First published 1985
This collection brings together detectives from around the world in seventeen mystery tales. Judge Dee investigates ancient Chinese crimes in Robert van Gulik's contribution. Inspector Ghote faces cricket match intrigue in H.R.F. Keating's story. Georges Simenon presents a stubborn Parisian case. Virgil Tibbs takes center stage in John Ball's entry. Tony Hillerman's Navajo detective encounters supernatural elements with playing cards and traditional beliefs. Ed McBain contributes a story simply titled "J" while Marcia Muller explores religious themes in her Sanchez tale. The stories span cultures and continents, from Asian sampans to American reservations. Each detective brings unique cultural perspectives to solving crimes. The collection showcases how mystery fiction crosses ethnic boundaries while celebrating diverse investigative traditions.
Genres: short-stories, mystery, crime, detective
Vibes: atmospheric, diverse, thought-provoking
Tropes: diverse-perspectives, found-family
Setting: American Reservations, Asia, China, Continents, Cultures, Parisian, Sampans
Period: Ancient Chinese Crimes
360 pages · Hardcover · Dodd, Mead