Crime and Mystery: The 100 Best Books
H.R.F Keating, author of The Perfect Murder and mystery reviewer for the Times of London, offers a concise commentary on the finest mystery books ever written. From Poe's tales of mystery and imagination to P. D. James's A Taste for Death, Keating delivers a highly-readable evaluation of 100 authors and their masterpieces. This collection is a must for all devoted mystery readers.
"Something to offer almost everyone. If you are only just embarking on a life of crime fiction . . . a reliable guide."New York Times
"Remarkably balanced and highly entertaining."Library Journal
"Keating, himself a mystery writer of note, has compiled a truly standout survey . . .This is a gold mine of lively writing, sensible insights and easy-going erudition."Philadelphia Inquirer
"Ideal browsing fare."Booklist
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"Something to offer almost everyone. If you are only just embarking on a life of crime fiction . . . a reliable guide."New York Times
"Remarkably balanced and highly entertaining."Library Journal
"Keating, himself a mystery writer of note, has compiled a truly standout survey . . .This is a gold mine of lively writing, sensible insights and easy-going erudition."Philadelphia Inquirer
"Ideal browsing fare."Booklist
Crime and Mystery: The 100 Best Books
H.R.F Keating, author of The Perfect Murder and mystery reviewer for the Times of London, offers a concise commentary on the finest mystery books ever written. From Poe's tales of mystery and imagination to P. D. James's A Taste for Death, Keating delivers a highly-readable evaluation of 100 authors and their masterpieces. This collection is a must for all devoted mystery readers.
"Something to offer almost everyone. If you are only just embarking on a life of crime fiction . . . a reliable guide."New York Times
"Remarkably balanced and highly entertaining."Library Journal
"Keating, himself a mystery writer of note, has compiled a truly standout survey . . .This is a gold mine of lively writing, sensible insights and easy-going erudition."Philadelphia Inquirer
"Ideal browsing fare."Booklist
"Something to offer almost everyone. If you are only just embarking on a life of crime fiction . . . a reliable guide."New York Times
"Remarkably balanced and highly entertaining."Library Journal
"Keating, himself a mystery writer of note, has compiled a truly standout survey . . .This is a gold mine of lively writing, sensible insights and easy-going erudition."Philadelphia Inquirer
"Ideal browsing fare."Booklist
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Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9780786703661 |
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Publisher: | Hachette Books |
Publication date: | 11/19/1996 |
Edition description: | Subsequent |
Pages: | 224 |
Product dimensions: | 0.51(w) x 5.50(h) x 8.50(d) |
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