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SHORT GRIFT
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Short Grift
In the world of the Short Grift, the plans are desperate, the criminals are questionable, and the outcome is usually messy. Simon Maltman delivers a masterclass in modern noir, blending razor-sharp crime fiction with a dark, cynical wit that cuts right to th Read more of this blog post »
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"Short Grift is a sharp, entertaining collection that demonstrates Simon Maltman's talent for delivering memorable stories in remarkably few pages. Each piece is tightly constructed, proving that compelling fiction doesn't require great length when ev"
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"A bloody good read.
A gripping read of short stories filled with some shady characters. I couldn't pick a favourite. But I would definitely recommended reading this if you like dark gritty crime book's. Highly looking forward to see what this author w" Read more of this review » |
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"A collection of 12 short punchy stories, Short Grift strikes the perfect balance between gritty crime fiction and dark witty realism.
An easy, entertaining read that I finished in one sitting. Each story was clever and captivating with a totally diff" Read more of this review » |
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"Short Grify by Simon Maltman
🌟🌟🌟🌟 I always love a collection of short stories and this book didnt disappoint A few gasps, rereads and laughs - this book has it all. Never knowing which way the story will go is always fun!" |
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“If, for some reason, I had resisted that first childish impulse to grab, perhaps my restless heart wouldn’t be forever waiting for The Next Nice Thing To Steal. Was”
― Dark Minds
― Dark Minds
“that. I wriggle into my trackies and toss my gym bag onto the back seat. My vest top barely covers the bits that matter but that doesn’t account for the shivers that are currently rippling up and down my spine. Turns out, six weeks playing a fifty quid prozzy delivered unexpected consequences. I made new friends, despite Fuller’s advice not to get too close. Friends who thought I was one of them, women whose pitiful no-hope lives made mine seem almost bearable. Girls who now rest in a jumbled heap on a mortuary slab because I thought I’d caught a break, thought I knew better than the whole of serious crimes unit put together – and DS Neil Fuller believed me. Like I said, God takes the good ones and leaves the rest of us to fight among ourselves. The”
― Dark Minds
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“She reminded me of a can of Coke. Full of fizz and promise but if treated badly, might explode in your face.”
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