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About this product
Product Identifiers
PublisherAvalon Publishing
ISBN-100881843458
ISBN-139780881843453
eBay Product ID (ePID)1237784
Product Key Features
Publication Year1987
Book TitleCrime and Mystery : the 100 Best Books
TopicBibliographies & Indexes, Books & Reading
Number of Pages219 Pages
LanguageEnglish
GenreLiterary Criticism, Reference
AuthorH. R. F. Keating
FormatHardcover
Additional Product Features
LCCN87-017377
Dewey Edition20
Dewey Decimal016.823/087208
SynopsisH.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