“The Customer” in Bound by Mystery
Celebrating 20 Years of Poisoned Pen Press
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Series: Etcetera
Published by: Poisoned Pen Press
Release Date: 2017
Overview
In celebration of their 20th anniversary, Poisoned Pen Press commissioned original short stories from thirty-five of its authors, past and present. This anthology celebrates Poisoned Pen's authors, their talent, and their diversity. Laurie King’s short story, "The Customer,” is set in Scottsdale, AZ, shortly after The Beekeeper’s Apprentice was published. In it, Mary Russell has the book recommended to her by the owner of the Poisoned Pen Bookshop.