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The Question My Son Asked

Stanley Ellin

First published November 1962
Type Short Fiction
Length Short Story

An "electrocutioner" who followed his father into the business muses on how his profession is needed to enact the judgment of the courts, as he attempts to suggest that his son might wish to follow in his footsteps.

Date Publication Publisher Type Page
November 1962 Cover Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine, November 1962 MAGAZINE 5
1965 Cover 13 Ways to Kill a Man Dodd, Mead & Co. Anthology 211