Best Short Mystery Novels - May 2024

The Best American Mystery Stories 2015 (The Best American Series ®)

In his introduction, guest editor James Patterson observes, “I often hear people lamenting the state of Hollywood . . . If that’s the case, I’ve got one thing to say: read these short stories. You can thank me later.” Patterson has collected a batch of stories that have the sharp tension, drama, and visceral emotion of an Oscar-worthy Hollywood production. Spanning the extremes of human behavior, The Best American Mystery Stories 2015 features characters that must make desperate choices: an imaginative bank-robbing couple, a vengeful high school shooter, a lovesick heiress who will ... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0544526759
• ASIN: 0544526759
• ISBN: 9780544526754
• Brand: Mariner Books
• Manufacturer: Mariner Books

Mystery: Vanished in Bitterroot Mountains: Mystery and Suspense

Two FBI Agents missing in action. A relentless investigator driven by a sense of justice. Can Agent Karen Clark unravel the mystery? This is a murder mystery that grows into a much larger tale of intrigue and suspense. The story takes place in North-western Montana, Big Sky country. This part of America is renowned for its wide-open spaces and modest way of life. Most people live close to the land.Some of the key characters in this story are cattle ranchers. Modern cattle ranching is tough and demanding work, and knowledge of finance and modern methods is a key component. This difficult work c... [Read More]

• ASIN: B06W53YNQC
• ASIN: B06W53YNQC
• Manufacturer: James Kipling Publication House

Best American Mystery Stories 2017 (The Best American Series ®)

"Fans of such notables as C.J. Box, Peter Straub, and Joyce Carol Oates chiefly known for their novels will be pleased to see how well they write at shorter length."--Publishers Weekly “Some people might tell you that crime short stories, unlike the more precious kind, are a kind of fictional ghetto, full of cardboard characters and clichéd situations. Not true. These stories are remarkably free of bullshit—al­though there’s always a little, just to grease the wheels,” writes guest editor John Sandford in his introduction. From an isolated Wyoming ranch to the Detroit boxing underwor... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0544949080
• ASIN: 0544949080
• ISBN: 0544949080
• Manufacturer: Best American Paper

The Secret Lake: A children's mystery adventure

A lost dog, a hidden time tunnel and a secret lake... A page-turning time travel adventure for children aged 8-11. Now enjoyed by thousands of young readers!When Stella and her younger brother, Tom, move to their new London home,they become mystified by the disappearances of Harry, their elderly neighbor's small dog. Where does he go? And why does he keep reappearing wet-through?Their quest to solve the riddle over the summer holidays leads to a boat buried under a grassy mound, and a tunnel that takes them to a secret lake. Who is the boy rowing towards them who looks so terrified? And whose... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0956932304
• ASIN: 0956932304
• ISBN: 0956932304
• Brand: imusti
• Manufacturer: Well Said Press

Code 7: Cracking the Code for an Epic Life

Age Level: 6 and up | Grade Level: 1 and upGuided Reading Level: H-M | Lexile® Measure: 500L - 600LKid-Tested, Parent and Teacher Approved.2018 Mom's Choice Award Gold Recipient - Children's Anthologies2018 Royal Dragonfly Award Winner - Children's Chapter Book2018 Wishing Shelf Award Winner - Children's Chapter Book"Code 7 engages kids through entertaining stories that reveal important insights about character, integrity, and social responsibility. This book is an inspiration to children who wish to pursue their passions and bring original ideas into the world." - Adam Grant, NYTBS New York ... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1940556007
• ASIN: 1940556007
• ISBN: 1940556007
• Brand: Candy Wrapper Inc
• Manufacturer: Candy Wrapper Inc.

ILLEGAL (Jimmy ("Royal") Payne Legal Thriller Book 1)

• ASIN: B007Q4RO5W
• ASIN: B007Q4RO5W
• Manufacturer: Nittany Valley Productions, Inc.

We Were the Lucky Ones: A Novel

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERInspired by the incredible true story of one Jewish family separated at the start of World War II, determined to survive—and to reunite—We Were the Lucky Ones is a tribute to the triumph of hope and love against all odds.    “Love in the face of global adversity? It couldn't be more timely.” —Glamour   It is the spring of 1939 and three generations of the Kurc family are doing their best to live normal lives, even as the shadow of war grows closer. The talk around the family Seder table is of new babies and budding romance, not of the increasing hardships... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0399563091
• ASIN: 0399563091
• ISBN: 0399563091
• Brand: Penguin Books
• Manufacturer: Penguin Books

Invisible

Read the #1 New York Times bestselling thriller Invisible, then continue the series with Unsolved. Everyone thinks Emmy Dockery is crazy. Obsessed with finding the link between hundreds of unsolved cases, Emmy has taken leave from her job as an FBI researcher. Now all she has are the newspaper clippings that wallpaper her bedroom, and her recurring nightmares of an all-consuming fire.Not even Emmy's ex-boyfriend, field agent Harrison "Books" Bookman, will believe her that hundreds of kidnappings, rapes, and murders are all connected. That is, until Emmy finds a piece of evidence he can't affo... [Read More]

• ASIN: B00FPQA7O8
• ASIN: B00FPQA7O8
• Manufacturer: Little, Brown and Company

Spring Thaw: A Chris Matheson Cold Case Mystery Novella and Other Mystery Short Stories

“Lauren Carr is a master storyteller who combines the humor of Janet Evanovich and the investigative skills of Patricia Cornwell. She is always at the top of my reading list." Reviewer: Sherry Fundin, Fundinmental, As Eye See It"Lauren Carr could give Agatha Christie a run for her money!" Reviewer: Charlene Mabie-Gamble, Literary R&R"Lauren Carr's books are never boring, that's for sure. They entertain, give us a good mystery to dig into, keep the reader guessing, give us a few good laughs and make us eager for the next book. Warning: Lauren Carr's series are addictive, so be ready to read m... [Read More]

• ASIN: B07GDVFF8C
• ASIN: B07GDVFF8C

The Girl in the Box Series, Books 1-3: Alone, Untouched and Soulless

From Million-Selling Author Robert J. Crane...Her mother is missing. A psychotic beast is stalking her. How will she escape?AloneSienna Nealon was a 17 year-old girl who had been held prisoner in her own house by her mother for twelve years. Then one day her mother vanished, and Sienna woke up to find two strange men in her home. On the run, unsure of who to turn to and discovering she possesses mysterious powers, Sienna finds herself pursued by a shadowy agency known as the Directorate and hunted by a vicious, bloodthirsty psychopath named Wolfe, each of which is determined to capture her for... [Read More]

• ASIN: B00IJYII4E
• ASIN: B00IJYII4E
• Manufacturer: Ostiagard Press

Girl Last Seen: A gripping psychological thriller with a shocking twist

Two missing girls. Thirteen years apart.An intense psychological thriller for readers of I Am Watching You, The Luckiest Girl Alive, and All the Missing Girls.Olivia Shaw has been missing since last Tuesday. She was last seen outside the entrance of her elementary school in Hunts Point wearing a white spring jacket, blue jeans, and pink boots.I force myself to look at the face in the photo, into her slightly smudged features, and I can't bring myself to move. Olivia Shaw could be my mirror image, rewound to thirteen years ago.If you have any knowledge of Olivia Shaw's whereabouts or any releva... [Read More]

• ASIN: 145556902X
• ASIN: 145556902X
• ISBN: 9781455569021
• Brand: GRAND CENTRAL
• Manufacturer: Grand Central Publishing

The Husband's Secret

• ASIN: B00D7Z4GQY
• ASIN: B00D7Z4GQY
• Manufacturer: Berkley

Writing and Selling Your Mystery Novel Revised and Expanded Edition: The Complete Guide to Mystery, Suspense, and Crime

A Mystery Writers of America Edgar Award Finalist for Best Critical/Biographical Work Discover the secrets to crafting an unforgettable mystery! To piece together the puzzle of your mystery novel, you need patience, resilience, a solid understanding of the craft, and a clear blueprint for combining the plot, characters, setting, and more. And while patience and resilience must come from you, the essentials of craft and the plan to execute them are right at your fingertips with Writing and Selling Your Mystery Novel. This completely revised and updated edition features solid strategies for draf... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1440347166
• UPC: 035313666711
• ASIN: 1440347166
• ISBN: 1440347166
• Brand: Writer's Digest
• Manufacturer: Writer's Digest Books

The Finest Hours (Young Readers Edition): The True Story of a Heroic Sea Rescue (True Rescue Series)

This adaptation for young readers of The Finest Hours: The True Story of the US Coast Guard's Most Daring Sea Rescue by Michael J. Tougias and Casey Sherman tells the story of the shipwreck of two oil tankers and the harrowing Coast Guard rescue when four men in a tiny lifeboat overcame insurmountable odds and saved more than 30 stranded sailors. Now a major motion picture from Disney, starring Chris Pine and Casey Affleck.On the night of February 18, 1952, during one of the worst winter storms that New England has ever seen, two oil tankers just off the shore of Cape Cod were torn in half. Wi... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1250044235
• ASIN: 1250044235
• ISBN: 1250044235
• Brand: Tougias Michael J
• Manufacturer: Square Fish

Instinct (previously published as Murder Games)

A criminal behavior expert teams up with an NYPD detective to track down a criminal in the novel that inspired the hit CBS TV series starring Alan Cumming.Dr. Dylan Reinhart wrote the book on criminal behavior. Literally: he's a renowned, bestselling Ivy League expert on the subject. When a copy of his book turns up at a gruesome murder scene-along with a threatening message from the killer-it looks like someone has been taking notes.Elizabeth Needham is the headstrong and brilliant NYPD Detective in charge of the case who recruits Dylan to help investigate another souvenir left at the scene: ... [Read More]

• ASIN: B01M0CDHMG
• ASIN: B01M0CDHMG
• Manufacturer: Little, Brown and Company

The Best American Mystery Stories 2018

An anthology of the best mystery short stories published in 2017 selected by best-selling author Louise

• UPC: 661769729

Bond Bombshell (a Jamie Bond Mysteries short story) - eBook

From New York Times and USA Today Bestselling author Gemma Halliday...Maya Alexander is the organized-and-in-charge office manager of the Bond Agency, Los Angeles's premier PI firm, specializing in catching cheating husbands. But when Maya is

• UPC: 498220729
• Rating: 5.0

Bond Ambition (A Jamie Bond Mysteries short story) - eBook

From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Gemma Halliday & Jennifer Fischetto...When Charley Alexander signs herself, and gal-pal Elaine, up for a cooking class with renowned Chef Machado, she expects a little fun,

• UPC: 658803620
• Rating: 5.0

Tiny Crimes: Very Short Tales of Mystery and Murder

"From the most hard-boiled of noirs to the coziest of mysteries, with diminutive double crosses, miniature murders, and crimes both real and imagined, [this anthology] rounds up all the usual suspects, and some unusual suspects,

• UPC: 925362119
• Rating: 4.0

Plots: A Collection of Short Story Mysteries - eBook

Simply hilarious...This grand collection of mysteries was written by an ex-NYPD officer and is filled with humor, mystery, and undoubtedly a dose of his experiences on the NY

• UPC: 339552777
• Rating: 3.0

Cwa Anthology of Short Stories: Mystery Tour

Crime spreads across the globe in this new collection of short stories from the Crime Writer's Association, as a conspiracy of prominent crime authors take you on world mystery tour. Highlights of the trip include

• UPC: 269162395
• Rating: 4.0

Triple in Paradise : Three Short Stories by the Author of the Alex Rutledge Mysteries

Triple in Paradise: Three Short Stories by the Author of the Alex Rutledge

• UPC: 53396101
• Rating: 2.0

Elvis and the Buried Brides (A Southern Cousins Mystery, plus bonus short story) - eBook

You’re invited to the most anticipated wedding of the year! As a bonus, enjoy the short story, ELVIS AND THE DEADLY LOVE LETTERS, plus recipes from cousin Lovie’s kitchen!Callie is finally saying “I do” again!

• UPC: 637391521
• Rating: 3.0

The Mammoth Book of Best British Mysteries 10

"First published in the UK as The mammoth book of best British crime 10 by Robinson ... 2013"--T.p.

• UPC: 21663949

The Best American Mystery & Thriller Short Stories - eBook

Timeless collection of selected American mystery & thriller short stories. Finding time for reading can often be a difficult task for many people with hectic and busy schedules. Committing oneself to a novel often involves a

• UPC: 827224194

The Essential Agatha Christie Stories: Agatha Christies Best Short Sleuths Crack

• UPC: 184025731367
• Category: Fiction & Literature
• Price: 28 USD