Finney is a joy to read, even when he turns his hand to non-fiction. As usual (such as in Time and Again), he creates a sense of nostalgia for a forgotten past that will leave you a bit melancholy after you finish. ( )

This is a fascinating look back at events that were major news stories in the 19th century. The Harvey Burdell murder of 1857, which was regarded as "the crime of the century" at the time is, as the title says, "forgotten news". Jack Finney has the uncanny knack of being able to recreate distant events and make you feel that you're right there, which you'll also find in his magnum opus, Time and Again. ( )