but Elly Griffiths could respark my interest. Also, on another note, I'm reading Mother Daughter Murder Night. It reminds me of my crazy Jewish family and I love it. It is pure fun, but also family dynamics: grandmother, mother, teen daughter. And the descriptions of nature are just great.
ReplyDeleteI'll keep that one in mind, Kathy.
DeleteI don't often go for short stories, but I can see that this volume could be an exception.
ReplyDeleteIf you're an Elly Griffiths fan, it's hard to turn down anything she writes!
DeleteI like this author too.
ReplyDeleteIt's difficult to find someone who doesn't like her, and that's a good thing because it means they'll keep publishing her books. :-)
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