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| # |
Title |
Published |
Author |
Buy on Amazon |
| 1 |
The Road to Bobby Joe and Other Stories |
1991 |
Lou Berney |
Buy |
The Road to Bobby Joe and Other Stories (1991) was Lou Berney’s first published work, a collection of short fiction that appeared almost 20 years before his debut novel. The stories reflect an early version of the voice and interests that Berney would develop more fully in his later crime novels: a sharp eye for character, a feel for the rhythms of the American Southwest, and an underlying sympathy for people caught in difficult situations.
The collection has been out of print for many years and is mainly of interest to readers who want to trace the full arc of Berney’s career. For those familiar with his later award-winning novels, the short stories offer a glimpse of a writer finding his footing before he hit his stride with the Shake Bouchon capers and the literary crime fiction that followed.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books are in the Lou Berney Short Story Collections series?
There are one books in the Lou Berney Short Story Collections series, published in 1991.
What is the first book in the Lou Berney Short Story Collections series?
The first book in the Lou Berney Short Story Collections series is The Road to Bobby Joe and Other Stories, published in 1991.
How does The Road to Bobby Joe and Other Stories fit into Lou Berney's career?
The Road to Bobby Joe and Other Stories was Lou Berney’s first published book, released in 1991. It came out nearly two decades before his first novel, Gutshot Straight (2009). The collection represents his earliest published fiction and shows his interest in crime, character, and the American Southwest that would later define his novels. It is now out of print and difficult to find, but it marks the starting point of a career that would eventually produce Edgar Award-winning work.