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Tar Heel Dead: Tales of Mystery and Mayhem from North Carolina | 
 enlarge | Author: Sarah R. Shaber
Creator: Margaret Maron
Publisher: The University of North Carolina Press
Category: Book
List Price: $16.95
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Rating:  2 reviews
Sales Rank: 385334
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 256
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.9
Dimensions (in): 9.2 x 5.7 x 0.8
ISBN: 0807856045
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.08720809756
EAN: 9780807856048
ASIN: 0807856045
Publication Date: April 25, 2005
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Condition: Trade Paper, University of North Carolina Press, very good
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Product Description
From O. Henry to Lilian Jackson Braun, North Carolina has nurtured some of the world's best-known mystery writers. This unique collection of mystery short stories showcases some of North Carolina's best writing talent from the past and the present--some famous, some less well known. Some of the mysteries are by authors who have earned solid reputations in other genres, such as Orson Scott Card and William Brittain, but as their stories here demonstrate, their talent embraces the mysterious. The stories in this collection are as diverse as the "detectives" they feature: the Native American policeman who solves his first case on the reservation; a Siamese cat with an intuitive affection for his paraplegic neighbor; an attentive convenience store owner; and a thirty-year-old computer whiz whose body stopped growing when he was nine. They solve crimes, locate treasures, and uncover deceit in a range of tales that reflects the breadth of the genre. With stories to delight mystery devotees and fans of all good writing, this anthology highlights one of the most vibrant and popular elements of North Carolina's literary legacy.
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 Terrific stories September 30, 2005
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
Tar Heel Dead, edited by Sarah R. Shaber is a wonderful collection of mysteries all written by North Carolina authors or authors who are connected with the state.
It must be the water. Is there another state the size of North Carolina that has more authors? This collection of authors, O. Henry (Porter) Maron, Shaber, Braun, Cantrell and Malone to name just a few, represent the finest writers the state has produced.
All of the stories are sharply written. They are concise, crisp, and colorful with characters that are interesting.
The book itself is small and perfect for traveling. Going anywhere and need a good book to read. Tar Heel Dead is for you.
 Tales of Mystery by NC authors August 4, 2005
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I have really enjoyed these stories by North Carolina Authors. Some have very famous names and some are little known writers. I would recommend this book to all ages. It is a great book to have by the side of the bed. And now I will look up the author's other works for future good reading.
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