"One of the better anthologies"
When I first saw the title of this book all I could
think of was oh no, another saves the century for the ages
with one more literary anthology. The Ancient Library at
Alexandria could never have contained more papyrus than we
have currently available some short story theme involving
the century. Though I have fully enjoyed each of the
previous collections leisurely reading them over a couple
of weeks (which seems like a century when compared to my
normal pace), I vowed no more. Than I opened this book
just to glimpse at who contributed and soon was hooked
again all because Lawrence Block submitted a Batman tale. Once again the quality is top rate as the thirty-six
well-written stories run much of the suspense gamut
submitted by a notable cast of writers. The tales include
police and legal procedurals as well as the classic private
sleuth investigative story among the assortment of other
twist and turn tales. None of the stories short changes
the ensemble, as this is a triumphant aggregation that is
worth unhurriedly reading over a couple of weeks. Harriet Klausner
Reviewed by PNR Group Member
Posted October 15, 2001
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