The collection includes five novels by famous American writers - masters of the detective genre M. Collins, E. Connell, P. Quentin, G. Maesor, S. Ellin. The “soft” American detective story will especially appeal to those who are attracted by the psychological side of crime and the opportunity to reflect on the mystery set by the author. Well-written detective stories keep the reader in suspense almost until the last page. With their plot structure, abundance of unexpected twists and intricate connections between characters, they rank with the best examples of the genre.