Life Is Short and Then You Die
Mystery Writers of America Presents First Encounters with Murder
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320 pages · Released Sep 10, 2019 · Imprint
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This is an anthology of murder mystery short stories written for teens, so death and crime are central themes. While individual stories vary in intensity, the collection includes depictions of murder, investigation, and suspense—some atmospheric and others more graphic. The stories are age-appropriate for older teens interested in mystery and crime fiction, though younger teens may find some stories unsettling. Parental discretion is advised based on individual story content.
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Life Is Short and Then You Die is the Mystery Writers of America's first teen anthology, edited by #1 New York Times bestselling author Kelley Armstrong. Adolescence is a time of “firsts.” First kiss. First love. First loss. First job. The first taste of adult responsibilities, and the first look at an independent life... Life Is Short and Then You Die is the Mystery Writers of America's first teen anthology, edited by #1 New York Times bestselling author Kelley Armstrong. Adolescence is a time of “firsts.” First kiss. First love. First loss. First job. The first taste of adult responsibilities, and the first look at an independent life away from both the restrictions and the security of home. And in this case, a very different type of “first”: murder. This short story collection of murder mysteries adds a sinister spin to the joy and pain of firsts that have always been a major part of life, whether it be high school cliques who take the term “backstabbing” too seriously, stumbling upon a body on the way home from school, or receiving a Snapchat message that promises something deadly. Contributors include Barry Lyga, Caleb Roehrig, Emmy Laybourne, Jonathan Maberry, R.L. Stine, Rachel Vincent, Y.S. Lee, and more! An Imprint Book
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