A Special Kind of Crime (1982) Mystery Writers of America Anthology by Lawrence Treat (ed. Sun77)
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Overview: As the title suggests, the 1982 Anthology of the Mystery Writers of America is a special one indeed. In addition to meeting the high standards of the Anthology, these stories—by Ellery Queen, John D. MacDonald, and Stanley Ellin, among others— were chosen for their virtuoso displays of expertise in fields not directly connected with crime.
In “I’m Sorry, Mr. Griggs,” Stanley Cohen weaves a tale of solving the unemployment problem—through the sights of his rifle.
“The Nine Eels of Madame Wu” by Edward D. Hoch is a haunting story contrasting the serenity of the Far East with the lethal art of kite flying and the latent powers of exotic ritual.
Ellery Queen is at his most beguiling in “The Adventure of Abraham Lincoln’s Clue,” a tale of such deceptive simplicity that even Ellery flounders—until his knowledge of philately provides the answer.
Plus thirteen other engrossing stories, reflecting the authors’ knowledge of Las Vegas, arson, chess, murder African style, a well-kept secret connecting French cuisine with cyanide, and many other specialties. Each is a masterly and gripping tale.
Lawrence Treat is a long-time member of M.W.A. and is himself a well-known author of crime novels and short stories.
Genre: Fiction > Mystery/Thriller
Includes the following 16 stories:
I’m Sorry, Mr. Griggs—STANLEY COHEN
Sugar and Spice—JAMES CROSS
The Nine-to-Five Man—STANLEY ELLIN
Intruder in the Maize—JOAN RICHTER
Shooting Lines—GERALD HAMMOND
The Nine Eels of Madame Wu—EDWARD D. HOCH
Payoff on Double Zero—WARNER LAW
Blurred View—JOHN D. MacDONALD
The Love of Money—J. I. MWAGOJO
The Man Who Collected “The Shadow”—BILL PRONZINI
The Adventure of Abraham Lincoln’s Clue—ELLERY QUEEN
Counselor at Law—AL NUSSBAUM
The Iron Collar—FRANK SISK
The Poisoned Pawn—HENRY SLESAR
The Canarsie Cannonball—GERALD TOMLINSON
A Matter of Kicks—LAWRENCE TREAT AND RICHARD PLOTZ
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