The Hangman's Noose: A Collection of Short Stories - Paperback

by Theodore R. Cromack (Author)

Thirteen short stories, like a hangman's noose would have thirteen twists. A hiker on the Appalachian Trail disappears; a basketball coach is desperate for a win; an old love may be renewed; a veteran's memory may help overcome his fear; an obsession leads to murder; a golfer challenges skill vs. luck; a fisherman matches wits with the game warden; Howard may have been successful in more than business; Jed insists he's not really a loser; George tries to exorcise his ghost; an old timer relates a story of a hanging; and more.

Author Biography

Brief Biography of the Author Theodore Cromack was reared in the hills of Western Massachusetts. Following a career in the US Air Force he taught at several colleges and universities. He holds a Doctoral degree from the University of Mass. Cromack and his wife returned to New England where he devotes his time to writing, golfing and community service. This is his fifth book; he previously published The River Flows (2003), The Campus Murders (2012), An Anthology of Short Stories and Verses (2016) and Wild Justice (2016).