The Best American Mystery Stories 2000

The Best American Mystery Stories 2000
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The Best American Mystery Stories 2000 (The Best American Series) [UNABRIDGED]

Description of The Best American Mystery Stories 2000:

After just three years, THE BEST AMERICAN MYSTERY STORIES has made its name as the foremost mystery anthology, earning raves from such diverse sources as Joyce Carol Oates and Entertainment Weekly. Now grand master Donald E. Westlake continues the series' impressive tradition with an audio edition featuring a sampling of the year's premier stories of suspense.

Information on The Best American Mystery Stories 2000 from the publisher:

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 Þfty 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.

Description of Otto Penzler, author of The Best American Mystery Stories 2000:

In its brief existence, The Best American Mystery Stories has established itself as a peerless suspense anthology. Compiled by the best-selling mystery novelist Ed McBain, this year's edition boasts nineteen outstanding tales by such masters as John Updike, Lawrence Block, Jeffery Deaver, and Joyce Carol Oates as well as stories by rising stars such as Edgar Award winners Tom Franklin and Thomas H. Cook. The 1999 volume is a spectacular showcase for the high quality and broad diversity of the year's finest suspense, crime, and mystery writing. Introduction by Donald E. Westlake. "Grit" by Tom Franklin, read by Eric Conger. "Compass Rose" by David Edgerley Gates, read by Eric Conger. "Motel 66" by Barbara D'Amato, read by Donald E. Westlake. "Forgetting the Girl" by Peter Moore Smith, read by Jeff Woodman. "The Guilty Party" by Shel Silverstein, read by Donald E. Westlake. "Wrong Numbers" by Josh Pryor, read by Beth McDonald, "ICU" by Edward Lee, read by Charles Stransky and "Triangle" by Jeffrey Deaver, read by Oliver Wyman. 8 unabridged stories. 5 CDs. 5.5 hours.