Twenty of America’s best mystery short stories from 2011, selected by a #1 New York Times–bestselling author.

The Best American series is the premier annual showcase for the country’s finest short fiction and nonfiction. Each volume’s series editor selects notable works from hundreds of magazines, journals, and websites. A special guest editor, a leading writer in the field, then chooses the best twenty or so pieces to publish. This unique system has made the Best American series the most respected—and most popular—of its kind.

The Best American Mystery Stories 2011 includes:
Lawrence Block
Brendan DuBois
Loren D. Estleman
Beth Ann Fennelly and Tom Franklin
Ed Gorman
Richard Lange
S. J. Rozan
Mickey Spillane and Max Allan Collins
And others

Praise for The Best American Mystery Stories 2011

“Ranging from homespun to lush and tropical, this year’s crop of 20 stories offers a variety of tastes and textures . . . The best of Coben’s Best is really first-rate.” —Kirkus Reviews