Beat On The Brat

'A fantastic writer.' Donald Ray Pollock

Beat On The Brat (And Other Stories) is the second collection to be released by prize winning author Nigel Bird, following the success of his debut, the critically acclaimed Dirty Old Town (And Other Stories).

Here are 9 more pieces from the shadows.

BEAT ON THE BRAT

Winner of the Watery Grave Invitational Contest 2011
Published in Needle Magazine Summer 2010
Nominated for 'Best Story Online', Spinetingler Awards 2011

HOODWINKED

First published at 'All Due Respect' 2011
Nominated for 'Best Story Online', Spinetingler Awards 2011

MIND YOUR STEP

Published in Microw,Winter 2010

TOO MUCH TOO YOUNG

5th place, Watery Grave Invitational Contest 2011

SNOW-ANGEL

First published at 'Not From Here Are You?' 2011

SUGAR AND SPICE

First published at 'A Twist Of Noir' 2010

and making their first apprearance in this collection:

REGRET

DANCE WITH ME

KILLER HAIKU

Praise for the work of Nigel Bird:

"A rare talent." Allan Guthrie

"Grim, but really good." Ian Rankin

"I've not seen Bird take a misstep yet.' Heath Lowrance

"I sought out everything I could from him. I dare you to read and not do the same." - Chris F Holm


Genre: Mystery