The Julius Katz Collection (Julius Katz Detective) - Softcover

Zeltserman, Dave

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1502706733 ISBN 13: 9781502706737

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2014

Synopsis

"fresh and funny ... There's good fun to be had along with the brainteasers in this sprightly volume. " Publishers Weekly

The Julius Katz detective stories have been a favorite among mystery fans since first appearing on the pages of Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine in 2009, winning a Shamus, Derringer, and two Ellery Queen Readers Choice awards. JULIUS KATZ introduced readers to Boston's most brilliant, eccentric, and possibly laziest detective, as well as his sidekick, Archie, a tiny marvel of computer technology with the heart and soul of a hard-boiled PI.

If you haven't had a chance to meet Julius and Archie yet, now's your chance to get caught up in these clever, funny, and very unusual mystery stories as this collection contains the first six Julius Katz mysteries originally published in Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine, as well as an original novella, JULIUS KATZ AND THE CASE OF A SLICED HAM.

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From the Back Cover

Stories in this collection:

Julius Katz, winner of the Shamus and Derringer awards
Archie's Been Framed, winner of Ellery Queen's Readers Choice Award
One Angry Julius and Eleven Befuddled Jurors
Archie Solves the Case, winner of Ellery Queen's Readers Choice Award
Julius Katz and a Tangled Webb
Julius Accused
Julius Katz and the Case of a Sliced Ham

Praise for Julius Katz mysteries:

"I love these stories" Timothy Hallinan, the author of The Queen of Patpong

"Julius Katz may be the titular star of Dave Zeltserman's new novel, but it's the voice of his AI assistant, Archie, that carries the day. Archie's more human than most "real" people, and funnier, too. The satire bites, and the mystery satisfies. Julius and Archie became favorites of mine when they first appeared in Zeltserman's award-winning short stories, and they're even better in novel form. Long may they thrive." Bill Crider, author of the Sheriff Dan Rhodes series

"Fans of Donna Andrews's Turing Hopper artificial intelligence mysteries, rejoice! Award-winning author Dave Zeltserman has created silicon chip Archie, the high-tech sidekick to Julius Katz, Boston's most famous and laziest wine-drinking detective. Here is a delightful traditional mystery that follows in the footsteps of Dorothy L. Sayers's Lord Peter Wimsey series." Naomi Hirahara, Edgar Award winning author of the Mas Arai mysteries

"It's a nifty change-of-pace for the usually hard-boiled Dave Zeltserman. Clever, sophisticated and witty, 'Julius Katz & Archie' will thrill fans of Nero Wolfe...and readers who never heard of him! Zeltserman knows how to mix character, action, and plot and create a pitch-perfect, modern mystery. More, Sir! The sooner the better." Paul Levine, author of Flesh & Bones

About the Author

Dave Zeltserman is the Boston-based author of the award-winning Julius Katz mystery series. His crime novels have been selected by NPR and the Washington Post as best novels of the year. His novel The Caretaker of Lorne Field was short listed by the ALA for best horror novel of 2010, was nominated for a Black Quill Award for best dark genre novel of the year, and was named a Horror Gem by Library Journal. His most recent horror novel, Monster, was named one of the best books of the year by WBUR and made Booklist Magazine's 2013 list of top 10 horror novels. Several of his novels have been optioned for film.

About this edition

• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1502706733
• ISBN 13: 9781502706737
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 350