Crime from Another Time: Stories of Mystery and Suspense

by David H. Hendrickson

Short story master David H. Hendrickson spins six riveting tales of mystery and suspense from eras other than our own. From as recent as thirty years ago (but in a very different culture) to World War II France to ancient times, this collection immerses us in unique and fascinating worlds and crimes. It “When the Sun Goes Down,” “Gacaca,” “Huram's Temple,” “Housewarming Gift,” “Devil in Disguise,” and “Squirrel and Worm.”

With introductions to each story, Hendrickson provides insight into his creative process, a captivating look into the mind of an award-winning writer who has been called “a fantastic writer, one of our best working right now.”

“David H. Hendrickson is one of my favorite writers.”
---Kristine Kathryn Rusch, USA Today bestselling writer

“One of the most diverse writers I have had the pleasure to meet.”
---Dean Wesley Smith, USA Today bestselling writer

210 pages, Paperback

Published May 15, 2025

About the author

David H. Hendrickson’s first novel, Cracking the Ice, was praised by Booklist as “a gripping account of a courageous young man rising above evil.” He has since published five additional novels, including Offside, which has been adopted for high school student required reading.

His short fiction has appeared in Ellery Queen’s Mystery Magazine and numerous anthologies, including multiple issues of Fiction River.

Hendrickson has published well over one thousand works of nonfiction ranging from sports journalism to humor and essays. He has been honored with the Joe Concannon Hockey East Media Award and the Murray Kramer Scarlet Quill Award.

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Reviews

[Riju Ganguly · Rating 3 out of 5]

Six longish crime stories— all dealing with events that had happened in different places at different times, but all throbbing with relevance. Liked the tales. Would have liked them more if there were more witty tales like "Devil in Disguise" and classic mysteries like "Huram's Temple".