When a Stranger Comes to Town by Michael Koryta: Review

I have a bit of an exciting treat for you today. I was in the mood for a little mystery and mayhem this week and I was able to review this upcoming release.

From the Mystery Writers of America comes a collection of short stories from over 20 different authors. There are a wide range of interests in this collection and I think you will find some good ones in here to enjoy too! Read on for my review.

When a Stranger Comes to Town by Michael Koryta
Publisher : Hanover Square Press; Original edition (April 20, 2021)
ISBN-13 : 978-1335141477

The latest Mystery Writers of America story collection, featuring terrifying tales of encounters with strangers from some of the top bestsellers and award winners in crime fiction

ABOUT
It’s been said that all great literature boils down to one of two stories—a man takes a journey, or a stranger comes to town. While mystery writers have been successfully using both approaches for generations, there’s something undeniably alluring in the nature of a stranger: the uninvited guest, the unacquainted neighbor, the fish out of water.

No matter how or where they appear, strangers are walking mysteries, complete unknowns in once-familiar territories who disrupt our lives with unease and wonder. In the newest collection of stories by the Mystery Writers of America, each author weaves a fresh tale surrounding the eerie feeling that comes when a stranger enters our midst, featuring stories by prolific mystery writers such as Michael Connelly, Dean Koontz and Joe Hill.

When a Stranger Comes to Town by Michael Koryta

There’s nothing like a good creep out session. This collection of stories is a great place to start.

What I like about it was that it had a big collection of different types of stories all based on the theme of a stranger. Some stories were very good and there were a few that were not my cup of tea and didn’t really fit the criteria of stranger danger in my opinion. Overall, Koryta picked some awesome authors to contribute to this book!

There are many names of authors in here I’m sure you have heard of and love to read. The length of the stories is perfect for a quickie read or sit and enjoy many at a time.

Here’s a quick recap of a few of the stories that caught my attention. Just a taste to let you know who and what type of stories are in here. There are plenty of others too!

Avalon by Michael Connelly – Small town sheriff and a murder for hire
Here’s to New Friends by Jacqueline Freimor – Stranger on a train. But who’s the good friend
Room For One More By Joe R. Lansdale – Caught in a twist of fate
A Six-Letter Word For Neighbor by Lisa Unger- A creepy neighbor and a murderous affair
Perfect Strangers by Tilia Klebenov Jacobs – The perfect set up
Do You Remember by Lori Roy – Psychological murder mystery
P.F.A. By Michael Koryta – Welcome to the neighborhood gift

They sound great, right?

Overall, this is a nice collection. I love the variation of stories, and of course, the theme itself puts you in the right frame of mind. All that stranger danger we’re taught kind of gives us the creeps to begin with! These authors know how to capitalize on that!

4 STARS!

Disclaimer: Chris has personally reviewed the product listed above. She has not received any monetary compensation for her review but did receive a free ebook so she could evaluate and use it for this post. Her thoughts & opinions in this review are unbiased & honest and your opinions may differ.