Barbara Paul has selected a diverse selection of stories for this crime anthology. French Asparagus explores a dysfunctional family's reaction when one of their own is in danger. Scat features a neurotic, half-starved cat who has trouble trusting humans. The title story, Jack Be Quick, gives the reader a new look at Jack the Ripper and his victims - all respectable women forced into prostitution by related circumstances...
I was impressed by the variety in these stories. Some of them are only meant to be light entertainment, but others like "Jack Be Quick" and "The Favor" really get to you. I especially liked "Scat" -- which uses the title word in four different meanings.
A good collection
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
These are superior stories, and they're all different. She can make you laugh in one story and give you chills in the next. The title novella is a fantastic piece of writing.
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