by Harlan Coben
First published 2015
This collection spans the American landscape through twenty crime stories selected by Harlan Coben. The tales move from New York's towering buildings to the humid bayou wetlands, stopping in the manicured suburban neighborhoods that dot the country. Established masters of crime fiction like Lawrence Block, James Grady, and Loren D. Estleman contribute their expertise alongside promising newcomers to the genre. Each story delivers at breakneck speed, guided by writers who know how to navigate the dark corners of American life. The collection warns insomniacs away, suggesting these tales will keep readers awake long into the night. Coben's editorial eye brings together voices that capture crime across different regions and communities, creating a cross-country journey through the genre's most compelling contemporary work.
Genres: short-stories, mystery, crime, thriller
Vibes: dark, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: anthology, crime-stories
Setting: America, Bayou, New York, Suburbs
Period: Contemporary
704 pages · Pocket Book · POCKET