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THE BEST AMERICAN MYSTERY STORIES
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| Volume: |
Bk.4 |
| By: |
Michael Connelly (Editor), Otto Penzler (Editor) |
| Format: |
Paperback |
| List price:
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£12.99 |
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| ISBN 10: |
075286663X |
| ISBN 13: |
9780752866635 |
| Publisher: |
ORION PUBLISHING CO |
| Pub. date: |
21 October, 2004 |
| Pages: |
352 |
| Description: |
This is an annual collection of cutting-edge crime writing from established names and total newcomers. This year's collection includes stories by Joyce Carol Oates, Pete Dexter, Elmore Leonard, Walter Mosley, James Crumley and more. |
| Synopsis: |
'The short story deals with issues and themes large and small. But it does it succinctly and quickly. The short story is a car for the short track. Put the top down and power into the curves.' From the introduction by Michael Connelly This year's instalment boasts pulse-quickening stories from all reaches of the genre, selected by the one and only Michael Connelly. His choices include the Prohibition-era tale of a scorned lover's revenge, a bar owner's gutsy attempt to outwit the mob and a tale of murder by psychology.This edition features mystery favourites Elmore Leonard, Walter Mosley, James Crumley and Joyce Carol Oates as well as talented up-and-comers, for a diverse collection sure to thrill all readers. |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Orion |
| Returns: |
Non-returnable |