Manhattan Mysteries
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
New York City has long served as the ultimate stage for crime, deception, and moral ambiguity — and Manhattan Mysteries distills that electric atmosphere into a masterfully curated collection of detective and crime fiction set against the iconic backdrop of the world's most restless metropolis. Edited by three titans of the mystery genre — Bill Pronzini, Carol-Lynn Rössel Waugh, and Martin H. Greenberg — this anthology assembles some of the sharpest short fiction ever written, each story anchored in the gritty streets, shadowy boroughs, and glittering avenues of New York City. The collection showcases a remarkable breadth of voice and style, uniting classic and contemporary masters of the form in a celebration of urban crime writing at its finest. Pronzini, Waugh, and Greenberg bring their formidable editorial instincts to bear, selecting stories that capture not just the thrill of the mystery, but the soul of the city itself — its danger, its beauty, and its endless capacity for reinvention. Whether you are a lifelong devotee of the genre or a newcomer to short crime fiction, Manhattan Mysteries promises to leave you peering around every corner with fresh suspicion.
Author: Bill Pronzini, Carol-Lynn Rössel Waugh, And Martin H. Greenberg
Format: Hardback
Genre: Anthology
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
New York City has long served as the ultimate stage for crime, deception, and moral ambiguity — and Manhattan Mysteries distills that electric atmosphere into a masterfully curated collection of detective and crime fiction set against the iconic backdrop of the world's most restless metropolis. Edited by three titans of the mystery genre — Bill Pronzini, Carol-Lynn Rössel Waugh, and Martin H. Greenberg — this anthology assembles some of the sharpest short fiction ever written, each story anchored in the gritty streets, shadowy boroughs, and glittering avenues of New York City. The collection showcases a remarkable breadth of voice and style, uniting classic and contemporary masters of the form in a celebration of urban crime writing at its finest. Pronzini, Waugh, and Greenberg bring their formidable editorial instincts to bear, selecting stories that capture not just the thrill of the mystery, but the soul of the city itself — its danger, its beauty, and its endless capacity for reinvention. Whether you are a lifelong devotee of the genre or a newcomer to short crime fiction, Manhattan Mysteries promises to leave you peering around every corner with fresh suspicion.