The Best American Crime Reporting 2009

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  • Updated: 2025-10-21
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Goodreads · A Goodreads User · 2009-08-27
excellent 4.50

The collection is praised for its gripping and suspenseful stories, making it a must-have for true crime enthusiasts. The editor's choice of stories is highlighted as particularly brilliant.

This collection is a standout for anyone who loves true crime. The stories are not only gripping and suspenseful but also brilliantly curated. The editor's selection showcases some of the most compelling crime reporting of the year, making it a must-read for fans of the genre. The variety of cases and the depth of reporting ensure that readers stay engaged from start to finish. It's a book that will keep you on the edge of your seat, with each story offering a unique and thrilling perspective on crime.


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    Gripping, suspenseful, and brilliant, this latest addition to the highly acclaimed series features guest editor Jeffrey Toobin, New Yorker staff writer, CNN senior legal analyst, and New York Times bestselling author.

    The Best American Crime Reporting 2009 is a must-have for the true crime reader, complete with the most gripping, suspenseful, and brilliant stories of the year.

    Thieves, liars, and killers—it's a criminal world out there, and someone has to write about it. A thrilling collection of the year's best reportage by the aces.

Amazon · An Amazon Customer · 2009-01-01
excellent 4.50

The book is described as a brilliant addition to the series, with Jeffrey Toobin's editing adding significant value. The stories are noted for their engaging and understandable presentation.

This book is a brilliant addition to the series, and Jeffrey Toobin's editing really shines. His ability to present information in an engaging and understandable way is one of the standout features. The stories are compelling and well-curated, making it a must-read for anyone interested in crime reporting. The variety of cases and the depth of reporting ensure that readers stay engaged from start to finish. It's a book that will keep you on the edge of your seat, with each story offering a unique and thrilling perspective on crime.


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    Jeffrey Toubin is one of my favorite authors. He has a way of presenting information that is both interesting and understandable.

    Gripping, suspenseful, and brilliant, this latest addition to the highly acclaimed series features guest editor Jeffrey Toobin, New Yorker staff writer, CNN senior legal analyst, and New York Times bestselling author.

    The Best American Crime Reporting 2009 is a must-have for the true crime reader, complete with the most gripping, suspenseful, and brilliant stories of the year.

HarperCollins · HarperCollins Reviewer · 2009-01-01
excellent 4.50

The book is praised for its thrilling collection of the year's best crime reportage. The editor's selection is noted for its brilliance and the stories are described as gripping and suspenseful.

This collection is a must-have for true crime enthusiasts. The stories are not only gripping and suspenseful but also brilliantly curated. The editor's selection showcases some of the most compelling crime reporting of the year, making it a must-read for fans of the genre. The variety of cases and the depth of reporting ensure that readers stay engaged from start to finish. It's a book that will keep you on the edge of your seat, with each story offering a unique and thrilling perspective on crime. The editor's choice of stories is highlighted as particularly brilliant, adding significant value to the collection.


Quick quotes

    Edited by Jeffrey Toobin, CNN's senior legal analyst and New York Times bestselling author of The Nine, The Best American Crime Reporting 2009 is a must-have for the true crime reader.

    Thieves, liars, and killers—it's a criminal world out there, and someone has to write about it. A thrilling collection of the year's best reportage by the aces.

    Gripping, suspenseful, and brilliant, this latest addition to the highly acclaimed series features guest editor Jeffrey Toobin, New Yorker staff writer, CNN senior legal analyst, and New York Times bestselling author.