content: "The Artful Egg" is one of the very entertaining books in McClure's unique Kramer & Zondi series. These novels revolve around the exploits of two irreverent South African police detectives, one black and one white. "The Song Dog" is cited by many reviewers as McClure's best book in the series, but "The Artful Egg", written in 1984, is also a delight. Two different murders, some very playful dialogue, absurd scenarios, clever plotting, and a confused and sexually frustrated Indian postman who likens himself to Sherlock Holmes, help to give the book plenty of twists and local color. A thoroughly enjoyable read.