The Mysterious Bookshop Presents the Best Mystery Stories of the Year 2021

With so many great mystery stories published in 2021, I'm curious about the selection process and what criteria stood out the most.

Some tales felt very timely, almost like they comment on real-world issues. Was that intentional or just a coincidence?

The variety of voices and styles added richness to the collection. I wonder if there was a conscious effort to showcase different perspectives.