The title got me: UNACCUSTOMED AS I AM TO PUBLIC DYING. Plus the artwork of the old man with a hand over his mouth and the caption "humorous and ironic mystery stories." Then to seal the deal I read Randy Johnson's always insightful review here. This collection of stories originally appeared in Mike Shayne, Ellery Queen, Alfred Hitchcock Mystery Magazines and even The Man From U.N.C.L.E. magazine. Mr. Maddock had the O'Henry touch in featuring twisty conclusions that reached poignant depths. Very much recommended.
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8 comments:
That artwork, which is pretty cool, was swiped from the first issue of Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine.
Oh, yeah. The title's great.
Oh, to have a mind like an amusement park...
Maddock sticks in the memory, and not just because of Randy's review as well. I suspect he's another of those I've read a story or two of...
Another one to add to the list. Looks like fun reading! I love the quirky and whimsical.
Evan, I'm wondering since he dropped quite a few stories at their door that he had permission. Hm.. I will check the fine print and see if I can find out.
Leah, A perfect one for this collection.
Ron, I know a few folks that do.
Todd, Mr. Maddock is another unsung writer of whose ranks the majority of us will join soon enough.
BV Lawson, You will not be disappointed and thanks for stopping by.
That's one of the best titles I've heard in a while.
Same here and the stories live up to that title.
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