New from Down & Out Books: CRIMES AGAINST NATURE edited by Robert Lopresti

TAMPA, Fla. - Oct. 16, 2024 - PRLog -- Down & Out Books is pleased to announce that CRIMES AGAINST NATURE: New Stories of Environmental Villainy edited by Robert Lopresti has been published on October 7^th, 2024 in trade paperback and ebook formats.

About CRIMES AGAINST NATURE …

The way we treat the world is a crime—fifteen of them, in fact. Some of the best and most honored mystery writers today have written new stories for this book dealing with environmental issues including pollution, wildfire, invasive species, climate change, recycling, and many more.

Authors include Michael Bracken, Susan Breen, Sarah M. Chen, Barb Goffman, Karen Harrington, Janice Law, R.T. Lawton, Robert Lopresti, Jon McGoran, Josh Pachter, Gary Phillips, S.J. Rozan, Kristine Kathryn Rusch, Mark Stevens, and David Heska Wanbli Weiden.

The stories cover a wide variety of styles including noir, comic, caper, psychological, police procedural, and even a tale inspired by comic books.

Putting their money where their mouths are, the authors have chosen ecologically-themed non-profits who will receive half the royalties.

Critical Acclaim for CRIMES AGAINST NATURE …

"Leaf through this anthology of eco-crime fiction where the environment is at the root of every mystery, a groundbreaking collection sure to be a hit with mystery lovers and tree-huggers alike!" —Twist Phelan, Thriller Award-winning author

"Don't pick up Crimes Against Nature just because it's for a good cause. (A bunch of good causes, actually.) Pick it up because it's packed with great stories from some of the best crime writers working today. You'll be glad you did—and so will Mother Nature." —Steve Hockensmith, author of Holmes on the Range and The White Magic Five and Dime

In its fourteenth year as an independent publisher of award-winning literary and crime fiction, Down & Out Books (https://downandoutbooks.com) is based in Tampa, Florida. For more information about the book, to request a review copy of the book, or to inquire about an interview with the author, contact info@downandoutbooks.com.