Publisher's Synopsis
The Julius Katz detective stories have been a favorite among mystery fans since first appearing in the pages of Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine 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.