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100 American Crime Writers

Author : S. Powell
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 1137031662
Total Pages : 641 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (37 download)

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Download or read book 100 American Crime Writers written by S. Powell and published by Springer. This book was released on 2012-08-07 with total page 641 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 100 American Crime Writers features discussion and analysis of the lives of crime writers and their key works, examining the developments in American crime writing from the Golden Age to hardboiled detective fiction. This study is essential to scholars and an ideal introduction to crime fiction for anyone who enjoys this fascinating genre.

Classic American Crime Fiction of the 1920s

Author : Leslie S Klinger
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1681779269
Total Pages : 524 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (817 download)

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Download or read book Classic American Crime Fiction of the 1920s written by Leslie S Klinger and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2018-10-02 with total page 524 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Classic American Crime Writing of the 1920s—including House Without a Key, The Benson Murder Case, The Tower Treasure, The Roman Hat Mystery, The Tower Treasure, and Little Caesar—offers some of the very best of that decade’s writing. Earl Derr Biggers wrote about Charlie Chan, a Chinese-American detective, at a time when racism was rampant. S. S. Van Dine invented Philo Vance, an effete, rich amateur psychologist who flourished while America danced and the stock market rose. Edwin Stratemeyer, a man of mystery himself, singlehandedly created the juvenile mystery, with the beloved Hardy Boys series. The quintessential American detective Ellery Queen leapt onto the stage, to remain popular for fifty years. W. R. Burnett, created the indelible character of Rico, the first gangster antihero. Each of the five novels included is presented in its original published form, with extensive historical and cultural annotations and illustrations added by Edgar-winning editor Leslie S. Klinger, allowing the reader to experience the story to its fullest. Klinger's detailed foreword gives an overview of the history of American crime writing from its beginnings in the early years of America to the twentieth century.

Crime & Mystery

Author : Henry Reymond Fitzwalter Keating
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 232 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Crime & Mystery written by Henry Reymond Fitzwalter Keating and published by . This book was released on 1987 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: H.R.F Keating, author of The Perfect Murder and mystery reviewer for teh 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 the 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." -The 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." -The Philadelphia Inquirer "Ideal browsing fare." -Booklist

Contemporary American Crime Fiction

Author : Hans Bertens
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 0230508316
Total Pages : 233 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (35 download)

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Download or read book Contemporary American Crime Fiction written by Hans Bertens and published by Springer. This book was released on 2001-10-25 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This highly accessible, lively and informative study gives a clear and comprehensive overview of recent trends in American crime fiction. Building on a discussion of the immediate predecessors, Bertens and D'haen focus on the work of popular and award-winning authors of the last fifteen years. Particular attention is given to writers who have reworked established conventions and explored new directions, especially women and those from ethnic minorities.

The Crime Writer

Author : Gregg Andrew Hurwitz
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 9780670063215
Total Pages : 324 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (632 download)

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Download or read book The Crime Writer written by Gregg Andrew Hurwitz and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2007 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Awakening in a hospital with a scar on his head and no memory of being found holding a knife over his ex-fiancée's murdered body, crime novelist Drew Danner struggles to reconstruct clues to determine his own guilt or innocence. By the author of The Tower.

The Best American Crime Writing: 2003 Edition

Author : Otto Penzler
Publisher : National Geographic Books
ISBN 13 : 0375713018
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (757 download)

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Download or read book The Best American Crime Writing: 2003 Edition written by Otto Penzler and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2003-08-19 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This year’s worth of the most powerful, the most startling, the smartest and most astute, in short, the best crime journalism. Scouring hundreds of publications, Otto Penzler and Thomas H. Cook have created a remarkable compilation containing the best examples of the most current and vibrant of our literary traditions: crime reporting. Included in this volume are Maximillian Potter’s “The Body Farm” from GQ, a portrait of Murray Marks, who collects dead bodies and strews them around two acres of the University of Tennessee campus to study their decomposition in order to help solve crime; Jay Kirk’s “My Undertaker, My Pimp,” from Harper’s, in which Mack Moore and his wife, Angel, switch from run-ning crooked funeral parlors to establishing a brothel; Skip Hollandsworth’s “The Day Treva Throneberry Disappeared” from Texas Monthly, about the sudden disappearence of a teenager and the strange place she turned up; Lawrence Wright’s “The Counterterrorist” from The New Yorker, the story of John O’Neill, the FBI agent who tracked Osama bin Laden for a decade—until he was killed when the World Trade Center collapsed. Intriguing, entertaining, and compelling reading, Best American Crime Writing has established itself as a much-anticipated annual.

100 British Crime Writers

Author : Esme Miskimmin
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 113731902X
Total Pages : 432 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (373 download)

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Download or read book 100 British Crime Writers written by Esme Miskimmin and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 100 British Crime Writers explores a history of British crime writing between 1855 and 2015 through 100 writers, detailing their lives and significant writing and exploring their contributions to the genre. Divided into four sections: 'The Victorians, Edwardians, and World War One, 1855-1918; 'The Golden Age and World War Two, 1919-1945; 'Post-War and Cold War, 1946-1989; and 'To the Millennium and Beyond, 1990-2015, each section offers an introduction to the significant features of these eras in crime fiction and discusses trends in publication, readership, and critical response. With entries spanning the earliest authors of crime fiction to a selection of innovative contemporary novelists, this book considers the development and progression of the genre in the light of historical and social events.

Crime Hits Home

Author : S.J. Rozan
Publisher : Harlequin
ISBN 13 : 0369718887
Total Pages : 377 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (697 download)

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Download or read book Crime Hits Home written by S.J. Rozan and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2022-04-19 with total page 377 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: *An Anthony Award 2023 Finalist* The newest anthology from Mystery Writers of America explores the theme of home and the crimes that endanger it, with stories by Ellen Hart, Naomi Hirahara, Walter Mosley, Sara Paretsky and more. Everyone comes from someplace. Everyone has somewhere they feel safe. Some people have found their home and are content where they are. Others feel trapped and yearn to go somewhere else. Many are somewhere else and yearn to go back. But evenin these safest of places, sometimes…crime hits home. What happens then? In this volume, MWA brings together some of today’s biggest crime writers—and some of our most exciting new talents—to consider this question. Each writer has defined home as they see fit: a place, a group, a feeling. The crime can come from without or within. What happens when crime hits home? Featuring stories from: Naomi Hirahara David Bart Sara Paretsky Susan Breen Gary Phillips Neil S. Plakcy Renee James Connie Johnson Hambley Gabino Iglesias A.P. Jamison Walter Mosley Tori Eldridge Ellen Hart G. Miki Hayden Jonathan Santlofer Jonathan Stone Ovidia Yu Bonnie Hearn Hill Steve Liskow S.J. Rozan

Neon Noir

Author : Woody Haut
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 292 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Neon Noir written by Woody Haut and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Neon Noir, the follow-up to Woody Haut's highly regarded Pulp Culture, brings the story of American crime fiction and film uptodate. From the Kennedy assassination to the Vietnam War and Watergate, through Reaganomics to Irangate and Whitewater, Neon Noir is a roller-coaster ride through the American nightmare. Haut investigates the dark side of America through the work of crime writers such as James Ellroy, Elmore Leonard, Walter Mosley, James Lee Burke, Lawrence Block, James Sallis, George Pelecanos, Charles Willeford, Jerome Charyn, Sara Paretsky, Vicki Hendricks, KC Constantine, George V Higgins and James Crumley. Mapping the fissures and scars of America's psychogeography, its morally ambiguous shadowlands, Neon Noir also considers the difference between past and present hardboilers, the impact of war and journalism on noirists, the portrayal of cities, the aesthetics of crime fiction, and the changing relationship between the books and the films. Like Pulp Culture, Neon Noir is set to become the reference book on its subject.

The Crime Book

Author : DK
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1465466673
Total Pages : 734 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (654 download)

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Download or read book The Crime Book written by DK and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2021-02-02 with total page 734 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn about the world’s most notorious cons, heists, and murders in The Crime Book. Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy to follow format. Learn about Crime in this overview guide to the subject, great for novices looking to find out more and true crime experts wishing to refresh their knowledge alike! The Crime Book brings a fresh and vibrant take on the topic through eye-catching graphics and diagrams to immerse yourself in. This captivating book will broaden your understanding of Crime, with: - More than 100 ground-breaking accounts of true crime - Packed with facts, charts, timelines and graphs to help explain core concepts - A visual approach to big subjects with striking illustrations and graphics throughout - Easy to follow text makes topics accessible for people at any level of understanding The Crime Book is a captivating introduction to the world’s most notorious criminal cases, aimed at adults with an interest in the subject and students wanting to gain more of an overview. Here you’ll discover more than 100 sinister accounts of true crime through exciting text and bold graphics. Your Crime Questions, Simply Explained This fresh new guide explores the most twisted accounts of crime and criminology in history. If you thought it was difficult to learn about the most prolific wrongdoings and the criminals behind them, The Crime Book presents key information in an easy to follow layout. From outlaws like pirates, bandits, and highwaymen, to serial killers and the cyber criminals of the 21st century, discover the worst felonies through fantastic mind maps and step-by-step summaries. The Big Ideas Series With millions of copies sold worldwide, The Crime Book is part of the award-winning Big Ideas series from DK. The series uses striking graphics along with engaging writing, making big topics easy to understand.

The Story of Classic Crime in 100 Books

Author : Martin Edwards
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781464207228
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (72 download)

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Download or read book The Story of Classic Crime in 100 Books written by Martin Edwards and published by . This book was released on 2017-01-28 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book tells the story of crime fiction published during the first half of the twentieth century. The diversity of this much-loved genre is breathtaking, and so much greater than many critics have suggested. To illustrate this, the leading expert on classic crime discusses one hundred books ranging from The Hound of the Baskervilles to Strangers on a Train which highlight the entertaining plots, the literary achievements, and the social significance of vintage crime fiction. This book serves as a companion to the acclaimed British Library Crime Classics series but it tells a very diverse story. It presents the development of crime fiction-from Sherlock Holmes to the end of the golden age-in an accessible, informative and engaging style.

A Moment on the Edge

Author : Elizabeth George
Publisher : Harper Collins
ISBN 13 : 0061836761
Total Pages : 560 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (618 download)

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Download or read book A Moment on the Edge written by Elizabeth George and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2009-10-13 with total page 560 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “An absolutely first-rate anthology. . . a thoughtful and intelligent paean to crime fiction.” — New York Sun #1 New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth George serves up a century's worth of superb crime fiction penned by women. This veritable all-star team delivers tales of dark deeds that will keep you reading long into the night. Some of the works included are: "A Jury of Her Peers" by Susan Glaspell The Summer of People" by Shirley Jackson "The Irony of Hate" by Ruth Rendell "Country Lovers" by Nadine Gordimer "Wild Mustard" by Marcia Muller "Murder-Two" by Joyce Carol Oates "The Man Who Knew How" by Dorothy Sayers A Moment on the Edge is a rare treat not only for fans of crime fiction but also for anyone who appreciates a skillfully written, deftly told story.

The Crime Writer

Author : Jill Dawson
Publisher : HarperCollins
ISBN 13 : 0062669591
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (626 download)

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Download or read book The Crime Writer written by Jill Dawson and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2017-06-06 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From acclaimed novelist Jill Dawson comes this imaginative psychological thriller—a dark and compelling snapshot into the life of Patricia Highsmith that immerses readers into the intoxicating, nightmarish psyche of this brilliant, complex author. When novelist Patricia Highsmith moves into a small cottage in Suffolk, England, in the mid-1960s, she’s seeking seclusion and time to write. There’s another reason for seeking privacy too—Pat is involved in a secret romance with Sam, a married woman living in London. But even in this quaint village, Pat can’t escape the obligations of her success. A young reporter, Virginia “Ginny” Smythson-Balby, sets her sights on Pat for an article she’s writing. Ginny is both tenacious and oddly familiar, but Pat can’t quite place where she’s seen her before. Intent on unearthing details about Pat’s fascination with not just the subject of murder but the psychology of a murderer, Ginny constantly intrudes into the sanctuary Pat had hoped to create, much to her dismay. As Pat observes, love is a kind of madness. And when Sam comes for a visit, tension between Pat and Sam’s husband escalates with deadly results. For so long she’s wondered what it would feel like to commit the ultimate transgression. Now she’s not just a chronicler of murder and violence, but a participant as she becomes a character from her own thrilling, disturbing novels. But just like her books, she discovers crime has consequences…dark, surprising, and inescapable. Jill Dawson deftly explores the public and private life of one of the most intriguing writers of our time, blending fact and fiction in a novel as thrilling as Patricia Highsmith’s own work.

Twentieth-century Crime and Mystery Writers

Author : Lesley Henderson
Publisher : Chicago : St. James Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 1338 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Twentieth-century Crime and Mystery Writers written by Lesley Henderson and published by Chicago : St. James Press. This book was released on 1991 with total page 1338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: **** Cited in Sheehy and BCL3. The foremost reference in the field, completely revised and updated, and now covering about 600 authors, mainly English-language writers whose work appeared during or since the time of Conan Doyle. The entry for each writer consists of a biography, a bibliography, and a signed critical essay. Living authors were invited to add a comment on their work; many of them accepted, and their remarks are both entertaining and enlightening. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

100 American Crime Writers

Author : S. Powell
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 1137031662
Total Pages : 373 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (37 download)

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Download or read book 100 American Crime Writers written by S. Powell and published by Springer. This book was released on 2012-08-07 with total page 373 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 100 American Crime Writers features discussion and analysis of the lives of crime writers and their key works, examining the developments in American crime writing from the Golden Age to hardboiled detective fiction. This study is essential to scholars and an ideal introduction to crime fiction for anyone who enjoys this fascinating genre.

100 Must-read Crime Novels

Author : Nick Rennison
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1408103702
Total Pages : 208 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (81 download)

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Download or read book 100 Must-read Crime Novels written by Nick Rennison and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2009-01-01 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Want to become a crime novel buff, or expand your reading in your favourite genre? This is a good place to start! From the publishers of the popular, Good Reading Guide comes a rich selection of the some of the finest crime novels ever published. With 100 of the best titles fully reviewed and a further 500 recommended, you'll quickly become an expert on the world of crime. The book also allows you to browse by theme, includes 'a reader's fast-guide to the world of crime fiction' as well listing the top 10 crime characters and their creators, award winners and book club recommendations.

The Crown Crime Companion

Author : Mystery Writers Of America, Inc.
Publisher : Crown
ISBN 13 : 0517881152
Total Pages : 193 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (178 download)

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Download or read book The Crown Crime Companion written by Mystery Writers Of America, Inc. and published by Crown. This book was released on 1995-05-02 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Crown Crime Companion The Top 100 Mystery Novels Of All Time Selected by the Mystery Writers Of America Annotated by 0tto Penzler and Compiled by Mickey Friedman For The Crown Crime Companion, the Mystery Writers of America have compiled a list of the best 100 mystery novels of all time, as well as a list of favorites in ten categories. Fully annotated and reviewed by Otto Penzler, this list of the top 100 mysteries will be a valuable resource to fans, introducing them to new novels and reminding them about books by favorite writers they may have missed. Each of the ten category lists is introduced by a master of that category: Classics: Suspense: Hardboiled/Private Eye: Police Procedural: Espionage/Thriller: Criminal: Cozy/Traditional: Historical: Humorous: Legal/Courtroom: H.R.F. Keating Mary Higgins Clark Sue Grafton Joseph Wambaugh John Gardner Richard Condon Margaret Maron Peter Lovesey Gregory Mcdonald Scott Turow