Nice Girl Does Noir: A Collection of Short Stories (Paperback)

A novel is like a marriage; a short story like an affair.

Over the years, Libby has written over 25 short stories, many of them nominated for awards. Fifteen are in this short story collection. Some feature Ellie Foreman; some Georgia Davis, some historical, some contemporary. All have been published elsewhere prior to this collection Get to know Libby's stories one at a time in this well-reviewed collection. A list of content follows below.

What readers say:

"I don't usually like short stories, but these are terrific! I roared through them. Hellmann had a good mix of Chicago historicals and contemporaries. My highest recommendation here." --Molly Weston, Meritorious Mysteries

"When Hellmann explores the less sunlit areas of Chicago, her canvas becomes not only more universal but has greater depth and emotional value. Aspiring short-story writers would do well to pay attention." --Naomi Johnson, The Drowning Machine

"Standouts include Libby Fischer Hellmann's clever twist on a redemption tale..." THE JADE ELEPHANT (in THESE GUNS FOR HIRE) --Publishers Weekly

"Her own contribution sets high standards..." Oline Cogdill, on YOUR SWEET MAN (in CHICAGO BLUES, 2007) --Oline Cogdill, Mystery Scene Magazine

"Hellmann's story is remarkable..." Janielle Martin, on THE WHOLE WORLD IS WATCHING (in SISTERS ON THE CASE) --The Eclectic Closet

Contents:
The Day Miriam Hirsch Disappeared
Common Scents
The Last Radical
A Winter's Tale
The Murder of Katie Boyle
Your Sweet Man
The Jade Elephant
Dumber Than Dirt
The Whole World is Watching
House Rules
Detour
The Rainforest Messiah
High Yellow
A Berlin Story
Josef's Angel