Publisher's Synopsis
"This is fabulously funny stuff." ― John D. MacDonald. Affectionate and witty, this unique compilation samples the very best of the very worst in 20th-century mystery writing. In addition to their pure entertainment value, these excerpts and appraisals of "alternative classics" offer a historical perspective on the development and mores of modern-day crime fiction. Introduction by Ed McBain, author of the famed 87th Precinct novels.
