This the 1960 anthology of the Mystery Writers of America, edited by Richard Prather, who sets the pace of the anthology. This year it is humorous, light, designed to make the reader at least smile, and hopefully laugh. The only entry I would have thrown out is Evan Hunter"s "Kiss Me, Dudley." His satire doesn't come off well. It sickens, in fact. But righteous stories fill the book, such as "A Coffin for Mr. Cash," where everyone involved is served a perfect justice for their actions (IMHO). ( )