Little Mysteries - by Sara Gran (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Who destroyed Professor Wolf's prize-winning tomatoes? What's behind the mysterious goings-on at Killington Manor? And why does life sometimes feel like we're stuck in a mystery, with few clues and no solutions? In her first collection of short stories, Sara Gran explores what detective stories mean and why we need them. If you love mysteries, and wonder why, this book is for you. Featuring Claire DeWitt and more.

Review Quotes

"Gran is both blowing up the mystery genre and tying herself to its mast-what an incredible light show." -Kirkus Reviews (Starred)

"Gran is a master at drawing readers in and keeping things interesting, and these are nine excellent examples of that." -Liberty Hardy, Book Riot

"Full of wisdom and life and perfect sentences that make other writers tear their hair out in jealousy." -Ed Brubaker, author of Criminal, Reckless, Pulp, and Night Fever

"Gran has an arresting, original imagination. These stories are by turns profound, amusing, and just plain fun." -Sara Paretsky

"Big on smarts, suspense and style." -Alison Gaylin, Edgar--winning author of We Are Watching

"Irresistible . . . the perfect introduction to one of my favorite writers." -Ed Park, author of Same Bed Different Dreams

"A darkly glittering cabinet of delights and curiosities by a master of the craft." -John Wray, author of Gone to the Wolves

" Only Gran can take us this deep with this much pleasure in the reading." -Conner Habib, author of Hawk Mountain