Last week’s guest flash fiction by Jim McCormick was well received. If you haven’t read it, (log on to the site, if necessary then) scroll down to the previous post. I described McCormick’s sense of humor as macabre. Just so, but that’s only part of it. What make this story–and others of his–successful is the macabre mixed with whimsy. What a great combination for a crime or horror story. I’m envious.
Here is another sample from Cops, Crooks and Other Stories in 100 Words. Don’t forget that my other e-book, Mysteries and Murder, is available from Ether Books for convenient reading on your phone. Click on the book cover in the left-hand column.
“It’s the job of law enforcement to spot con games,” said the old pro. “And so you rookies gotta really know all the new cons and the old ones. Me, I think you should focus on old ones like the KC shuffle and the bank examiner.”
“But doesn’t everyone know about those?” asked an eager student. “Don’t most crooks avoid those?”
“Hell no. These are the classics. People fall all over themselves to give away their money.”
“Okay Blackie, we get it,” said one of the young men in the makeshift basement classroom. “Anything else?”
“Yeah. Don’t call us crooks.”
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