In 2007, Libby had the privilege of editing an anthology of short stories, all loosely based on Chicago and the “Blues,” however the authors defined them. The result was 21 stories, some about the music, some about cops who wear the “blue,” some about depression, a Code Blue at the hospital, even the Blue Line El. The anthology was published by Bleak House books. Both Libby and David’s stories follow. We hope you enjoy them. For the complete anthology, go to Amazon or Barnes & Noble and look for Chicago Blues Anthology.
“This classy anthology of mostly original short stories from 21 renowned Windy City authors blends the blues, crime and Chicago, quite surpassing Akashic’s recent Chicago Noir... This impressive volume has soul, grit and plenty of high notes.”
—Publishers Weekly
“Twenty-one excellent reasons stay out of the Windy City...”
—Kirkus Reviews
“An impressive group of stories... an amazing group of authors...”
—Crimespree Magazine
“Chicago—its neighborhoods, its history and atmosphere, are all wonderfully captured… terrific... a gem-filled anthology.”
—Oline Cogdill, Mystery Scene