--- product_id: 330368297 title: "The Mysterious Bookshop Presents the Best Mystery Stories of the Year 2021 (Best Mystery Stories, 1)" brand: "lee childotto penzler" price: "VT7153" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/330368297-the-mysterious-bookshop-presents-the-best-mystery-stories-of-year store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # The Mysterious Bookshop Presents the Best Mystery Stories of the Year 2021 (Best Mystery Stories, 1) **Brand:** lee childotto penzler **Price:** VT7153 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Mysterious Bookshop Presents the Best Mystery Stories of the Year 2021 (Best Mystery Stories, 1) by lee childotto penzler - **How much does it cost?** VT7153 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/330368297-the-mysterious-bookshop-presents-the-best-mystery-stories-of-year) ## Best For - lee childotto penzler enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted lee childotto penzler brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The Mysterious Bookshop Presents the Best Mystery Stories of the Year 2021 (Best Mystery Stories, 1) ## Images ![The Mysterious Bookshop Presents the Best Mystery Stories of the Year 2021 (Best Mystery Stories, 1) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61aX+W2orOL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good Read *by T***B on January 16, 2025* I really like the stories (short and to the point), no time for beating around the bush. When I don't feel like getting too deep into a novel, I like reading short stories. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Collection Worth Checking Out *by A***D on February 10, 2022* The 20 stories (plus one reprint by Ambrose Bierce from 1888) in this anthology were all published in 2020; each is preceded by a short introduction to the author and is followed by a brief note by the author concerning the genesis of the story. As with any such anthology, one reader’s favourites will be another’s most-hated; that said, my favourite stories in this collection include Michael Bracken’s “Blest Be the Tie That Binds,” about a Mob attempt to launder money through church tithings; “The Locked Cabin” by Martin Edwards, which takes place in the 1930s aboard the Queen Mary; Sue Grafton’s “If You Want Something Done Right…” which slyly illustrates that saying; the poignant “The Truth About Lucy,” by Dennis McFadden, showing how the past affects future generations; Joyce Carol Oates’ lovely imaging of how a member of the Manson Family might prepare for a “Parole Hearing, California Institution for Women, Chino, California”; Stephen King’s take on one of the famous steps of AA, “The Fifth Step”; and Andrew Welsh-Huggins’ “The Path I Took,” in which a student of languages travels to Gaelic Ireland in 1983, where his studies are disrupted by The Troubles. There is also a list of honorable mentions at the end of the book, for the reader who wants to find more stories in this genre. My one quibble with this anthology (which I believe is the first in a projected series overseen by Otto Penzler of the Mysterious Bookshop) is the choice to present the stories alphabetically by the author’s last name; that just seems like a rather daft way to go about it. In any event, a good compilation of recent mystery short stories; recommended. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A wonderful discovery *by L***N on June 4, 2024* Ashamed and foolish, I stumbled onto this treasure as I was tracking for more Lee Child books. What I found was a rediscovery of my love for short mystery stories - something I unknowingly left behind over fifty years ago. And I am now simply overwhelmed at the rich vein that has been mined over these decades, just ready for my exploration and pleasure during my remaining time. There is more problem of "running out!" My choice of five stars is both personal and universal. Joy! And such delight packed into so few words. I am salivating for more! --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/330368297-the-mysterious-bookshop-presents-the-best-mystery-stories-of-year](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/330368297-the-mysterious-bookshop-presents-the-best-mystery-stories-of-year) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-11*