by Otto Penzler
First published 2003
When a rogue's gallery of mystery masters step onto the hardwood, the stakes get deadly. From a clueless hitman with courtside seats to a star player facing a cruel betrayal, these edge-of-your-seat tales of basketball-fueled suspense will leave you breathless. Can a former Olympian regain his glory? Will a prison dunk-or-die matchup be won through sheer hustle? As the final seconds tick away, only one thing is certain - the only thing that matters is getting the last shot to fall.
Genres: mystery, crime, thriller, sports
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: edge-of-your-seat, high-stakes
368 pages · Paperback · Mysterious Press