In May 2008-shortly after being named by the Los Angeles Times as a "Person of the Year"-Mike Farrell drove himself across the country on a book tour like no other. Networking with political groups (and friends like Joseph Wilson and Valerie Plame), Farrell has redefined the very concepts of book touring and "promotion" through a progressive lens. Best known for his eight years on M*A*S*H and five seasons on Providence, Mike Farrell is also a writer, director, and producer. Farrell has served on human rights and peace delegations to many countries around the world. His first book, Just Call Me Mike (Akashic Books, 2007), was a Los Angeles Times bestseller.
"In an Ivy League town, Bloom turns Yale's motto--Lux et Veritas--on its head, finding darkness and deceit in every corner of New Haven... The stories Bloom chooses share a strong sense of place, detailing the quirks that make every corner of New Haven distinctive. But it's the lucid writing and clear, compelling storylines that make her dark tales shine. Maybe she offers a noir version of Light a
Kirkus Reviews
"Town-gown tensions highlight several of the 15 stories in this stellar Akashic noir anthology set in the Elm City... This [volume] is particularly strong on established authors, many of whom have impressive credentials outside the genre."
Publishers Weekly, Starred Review
"[It's] a kick to see Elm City haunts and issues weaved into short stories of intrigue by writers who know the turf."
