New York: Davis Publications/ Dial Press, (1977) dj. Hardcover first edition - The 34th volume in the series of semi-annual anthologies of mystery and detective stories originally published in Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine. Includes one short novel by Rex Stout ('The Gun Puzzle"), 3 novelettes and 14 short stories by writers, Dick Francis, Geoges Simenon, Hugh Pentecost, Michael Gilbert, Patricia Highsmith and others. Editor's note. Illustrated with tail pieces at the end of each selection. 316 pp. ISBN: 0-803722281.