Senior Sleuths

by Cynthia Manson (Editor), Constance Scarborough (Editor)

Senior citizen sleuths prove that wisdom and aging go hand in hand in a collection of mystery tales by Agatha Christie, Lilian Jackson Braun, Loren D. Estleman, Dorothy Salisbury Davis, Hugh Pentecost, Michael Gilbert, and other notable writers.

Contents:

Honeymoon murders Vincent McConnor
Tragedy on New Year's Day Lilian Jackson Braun
Larceny and old lace Robert Arthur
Blue geranium Agatha Christie
Miss Phipps and the invisible murderer Phyllis Bentley
Mrs. Norris visits the library Dorothy Salisbury Davis
Don't hang a dead aunt Ingram Meyer
Web of books Loren D. Estleman
Pierre Chambrun's dilemma Hugh Pentecost
Five senses of Mrs. Craggs H.R.F. Keating
Death of the bag man Stephen Wasylyk
Upstairs room Patricia Moorhead
Headmaster helps one of his boys Richard Forrest
Mr. Strang studies exhibit A William Brittain
Waiting for Mrs.Ryder Edward D. Hoch
Professional riposte Michael Gilbert

Genres: Short Stories, Mystery

274 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published April 1, 1996

About the author

Cynthia Manson is a literary agent, formerly Director of Marketing at Davis Publications, publishers of Ellery Queen and Alfred Hitchcock's Mystery Magazines. She has also edited several anthologies.

Reviews

[Cricket Muse · Rating 4 out of 5]

Though I'm not keen on short story anthologies I find them handy to take along to the gym. One or two stories is perfect for my cycle workout. A wide range of new-to-me and familiar mystery writers. Some very clever plots, like the two spinster sisters who out wit the mobster to implausible twisters that are barely notable. The cover art is cringeworthy--I hoped no one noticed the book while I read it. Overall, a fun little collection of mystery stories. Recommended as pull out for waiting rooms, commutes, and 20 minute gym spins.