Best American Mystery Stories (2000); Editor: Westlake, Donald E.; Editor: Penzler, Otto; Hardback; Book

Editor: Westlake, Donald E.; Editor: Penzler, Otto
2000 Edition; Best American Mystery Stories (Hardcover); Hardback; Book
Published: March 2001
Houghton Mifflin
ISBN: 0395939178

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