Worse Than Death in Mystery Scene

 Ben Boulden writes the "Short and Sweet" column for Mystery Scene, reviewing his favorite short stories.  In issue 166 he reviews issue 6 of Black Cat Mystery Magazine.  He ends with these fine words of wisdom.

My favorite story in this issue is Robert Lopresti's brilliant 'Worse Than Death,' about the kidnapping of a brutal dictator's son.  It is surprising and original from beginning to end, but that final twist is absolutely perfect.  

Thanks, Mr. Boulden.
 

Worse Than Death

My story "Worse Than Death" appears in Black Cat Mystery Magazine #6, available now.