Review
The Captain Leopold tales—like most mysteries written by Edward D. Hoch— feature “bizarre crimes, subtle clues, brilliant deduction, and of course the ethos of playing fair with the reader that distinguishes the work of Carr, Christie, and Queen.”—Francis M. Nevins, Jr., from the Introduction
Product Description
Leopold in these 24 stories is the head of homicide, later to become the department of violent crimes. Because he is given to interior musing, we learn the workings of the mind of a thoughtful detective. Showing Leopold’s mind, Hoch develops nuances of character rare in mystery stories.
“The House by the Ferris” poses a typical Hoch problem. Ancient crone Stella Gaze predicts that four men will die—by earth, air, fire, and water. Leopold is called in when one man drowns, is called again when another burns. The crimes seem to have been concocted by a witch.
About the Author
Francis M. Nevins, Jr., is a prolific writer of short stories with two novels to his credit.
Martin H. Greenberg is the author or editor of more than 100 books.
