All 25 short stories by top writers, in this delightful compendium, have a common motif: intrigue, suspense, and crime in New York City. What a perfect companion for a snowed-in night! The editors of this great big collection have selected stories whose plots and styles differ widely. (Contributors include Isaac Asimov, Evan Hunter, Ed McBain, Ellery Queen, Donald E Westlake, even O. Henry.) What shines through is the setting--the Big Apple. Suggestion: Read one story a night and you'll look forward to even the coldest, most blustery evening. Perfect for your permanent library or as a gift to a friend or associate, Manhattan Mysteries gives you the widest spectrum of entertainment, from mystery/humor to mystery/suspense, at an astonishingly low price.