The Mystery Writers of America Presents: The Mystery Box

There's nothing more mysterious than a locked box. Whether it's a literal strongbox, an empty coffin, the inner workings of a scientist's mind, or an underground prison cell, there are those who will use any means necessary to unlock the secrets of...THE MYSTERY BOX. With this anthology, bestselling author Brad Meltzer introduces twenty-one original stories from today's most prominent mystery writers. In Laura Lippman's "Waco 1982," a young reporter stuck with a seemingly mundane assignment on lost-and-found boxes unwittingly discovers a dark crime. In Joseph Finder's "Heirloom," a scheming neighbor frightens the new couple on the block with an unnerving tale of buried treasure. In R.L. Stine's "High Stakes," a man on his honeymoon gets drawn into a bizarre bet involving a coffin--a bet he may pay for with his life. From the foothills of Mount Fuji to Georgia's Okefenokee Swamp, from a physics laboratory in wartime Leipzig to an unusual fitness club in Boca Raton, these sometimes terrifying, sometimes funny, and always suspenseful tales will keep you riveted to the page. About the Author BRAD MELTZER (editor) is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of numerous thrillers, including The Tenth Justice, Dead Even, The First Counsel, The Millionaires, The Zero Game, The Book of Fate , and The Book of Lies . He is also the number one bestselling author of the critically acclaimed comic books Identity Crisis and Justice League of America and is the co-creator of the TV series Jack & Bobby . A graduate of the University of Michigan and Columbia Law School, he currently lives in Florida. Mystery Writers of America is the premier organization for mystery writers, professionals allied to the crime writing field, aspiring crime writers, and those who are devoted to the genre. MWA is dedicated to promoting higher regard for crime writing and recognition and respect for those who write within the genre. They provide scholarships for writers, sponsor symposia and conferences, present the Edgar Awards, and conduct other activities to further a better appreciation and higher regard for crime writing. ϡ쯦랠 Brad Meltzer Jan Burke Laura Lippman Libby Fischer Hellmann C. E. Lawrence Joseph Finder James O. Born S. W. Hubbard Joseph Goodrich R. T. Lawton Tom Rob Smith Mary Anne Kelly Tony Broadbent Steve Berry Angela Gerst Catherine Mambretti Stephen Ross Charles Todd Jonathan Stone Katherine Neville R. L. Stine Karin Slaughter None A collection of short mysteries by leading writers includes Laura Lippman's "Waco 1982," Joseph Finder's "Heirloom," and R. L. Stine's "High Stakes."