Criminal Mischief
Academic Level at Time of Presentation
Junior
Major
English/Creative Writing
Minor
Museum Studies
List all Project Mentors & Advisor(s)
Dr. Carrie Jerrell
Presentation Format
Poster Presentation
Abstract/Description
Criminal Mischief by Emily West is a series of urban fantasy short stories inspired by the Murray State University Crime & Fire Logs from the years 2009–2011. The collection follows the natural chaos of a college campus, which draws in a crowd of supernatural creatures who seek to feed off of it. MSU Police Officer, Scott, and junior student, Ashley, cross paths amidst the creatures’ mischievous games, which force them to confront the chaotic nature of identity and desire.
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Criminal Mischief
Criminal Mischief by Emily West is a series of urban fantasy short stories inspired by the Murray State University Crime & Fire Logs from the years 2009–2011. The collection follows the natural chaos of a college campus, which draws in a crowd of supernatural creatures who seek to feed off of it. MSU Police Officer, Scott, and junior student, Ashley, cross paths amidst the creatures’ mischievous games, which force them to confront the chaotic nature of identity and desire.