A “compulsively readable collection” of Poe’s short stories accompanied by essays from Jeffery Deaver, Stephen King, Lisa Scottoline, and many more (Booklist, starred review).   In the Shadow of the Master is an exceptional collection of classic stories from the lord of literary darkness himself—the inimitable Edgar Allan Poe—accompanied by enthralling essays from twenty of his acolytes and admirers, including New York Times-bestselling authors and winners and nominees for the prestigious award named after Edgar by the Mystery Writers of America. It’s a must-have for thriller and mystery fans of all ages, with contributions from:   T. Jefferson Parker * Jan Burke * Lawrence Block * P.J. Parrish * Lisa Scottoline * Laura Lippman * Michael Connelly * Laurie R. King * Tess Gerritsen * Stephen King * Steve Hamilton * Edward D. Hoch * Peter Robinson * S.J. Rozan * Nelson DeMille * Sara Paretsky * Thomas H. Cook * Jeffery Deaver * Sue Grafton   “A wonderful treat for the Poe connoisseur, or a perfect introduction to his works.” —Charlotte Observer