I am currently finishing a selection of detective short stories picked by Philip Pullman, the author of The Golden Compass. They are not all set in the foggy streets of London or in English countryside Manors, their classic setting, but take the reader to the most unusual places ranging from Egypt, to Italy, to the Delta terminal in La Guardia.
These stories were written by some of the most famous Mystery authors, including Arthur Conan Doyle and Agatha Christie, as well as some never associated with this genre like Isaac Asimov and Italo Calvino. Many of these stories are simple in nature but clever in the solution, while others are extremely sophisticated and filled with vital details. They vary not only in topic, but time and aura as well. Some are funny and some are chilling. One even contains a topic very closely related to my current math studies (Logic).
I would recommend this book to anyone looking for a quick read while in-between series. It does not necessarily have to be read all at once, as it contains many stories that do not need great concentration to follow.
I remember reading that, I really enjoyed it. I think that I might go back and read over some of the stories again. The book actually led me to some of my favorite authors.
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