The story had me enthralled from the start. It is the kind of story where I devoured every word and then I kicked myself for getting to the end. So I read it again and took my time the second read through. What a terrific story.
Patricia Abbott is the author of more than 125 stories that have appeared online, in print journals and in various anthologies. She is the author of two print novels CONCRETE ANGEL (2015) and SHOT IN DETROIT (2016)(Polis Books). CONCRETE ANGEL was nominated for an Anthony and Macavity Award in 2016. SHOT IN DETROIT was nominated for an Edgar Award and an Anthony Award in 2017. A collection of her stories I BRING SORROW AND OTHER STORIES OF TRANSGRESSION will appear in 2018.
She also authored two ebooks, MONKEY JUSTICE and HOME INVASION and co-edited DISCOUNT NOIR. She won a Derringer award for her story "My Hero." She lives outside Detroit.
Patricia (Patti) Abbott
SHOT IN DETROIT
Edgar Nominee 2017, Anthony nominee 2017
CONCRETE ANGEL
Polis Books, 2015-nominated for the Anthony and Macavity Awards
13 comments:
Patrica,
That is a fantastic story. I'm blown away and my heart is pounding.
Chris
Wow, Patti, I am amazed by your incredible story. Thank you so much for sharing it.
The story had me enthralled from the start. It is the kind of story where I devoured every word and then I kicked myself for getting to the end. So I read it again and took my time the second read through. What a terrific story.
Extremely good story. I was hooked quickly and the intensity built very well across the whole tale.
Thanks to all of you for these kind comments. It means a lot to me coming from you.
Very smashing. (i read 'A Philadelphia Story', which, like this, pretty much ticked all the short story boxes for me.)
Thanks, Paul.
I just read it. What a great story. I wanted to hate the brother so much and then the story took a twist. Nice work.
Great story, Patti.
Loved the story. Didn't see that ending coming.
Thanks for the good read!
Thanks Randy, Barbara and R2. You've very kind.
Wow. What an exceptional example of how an understated story can have more emotional impact than something purple.
Congratulations.
Thanks so much, Dana.
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