The Best American Mystery Stories of the Century

by Sue Grafton

First published 1998

A diverse cast of mysterious characters inhabits the pages of this captivating collection. From a troubled detective haunted by a past case to a woman forced to confront her own dark secrets, each story delivers a gripping exploration of the human psyche under duress. With twists and turns that will keep readers on the edge of their seats, "The Best American Mystery Stories 1998" offers a tantalizing glimpse into the shadowy world of crime and suspense.

Genres: short-stories, mystery, crime

Vibes: atmospheric, dark, suspenseful

Tropes: detective-fiction, unreliable-narrator

Period: 20th-Century

813 pages · Hardcover · Houghton Mifflin

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