Best Crime Stories of the Year Volume 4
(Autor) Otto PenzlerInternationally bestselling author and acclaimed screenwriter Anthony Horowitz, creator of Magpie Murders, together with founder of Mysterious Press, Otto Penzler, selects the very best of the year's crime and mystery tales in this latest collection perfect for crime fiction lovers. Featuring stories from Jeffery Deaver and Brendan DuBois among many others!These twenty tales represent the best of short form crime and mystery fiction from over the past twelve months. With a variety of fiendishly twisty plots, and featuring murder and mischief in evilly evocative settings, this collection is perfect for crime fiction lovers. Also includes a bonus short mystery story from the Golden Age of Crime Fiction, by the fabled L. Frank Baum.Featuring stories by:Ace AtkinsMichael BrackenFleur BradleyShelley CostaDoug CrandellJeffery DeaverBrendan DuBoisJohn FloydNils GilbertsonPeter HayesShells LegoullonVictor MethosLeonardo PaduraDan PopeAnnie ReedCameron SandersAnna ScottiArcher SullivanAndrew Welsh-HugginsStacy Woodson
Otto Penzler
Otto Penzler is an American editor, publisher, and author known for his contributions to the mystery and crime fiction genre. He founded The Mysterious Press in 1975, which has published works by many renowned authors in the genre. Penzler has edited numerous anthologies of mystery and crime stories, showcasing both classic and contemporary writers. His most notable works include "The Big Book of Pulps" and "The Best American Mystery Stories" series. Penzler's keen eye for talent and passion for the genre have made him a respected figure in the world of mystery fiction. His impact on the genre is undeniable, as he has helped to elevate the status of mystery and crime fiction in the literary world.