Death of a Romance Writer and Other Stories

by Joan Hess

Presents a collection of mystery stories, including "Too Much to Bare" and "Death in Bloom."

Genres: Short Stories, Mystery

280 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2002

About the author

Joan Hess was the author of both the Claire Malloy and the Maggody mystery series. Hess was a winner of the American Mystery Award, a member of Sisters in Crime, and a former president of the American Crime Writers League. She lived in Fayetteville, Arkansas.

Joan Hess also wrote a mystery series under the pseudonym of Joan Hadley.

Series contributed to:
. Crosswinds
. The Year's 25 Finest Crime and Mystery Stories
. Malice Domestic
. Deadly Allies
. Sisters in Crime

Reviews

[Arliegh Kovacs · Rating 4 out of 5]

The first time I read through the short stories in this book, I only liked one of them. After I finished the novella in the book, I went back and read the short stories again and I loved them.

[Rachel · Rating 3 out of 5]

Somewhat odd but entertaining stories.