"Terse tales of cops and robbers, private eyes and bad guys, with an authentic New England setting."
- Linda Barnes, Anthony Award winner and author of the Carlotta Carlyle series
"Put yourself in the hands of a master as you travel this world of the dishonest,
dysfunctional, and disappeared. Rogers is the real deal--real writer, real story teller, real tour guide to
the dark side."
- Kate Flora, author of the Edgar-nominated FINDING AMY and the Thea Kozak mysteries
"Stephen D. Rogers' collection SHOT TO DEATH provides a riveting reminder that the short story form is the foundation of the mystery/thriller genre. There's something in this assemblage of New England noir to suit every
aficionado. Highly recommended!"
- Richard Helms, editor and publisher, The Back Alley
Webzine
"What sets those particular stories apart is their ability to catch the browns and grays of the characters quickly, subtly and persuasively."
- Barnstable Patriot
"Plenty goes wrong for the characters in Rogers' first collection of stories."
- Cape Cod Times
"A bite or two of a truly tasty short story is often more satisfying than a five-course meal of been-there-read-that novel."
- Naomi Johnson, The Drowning Machine
"If you enjoy crime short stories with a twist, try Stephen D. Rogers' Shot to Death, an escape from
reality, into the 'back alleys and back yards of New England.'"
- Lesa
Holstine, Lesa's Book Critiques
"A delightful collection."
- LibraryThing
"'C.O.D.' is typical of the stories in this entertaining collection, written by an author who clearly
knows his craft and, more importantly, his audience."
- Mystery Books
"This is the perfect bedside book if you like a shot of mayhem before bed. Thirty-one little
gems."
- Karen Treanor, New Mystery Reader
"While the title and cover would leave one to believe they all have a murder as a central motif
[the stories are actually] much broader in their scope, their actions, their plots, and their
resolutions."
- Tina Branco, Tutu's Two Cents
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