Home › Best of 2026 › Birds of Prey

Birds of Prey

by Harlan Coben

Eleven stories inspired by birds of prey

Regular price $24.08 USD
Regular price $40.14 USD Sale price $24.08 USD
Save 40%

Hardcover New

Format

Print BookCurrently viewing Hardcover $24.08 USD$40.14 USD
Print BookAvailable Paperback $16.45 USD$27.42 USD
Delivery to your door
In stock·Dispatches in 1–2 business days
Standard shipping* from $4.35
Standard shipping transit* 5–8 business days after dispatch

Faster options are available.

Rates and delivery estimates depend on your destination and item quantity. Estimates are informational only; the final shipping method and rate are selected at checkout.

Secure checkout
American Express Apple Pay DiscoverGoogle Pay Mastercard PayPalVisa
30-day eligible returns Returns & refunds policy

AlbakiReads Editorial

Eleven stories inspired by birds of prey

Edited by Harlan Coben, this anthology gathers eleven stories built around a shared prompt: choose a bird of prey and make it the starting point for a new tale. The supplied examples range from a valuable egg and an operative known as Owl to an eagle-watcher who notices more than she should, alongside a story that brings the Maltese Falcon into a nursing home. The contributors work across mystery and thriller fiction, giving the collection a unifying avian theme while leaving room for varied premises. Its contents include stories by Tess Gerritsen, C. J. Box, Kathy Reichs, S. A. Cosby, and other writers.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Readers who enjoy mystery and thriller short-story collections.
  • Readers interested in stories organized around a shared creative prompt.
  • Fans of the listed contributors, including Tess Gerritsen, C. J. Box, and Kathy Reichs.

Themes

Birds of prey as creative inspirationMystery and thriller storytellingShared prompts and varied story premises

Based on publisher information and book metadata.

Book overview

The world's greatest thriller writers prove they're up to a unique challenge in this action-packed collection.

It all started with a simple, yet sneakily difficult challenge from global best-selling author Harlan Coben: Pick a bird of prey, then use it as the inspiration for a brand-new story.

The response from some of the best writers on the planet: Game on!

The result: Eleven stories that are twisty, scary, surprising, and bursting with imagination. An egg worth more than its weight in gold. A mysterious operative known only as Owl. An eagle-watcher who sees more than she should. Even a story that somehow places the Maltese Falcon in a nursing home.

Contributors include:
    Tess Gerritsen C.J. Box Kathy Reichs Ace Atkins Heather Graham S.A. Cosby Hank Phillippi Ryan Robert Dugoni Allison Brennan Gregg Hurwitz Kelley Armstrong

Commissioned by International Thriller Writers, Birds of Prey is a highly bingeable anthology that's a treat for thriller fans.
Shipping & returnsShipping options, delivery timing, and our return policy.

In-stock items normally dispatch within 1–2 business days. The ZIP-code estimator on this page is informational only; the final shipping method, price, and availability are confirmed at checkout for your full order.

For the initial delivery estimate we use these transit windows after dispatch: Standard 5–8 business days, Expedited 2–4 business days, and Priority 1–2 business days. Holiday delays are not included.

Eligible items can be returned within 30 days in accordance with our return policy.

Customer reviews