Paperback. Pub Date: October 2006 Pages: 384 Publisher: Mariner Books' The short story deals with issues and themes large and small But it does it succinctly and quickly The short story is a car for the short track the Put the top down and power into the curves. 'From the introduction by Michael Connelly This year's instalment boasts pulse-quickening stories from all reaches of the genre. selected by the one and only Michael Connelly. His choices include the Prohibition-era tale of a scorned lover's revenge. a bar owner's gutsy attempt to outwit the mob and a tale of murder by psychology.This edition features mystery favourites Elmore Leonard. Walter Mosley. James Crumley and Joyce Carol Oates as well as talented up-and-comers. for a diverse collection sure to thrill all readers. - This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.