A collection of four new mysteries, From the Casebook of Nick Velvet is a game expansion for Mayfair Games' Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine Game. From the book's back cover: "Why is this man smiling? He's got charm, sophistication, poise, and people are begging him to steal for them. But why steal such worthless bagatelles as an empty sugar packet or a juggling pin? For the challenge, for the adventure and, of course, for the money."