Detective Gryce, N. Y. P. D.

Anna Katherine Green's impact on American detective fiction is profound, as she was one of its early pioneers, writing over 40 works in the genre. Her debut novel, 'The Leavenworth Case,' published in 1878, remains a classic. Green introduced Detective Ebenezer Gryce and his sidekick, the inquisitive Amelia Butterworth, set against the vibrant backdrop of late 19th-century New York. This special edition compiles six volumes of Gryce's cases, including 'The Sword of Damocles' and 'Initials Only,' making it a must-have for classic crime fiction enthusiasts.