Black Widower Mysteries - Isaac Asimov

Asimov may be better known to most for his sci fi writings, in particular the Foundation series and his Robot stories. But these series of short mysteries are excellent. One of the clubs Asimov was a member of was the 'Trap Door Spiders', and it is this on which he based the Black Widower mysteries. The Black Widowers are an all-male club, who meet for dinner one Friday every month. A guest invited by the host is treated to dinner in return for allowing the black widowers to grill him on his life and works. Invariably, the guest had some mystery, puzzle or problem which he could not solve - the Black Widowers try to help, although it is their ...  Read the complete review