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The Best American Crime Reporting 2010 compiles the most intriguing crime stories from the United States published in 2009. Curated by guest editor Stephen J. Dubner—known for his Freakonomics work—alongside series editors Otto Penzler and Thomas Cook, the volume showcases investigative journalism that captures the political context, psychological depth, and narrative excellence of contemporary crime reporting.
First publish date: 2010
Genre: Crime Fiction/Criminal Underworld
Authors: Stephen J. Dubner
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