The Collected Short StoriesInternational bestselling author Jeffrey Archer has enthralled readers with his riveting suspense, surprise denouements, and unforgettable storylines. Now Archer's three acclaimed collections of short fiction are brought together in one irresistible volume... THE COLLECTED SHORT STORIES A Quiver Full of Arrows takes readers on a journey of encounters that befall an assortment of kindly strangers, wary old friends, and long-lost loves. Sly reflections on human nature are at the center of A Twist in the Tale in which blindly adventurous game-players compete for stakes higher than they dreamed. Expect the unexpected and you'll still be surprised in Twelve Red Herrings, a dozen tales of betrayal, love, murder and revenge capped with a startling twist. "Thirty-six stories in all, each poised to astonish and inspire, revealing "master entertainer" "(Time)" Jeffrey Archer at his artfully entertaining best." |
Contents
Never Stop on the Motorway | 1 |
Shoeshine Boy | 35 |
Cheap at Half the Price | 59 |
Copyright | |
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The Collected Short Stories: Jeffrey Archer's Previously Published Stories ... Jeffrey Archer No preview available - 1998 |
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