Le Vétéran

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Penzler Pick, September 2001: Frederick Forsyth, renowned for his bestselling thrillers like The Day of the Jackal, also excels as a short story writer, having won an Edgar for "There Are No Snakes in Ireland." This new collection showcases his storytelling prowess. "The Veteran" unfolds in a gritty London neighborhood, where a Ugandan shopkeeper witnesses a mugging that leads to a man's death. Although the assailants face murder charges, justice proves elusive. "The Art of the Matter" presents an ingenious art scam filled with twists, culminating in a satisfying downfall for the villains. "The Miracle" follows an American couple in Siena as they encounter a stranger recounting significant wartime events in a courtyard, prompting them to question their plans for a festival. "The Citizen" is a gripping suspense tale aboard a flight from Bangkok to London, where the crew and passengers reveal unexpected layers. Lastly, "Whispering Wind," the collection's longest story, ambitiously explores the aftermath of the Battle of Little Bighorn for its participants. Each tale highlights Forsyth's exceptional writing, compelling narratives, and relentless suspense. --Otto Penzler