A collection of hybrid science-fiction/mystery stories. The mysteries usually turn on a point of science, but the author plays fair and explains the science in an understandable well before revealing the solution. The Singing Bell The Talking Stone What's in a Name? The Dying Night Pâté de Foie Gras The Dust of Death A Loint of Paw I'm in Marsport Without Hilda Marooned Off Vesta Anniversary Obituary Star Light The Key The Billiard Ball