3 Stories by 3 Masters
350080
This book proved to me why Laymon is my most favorite horror author, as his story - the 1st one in the book - Ruled!

Ed Lee's version was Awesome as well ~ a Futuristic version. . .

Jack Ketchum's was just Bizarre!

These stories will only take an hour or so, each to read (Lee's may take a bit longer) so if, like me, you read short stories while you are waiting for another novel to arrive, then this book's stories are perfect!

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3948013
Three authors are represented in this collection of entertaining tales. The Lady Molly and Loveday Brooke mysteries are concise narratives--quick reads and fairly enjoyable. The Amelia Butterworth stories are novella-length and are far more complex, each better than the previous. I will definitely search out this author's other works.
4619255
This book was interesting with three different stories about Nicole, Austin and Lizzie. The stories may not move the actual story of the three friends along but it gives the reader insight in to each of the characters--who they are and what makes them tick. All three stories were exciting in their own right.
Can't wait to read more
70640
This is a nice collection of three captivating short stories. Most avid readers would finish it in a few days. All stories have subjective twists that will take each individual reader on their personal emotional ride. Some will say, "That could never be me!" others will sigh, "How romantic." And though, the stories have a street edge to them, readers of all backgrounds can appreciate the universal themes of destiny, betrayal, and love. There is a hidden treat in all three stories for readers of ancient literature, I challenge you all to identify them and share with friends and your personal book clubs. I am sure you will all enjoy this collection. Additionally, it makes a great gift. Please request this book for Kindle thank you.

By the way my Father is the author. :-)
561264
This collection of 3 short stories comes from the same author of the fantasy novel "Sacred King". I found the author's writing style to be improving and her gradual shift from fantasy scenarios (the first tale is still a ghost story) to more realistic descriptions of some details of Richard III's real life episodes as recorded in the historical documents made me enjoy the reading more. I found the short story on Anne and Richard in Scarborough after their little son's death particularly touching, probably just a few steps away from similar chapters I read in "Sunne in Splendour" by Sharon Kay Penman and above all "Some touch of pity" by Rhoda Edwards.

I am looking forward to reading the next 2 collections of short stories on my kindle and especially her announced "real-to-life" novel "I, Richard Plantagenet, which I understand should be published by late summer/autumn this year
2224662
This book contains three novellas and is only 156 pages long. Each story has engrossing characters and stories although they each are not very long. Her descriptions of places are particularly beautifully written.

Each story is set in India and shows in some way how India and its culture are changing with modernization. Each story sticks with you after reading the book, in particular Prema's story in "Translator Translated," my favorite of the three. Each of the stories takes an interesting direction, although their endings all seemed a bit sad to me.
2262705
I liked the stories beats in this volume that combines the first 2 trades.

Looking forward to the third trade.
982996
Book Review for "Trilogy of Women"
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>"Trilogy of Women" is comprised of three stories. The 1st story, titled "Mama Creole", takes an intriguing look into the life of a charming lady called Mama Creole. The 2nd story, titled "Triple Threat", contains all sorts of mysterious twists and turns. Each compelling you to keep reading to find out what'll happen next {I must admit the ending surprised even myself and I was on the lookout for one final twist}. The 3rd story, which is titled "Gendercide", is a story about betrayal amongst women and contains important lessons for all of us, regardless of gender.
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All three storylines captivated my interest and I found myself easily drawn to the characters........especially Mama Creole. My compliments to Gloria Tillis Jones for having written such a splendid book! A five star rating well-deserved. I'm looking very forward to reading more books written by Gloria Tillis Jones.
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>Dean Clerc
>St. Charles, Missouri
4488381
I bought this book as part of a bundle of science fiction/fantasy/horror books.  I love it.  Yes, the three books bundled together is daunting, but it's worth it to work through it.

A Taoist scholar solving mythological mysteries, with his former client/assistant can't be all wrong.  I'm sorry that there are only the three books.  I'd love to know more about Master Li and Number Ten Ox.
1015614
I really enjoyed this book.  Nice mix of authors, some of my favorites - Carole Nelson Douglas and J. A. Jance, and some that I now have to start reading - Dick Lochte and Jan Burke.

This book includes 11 short stories by various authors.  The initial premise of the story is that each author had to use the name and species (dog or cat) of one of their own pets, and you can tell by each story that this was a task truly enjoyed by each writer.  The book includes about an equal number of dog vs. cat, and the pets are central to each story, definitely a part of each of the solutions of the murders.  We enjoy a story from the old West - Had He But Known (Marlys Millhiser) starring a seriously nasty cat, another of a plotted murder gone seriously awry - Edelweiss (Jane Haddam), and a new personal favorite - Lost and Found (Jan Burke), starring 3 wonderful dogs, 2 of them cadaver dogs.  All of the stories are great reads, and I love anthologies both because I don't have to stay up all night to finish the book (which I do way too frequently) and because I get to meet new authors.

If you have the same horrible reading past bedtime habit that I suffer with (wink, wink), and also enjoy meeting new writers, I think you'll love Creature Cozies too.
4651684
These four stories fill in the gaps I didn't know were there.

Story 1 is Jane, newly graduated, not yet a Merc. She meets Molly for the first time.
Story 2 is how Ricky Bo got his cat tattoos, and a little backstory on him. We learn he could have been a werewolf, maybe, too, but Fortune was cast otherwise....
Story 3 is how Jane saved Angie Baby, and endeared herself to Molly forever.
Story 4 is Ricky Bo's experiences as a botched Were Cat.

Excellent stories! Get it. They'll fill in the gaps!
4875984
Hello, I like this trio of stories.  I will admit, however, that I did not like the ending.  I suspected as much, but wished it would have ended on a happier note.  Thanks
205353
I thought I had read all of the Nero Wolfe stories by Rex Stout.  These were 3 new stories to me.  The context is NYC in the 1950s or about 60 years ago. So there are anomalies. For example, baseball is still played by the NY Giants in NYC although they are now located in San Francisco, and that NYC location for them is the setting for one of the stories. However, the usual characters, Nero Wolfe, Archie Goodwin his mobile assistant, and Inspector Cramer, NYC police, are present and play their usual roles with the sort of variation that makes me love this series. There are the usual potential nasties.  For example, In the first story there is a poisoning alleged with regard to one of three women.  Poisoning of a man who owns the house and monies and who is in a wheelchair and cannot leave the house. I high recommend these short stories for anyone who can (as I can) overlook the anomalies and enjoys the interaction of the main characters with different situations.
388455
There were some really good stories in this collection. The ones that stand out in my memory are: The Little Green God of Agony by Stephen King; The Moraine by Simon Bestwick (This one was my favorite of the collection - a very creepy little tale); Final Girl Theory (very original); Final Verse; and The Absence of Murdock. I also thought Black Feathers and Stay were pretty good.

I love anthologies (and short story collections). They are a good place to discover new authors.

Mark Lukens - author of Ancient Enemy
151976
Love this book, its got some great stories. There's something for everyone here. From George Saunders "Sea Oak" to Junot Diaz'z  "Nilda." Its an eclectic interesting group of short stories.
1300232
This book has three different stories by three different authors.  Two I had never read before and now I want to read other books by them.  I enjoyed all three stories and look forward to Leslie Meier's next book.
4810502
These are some Awsome stories that I have thourghly enjoyed!  They were all so different, but Good.  Each one had great character building in them, but I mostly liked that each author made their story easy to read and understand.  Most short stories are rushed and you lose something in them, but these were really, really Good.  I especially liked Ms. Smith, Ms. Khan's and Ms. Callahan.  GREAT Stories!!!  Keep them coming.