J
James Ellroy
The Best American Mystery Stories
The Best American Mystery Stories
4 books
Complete series
About this series
This annual anthology series collects top mystery and crime fiction from the past year. Readers will find a range of suspenseful tales, showcasing the best short-form writing in the genre.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the reading order for The Best American Mystery Stories series?
Each volume in The Best American Mystery Stories series is an anthology of short stories from various authors, curated from the preceding year. They are designed to be read independently, and there is no overarching narrative or character progression across the volumes.
Are there any notable guest editors for The Best American Mystery Stories?
The series features a different guest editor each year, often a prominent author in the mystery or crime fiction genre, who selects the stories for that particular volume. This rotating editorship brings a fresh perspective to the collection annually.
How does The Best American Mystery Stories series relate to other
This series is part of a larger