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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

Length: 432 pages	Word Wise: Enabled	Enhanced Typesetting: Enabled
Page Flip: Enabled	Language: English

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These stories are like shots of espresso that are downed in one go and leave the heart racing. * Sunday Telegraph * --This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition.

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Harlan Coben is now a global bestseller, with his recent novel, Hold Tight, reaching the bestseller lists of both the Sunday Times and the New York Times. He lives in New Jersey with his wife and four children. Otto Penzler, the series editor, is the proprietor of The Mysterious Bookshop in New York City. --This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition.

File size : 1386 KB
Word Wise : Enabled
Print length : 432 pages
Publisher : Corvus; Main edition (1 December 2011)
ASIN : B006OP6EIM
Screen Reader : Supported
X-Ray : Not Enabled
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
Text-to-Speech : Enabled
Language: : English

Best Sellers Rank: 215,346 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- 143 in U.S. Fiction Anthologies
- 668 in Fiction Anthologies (Kindle Store)
- 1,182 in Historical Thrillers (Kindle Store)

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J.A.H.

Every story is good in this collection

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 16 July 2017

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This was one of those books that kept me reading late into the night. Every story was different not just stylistically, but also in the author's interpretation of what a mystery actually is. As someone who has read a lot of crime fiction, I realise I prefer the term 'mystery' because there are more surprises and fewer cops having boring conversations whilst naval gazing. My favourite story was about a woman on the run with her child, escaping an abusive marriage through a network of helpers. It had a light touch but was also beautifully written. To be honest, every story in this collection was good. A great read.

Mark

Some interesting short stories

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 23 March 2012

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I've not finished this yet, as I tend to return to it between other books, but so far I've been impressed by the quality of writing and variety of the stories.

Sure, not every story will appeal to everyone and I have my favourites, but half way through, all have been well written and thought provoking.

The short form of each story is great for reading on a train or short haul flight too and I read most of mine on Kindle on my smartphone.

J. Poole

Fine Short Stories, But Hardly "Mysteries"

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 23 February 2012

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I couldn't get through this book. Unfortunately, I was expecting actual mysteries or at least plots with some kind of event that needs to be resolved. These were just short stories, yes some somewhat "dark," but completely lacking in any kind of suspense or mystery. Some were just brief character studies. I made it halfway through before becoming bored and giving up. I wanted more plot from my stories.

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Easyreader

... my taste but some of the stories I thoroughly enjoyed. If you like passing time reading short stories ...

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 22 September 2014

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Some of the stories I woulnd't classify as mysteries and some are too "long winded" for my taste but some of the stories I thoroughly enjoyed.

If you like passing time reading short stories you'll find something to enjoy in this book.

Jan180

Prompt dispatch.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 29 March 2019

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Great condition, good value.

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