Best American Mystery and Suspense 2025

<p>While a single sentence can turn a novel a single <em>word </em>can turn a short story writes guest editor Don Winslow. The pieces featured in this collection hinge on those small exacting moments that shock spook delight and change a story entirely. A disgraced ex-cop approaches a crossroads with his ex-wife and new neighbor pistol in hand; an ill-advised acid trip reveals the dark side of a twisted friendship; a hardened hit man struggles with his latest target. Full of dramatic twists subtle clues and chilling reveals <em>The Best American Mystery and Suspense 2025</em> will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last shoe drops.</p><p><strong><em>THE BEST AMERICAN MYSTERY AND SUSPENSE 2025</em> INCLUDES: TOM ANDES - ANN APTAKER - JACQUELINE FREIMOR - TOD GOLDBERG - JAMES D. F. HANNAH - CAROLINE KEPNES - IVY POCHODA - TWIST PHELAN - MEAGAN LUCAS - AND OTHERS</strong></p>