Transgressions Vol. 4 The Resurrection Man/The Corn Maiden/Hostages

Novellas from Transgressions by Ed McBain, Anne Perry and Donald E. Westlake" Merely Hate" by Ed McBain: When a string of Muslim cabdrivers are killed the detectives of the 87th Precinct must hunt down a killer before the city explodes in violence." Hostages" by Anne Perry: In their eternal struggle for freedom, there is about to be a changing of the guard in the Irish Republican Army. Yet for some, old habits and honor die hard. " Walking Around Money" by Donald E. Westlake: If it sounds too good to be true, it usually is, and the hapless crook, John Dortmunder, must get to the bottom of this slam-dunk caper before he's left holding the bag.

Sharyn McCrumb is the New York Times bestselling author of numerous novels depicting life in Appalachia.  Her latest novel is St. Dale.  Joyce Carol Oates is a recipient of the National Book Award and the PEN/Malamud Award for Excellence in Short Fiction. Her bestselling novels include We Were the Mulvaneys and Blonde. Her latest novel is Missing Mom. Anne Perry is the New York Times bestselling author of numerous historical fiction novels. Her latest novel is Dark Assassin. Ed McBain was also known as Evan Hunter. His writing career has spanned almost five decades, from his first novel, The Blackboard Jungle, in 1954 to the screenplay for Alfred Hitchcock's The Birds to Candyland, written in tandem with his alter ego, Ed McBain, to his most recent novel, The Moment She Was Gone. He is the first American ever to receive the Diamond Dagger, the British Crime Writers Association's highest award. He also holds the Mystery Writers of America's prestigious Grand Master Award. His last 87th Precinct novel was Fiddlers. Evan Hunter / Ed McBain passed away in Fall 2005.

"Stocked with startling twists and deadly turns."--New York Times Magazine on Transgressions  "A superb opportunity for readers of mystery, crime, and suspense fiction."--Library Journal (starred review) on Transgressions  "A fine piece of historical fiction with a disctinctively Southern perspective."--Mystery Scene on "The Resurrection Man" "Beautifully written . . . Probably the best of the bunch."--Chicago Sun-Times on "The Resurrection Man"   "A disturbing portrait of a monstrous 12-year-old girl, a spooky distaff echo of Leopold and Loeb."--Kirkus Reviews (starred review) on "The Corn Maiden" "A blistering account of mean girl kidnappers."--Entertainment Weekly on "The Corn Maiden" "A touching portrait of a woman caught up in the current Irish troubles."--Publishers Weekley (starred review) on "Hostages" "A fine example of Perry's talent for creating strong female protagonists."--Rocky Mountain News on "Hostages"