I know that they are crime writers, but almost all (or at least the ones I read) of the stories are about violence with some sleaze thrown in, and I hope that isn't everyone's idea of going from a boy to a man.
Seventeen stories by the masters of contemporary crime fiction
You should enjoy these seventeen stories by the Masters of Contemporary Crime, i.e., Mark Billingham, Lawrence Block, Michael connelly, Jeffery Deaver, Reginald Hill, Dennis Lehane, George Pelecanos and Peter Robinson.
Short stories from some great writers! Michael Connelly, Jeffery Deaver, Dennis Lehane, etc.!