{"product_id":"2940014131797","title":"Cops, Crooks \u0026 Other Stories in 100 Words: 101 Tales","description":"A woman makes a daring escape from a bank robbery--with help from a cop.  A detective sergeant outwits his inspector and solves the murder at a snowed-in manor.   Two con men meet unexpectedly when they’re both plying their trade at the same resort hotel.   These are some of the seemingly complex stories begun and resolved in exactly 100 words.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSeven of the stories in this collection have been published in five different online magazines: Stymie Magazine, 101 Words, Flashshot, 100-Word Story and MicroHorror.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOther stories include a man who discovers--and loses--his long-lost love at a ball game.  A hit man receives an unusual request and is unable to comply.  And a fatigued long-haul trucker reaches a bizarre destination.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach entry is a complete story, most with a protagonist, a challenge and resolution.   Here are 101 mini mysteries, mini puzzles with unexpected, satisfying endings. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCrime\/mystery and law enforcement-oriented stories make up about half the collection.  Also included are love stories, humor, dramas and “Twilight Zone”-style speculative fiction.","brand":"Archer \u0026 Clark Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47083495751920,"sku":"2940014131797","price":0.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940014131797_p0.jpg?v=1763601216","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940014131797","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}