Books like McSweeney's Mammoth Treasury of Thrilling Tales by Glen David Gold
McSweeney's Mammoth Treasury of Thrilling Tales gathers an eclectic range of contemporary short stories, featuring pieces by Glen David Gold, Jim Shepard, Dan Chaon, Kelly Link, Elmore Leonard, Carol Emshwiller, Neil Gaiman, Nick Hornby, Stephen King, Michael Crichton, Laurie King, Chris Offutt, Dave Eggers, Michael Moorcock, Aimee Bender, Harlan Ellison, Karen Joy Fowler, Rick Moody, Michael Chabon, and Sherman Alexie. The collection showcases a mix of speculative fiction, mystery, humor, and literary experimentation, representing the breadth of modern American short‑story writing.
First publish date: 2002
Genre: General Fiction/Anthologies
Authors: Glen David Gold
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