Room to Die In, A-Jack Vance mystery novel, book review
Room to Die In, A-Jack Vance mystery novel AKA: Death of a Solitary Chess Player (Author’s preferred title) A Room to Die In is a 167 page mystery novel that was first published in 1965 by Pocket Books. It is also known under the title Death of a Solitary Chess Player. The author, Ellery Queen, is actually the famous science fiction writer Jack Vance. The story has a unique, complex and unpredictable plot and should please Vance fans or those interested in well written, intriguing murder mysteries. The novel was later released in 2006 as a supplement to the Vance Integral Edition under the title “Death of a Solitary Chess Player.” That VIE book was published as a leather bound very limited release collector’s item. All releases except the VIE were heavily edited. The VIE edition is the only one approved by Vance but it is very rare and expensive so most readers will need to purchase one of the used editions or borrow a library copy. (My out ...