The Future Is Ours

Renowned for his mastery of the mystery short story, Edward D. Hoch's prolific output includes nearly 1,000 tales. He is celebrated for his fair-play and impossible crime narratives, particularly those featuring Dr. Sam Hawthorne, a small-town physician in 1920s New England who solves perplexing mysteries. Hoch also created memorable characters like British Intelligence codebreaker Jeffrey Rand and the thief-for-hire Nick Velvet, showcasing his versatility and creativity in the genre.