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Crime and Mystery: The 100 Best Books - 2nd Edition by H R F Keating (Paperback)
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- 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.
- About the Author: H.R.F. Keating, well-known as a crime writer himself and critic for TheTimes, has done crime and mystery fans a great service in creating this book, his choice of the hundred best of the genre.
- 224 Pages
- Reference, Bibliographies & Indexes
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A concise commentary on the finest mystery books ever written.Book Synopsis
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."--BooklistFrom the Back Cover
H.R.F.Keating, well-known as a crime writer himself and critic for The Times, has done crime and mystery fans a great service in creating this book, his choice of the hundred best of the genre.About the Author
H.R.F. Keating, well-known as a crime writer himself and critic for TheTimes, has done crime and mystery fans a great service in creating this book, his choice of the hundred best of the genre.Dimensions (Overall): 8.5 Inches (H) x 5.5 Inches (W) x .7 Inches (D)
Weight: .65 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 224
Genre: Reference
Sub-Genre: Bibliographies & Indexes
Publisher: Da Capo
Format: Paperback
Author: H R F Keating
Language: English
Street Date: November 19, 1996
TCIN: 94093683
UPC: 9780786703661
Item Number (DPCI): 247-39-8650
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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