American Crime Stories

English level:
CEF level B2/C1STAGE 6 - Crime & Mystery
Description'Curtis Colt didn't kill that liquor store woman, and that's a fact. It's not right that he should have to ride the lightning - that's what prisoners call dying in the electric chair. Curtis doesn't belong in it, and I can prove it.' But can Curtis's girlfriend prove it? Murder has undoubtedly been done, and if Curtis doesn't ride the lightning for it, then who will?These seven short stories, by well-known writers such as Dashiel Hammett, Patricia Highsmith, and Nancy Pickard, will keep you on the edge of your seat.
Key features* Word count 26,50Description
2,500 HEADWORDS
Average story length: 104 pages
Average word count: 30,000
Stage 6 Audio CDs: selected readers available on CD