Learning To Kill

This collection features twenty-five early stories by Ed McBain, written before he adopted his famous pen name, Evan Hunter. These stories, mostly published in the magazine Manhunt under various pseudonyms, explore themes of crime, danger, and intrigue, involving private eyes, gangs, and ordinary people in peril. In insightful introductions, McBain shares the experiences and motivations behind these formative tales that laid the foundation for his renowned 87th Precinct series.