This anthology gathers 20 standout mystery short stories from 2015, guest-edited by James Patterson, showcasing crimes such as bank heists, vengeful shootings, and child abductions.
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This anthology gathers 20 standout mystery short stories from 2015, guest-edited by James Patterson, showcasing crimes such as bank heists, vengeful shootings, and child abductions.
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In his introduction, guest editor James Patterson observes, "I often hear people lamenting the state of Hollywood . . . If that's the case, I've got one thing to say: read these short stories. You can thank me later." Patterson has collected a batch of stories that have the sharp tension, drama, and visceral emotion of an Oscar-worthy Hollywood production. Spanning the extremes of human behavior, The Best American Mystery Stories 2015 features characters that must make desperate choices: an i...
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Romance & sex
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No sexual content depicted. Implied sexual threat and coercion in child abduction narrative.
Violence & gore
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Frequent graphic violence including school shootings, kidnappings, and horror elements with visceral, bloody descriptions
Profanity
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Moderate profanity and strong language throughout various stories
Substance use
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No substance use depicted
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No LGBTQIA+ representation
Religious content
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No religious themes present
Magic & witchcraft
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No witchcraft or occult elements
Occult / demonology
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No evidence found in available sources.
Political content
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No political messaging
Self-harm / suicide
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Brief ideation in context of vengeful shooter story
Abuse & suffering
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Recurring themes of child kidnapping, aftermath trauma, and possible domestic cruelty. Implied sexual threat and coercion in child abduction narrative.
Other
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