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The Best American Mystery and Suspense 2023 - by Lisa Unger & Steph Cha (Paperback)

Name: The Best American Mystery and Suspense 2023 - by Lisa Unger & Steph Cha (Paperback)
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A collection of the year's best mystery and suspense short fiction selected by New York Times bestselling author Lisa Unger and series editor Steph Cha.
Author(s): Lisa Unger & Steph Cha
400 Pages
Fiction + Literature Genres, Mystery & Detective
Series Name: Best American

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About the Book

A collection of the year's best mystery and suspense short fiction selected by Lisa Unger and series editor Steph Cha.

Book Synopsis

A collection of the year's best mystery and suspense short fiction selected by New York Times bestselling author Lisa Unger and series editor Steph Cha.

"This form has a special kind of magic, the ability to transport you quickly, intensely, to capture character, time, place, and story with immediacy," writes guest editor Lisa Unger in her introduction. The transporting stories in this year's The Best American Mystery and Suspense are populated by those who exist on the fringe of our society and want more than what life has dealt them: A haunted veteran turned career criminal is on the run. An injured fighter turned bouncer seeks vengeance for his lost love. An assassin on his last job finds himself questioning his life choices and breaks all the rules to understand his final victim. By turns thrilling and enlightening, each story, according to Unger, "will have you holding your breath, flipping the pages, will leave you thinking about people and why they do the dark, dangerous, frightening things that they do."

The Best American Mystery and Suspense 2023 includes Ashley--Ruth M. Bernier - William Boyle - S. A. Cosby - Jacqueline Freimor - James A. Hearn - Ladee Hubbard - A. J. Jacono - Adam Meyer - Silvia Moreno--Garcia - Walter Mosley - Leigh Newman - Joyce Carol Oates - Margaret Randall - Annie Reed - Anthony Neil Smith - Faye Snowden - Jervey Tervalon - Joseph S. Walker - Thaai Walker - Jess Walter

Review Quotes

"In this selection of tales exploring crime-sparking marginalization and thwarted desires, guest editor Alafair Burke and debut series editor Steph Cha have created a powerful vehicle for processing 2020's volatility...Cha and Burke have curated a magical collection that serves as a master class in suspense writing." - Booklist

"To Cha's great credit, along with her guest editor, novelist Alafair Burke, this year's edition...not only features many women and writers of color, but also pairs household names like Alex Segura, Lisa Unger and Laura Lippman...with top up-and-comers to paint a clear picture of the genre in 2021." - USA Today

Specifications

Dimensions (Overall): 8.24 Inches (H) x 5.6 Inches (W) x .94 Inches (D)

Weight: .74 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Series Title: Best American

Sub-Genre: Mystery & Detective

Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres

Number of Pages: 400

Publisher: Mariner Books

Theme: Collections & Anthologies

Format: Paperback

Author: Lisa Unger & Steph Cha

Language: English

Street Date: October 17, 2023

TCIN: 88401828

UPC: 9780063315815

Item Number (DPCI): 247-46-6244

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Estimated ship weight: 0.74 pounds

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Q: What themes are explored in the stories?

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A: The stories delve into crime, marginalization, and individuals seeking more from life amidst their challenges.
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Q: How does Lisa Unger describe the storytelling format?

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A: Unger mentions it has a magic that transports readers with intensity, capturing character and story with immediacy.
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Q: What kind of characters are featured in the collection?

AI Shopping Assistant - 13 days ago

A: Characters include a haunted veteran, an injured fighter, and a questioning assassin, each exploring complex life choices.
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Q: Who are the editors of this mystery anthology?

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A: The anthology is edited by New York Times bestselling author Lisa Unger and series editor Steph Cha.
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