Reading order#
| # |
Title |
Published |
Author |
Buy on Amazon |
| 1 |
Killing Yourself to Survive |
2012 |
David Corbett |
Buy |
| 2 |
Thirteen Confessions |
2016 |
David Corbett |
Buy |
David Corbett’s two short story collections bring together his crime fiction work in shorter form. Killing Yourself to Survive, published in 2012, gathers stories from the first decade of his career. Thirteen Confessions followed in 2016 with more recent work. Both books showcase the character-driven approach that readers know from his novels, applied to tighter plots and faster resolutions.
The collections are a good entry point for readers who want to sample Corbett’s writing before committing to a full novel. His short fiction has earned recognition in the mystery community, with stories appearing in year’s-best anthologies and winning awards.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books are in the David Corbett Short Story Collections series?
There are two books in the David Corbett Short Story Collections series, published between 2012 and 2016.
What is the first book in the David Corbett Short Story Collections series?
The first book in the David Corbett Short Story Collections series is Killing Yourself to Survive, published in 2012.
What kind of stories are in David Corbett's short story collections?
Both collections feature crime fiction short stories with Corbett’s signature focus on flawed characters in desperate situations. Killing Yourself to Survive (2012) gathers earlier stories, while Thirteen Confessions (2016) collects more recent work. The stories cover a range of criminal settings, from street-level crime to white-collar corruption.