{"product_id":"the-worlds-finest-mystery-and-crime-stories-2-second-annual-collection","title":"The World's Finest Mystery and Crime Stories: 2: Second Annual Collection","description":"It’s not easy to collect, in a single volume, the finest mystery and suspense fiction the world has to offer, but The World’s Finest Mystery and Crime Stories: Second Annual Collection rises to that challenge, inviting you to discover what Kirkus Reviews dubs “ . . . the year’s anthology of choice.”\n\nIn his Second Annual collection, Ed Gorman once again brings together the year’s most powerful fiction by such outstanding authors as Lawrence Block, Stuart M. Kaminsky, Ed McBain, Joyce Carol Oates, Ian Rankin, and Donald E. Westlake. The volume also abounds with fresh new stories by newer authors, from U. S. publications, and also from sources on other shores, including England, Germany, and the Netherlands.\n\nEd Gorman set benchmark for great mystery and suspense fiction with the First Annual Collection. Overflowing with award-winning authors and terrific stories, The World’s Finest Mystery and Crime Stories: Second Annual Collection also promises to be a treasure for anyone who loves a mystery.\n\nMore than 200,000 words of superlative mystery and suspense fiction from around the world, with stories by:\n\nLawrence Block\nJan Burke\nDorothy Cannell\nClark Howard\nPeter Lovesey\nJoyce Carol Oates\nNancy Pickard\nBill Pronzini\nIan Rankin\nAnd many others\n\nA Banquet of Mystery and Crime Fiction\n\nFor those who love outstanding mystery and crime reading, award-winning author and editor, Ed Gorman, has once again collected the best stories of the year from around the world. Immerse yourself in stories that baffle, tantalize, and delight, by the following authors:\n\nMiguel Agustí\nDoug Allyn\nNoreen Ayres\nRobert Barnard\nLawrence Block\nJan Burke\nDorothy Cannell\nStanley Cohen\nMat Coward\nPeter Crowther\nBrendan DuBois\nJurgen Ehlers\nPete Hamill\nJoseph Hansen\nEdward D. Hoch\nClark Howard\nStuart M. Kaminsky\nRichard Laymon\nGillian Linscott\nPeter Lovesey\nJohn Lutz\nChristine Matthews\nEd McBain\nBob Mendes\nDenise Mina\nJoyce Carol Oates\nGary Phillips\nNancy Pickard\nBill Pronzini\nRobert J. Randisi\nIan Rankin\nLes Roberts\nPeter Robinson\nS. J. Rozan\nKristine Kathryn Rusch\nDonald E. Westlake\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0765301016\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: LFV.0765301016.A\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Acceptable\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Gorman, Ed\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Book is in acceptable condition.  May have shelf wear, edge wear, and spine wear, but a very readable copy.  May not come with supplemental materials if applicable.  Does not include original dustcover jacket.  Possibly Ex Library Copy  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Books for Life","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45821565206725,"sku":"LFV.0765301016.A","price":9.91,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/2914\/4773\/files\/0765301016-0.jpg?v=1771089723","url":"https:\/\/www.booksforlife.store\/products\/the-worlds-finest-mystery-and-crime-stories-2-second-annual-collection","provider":"Books for Life","version":"1.0","type":"link"}