A second new anthology of unabridged short fiction from the best-selling author of The Bone Collector includes "All the World's a Stage," "Nocturne, "The Blank Child," "Lesser-Included Offenses," "Together," "The Widow of Pinecreek," "Gone Fishing," and "The Kneeling Soldier." Book available. Former journalist, folksinger and attorney Jeffery Deaver' s novels have appeared on a number of bestseller lists around the world, including The New York Times, the Times of London and Los Angeles Times. The author of eighteen novels, he's been nominated for five Edgar Awards from the Mystery Writers of America and an Anthony award. He is a two-time recipient of the Ellery Queen Reader's Award for Best Short Story of the Year, and a winner of the British Thumping Good Read Award. His book A Maiden's Grave was made into an HBO movie staring James Garner and Marlee Matlin, and his novel The Bone Collector was a feature release from Universal Pictures starring Denzel Washington and Angelina Jolie. His most recent novels are The Vanished Man, The Stone Monkey, and The Blue Nowhere. He lives in Virginia and California. Readers can visit his website at www.jefferydeaver.com . Jeffery Deaver emerges as a master of the classic short story, bolstered by a bevy of ace readers in this collection of "twisted tales." With one exception, "All the World's a Stage," which comes off as sophomoric mock-Elizabethan prattle, this collection features intelligent, well-crafted fiction. Story lines, characters, and high stakes are melded with gripping, unexpected conclusions voiced by strong character actors. Deaver echoes O. Henry now and then when using pathos and coincidence; Poe, Hitchcock, and King when things turn dark and rife with retribution. High production values and committed, gifted actors make this an audiobook sure to remain in your collection. D.J.B. © AudioFile 2004, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine Used Book in Good Condition