Thirteen Confessions

Thirteen Confessions is David Corbett's short-story collection that displays his range in crime and literary fiction, often focusing on morally complicated characters and tense situations.

The collection demonstrates Corbett's skill at crafting vivid scenes, nuanced character studies, and moral ambiguity, qualities he also teaches about in his craft books.

Many stories feature characters confronting their personal wounds and flaws, revealing quieter psychological truths beneath criminal or dramatic events.

Corbett's background as a private investigator and student of acting informs the realism and scene-driven energy of these stories.

The collection has helped cement his reputation as a powerful writer of short fiction and contributed to his recognition in Best American Mystery Stories selections.