The 16 original stories collected here, by turns clever, sinister, and amusing, find their inspiration in the stars. Readers with an astrological bent will find the plots a delight. Some well-known names, including Lawrence Block, Peter Lovesey, and Perry herself, contribute stories starring a surprisingly wide range of sleuths--not just astrologers but nuns, soldiers, and even a librarian. The latter appears in Simon Brett s contribution, which is one of the book s highlights. The librarian, a Libra, uses her attention to detail to break an astrology column s code and uncover a child pornography ring. The last story, Perry s crisply plotted tale about two sisters in love with the same man, neatly completes an enjoyable, engaging package. Ilene Cooper