From the introduction by Morgan Freeman:
"This collection of short fiction captures both the art of the tale and the power of the blues, and is a nod at the human condition that often inspires musicians to write and sing the blues. These stories tell about bad men and bad women who sometimes do good--or sometimes follow their true nature. Some of these characters know all about the dangers of making a bargain with the devil. And some know the power of redemption. These are characters who would not be out of place in a Honeyboy Edwards tune, and would be right at home alongside the desolate wail of Clarksdale, Mississippi, native Son House."
Featuring: James Lee Burke, Charlaine Harris, John Grisham, Ace Atkins, Bill Fitzhugh, Alice Jackson, Suzanne Hudson, David Sheffield, Bill Fitzhugh, Tom Franklin & Beth Ann Fennelly, Dean James, Nathan Singer, Suzann Ellingsworth, Michael Lister, Lynne Barrett, Toni L.P. Kelner, Daniel Martine, Mary Saums, Carolyn Haines, and Les Standiford!
Tyrus Books will contribute $1 for each copy of Delta Blues sold to the Rock River Foundation, an organization helping with education and literacy efforts in the Mississippi Delta.
Website for the book.
For more information, please read this article from Publishers Weekly.
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PRAISE FOR DELTA BLUES
"The blues are at home anywhere, but the epicenter is Clarksdale, Miss., the setting for at least a third of the 19 original stories in this virtuoso crime anthology."
—Publishers Weekly
"The Delta seems to evoke stories of wild men and bitter women, hungry blues singers, and a sneaky Devil. It's all quite fun."
—Library Journal
"Theme anthologies are common in the mystery genre, but here’s one that distinguishes itself from the crowd."
—Booklist
"Delta Blues is a perfect book to pick up for a short break because you can read one story, put it down satisfied and come back for more. Be sure to put it on your summer reading list."
—Sunherald.com
