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The Saint Mystery Library. CHARTERIS, LESLIE [EDITED BY].

The Saint Mystery Library.

CHARTERIS, LESLIE [EDITED BY].

Other works by CHARTERIS, LESLIE .

Publication: Great American Publications, Inc, 1959, New York

First edition. PBO. Near fine in mostly white pictorial wrappers with cover art by Art Sussman. Number 3 in Saint Mystery Library Edition. Contains MURDER SET TO MUSIC, the title story, by Fredric Brown Brown in which he presents a study in murder set against an unusual and vivid background. Also includes a story by Lawrence G. Blochman in which he introduces the reader to Finicky Flynn, a former Army cook who takes time off from running a diner to hunt a waterfront murderer. Poul Anderson writes PERISH BY THE SWORD, in which he introduces Dr. John Koskelainen. James E. Gunn's story describes the building up a million-dollar business by a man with slightly illegal organizing abilities. All of the stories included in this collection originally appeared in The Saint Detective Magazine. Collection also contains a previously unpublished story by John Jakes.

Inventory Number: 18198

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