Each year, for the past 18 years, Otto Penzler has commissioned an original story by a leading mystery writer. The requirements were that it be a mystery/crime/suspense story, that it be set during the Christmas season, and that at least some of the action take place in The Mysterious Bookshop in New York City. 1,000 copies of these stories were then produced as pamphlets and given to customers of the book store as a Christmas present. Now these sizzling suspense stories have been collected in one volume: Christmas at the Mysterious Bookshop, which includes a new, never-before- published story. Some of these stories are humorous, others thrilling, and still others tales of pure detection. This charming collection is a perfect Christmas gift, appropriate for all ages and tastes.
Editorial Reviews
"Joy to the World! It's going to be a Silent Night filled with reading because of this gem of an anthology--a real gift to the mystery fan and readers of short fiction alike. It's like a stocking filled with treasures--the thrills come every time you open this to a new story! Hark the Herald!" --Ridley Pearson, New York Times bestselling author of In Harm's Way and the Lou Boldt series
"'Tis always the season to read any one of the terrific stories in this Christmas compendium. I couldn't wait for the holidays--just ramped up the air conditioning in June and sat back with a hot toddy in the company of some of the very best mystery writers in the world. This is a must-have stocking stuffer for the reader." --Jacqueline Winspear, Edgar-winning author of the Maaisie Dobbs series
About the Author
Otto Penzler is the proprietor of The Mysterious Bookshop, the founder of The Mysterious Press, the creator of Otto Penzler Books, and the editor of many books and anthologies. He lives in New York City.
