Readers beware: once you unzip the parka, there's no going back From the natural splendor of Grand Marais to the bustling hive of activity at the State Fair, this collection of tawdry tales features Minnesotans exchanging their Minnesota Nice for some Minnesota Spice.

Coming from the mind who brought you A Prairie Homicidal Companion, this collection features more laughs than lace, more chuckles than chains, and more wit than whips.

Brian Landon is the author of the Doyle Malloy mystery series, including A Grand 'Ol Murder, which was named a Best Minnesota...