Charles Brockden finds a bookshop that instantly piques his desire. He must call it his own; he must add it to his already-extensive collection of bookstores. But surely the owner of such a fine shop wouldn't easily part with it?
Brockden forms a plan to acquire the shop in such a way that no one would ever suspect foul play: untraceable murder. And he knows he will be successful – because this is not the first time he has done it.
A DEATH SENTENCE STORY: original shorts about deadly books from the world's best crime writers.
Series
Mystery & thrillers
About the author
Joyce Carol Oates is the author of over seventy books encompassing novels, poetry, criticism, story collections, plays, and essays. She has been honoured with many awards including the National Book Award in Fiction in 1970.
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