Bad Elements

by Gary Alexander

Gary Alexander does it again, another experimental novel that will tickle your intellect while it plucks at your emotions. Using the periodical table as its framework, this story unfolds element by element. “You’ll have a hard time pigeonholing this book,” editorial director Hollis George said of Alexander’s last novel. “But you’ll be talking about this innovative work for weeks after you finish reading it.” With this new novel, he says, “Ditto.”

141 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 9, 2016

About the author

Nine mystery novels in three series. The tenth, ZILLIONAIRE, starring standup comic Buster Hightower, is due out in Sept. 2011. 150+ short stories, mostly to the mystery magazines. DRAGON LADY, my Vietnam novel, to Istoria Books. Travel articles to five major dailies. I'm a former MWA regional veep and teach creative writing at the Kent, WA Senior Activities Center.

According to mystery website SYKM ( http://www.stopyourekillingme.com/ ), passed away in 2020.