11 stories edited by Hilary Watson. Contents:

• The Final Score by Palma Harcourt
• Butchers by Peter Lovesey
• Treasure Trove by George Milner
• Mother Elder by David Fletcher
• Tickled to Death by Simon Brett
• Bodyguard by Timothy Holme
• The Defector by Anthony Lejeune
• The Serpent Orchid by Roger Longrigg
• Final Demand by John Wainwright
• The Dream is Better by Julian Symons
• Bank Holiday by Desmond Lowden