Review: VARIATIONS ON A THEME BY BLOCK, IN A-SHARP MINOR
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 01 10, 2014
The eleven stories in this wonderful tome all feature the world's most unique attorney, Mr Ehrengraf.  To begin with, Mr Ehrengraf only takes on clients whom he knows for certain are innocent.  Even for those sure to go to death row.  Furthermore, he only seeks payment for services rendered when the client is released.  His services aren't cheap, but what, may you ask, is the price of freedom?  Some may argue the point at tale's end but all I will say in this regard is that is not recommended.The collection opens with the perfectly titled EHRENGRAF DEFENSE.  It is a brilliant introduction to the world contained within these pages with an ending that is simply chilling.  Not all of stories will leave you with goosebumps but the series reinvents itself halfway through and takes the reader on a whole new direction.  Eleven stories later and you find yourself completely immersed and deeply satisfied with how it all turns out for the obscure but wealthy little man.  Some readers may come to love him, some readers may dislike him (I am still not sure myself) but one thing is for certain.  And that is that each story in this fine purchase (and what a bargain it is!) will make you think, smile, snort in derision or grunt in satisfaction at the genius and talents of Mr Block in creating and solving such intricate puzzles.Yet another hugely recommended purchase from the great man!BFN Greggorio!