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KILLER YEAR is 13 crime / mystery / suspense authors whose debut books were published in 2007. The group includes rising stars Robert Gregory Browne, Toni McGee Causey, Marcus Sakey, Derek Nikitas, Marc Lecard, JT Ellison, Brett Battles, Jason Pinter, Bill Cameron, Sean Chercover, Patry Francis, Gregg Olsen, and Dave White.
Each member of the Class of 2007 has also contributed to the anthology KILLER YEAR: STORIES TO DIE FOR. The short stories displaying their talents are introduced by their KILLER YEAR mentors, including such bestselling authors as Lee Child, Tess Gerritsen and Jeffrey Deaver, with additional stories by Ken Bruen, Allison Brennan and Duane Swierczynski. Bestselling authors Laura Lippman and MJ Rose contribute insightful essays.
Inside you’ll read about a small time crook in over his head, a story told backwards with a heroine not to be messed with, a tale of boys and the trouble they will get into over a girl, and many more stories of the highest caliber in murder, mayhem, and sheer entertainment. This amazing anthology, edited by the grandmaster Lee Child, is sure to garner lots of attention and keep readers coming back for more.
“Browne’s “Bottom Deal” features a PI that would be at home in a lineup with Spade and Marlowe.” – Publishers Weekly
“‘Bottom Deal’ by Robert Gregory Browne [is] lean and taut, expertly crafted in the good old hard-boiled tradition.” – Kirkus Reviews