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New York Times best-selling author of ten genre-bending novels Jonathan Lethem helms this collection of the year’s best mystery short fiction. Jonathan Lethem, “one of America’s greatest storytellers” (Washington Post), selects the best short mystery and crime fiction of the year in this annual “treat for crime-fiction fans” (Library Journal). Foreword / Otto Penzler -- Introduction / Jonathan Lethem -- Coach O / Robert Hinderliter -- keepers of all sins / Sharon Hunt -- Open house / Reed Johnson -- damn fine town / Arthur Klepchukov -- walk-in / Harley Jane Kozak -- Top ten vacation selfies of YouTube stars / Preston Lang -- Mastermind / Jared Lipof -- That Donnelly crowd / Anne Therese Macdonald -- clown / Mark Mayer -- Interpreting American Gothic / Rebecca McKanna -- Hannah-beast / Jennifer McMahon -- archivist / Joyce Carol Oates -- box of hope / Brian Panowich -- Payback / Tonya D. Price -- If you say so / Suzanne Proulx -- Neighbors / Ron Rash -- Faint of heart / Amanda Rea -- Lush / Duane Swierczynski -- Inside man / Robb T. White -- Burning down the house / Ted White -- Contributor's notes -- Other distinguished mystery stories of 2018