“Introduction” and all story introductions copyright © 1993 by Brian Garfield.

“The Gun Law” copyright © 1977 by Brian Garfield. First appeared in Alfred Hitchcock’s Mystery Magazine, June 1977.

“Hunting Accident” copyright © 1977 by Brian Garfield. First appeared in Ellery Queen’s Mystery Magazine, June 1977.

“Two-Way Street” copyright © 1978 by John Ives (pen name of Brian Garfield). First appeared in Ellery Queen’s Mystery Magazine, August 1978.

“Ends and Means” copyright © 1977 by Brian Garfield. First appeared in Alfred Hitchcock’s Mystery Magazine, February 1977

“Scrimshaw” copyright © 1979 by Brian Garfield. First appeared in Ellery Queen’s Mystery Magazine, December 17, 1979.

“The Chalk Outline” copyright © 1981 by Brian Garfield. First appeared in Ellery Queen’s Mystery Magazine, May 20, 1981.

“The Shopping List” copyright © 1981 by Brian Garfield. First appeared in Ellery Queen’s Mystery Magazine, December 20, 1981.

“King’s X” copyright © 1987 by Brian Garfield. First appeared in MURDER CALIFORNIA STYLE, edited by Jon L. Breen and John Ball, St. Martin’s, 1987.

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