Transgressions Vol. 4 Edited by Ed McBain

A Crime Mystery Anthology of Novellas by Joyce Carol Oates, Anne Perry, and Sharyn McCrumb

Edited by mystery legend Ed McBain, this crime anthology collects three original novellas from celebrated authors. Joyce Carol Oates leads with "The Corn Maiden," a psychological thriller following a group of suburban teenagers who abduct a young girl for a dark ritual. Sharyn McCrumb contributes "The Resurrection Man," a historical mystery exploring 19th-century grave robbing and medical dissection in the American South.

Anne Perry completes the volume with "Hostages," a suspense novella set in Northern Ireland, where a political hostage negotiation forces a mediator to navigate paramilitary factionalism and impending violence. Each novella showcases distinct approaches to crime, suspense, and human morality.

Why You’ll Love This Book

Curated by Edgar Award-winner Ed McBain, this collection features long-form crime fiction from masters of psychological thriller, historical mystery, and political suspense. An essential anthology for short fiction enthusiasts and crime literature collectors.