Presents a collection of mystery stories selected from magazines in the United States and Canada.

An anthology of the best mystery short stories published in 2017 selected by best-selling author Louise Penny.

The editors present a collection of the best mystery writing culled from a variety of sources.

Presents twenty of the best works of short fiction of the past year from a variety of acclaimed sources.

Here are 20 of the year's stand-out crime short stories, showcasing not only the very best of the genre, but also the very best American writing.

HARLAN COBEN PICKS THE YEAR'S BEST CRIME WRITING Hand-picked by number one bestselling author Harlan Coben, this definitive anthology showcases the best of this year's crime-writing, from the masters of modern suspense and the stars of the future alike. Whether ingenious detective story or hardboiled noir, action-packed thriller or stylish historical mystery, these twenty stand-out stories should form the cornerstone of any crime reader's library. Edited by Harlan Coben Harlan Coben is the number-one bestselling author of eighteen novels, including Tell No One, Promise Me, and The Innocent. He is the winner of the Edgar, Shamus, and Anthony awards. He lives in New Jersey with his family. 'Excellent... 20 winning short stories, many by relative unknowns... Other contributors include such pros as Lawrence Block, Loren D. Estleman, and Mickey Spillane and Max Collins.' Publishers Weekly 'Offers a variety of tastes and textures... the best of Coben's Best really is first-rate.' Kirkus

A collection of the best mystery writing published in 2011 culled from a variety of sources.