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Investigations of Avram Davidson

by Richard A. Lupoff; Avram Davidson; Grania Davis


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Though primarily known as a science fiction and fantasy writer, Davidson wrote a number of mystery stories, 13 of which are collected here.


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9780312199319 9780312199319, Hardcover, St Martins Pr, 1999

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Like Malamud and Jackson, Avram Davidson brought a unique level of charm, wit, and intrigue to the short story form. Collected here for the first time are his remarkable mystery tales, including the 1815 investigations of New York's Chief Constable; a sinister lesson in New England thrift; New Amsterdam river pirates versus the KGB; treachery in a nursing home; and expatriates who will kill for a little peace and quiet.

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As a mystery writer, Davidson has an old-school feel, a kind of "my dear Watson" solemnity about the world. He exhibits a dainty reliance on social conventions, odd facts and surprises to move his stories along. The result, which is readable but not always engaging, is a good manual on the once-upon-a-time style of story writing--and a curious eye on a world that, if it ever existed, has certainly disappeared.

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