In THE BEST AMERICAN MYSTERY STORIES OF THE CENTURY, best-selling author Tony Hillerman and mystery expert Otto Penzler present an unparalleled treasury of American suspense fiction that every fan will cherish. Offering the finest examples from all reache
“A must-read for anyone who cares about crime stories.”—BooklistThe award-winning author and Emmy-nominated television writer George Pelecanos serves as editor of the twelfth installment of this genre-expanding anthology, featuring twenty of the pas
Contents:Introduction / Edward GormanThe used / Loren D. EstlemanA cold foggy day / Bill PronziniSwamp search / Harry WhittingtonTake care of yourself / William Campbell GaultA matter of ethics / Robert J. RandisiTough / John LutzThis world, then the fire
A great recurring character in a series you love becomes an old friend. You learn about their strange quirks and their haunted pasts and root for them every time they face danger. But where do some of the most fascinating sleuths in the mystery and thrill
Pound for Pound is a big novel in the truest sense of the word, a story of family, honor, perseverance, and forgiveness. Set in towns where violence is the norm and success stories take on an almost mythic importance, it tells of grandfathers and grandson
Authorized by the estate of the late Raymond Chandler, this volume reveals the missing life history and detective adventures of Philip Marlowe, one of the 20th century's most enduring and beloved characters. Marlowe is the quintessential American detectiv
When a different kind of justice is needed - swift, effective, and personal - a new type of avenger must take action. Vengeance features new stories by bestselling crime writers including Lee Child, Michael Connelly, Dennis Lehane, and Karin Slaughter, as
The original novella from David Baldacci highlights this collection of football mysteries from the greatest names in suspense. In the title thriller, college football player and physics major, Tor North investigates the mysterious unsolved disappearance o
**2013 Edgar Awards nominee in Critical/Biographical****2013 Anthony Award nominee in Best Critical Nonfiction**Join award-winning mystery editor Otto Penzler and a first-rate lineup of mystery writers as they go in pursuit of Spenser and the man who crea
