The Garden of Eden and Other Criminal Delights — Faye Kellerman

Among the first-rate mysteries in this collection, "Garden of Eden" and "Open House" feature the famous sleuthing duo Peter Decker and Rina Lazarus. "Bull's-Eye" introduced Cindy Decker to the world, and "Mr. Barton's Head Case" appears here translated into English. In two rare personal essays, Kellerman reveals her true grit in "Small Miracles" and childhood memories of working in her father's deli in the exquisite "Summer of My Womanhood."

A must-have book for all mystery fans, this compilation showcases how ordinary experiences can be the genesis of extraordinary tales that unveil the darkest secrets of the human heart.