A Plot for Any Occasion: A Crime Anthology

by Sharon Daynard

From hot cocoa cozies to rotgut whiskey noir, A Plot for Any Occasion features eleven original crime stories based on traditional holidays, not-so-familiar observances and appreciation days.
With Mardi Gras beads, Santa suits, drops of blood, mahjong tiles, birthmarks, and a doctoral thesis found among its pages, this anthology is a diverse collection by award-winning short fiction authors, seasoned storytellers and fresh voices.

194 pages, Paperback

Published November 13, 2021

About the author

Sharon Daynard’s writing runs the gamut from light and quirky to downright dark and troubling. Her debut novel, Murder Points North, puts a humorous spin on murder in a small town. Her short stories include “The Boss of Butler Square” which received Honorable Mention for the Al Blanchard Award and “Widows Peak” which was nominated for a Derringer Award.

Reviews

[Sharon Healy-Yang · Rating 4 out of 5]

I had a wonderful time reading the collection of short stories in A Plot for Any Occasion. There were plenty of unexpected twists and clever reversals of expectations. I was especially impressed with "The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year," "Black Friday Blues," "A Bellow of Criers, " and "Iced in" in that department. I was so taken with the cast of characters in "Murder in the Winds" that I hope there are more short stories featuring these folks. Finally, I just love how ironically apt are the titles that many of these short stories sport.