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Fourteen intriguing mysteries from the masters of the Golden Age detective story await you in this captivating collection. As Kirkus puts it, "Lock your door and enjoy." Locked-room mysteries have been a source of fascination and challenge for readers over the years. These tales present a seemingly unsolvable crime, such as discovering a body in a windowless room locked from the inside, with a cleverly constructed resolution. This anthology brings together fourteen of the most perplexing locked-room mysteries, authored by some of the finest names in the field, including renowned figures like John Dickson Carr, Ellery Queen, and Cornell Woolrich. Compiled by the Edgar Award-winning editor Otto Penzler, the book offers readers a memorable dive into the Golden Age of mystery writing, ensuring engaging entertainment for both young and seasoned armchair detectives. As noted by Publishers Weekly, "Superb . . . This is a perfect introduction for those new to this particular subgenre."