Michael Shaw
Recipient of the Leon B. Burstein / Mystery Writers of America Scholarship
writer of mystery, suspense, horror, fantasy, science fiction & more
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Death Knell, Volume VI
Mysteries from the Delaware Valley
Let Delaware Valley mystery authors show you around their home turf, from the Jersey and Delaware seashores inland to Philadelphia and the surrounding Pennsylvania counties, including historic areas like Germantown and Valley Forge.
You'll find traditional and not-so-traditional mysteries, psychological suspense, tales of history, the supernatural, and even glimpses into the dark secrets of the human mind.
What's not to love?
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Michael's note: I'm proud to have designed the cover for this anthology and contributed my short story, "A Fall to Remember."
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Shaw's writing transports one to worlds both strange and fantastic. He has a knack for creating characters that are endearing even if they might not be quite what they appear. He envelops the reader in worlds and dialogue that keep one yearning for more.
"Shaw's writing transports one to worlds both strange and fantastic” -A review of Michael Shaw's writing
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Shaw's prose reads like a cup of hot chocolate on a chill autumn morning and his characters pop off the page like embers from a campfire.
"Shaw's prose reads like a cup of hot chocolate on a chill autumn morning...”-D.W. Oravic.
Shaw's "A Fall to Remember" delivers a gripping tale that combines tension with eerie suspense. Shaw masterfully crafts atmosphere and dread in a chilling story that stays with you, offering an unforgettable glimpse into the darkness lurking in unexpected places.
"Shaw masterfully crafts atmosphere and dread...”A Fall to Remember Review
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About Michael Shaw
Michael Shaw writes about strange worlds, quirky and colorful characters, and bizarre and unusual situations featuring elements of the inexplicable, improbable, and downright impossible.
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Michael is a co-founder and inaugural President of Pitman Writers’ Guild and Secretary of the Delaware Valley Chapter, Sisters in Crime. In 2021, Michael was honored with the Leon B. Burstein / Mystery Writers of America Scholarship for Mystery Writers.
Originally from Springfield, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, Michael currently resides in Pitman, New Jersey with his wife, Ashley, their two dogs; Eleanor Roosevelt and Bogart, and two cats; Gatsby and Voodoo.