First published 1997
This anthology brings together seventeen mystery tales from leading contemporary crime authors. Writers including Marjorie Eccles, Jan Burke, Anthea Fraser, and Edward Marston contribute stories that follow classic mystery traditions. Each tale presents readers with puzzles to solve, suspects to consider, and clues to follow. The collection showcases the enduring appeal of traditional detective fiction through varied settings and characters. From locked room mysteries to small town secrets, these stories demonstrate how contemporary authors continue the legacy of classic crime writing. The anthology offers mystery fans a diverse sampling of current talent working within time-honored conventions of the genre.
Genres: short-stories, anthologies, mystery, crime, detective
Vibes: suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: amateur-sleuth, locked-room-mystery
Period: 20th-century, 21st-century
271 pages · Mass Market Paperback · Pocket