First published 2009
Editor Edward Gorman assembles the crime fiction elite for this anthology of 2008's finest short stories. The collection brings together major voices including Michael Connelly, Charlaine Harris, and T. Jefferson Parker, who won the 2009 Edgar Award. These twenty-eight stories showcase the range and craft that made 2008 a standout year for crime writing. Each author contributes their signature style to create a comprehensive survey of contemporary mystery fiction. The anthology captures the diversity within crime writing, from police procedurals to cozy mysteries to hard-boiled noir. Mystery readers will find both familiar favorites and new voices represented in this carefully curated selection.
Genres: short-stories, mystery, crime
Vibes: atmospheric, diverse, suspenseful
Tropes: diverse-voices, signature-styles
Period: 2008
100 pages · Kindle Edition · Gallery Books