Mary Troy is the author of five books of fiction: Swimming on Hwy N, a novel (2016, Moon City Press), Beauties, a novel (2010, BkMk Press), Cookie Lily, a collection of short stories, (2005 SMU and Dzanc Press) The Alibi Cafe, a collection, (2003 BkMk press) and Joe Baker is Dead, a collection, (U of MO press, 1999)