Heroes

World War I #0.5

by Anne Perry

In the trenches of the First World War, men die every day. They die in their hundreds, sometimes in their thousands. But this death is different. This is cold, deliberate murder. When men are dying around you every day, how much can one death mean? And how far can you go to avenge it? An Edgar Award-winning compelling and atmospheric murder mystery set in the trenches of World War I from bestselling author Anne Perry.Particularly suitable for emergent or dyslexic adult readers.

Genres: Fiction, Historical Fiction, Historical

60 pages, Paperback

First published August 22, 2007

About the author

Anne Perry, born Juliet Hulme in England, lived in Scotland most of her life after serving five years in prison for murder (in New Zealand). A beloved mystery authoress, she is best known for her Thomas Pitt and William Monk series.

Her first novel, "The Cater Street Hangman", was published in 1979. Her works extend to several categories of genre fiction, including historical mysteries. Many of them feature recurring characters, most importantly Thomas Pitt and amnesiac private investigator William Monk, who first appeared in 1990, "The Face Of A Stranger".

Her story "Heroes," from the 1999 anthology Murder And Obsession, won the 2001 Edgar Award For Best Short Story. She was included as an entry in Ben Peek's Twenty-Six Lies / One Truth, a novel exploring the nature of truth in literature.

Series contributed to:
. Crime Through Time
. Perfectly Criminal
. Malice Domestic
. The World's Finest Mystery And Crime Stories
. Transgressions
. The Year's Finest Crime And Mystery Stories

Reviews

[Marci · Rating 4 out of 5]

Anne Perry based the title story on her grandfather's experiences in the trenches of World War I. It is a compelling story with suspense and a twist at the end that is very well written and atmospheric.

[Lara · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 Stars

I'm a sucker for short stories and this one was good, sad, amazing.

Give it a read, it's not long and it's very satisfying.

[Linda · Rating 3 out of 5]

At only 44 pages this novelette captures the horrors and moral dilemmas of the WW1 trenches

[Laura · Rating 3 out of 5]

Pretty good description of the life of a man in the WW1. Didn’t really evoke any feelings but was a quick read.

[Lisa · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not really into short stories but I thought I would give this one a go as I usually enjoy Anne Perry's yarns. It's an ok story but being a short story just as it starts to get going it ends. As ever though we were given some well rounded lovable characters and a tangible narrative that allowed one to be immersed in the time and place, giving one a real feeling of the setting and a sympathy for such hard times and an appreciation for the efforts made by the Heroes of yester year. a pleasant if brief tribute to those we remember espeically at this time of the year.

[Pete Loveday · Rating 3 out of 5]

A very touching story and for a short story, remarkably well developed. The Chaplain wore his 'dog collar' in a very human manner and his approach to justice was ferocious and stunning.
an excellent read from a talented author.

[Paul · Rating 3 out of 5]

A short story or novelette.

My guess in the latter and I really quite enjoyed it. Definitely worth a read - even if as a 'break' between books.

Full Review (no spoilers) >> https://www.modquokka.com/single-post...

[Lynne - The Book Squirrel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Quick read from the library