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First Cases, Vol 3: New and Classic Tales of Detection
First Cases Vol 3 New and Classic Tales of Detection Author:Robert J. Randisi (Editor) The third volume in this series offers more of our favorite fictional detectives' inaugural cases -- and includes two never-before-published stories! From classic to contemporary, from hard-boiled to cozy, this wide-ranging collection includes a tale for every taste. This indispensable collection is not quite what the title advertises,... more » for many of these PIs cracked their first cases in novels. No matter, for editor Randisi has chosen topflight short-story debuts of bestselling sleuths. This anthology is a must for mystery devotees and a perfect introduction for future fans.
Contents:
Introduction by Robert J. Randisi.
Her Dagger Before Me (Lloyd Carter, Ed Rivers) / Talmage Powell;
A Change of Clients (Delilah West) / Maxine O'Callaghan;
Chee's Witch (Jim Chee) / Tony Hillerman;
Death of the Mallory Queen (Chip Harrison) / Lawrence Block;
Snow (Porfiry Rostnikov) / Stuart M. Kaminsky;
Someone Else (Fred Carver) / John Lutz;
Polo at the Ritz (Nick Polo) / Jerry Kennealy;
Pig Man (Saxon) / Les Roberts;
And Pray Nobody Sees You (Aaron Gunner) / Gar Anthony Haywood;
Nooses Give (Kate Shugak) / Dana Stabenow;
Salad Days (Angela Matelli) / Wendi Lee;
Last Peep (Stephanie Plum) / Janet Evanovich;
Orphan Court (Tess Monaghan) / Laura Lippman;
An Affair of Inconvenience (Lady Vespasia) / Anne Perry.