Books: Murder in November, Dec. 7, 1942

¶ THE SUNDAY PIGEON MURDERS —Craig Rice—Simon & Schuster ($2). Two impecunious sidewalk photographers, one with brains the other with brawn, indulge in a little mild kidnapping and well-intentioned blackmail with gory results. Exciting scenes, a bountiful supply of able amateur detecting, moments of fantasy, humor and sentiment place this story far above the average.

¶ WOLF IN MAN'S CLOTHING — Mignon G. Eberhart—Random House ($2). Nurse Sarah Keate—Mrs. Eberhart's major contribution to mystery story personalities—returns, accompanied by a sister nurse with a past. An expertly wrought, well-characterized, highly emotional tale...