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YA Although not an author whom average readers would associate with mysteries, Asimov has actually written several good ones. This collection contains 31 short pieces that are among his personal favorites. Two sections contain his series stories, the ''Black Widower'' and the ''Union Club'' mysteries. Brief introductions to each section and story will serve to acquaint readers with the general background of the series. A third section contains miscellaneous mysteries. All are clear and entertaining. This is a book to be read on ''a little here, a little there'' basis. The stories are short, and prolonged reading results in a series of mental stops and starts that are wearying. Also, the stories are written according to a set formula. However, read on the installment plan, the book is worth the effort. If the recent spate of series in juvenile publishing is any guide, this collection should please adolescents, including reluctant readers. Karl Penny, Houston Public Library
YA Although not an author whom average readers would associate with mysteries, Asimov has actually written several good ones. This collection contains 31 short pieces that are among his personal favorites. Two sections contain his series stories, the ''Black Widower'' and the ''Union Club'' mysteries. Brief introductions to each section and story will serve to acquaint readers with the general background of the series. A third section contains miscellaneous mysteries. All are clear and entertaining. This is a book to be read on ''a little here, a little there'' basis. The stories are short, and prolonged reading results in a series of mental stops and starts that are wearying. Also, the stories are written according to a set formula. However, read on the installment plan, the book is worth the effort. If the recent spate of series in juvenile publishing is any guide, this collection should please adolescents, including reluctant readers. Karl Penny, Houston Public Library
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Hardback Editions
August 1987 : Hardback
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August 1986 : Hardback
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September 1974 : Hardback
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October 1973 : Hardback
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Paperback Editions
October 1988 : Paperback
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September 1987 : Paperback
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July 1987 : Mass Market Paperback
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1986 : Mass Market Paperback
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June 1985 : Mass Market Paperback
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December 1982 : Mass Market Paperback
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October 1981 : Mass Market Paperback
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March 1977 : Paperback
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March 1977 : Paperback
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January 1976 : Mass Market Paperback
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October 1973 : Paperback
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Mass Market Paperback
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Audio Editions
1977 : Audio Cassette
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January 1987 : Unknown
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