Ellery Queen’s Mystery Magazine. Vol. 131, No. 5. Whole No. 801, May 2008

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Readers who enjoy this new Keller story from Lawrence Block — adapted from one of the vignettes that comprised his 2006 Keller book Hit Parade — won’t want to miss the new novel starring the hit man, Hit and Run, sure to be witty, and due to be released by William Morrow in June of 2008. Also in 2008, Hard Case Crime will reissue one of Mr. Block’s vintage mysteries, A Diet of Treacle.

Keller, trying not to feel foolish, hoisted his flight bag and stepped to the curb. Two cabs darted his way, and he got into the winner, even as the runner-up filled the air with curses. “JFK,” he said, and settled back in his seat.

“Which airline?”

He had to think about it. “American.”

“International or domestic?”

“Domestic.”

“What time’s your flight?”

Usually they just took you there. Today, when he didn’t have a plane to catch, he got a full-scale inquiry.

“Not to worry,” he told the driver. “We’ve got plenty of time.”

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