The Best American Mystery Stories Books in Order
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The Best American Mystery Stories is an annual anthology series featuring North American mystery and thriller stories, part of The Best American Series since 1997. Each volume is edited by a guest editor and the series editor, who selects around twenty stories from a larger pool of candidates. The series focuses on showcasing the year's most compelling mystery fiction through a curated selection of short stories.
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
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The Best American Mystery Stories 2009
2009
The Best American Mystery Stories 2009 is a collection of mystery short stories published as part of the Best American Mystery Stories series. The…
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The Best American Mystery Stories 2014
2014
The Best American Mystery and Suspense is an annual anthology featuring North American mystery and thriller stories. Before 2021, it was called The…
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Companion & related books
Related titles and editions that sit outside the main numbered order.
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The Best American Mystery Stories 1997
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The Best American Mystery Stories 1997 is a collection in the Best American Mystery Stories series. It was edited by Robert B. Parker, with Otto…
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the The Best American Mystery Stories books in?
Read them in publication order, starting with “The Best American Mystery Stories 2009”. Start with “The Best American Mystery Stories 2009.”
How many books are in the The Best American Mystery Stories series?
We list 5 books , published between 2009–2015.
Where can I buy the The Best American Mystery Stories books?
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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted a wrong order, a missing book, or any other mistake? and we'll correct it.