Reading order#
| # |
Title |
Published |
Author |
Buy on Amazon |
| 1 |
Red Clay |
2002 |
Michael Malone |
Buy |
“Red Clay” (2002) is a short story about a small-town North Carolina girl who becomes a movie star, returns home, and is tried for murdering her unfaithful husband. It won the 1997 Edgar Allan Poe Award for Best Short Story and was selected for both Best American Mystery Stories of the Century and Best Suspense Stories of the Century — putting Michael Malone’s short fiction alongside the best the genre has produced.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books are in the Michael Malone Short Stories/Novellas series?
There are one books in the Michael Malone Short Stories/Novellas series, published in 2002.
What is the first book in the Michael Malone Short Stories/Novellas series?
The first book in the Michael Malone Short Stories/Novellas series is Red Clay, published in 2002.
Did Michael Malone win any awards for his short fiction?
Yes. Michael Malone’s short story Red Clay won the 1997 Edgar Allan Poe Award for Best Short Story from the Mystery Writers of America. The story was later included in both Best American Mystery Stories of the Century and Best Suspense Stories of the Century.