Death Comes Too Late Lauren Layne the war outside grows more

the war outside grows more deadly

"Even though his firearms store is failing

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Unforgettable characters tell a story that is still deeply resonant today as America learns what Evie learns

And when Gareth finds himself threatened from every side

Death Comes Too Late Lauren Layne the war outside grows moreCollected here for the first time anywhere are the author's 20 finest stories, including his Edgar winning "The Home Front," about death and repentance during World War II; the Shamus Award finalist "Nobody Wins," about a brutal gangland enforcer searching for the woman he loves; and year's best selections such as "A Bar Called Charley's," about a traveling salesman's most grueling night on the road."