“Knit One, Purl Two...” by Thomasina Weber. Copyright © 1970 by W/W Twentyfirst Corp. First published in Weight Watchers Magazine (October 1970). Reprinted by permission of the author.
“The Paternal Instinct” by Al Nussbaum. Copyright © 1968 by H.S.D. Publications, Inc. First published in Alfred Hitchcock’s Mystery Magazine (May 1968). Reprinted by permission of the author.
“What Kind of Person Are You?” by Bill Pronzini and Barry N. Malzberg. Copyright © 1977 by Davis Publications, Inc. First published in Alfred Hitchcock’s Mystery Magazine. Reprinted by permission of the authors.
“Shatter Proof” by Jack Ritchie. Copyright © 1960 by Flying Eagle Publications. First published in Manhunt Magazine. Reprinted by permission of Larry Sternig Literary Agency.
“Out of Order” by Cari Henry Rathjen. Copyright © 1963 by H.S.D. Publications, Inc. First published in Alfred Hitchcock’s Mystery Magazine (November 1963). Reprinted by permission of Larry Sternig Literary Agency.
“The Handy Man” by Marion M, Markham. Copyright © 1976 by Renown Publications, Inc. Reprinted by permission of the author.
“Nightmare” by Elaine Slater. Copyright © 1963 by Elaine Slater. First published in Ellery Queen’s Mystery Magazine. Reprinted by permission of the author.
“Recipe for Revenge” by Jane Speed. Copyright © 1974 by Jane Speed. First published in Ellery Queen’s Mystery Magazine (October 1974). Reprinted by permission of the author.
“Sweet Fever” by Bill Pronzini. Copyright © 1976 by Bill Pronzini. First published in Ellery Queen’s Mystery Magazine. Reprinted by permission of the author.
“The Magnum” by Jack Ritchie. Copyright © 1973 by E. Go Publications, Inc. First published in Debonair Magazine. Reprinted by permission of Larry Sternig Literary Agency.
“Two Postludes” by Isak Romun. Copyright © 1976 by Looking Glass Publications, Inc. First published in Mystery Monthly. Reprinted by permission of the author.
“A Deal in Diamonds” by Edward D. Hoch (R. L. Stevens). Copyright © 1975 by R. L. Stevens. First published in Ellery Queen’s Mystery Magazine. Reprinted by permission of Larry Sternig Literary Agency.
“The Last Day of Shooting” by Dion Henderson. Copyright © 1967 by Diner’s Club. First published in Signature Magazine. Reprinted by permission of Larry Sternig Literary Agency.
“Blisters in May” by Jack Ritchie. Copyright © 1965 by Diner’s Club. First published in Diner’s Club Magazine. Reprinted by permission of Larry Sternig Literary Agency.
“The Collector” by Patricia A. Matthews. Copyright © 1975 by Top Flight Magazines, Inc. First published in Topper (August 1975). Reprinted by permission of the author.
“House Call” by Elsin Ann Graffam. Copyright © 1970 by Elsin Ann Graffam. First published in Ellery Queen’s Mystery Magazine (December 1970). Reprinted by permission of the author.
“The Adventure of the Blind Alley” by Edward Wellen. Copyright © 1978 by Edward Wellen. First published in Ellery Queen’s Mystery Magazine. Reprinted by permission of the author.
“The Unfriendly Neighbor” by Al Nussbaum. Copyright © 1972 by H.S.D. Publications, Inc. First published in Alfred Hitchcock’s Mystery Magazine (August 1972). Reprinted by permission of the author.
“A Feline Felony” by Jael J. Littke. Copyright © 1967 by Davis Publications, Inc. First published in Ellery Queen’s Mystery Magazine (January 1968). Reprinted by permission of the author and Larry Sternig Literary Agency.
“Don’t I Know You?” by Henry Slesar. Copyright © 1968 by Davis Publications, Inc. First published in Ellery Queen’s Mystery Magazine (September 1968). Reprinted by permission of the author.
“Meet Mr. Murder” by Morris Hershman. Copyright © 1968 by Renown Publications, Inc. First published in Mike Shayne Mystery Magazine. Reprinted by permission of Larry Sternig Literary Agency.
“Co-Incidence” by Edward D. Hoch. Copyright © 1956 by Columbia Publications, Inc. First published in Original Science Fiction Stories. Reprinted by permission of Larry Sternig Literary Agency.
“Alma” by Al Nussbaum. Copyright © 1972 by H.S.D. Publications, Inc. First published in Alfred Hitchcock’s Mystery Magazine (October 1972). Reprinted by permission of the author.
“Grand Exit” by Leo R. Ellis. Copyright © 1969 by H.S.D. Publications, Inc. First published in Alfred Hitchcock’s Mystery Magazine (February 1969). Reprinted by permission of Larry Sternig Literary Agency.
“Hunting Ground” by A. F. Oreshnik. Copyright © 1975 by H.S.D. Publications, Inc. Reprinted by permission of Al Nussbaum.
“The Big Trip” by Elsin Ann Graffam. Copyright © 1971 by Elsin Ann Graffam. First published in Ellery Queen’s Mystery Magazine (October 1971). Reprinted by permission of the author.
“Dutch” by William F. Nolan. Copyright © 1958 by King-Size Publications, Inc. Reprinted by permission of the author.
“Loaded Quest” by Thomasina Weber. Copyright © 1973 by H.S.D. Publications, Inc. First published in Alfred Hitchcock’s Mystery Magazine. Reprinted by permission of the author.
“Hand in Glove” by James Holding. Copyright © 1965 by Davis Publications, Inc. Reprinted by permission of the author and the author’s agents, Scott Meredith Literary Agency, Inc., 845 Third Avenue, New York, New York 10022.
“The Slantwise Scales of Justice” by Phyllis Ann Karr. Copyright © 1974 by Phyllis Ann Karr. First published as “Blood Money” in Ellery Queen’s Mystery Magazine (February 1975). Reprinted by permission of the author.
“Child on a Journey” by Fred S. Tobey. Copyright © 1973 by H.S.D. Publications, Inc. First published in Alfred Hitchcock’s Mystery Magazine (December 1973). Reprinted by permission of the author.
“The Witches in the Closet” by Anne Chamberlain. Copyright © 1944 by Street & Smith Publications, Inc. Reprinted by permission of the author.
“Setup” by Jack Ritchie. Copyright © 1972 by The Elks. First published in Elks Magazine (June 1972). Reprinted by permission of Larry Sternig Literary Agency.
“A Very Rare Disease” by Henry Slesar. Copyright © 1958 by HMH Publishing Co., Inc. First published in Playboy Magazine (August 1958). Reprinted by permission of the author.
“Two Small Vials” by Elsin Ann Graffam. Copyright © 1977 by Davis Publications, Inc. First published in Alfred Hitchcock’s Mystery Magazine (August 1977). Reprinted by permission of the author.
“Sweet Remembrance” by Betty Ren Wright. Copyright © 1968 by H.S.D. Publications, Inc. First published in Alfred Hitchcock’s Mystery Magazine. Reprinted by permission of Larry Sternig Literary Agency.
“A Dip in the Poole” by Bill Pronzini. Copyright © 1970 by H.S.D. Publications, Inc. First published in Alfred Hitchcock’s Mystery Magazine. Reprinted by permission of the author.
“Doctor’s Orders” by John F. Suter. Copyright © 1959 by Davis Publications, Inc. First published in Ellery Queen’s Mystery Magazine. Reprinted by permission of the author.
“Mrs. Twiller Takes a Trip” by Lael J. Littke. Copyright © 1970 by Davis Publications, Inc. First published in Ellery Queen’s Mystery Magazine (May 1970). Reprinted by permission of the author and Larry Sternig Literary Agency.