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Ellery Queen’s Bad Scenes assembles twenty‑five American detective and mystery tales, each marked by a tense or grim situation. Curated and edited by Eleanor Sullivan, the volume showcases works from a range of notable mystery writers, including Stanley Ellin, Ursula Curtiss, and William Brittain. The stories span classic and contemporary styles, offering readers a varied look at suspenseful American crime fiction.
First publish date: 1989
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Cozy Mystery
Authors: Eleanor Sullivan
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