The classic mystery tale will be familiar to aficionados and casual readers alike: it was invented by Poe, popularised by Conan Doyle, and perfected by Agatha Christie. Within a few pages, a clue can be discovered, divulged, and its significance determined: all else is mere embellishment.

Featuring stories by: Doug Allyn, Andrew Child, Jeffery Deaver, Brendan DuBois, Kerry Hammond, David Krugler, Avram Lavinsky, Michael Mallory, Joseph S. Walker, and many more - plus a bonus vintage mystery tale from the fabled chronicler of the American Gilded Age, Edith Wharton, all in one entertaining volume perfect for crime fiction lovers.