Sci-Fi Private Eye    Editors Charles Waugh & Martin Greenberg Order:  USA  Can Roc, 1997 Paperback, Audio     Reviewed by Theresa Ichino This collection of short stories boasts well-proven authors from both the science-fiction and mystery genres. Editors Charles Waugh and Martin Greenberg have chosen tested and true talents: Poul Anderson, Isaac Asimov, Philip K. Dick, Philip Jos9 Farmer, Larry Niven, Tom Reamy, Robert Silverberg, Wilson Tucker, and Donald Westlake. As indicated by the rather cutesy title, the collection focuses on science-fiction stories where a crime is involved; and since the authors are master writers, they are all entertaining, the stories ranging from the humorous to the macabre. Adding a science-fiction element to the mystery makes for a fascinating challenge if you are an armchair detective. Logic can indeed solve a conundrum; but in most of these cases, a knowledge of scientific principles is also necessary. (One cannot help but wonder how the master detective, Holmes, would have fared. As one of his fans, and knowing of his interest in science, I have no doubt he would have defended his reputation well.) Note: This book seems to be out of stock - it may be available second hand. Note: Opinions expressed in reviews and articles on this site are those of the author(s) and not necessarily those of BookLoons. Find more SF books on our Shelves or in our book Reviews