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Rick Murcer's short story collection Classic Shorts, featuring The Lighthouse and Herb's Home Run.

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# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Classic Shorts: The Lighthouse & Herb’s Home Run 2013 Rick Murcer Buy

Classic Shorts collects two of Rick Murcer’s standalone short stories. “Herb’s Home Run” holds a special place in his bibliography – it was his first published piece of fiction, originally appearing in The Writer’s Journal in 2002, years before his Manny Williams novels made him a bestseller. “The Lighthouse” is a companion piece in the collection.

Both stories predate Murcer’s crime thriller career and offer a different side of his writing from the serial killer investigations and forensic procedurals he became known for.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Classic Shorts about?

Classic Shorts collects two of Rick Murcer’s standalone short stories: The Lighthouse and Herb’s Home Run. Herb’s Home Run was his first published piece, originally appearing in The Writer’s Journal in 2002.

Is Classic Shorts connected to the Manny Williams series?

No. The stories in Classic Shorts are standalone fiction, separate from Murcer’s crime thriller series.

Do I need to read Classic Shorts before his other books?

No. The collection is independent from all of Murcer’s series work and can be read at any point.

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