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Killer Year

By: Lee Child - editor
Narrated by: David deVries,Christina Traister
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Publisher's summary

A collection of killer stories from some of today's hottest crime fiction writers, edited by grandmaster and #1 New York Times bestselling author Lee Child

Killer Year is a group of thirteen authors whose first novels were published in the year 2007. Now, each member of this widely-praised organization has written a story with his or her own unique twist on the world of crime. Each entry in this one-of-a-kind collection is introduced by the author's Killer Year mentor, including bestselling authors James Rollins, Tess Gerritsen, and Jeffery Deaver. Other contributors - of original stories, essays, and commentary - include acclaimed veterans Ken Bruen, Allison Brennan, Duane Swierczynski, Laura Lippman, and M.J. Rose. This is an audiobook that no fan of the genre can do without.

"Introduction" by Lee Child. © 2008 by Lee Child. "The Class of Co-opetition" © 2008 by M.J. Rose. "Perfect Gentleman" © 2008 by Brett Battles. "Introduction" by James Rollins. © 2008 by James Rollins. "Killing Justice" © 2008 by Allison Brennan. "Bottom Deal" © 2008 by Robert Gregory Browne. "Introduction" by Gayle Lynds © 2008 by Gayle Lynds. "Time of the Green" © 2008 by Ken Bruen. "Slice of the Pie" © 2008 by Bill Cameron. "Introduction" by Anne Frasier © 2008 by Anne Frasier. "A Failure to Communicate" © 2008 by Toni McGee Causey. "Introduction" by Harley Jane Kozak © 2008 by Harley Jane Kozak. "One Serving of Bad Luck" © 2008 by Sean Chercover. "Introduction" by Ken Bruen © 2008 by Ken Bruen. "Prodigal Me" © 2008 by J. T. Ellison. "Introduction" by Lee Child © 2008 by Lee Child. "The Only Word I Know in Spanish" © 2008 by Patry Francis. "Introduction" by Tess Geritsen © 2008 by Tess Gerritsen. "Teardown" © 2008 by Marc Lecard. "Introduction" by Joe R. Landsdale © 2008 by Joe R. Landsdale. "Runaway" © 2008 by Derek Nikitas. "Introduction" by Douglas Clegg © 2008 by Douglas Clegg. "The Crime of My Life" © 2008 by Gregg Olsen. "Introduction" by Allison Brennan © 2008 by Allison Brennan. "The Point Guard" © 2008 by Jason Pinter. "Introduction" by Jeffery Deaver © 2008 by Jeffery Deaver. "Gravity and Need" © 2008 by Marcus Sakey. "Introduction" by David Morrell © 2008 by David Morrell. "Death Runs Faster" © 2008 by Duane Swierczynski. "Righteous Son" © 2008 by Dave White. "Introduction" by Duane Swierczynski © 2008 by Duane Swierczynski. "Coda" by Laura Lippman © 2008 by Laura Lippman.
©2008 Lee Child (P)2015 Brilliance Audio, Inc., all rights reserved.

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lackluster short stories

I was extremely disappointed with this book. It was boring from the beginning. I did give it a fair chance and got all the way through. There were 2 stories that were mildly interesting. I am a super fan of Lee Child and the other superstars who helped put this together this book. Sorry it just fell flat and was painful to listen. The narrators were also sub-standard.

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Killer Year

I gave this book a three stars rating. I didn't enjoy the book because it was too broken up. The stories were too short.

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Disappointed

I should like to this and Jack in the Box on the fly hoping I would have something to listen to on my long drive this one is a compilation of short stories from different Arthur's Some are good some are banned but still not what I expected Though it did open my eyes to a few more authors still disappointed

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short stories, not by lee child

This book is a compilation of short stories from different authors. This would be ok if you are someone who can't get enough of the hooker with a heart of gold, or corrupt politician themes. Material was tired and overused. Cliche.

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Boring

Ordinary stories with lots of "F" bombs I returned this before finishing. The mystery writers stories are much better.

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Nice short story collection

Did not know what to expect but was pleasantly surprised. Look forward to reading more.

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Pleasurable Listening

I enjoyed the different stories. A couple are staying with me for a while. Hard hitting stuff.

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short stories

what a great idea. i haven't read a shot story in a long time. this was fun. thank you.

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