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