Lawrence Block is one of the most widely recognized names in the mystery genre. He has been named a Grand Master of the Mystery Writers of America and is a four-time winner of the prestigious Edgar and Shamus Awards, as well as a recipient of prizes in France, Germany, and Japan. He received the Diamond Dagger from the British Crime Writers' Association-only the third American to be given this award. He is a prolific author, having written more than fifty books and numerous short stories, and is a devoted New Yorker and an enthusiastic global traveler.
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Lawrence Block’s Matthew Scudder novels have won the hearts of readers throughout the world—along with a bevy of awards. But Scudder has starred in short fiction as well, and here’s one example! This Matthew Scudder vignette was originally written f... SEE MORE