The Best American Mystery Stories 1997

The Best American Mystery Stories 1997

“Blind Lemon” by Doug Allyn. First published in Alfred Hitchcock Mystery Magazine. Copyright © 1996 by Doug Allyn. Reprinted by permission of the author.

“Hot Springs” by James Crumley. First published in the collection Murder for Love. Copyright © 1996 by James Crumley. Reprinted by permission of the author.

“The Weekender” by Jeffery Deaver. First published in Alfred Hitchcock Mystery Magazine. Copyright © 1996 by Jeffery Deaver. Reprinted by permission of the author.

“The Dark Snow” by Brendan DuBois. First published in Playboy. Copyright © 1996 by Brendan DuBois. Reprinted by permission of the author.

“The Surprise of His Life” by Elizabeth George. First published in the collection Women on the Case. Copyright © 1996 by Elizabeth George. Reprinted by permission of the author.

“Eyes That Never Meet” by Jeremiah Healy. First published in the collection Unusual Suspects. Copyright © 1996 by Jeremiah Healy. Reprinted by permission of the author.

“Another Tented Evening” by Melodie Johnson Howe. First published in Ellery Queen’s Mystery Magazine. Copyright © 1996 by Melodie Johnson Howe. Reprinted by permission of the author.

“The Mark” by Pat Jordan. First published in Playboy. Copyright © 1996 by Pat Jordan. Reprinted by permission of the author.

“The Things We Do for Love” by Jonathan Kellerman. First published in the collection Murder for Love. Copyright © 1996 by Jonathan Kellerman. Reprinted by permission of the author.

“Lou Monahan, County Prosecutor” by Andrew Klavan. First published in the collection Guilty as Charged. Copyright © 1996 by Andrew Klavan. Reprinted by permission of the author.

“Karen Makes Out” by Elmore Leonard. First published in the collection Murder for Love. Copyright © 1996 by Elmore Leonard. Reprinted by permission of the author.

“Red Clay” by Michael Malone. First published in the collection Murder for Love Copyright О by Michael Malone. Reprinted by permission of the author.

“Mrs. Feeley Is Quite Mad” by Mabel Maney. First published in the collection Out for More Blood: Tales of Malice and Retaliation by Women. Copyright © 1996 by Mabel Maney Reprinted by permission of the author.

“Will You Always Love Me?” by Joyce Carol Oates. First published in Story Copyright © 1996 by Joyce Carol Oates. Reprinted by permission of the author.

“When You’re Hungry” by George Pelecanos. First published in the collection Unusual Suspects. Copyright © 1996 by George Pelecanos. Reprinted by permission of the author.

“Hoops” by S. J. Rozan. First published in Ellery Queen’s Mystery Magazine. Copyright ® 1996 by S. J. Rozan. Reprinted by permission of the author.

“Doblin’s Lecture” by Allen Steele. First published in Pirate Writings. Copyright © 1996 by Allen Steele. Reprinted by permission of the author.

“Kindred Spirits” by Brad Watson. First published in the collection Last Days of the Dog-Men. Copyright © 1996 by Brad Watson. Reprinted by permission of the author.

“There Are Monsterim” by John Weisman. First published in the collection Unusual Suspects. Copyright © 1996 by John Weisman. Reprinted by permission of the author.

“Unlawful Contact” by Monica Wood. First published in Manoa. Copyright © 1996 by Monica Wood. Reprinted by permission of the author.