New Black Mask #3 — Richard Layman

1985, original trade paperback edition (note: this is number 3 in a series of books under the same title), Harcourt Brace, San Diego, CA. 227 pages. This particular collection presents modern mystery, detective and suspense writers. They include: Donald E. Westlake / Michael Gilbert / Jim Thompson / John Ball / and others. Interview with Donald E. Westlake. The Black Mask title refers to a famous pulp magazine that showcased mystery-suspense talent in the 30s and 40s.