A celebration of Mystery's great, almost-great and near-forgotten by Joseph Goodrich. Profiles and appreciations of Dashiell Hammett, Rex Stout, Ellery Queen, Nicholas Meyer, Lucille Fletcher and many more. 

"Entertaining and very informative collection,” Ted Hertel, Deadly Pleasures. "I started to make a list of all the books mentioned in this collection that I wanted to add to my TBR pile, but then gave up when I discovered I wanted to read just about every book. I decided it was easier to keep the volume on the shelf and refer to it when wondering what I should read next. You'll want to do the same."

"Splendid collection!" CADS (Crime and Detective Stories), U.K.

"Goodrich’s work is always accurate, informative, and a pleasure to read,” Jon L. Breen, Mystery Scene

"Filled with gems!" S J Rozan

"Warmly loving and personal homage,” Rupert Holmes

"Beware. This book will cost you. It will make you want to buy every novel, play, and video mentioned." Tom Straw