The Best American Mystery Stories 2006 (The Best American Series) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0618517472 ISBN 13: 9780618517473

Publisher: Mariner Books, 2006

Synopsis

Paperback. Pub Date: October 2006 Pages: 384 Publisher: Mariner Books' The short story deals with issues and themes large and small But it does it succinctly and quickly The short story is a car for the short track the Put the top down and power into the curves. 'From the introduction by Michael Connelly This year's instalment boasts pulse-quickening stories from all reaches of the genre. selected by the one and only Michael Connelly. His choices include the Prohibition-era tale of a scorned lover's revenge. a bar owner's gutsy attempt to outwit the mob and a tale of murder by psychology.This edition features mystery favourites Elmore Leonard. Walter Mosley. James Crumley and Joyce Carol Oates as well as talented up-and-comers. for a diverse collection sure to thrill all readers. - This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About this title

Product Description:

This volume brings together the genre's finest from the past year. With stories from mystery veterans and newly discovered talents, this thrilling collection is sure to appeal to crime fiction fans of all tastes.

Review:

A sterling collection.' Publishers Weekly (Publisher's Weekly)

Most readers just want to be amused, excited or shocked ..... the authors showcased here manage to do this in spades... Recommended.'
London Evening Standard

(London Evening Standard)

About this edition

• Publisher: Mariner Books
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0618517472
• ISBN 13: 9780618517473
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 380
• Editor: Penzler Otto