A Treasury of American Mystery Stories is an original collection of fifty-one brain-teasing tales (three of which were written expressly for this anthology) - one from every state in the Union plus the District of Columbia. Along the way you'll meet a whole galaxy of American characters, from all periods of American history, some of whom would be at home in any state and others who are unmistakably identifiable with the corner of the country in which you find them.Contents:The vital element Talmage Powell - The sun-dog trail Jack London - Whippin' wildcats Jane Bosworth - A retrieved reformation O. Henry - The sleeping dog Ross MacDonald - Graveyard shift Steve Frazee - The old barn on the pond Ursula Curtiss - Tom Chist and the treasure box Howard Pyle - The Washington D.C., murders Patricia McGerr - Hijack Robert L. Fish - The sky pirates Donald Jordan - Scrimshaw Brian Garfield - Bull and bear R.L. Stevens - The counsel assigned Mary Raymond Shipman Andrews - A debt to be paid Dick Stodghill - The happy days club James M. Ullman - Kansas in August Edward D. Hoch.