detective and mystery stories, american

Contains eleven original holiday mystery stories by a variety of modern-day authors, featuring the characters of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson.

A collection of short crime and mystery fiction by various authors that the editors feel represent the best of the genre.

A collection of short mystery stories voted as the best of 2004.

Examines the life and works of mystery author Patricia Cornwell, creator of forensic pathologist Kay Scarpetta, and includes an interview with Cornwell.

Contains fifteen short stories featuring the Sir Arthur Conan Doyle character Sherlock Holmes, written by a variety of authors including Henry Slesar, Craig Shaw Gardner, and P.C. Hodgell.