First published 2018
This anthology brings together thirty crime writers to celebrate Gary Shulze, the beloved owner of Once Upon a Crime bookstore in Minneapolis. Rick Ollerman edits this collection that features contributions from William Kent Krueger, Duane Swierczynski, Stuart Neville, Randy Wayne White, and Jess Lourey among others. The stories explore themes connecting books and bookstores to the mystery community. Shulze won the Mystery Writers of America Raven Award for his contributions to crime fiction before his death in 2016 from leukemia complications. His legendary Minneapolis bookstore left a lasting impact on writers and readers worldwide. The anthology captures how one man's passion for books created connections across the entire crime fiction community. These writers came together to ensure Shulze's influence on their genre would be remembered through their stories.
Genres: mystery, crime, books-about-books
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family
Setting: Minneapolis
Period: 21st-century
399 pages · Paperback · Down & Out Books