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The Best American Mystery Stories 2000
By Otto Penzler (editor) and Donald E. Westlake (editor)
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Bibliographic Detail
Publisher Houghton Mifflin
Publication date October 1, 2000
Binding Hardcover
Book category Adult Fiction
ISBN-13 9780395939178
ISBN-10 0395939178
Dimensions 1.75 by 5.75 by 8.50 in.
Weight 1.55 lbs.
Availability§ Out of Print
Original list price $27.50
§As reported by publisher
Summaries and Reviews
Summary
The acclaimed author of The Hook serves as guest editor for this new collection of the finest mystery tales of 1999, in an anthology that incorporates fifty pieces of short fiction by Jeffery Deaver, Shel Silverstein, Dennis Lehane, Tom Franklin, and other notable authors. (view table of contents)
Amazon.com description: Product Description:
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 Tfty 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.


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Hardcover
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from Houghton Mifflin (October 1, 2000)
9780395939178 | details & prices | 5.75 × 8.50 × 1.75 in. | 1.55 lbs | List price $27.50
About: Presents a collection of mystery stories selected from magazines in the United States and Canada
Paperback
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from Mariner Books (October 19, 2000)
9780395939185 | details & prices | 5.25 × 8.00 × 1.25 in. | 1.45 lbs | List price $27.95
About: Presents a collection of mystery stories selected from magazines in the United States and Canada
CD/Spoken Word
Book cover for 9780618093311
 
Unabridged edition from Mariner Books (November 16, 2000)
9780618093311 | details & prices | 5.25 × 5.75 × 0.75 in. | 0.35 lbs | List price $35.00
About: A collection of the best in mystery writing includes contributions by Jeffery Deaver, Shel Silverstein, Dennis Lehane, and Tom Franklin.
Cassette/Spoken Word
Book cover for 9780618093304
 
Unabridged edition from Mariner Books (November 16, 2000)
9780618093304 | details & prices | 4.00 × 7.00 × 1.25 in. | 0.35 lbs | List price $25.00
About: A collection of the best in mystery writing includes contributions by Jeffery Deaver, Shel Silverstein, Dennis Lehane, and Tom Franklin.

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