Cops, Crooks & Other Stories in 100 Words

Two con men create an ingenious parking lot scamand get away with it. A detective sergeant outwits his inspector and solves a murder. Can all this happen in 100 words? Yes. Each mini story is complete, most with a protagonist, a challenge, and resolution. Here are more than 100 mini mysteries, mini puzzles with unexpected, satisfying endings.Seven of the stories in this collection have been published in five different online magazines: Stymie Magazine, 101 Words, Flashshot, 100 Word Story and MicroHorror.Other stories include a man who discoversand loseshis long-lost love at a ball game. A hit man receives an unusual request and is unable to comply. And a woman confides in a friend that she suspects her husband of indiscretions. But does she have the facts right?Crime/mystery and law enforcement-oriented stories make up more than half the collection. Also included are love stories, humor, dramas and "Twilight Zone"style speculative...