The Future Is Ours

Renowned for his mastery of the mystery short story, Edward D. Hoch's prolific career includes nearly 1,000 published works. His most notable stories feature Dr. Sam Hawthorne, a small-town physician in 1920s New England who solves impossible crimes. Hoch also created memorable characters like British Intelligence codebreaker Jeffrey Rand and the clever thief Nick Velvet, showcasing his talent for fair-play mysteries and intricate plots.