Super Short Summary

Classic American Crime Fiction of the 1920s edited by Leslie S. Klinger is an anthology of five crime and mystery novels featuring "The House Without a Key," The Benson Murder Case, The Roman Hat Mystery, Red Harvest, and Little Caesar. Each novel includes detailed annotations, photos, maps, and an introduction by Otto Penzler, showcasing the intriguing cases solved by detectives mingled with cultural insights and societal commentary from the 1920s. The books include depictions of criminal activities, violence, and themes involving prejudice and racial identity.