Murder New York Style (ISBN 160318032X)

Ya Gotta Love These Stories:
Great idea for a book, and great book -- for New Yorkers and those who aren't lucky enough to be New Yorkers. Since I grew up in the Bronx, those were the first stories I turned to, and they were terrific. They would have been terrific even I didn't know the very street corners mentioned, but with that added bonus, they were even better. Then, because my husband grew up in Queens, I read those. Also terrific. The details were so anchoring, the stories gripping. Then I skipped around, geographically speaking. Page and Cox were my favorites overall, but that doesn't mean I don't love da Bronx because I do, y'unnastan?

Variety is the spice of New York life:
One of the most enjoyable aspects to this collection of short stories is the variety of characters and locations depicted. The characters are from all walks of life from college professor to bellydancer, and each story is set in a different borough of New York City. Each of the short story authors is very familiar with their home turf, and half the pleasure of the book is recognizing neighborhoods you may have known. The plots are intriguing, too! I enjoyed this collection very much.

Shades of Ellery Queen:
Good reading. I'd forgotten that I'd love the Ellery Queen magazine years ago and this was a good reminder.

great read:
the stories are well written and are new york to the core. I especially liked "a voice to remember." I recommend you buy it.