The Mankiller of Poojegai and Other Stories — Walter Satterthwait

A VARIETY OF MURDERS Walter Satterthwait is one of the finest and most versatile of mystery writers. This collection includes stories about the Neanderthal sleuth, Berthold the Mead Master narrated by his faithful companion Doder, Watt's son; Lord Byron and his days at Missolonghi; and Sergeant Andrew Mbutu in modern Africa; contemporary investigators Grober and Joshua Croft. Also included are the first mystery story set in a chat room; and a gentle satire on Golden Age with an unexpected sleuth. The Mankiller of Poojegai and Other Stories includes a new introduction and prefaces to each story by the author and a complete checklist of Walter Satterthwait s novels and stories. Walter Satterthwait s novels have been nominated for the Shamus and Agatha Awards, and he has received the Prix du Roman d'Aventures in France The cover design is by Gail Cross.