The Disappearing Man and other mysteries

When I reserved this book from the public library, I was surprised to find that the slim volume that appeared contained young-adult mystery stories written by the great Isaac Asimov. I almost decided not to read them, and that would have been my loss. Despite being penned for the young teen set (or perhaps even earlier primary school age), these were very well-written and quite entertaining. The protagonist's “voice” was very much in line with his reported age (14 or so), and yet he was proven to be a capable and clever detective-in-the-making. Each of the tales in the book was fun to read and had a surprising twist. Don't let the fact that this book is a “young-adult” book keep you from the enjoyment to be found within. (NOTE: I also read “The Key Word and Other Mysteries”, with the same enjoyment, and my review of this book applies equally well to that collection. Asimov is truly a master.)