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World Literature
Lawrence Block, in Keller by a Nose," asks what obsession holds more hazards than betting on the ponies. The answer will surprise you... Max Allan Collins's "That Kind of Nag" proves that it's bad to play the wrong horse... See More
World Literature
Murder is My Racquet is the most thrilling way to read about tennis, murder and intrigue. This collection of stories by famous mystery writers, including Ridley Pearson and Lawrence Block, deal with the prestige of the... See More
World Literature
Refereed by editor Otto Penzler, this anthology collects fourteen, original tales of buzzer-beating suspense and postgame mayhem. "In "Keller's Double Dribble," Lawrence Block tails a clueless hitman with courtside tickets... See More
Crime, Thriller & Mystery
A state of the Art collection: the world's bestselling crime writer complies his pick of the year's best crime writing. This year's guest editor is Lee Child, the creator of Jack Reacher and a simultaneous bestseller on both... See More
Crime, Thriller & Mystery
Lawrence Block, Simon Brett, Ken Bruen, Christopher Coake, Stephen Collins, Tom Franklin, Jonathan Gash, Steve Hamilton, H.R.F. Keating, Laura Lippman, Bradford Morrow, Ian Rankin, John Sandford, William G. Tapply, and John... See More
Essays & Correspondence
When Robert B. Parker passed in early 2010, the world lost two great men: Parker himself, iconic American crime writer whose books have sold more than 6 million copies worldwide, and his best-known creation, Spenser... See More
Crime, Thriller & Mystery
A unique collection of brand-new spy stories from world-class writers. An instant classic for thrill addicts everywhere. Features a brand new short story from Lee Child From a secretive soldier on the eve of the Normandy... See More
Fantasy
Handpicked by legendary editor Otto Penzler, this is the biggest and bloodiest collection of stories. Featuring a cast of world-class writers, including H.P. Lovecraft, Stephen King, Clive Barker, Richard Matheson, Edgar... See More
Crime, Thriller & Mystery
In this definitive collection, Edgar Award-winning editor Otto Penzler selects a multifarious mix from across the entire history of the locked room story, which should form the cornerstone of any crime reader's... See More
Crime, Thriller & Mystery
In these classic mystery tales, literature is a matter of life or death Of crime fiction's many sub-genres, none is so reflexive and so intriguing as the "bibliomystery": stories that involve crimes set, somehow, in the... See More
Mashups
'What treats you have in store!' IAN RANKIN. Who knew literature could be so lethal? Here are 20 specially commissioned stories about deadly books from the world's best crime writers. By turns hair-raising and playful... See More
Crime, Thriller & Mystery
The greatest detectives of the Golden Age investigate the most puzzling crimes of the era Sometimes, the police aren't the best suited to solve a crime. Depending on the case, you may find that a retired magician, a... See More
Literary Fiction
A royal flush of brand new poker tales from fifteen of the world's best crime-writers - including a Harry Bosch novella from Michael Connelly. With contributions from Michael Connelly, Alexander McCall Smith, Walter Mosley... See More
Crime, Thriller & Mystery
Entire novels are often written about a single crime, detailing every gruesome, dark detail until the last drop of blood spatters across the page. Yet in this mystery anthology, renowned editor and author Otto Penzler weaves... See More
Crime, Thriller & Mystery
Ah, the Christmas season. The scent of roasting chestnuts fills the air, turkeys cook in every oven, and mistletoe hangs quietly above the doors. But beneath this cheerful Yuletide veneer, a seedier reality lurks, as a... See More
Crime, Thriller & Mystery
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Crime, Thriller & Mystery
Fourteen impossible crimes from the American masters of the form For devotees of the Golden Age mystery, the impossible crime story represents the period's purest form: it presents the reader with a baffling scenario (a... See More
British & Irish
International bestselling author Sara Paretsky selects the twenty best mystery short stories of the year, including tales by Michael Connelly, Jo Nesbo, Joyce Carol Oates, Colson Whitehead, and more in this crime... See More