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The Best American Mystery Stories 2000 by Otto Penzler

The Best American Mystery Stories 2000

Otto Penzler, Donald E. Westlake

HarperCollins · Paperback · October 19, 2000

After just three years, THE BEST AMERICAN MYSTERY STORIES series is already a great success, earning raves from such diverse sources as Joyce Carol Oates, ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY, and ELLERY QUEEN’S MYSTERY MAGAZINE.

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Who it’s for
Mystery buffs
Themes
Mystery fiction
Genres
Mystery Anthologies, Short Story Anthologies, American Literary Collections

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After just three years, THE BEST AMERICAN MYSTERY STORIES series is already a great success, earning raves from such diverse sources as Joyce Carol Oates, ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY, and ELLERY QUEEN’S MYSTERY MAGAZINE. Little wonder, given the power of the Best American brand, the talent of the series editor, Otto Penzler, and the high profile of the guest editors.

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Now, with the legendary mystery writer Donald E. Westlake as guest editor, the 2000 edition is sure to boost the series’ popularity even more. From Tfty exceptional stories chosen by Penzler, Westlake has selected the twenty best, including stories by Tom Franklin, Jeffery Deaver, Shel Silverstein, and Dennis Lehane, for a collection that will delight mystery buffs and casual readers alike.

Who it’s for

  • Mystery buffs
  • Casual readers interested in mystery stories

Where it sits

Mystery Anthologies100%
Short Story Anthologies88%
American Literary Collections28%

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Publisher categories

  • Literary Graphic Novels
  • Short Story Anthologies
  • Literary Fiction
  • Mystery
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  • Mystery Anthologies
  • Short Stories (Single Author)
  • Crime Fiction
  • Noir Fiction
Authors
Otto Penzler, Donald E. Westlake
Publisher
HarperCollins
Published
October 19, 2000
Format
Paperback
Theme
Mystery fiction
Reading lane
Literary Graphic Novels