I have to confess... to disappointment in this case. Of the half dozen or so Nancy Pickard/Jenny Cain mysteries I've devoured, this was definitely my least favorite. (For what it's worth, I.O.U. is at the top of my list!) It's hard to say what about the book didn't set well with me. The characters involved in the waterfront development project were simply difficult to like, difficult to become invested in. Nancy Pickard's character development is always good; unfortunately, that talent didn't serve me well in this particular case. I did like the conclusion of the tale, just didn't enjoy the journey as much as in the other Jenny Cain books.

This sounded like a great book. I was familiar with most of the authors as tops in mystery. But what a disappointment! Except for one story, these stories are plain, lame trash. I was even dissatisfied with the pick from my favorite author, Edward Hoch. The publisher should contact me if they really want a book worthy of the title, but you, the reader, should steer clear of this book unless you have insomnia.

It was Block's name that drew me to this collection, but it turned out his story was not my favorite. I enjoyed the range of voices and themes throughout the tape. Were the stories best of the 20th century? That's a pretty big boast. I don't think it met it, but it was an enjoyable listen.