The World's Finest Mystery and Crime Stories: 5: Fifth Annual Collection

by Martin H. Greenberg and Ed Gorman

Book Overview

Editors Ed Gorman and Martin H. Greenberg have scoured the world to present the biggest and most consistently entertaining collection of crime and suspense stories from across the globe. Their first-rate picks are a diverse and exciting mix of stories by big names, award winners, and fresh voices. The anthology will have the year's Edgar Award -winning stories, Silver Dagger Award-winning stories from the U.K., and spine-tingling tales from writers...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0765311461
• ISBN13: 9780765311467
• Release Date: October 2004
• Publisher: Forge
• Length: 464 Pages
• Weight: 1.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.5" x 9.5"

Customer Reviews

Great Compilation

I actually found a copy of this book on a park bench with a sticky attached that read: "I'm finished, see if you like it and then pass it on." I've heard that there were people who helped spread good books around in such a way but this is my first encounter, so here goes. I am familiar with Ed Gorman's writing and have actually had the pleasure of speaking with him on two occasions and telling him that I am a fan. In this collection he has brought together some great mysteries and I wasn't diappointed. He has great taste and a keen eye for good writers. I am one of those readers who prefer novel lengths (I've even written and published two - neither are mysteries)to the much more difficult art form of the short story (I have also managed to publish a few mystery short stories and know how difficult it can be). So finding a compilation that I enjoy more than only two or three selections is rare. Not so here, every one is a gem and once again I thank Ed for bringing these stories together and want him to know I often look for other titles he has edited because he has yet to disappoint. I would have liked to add this volume to my own library, but yesterday I stuck another sticky on it and left it on the bench in front of the public library in North Adams, Massachusetts - if you hurry....