A Moment on the Edge - by Elizabeth George (Paperback)

About the Book

Book Synopsis

"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.

From the Back Cover

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. Included are these works:

• "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

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.

Review Quotes

"From start to finish, a first-rate anthology." - Booklist

"The stories sparkle.... It's these stories, that work as short fiction as well as they work as mysteries, that give the collection its life." - Detroit Free Press

"Sterling examples of both British stories a la Agatha Christie and distinctively American tales." - Publishers Weekly

"A huge feast of female-authored short crime stories....you'll find everything from cozies to outright terror." - Bookreporter.com

"A solid selection...the stories themselves speak for the part women have played in the development of the modern mystery." - Denver Post

"An absolutely first-rate anthology...a thoughtful and intelligent paean to crime fiction." - New York Sun

"Lively, informative introduction....The chronological arrangement gives the reader a feel for the evolution of crime fiction over the past century." - Library Journal

"From start to finish, a first-rate anthology." -- Booklist

"The stories sparkle.... It's these stories, that work as short fiction as well as they work as mysteries, that give the collection its life." -- Detroit Free Press

"Sterling examples of both British stories a la Agatha Christie and distinctively American tales." -- Publishers Weekly

"A huge feast of female-authored short crime stories....you'll find everything from cozies to outright terror." -- Bookreporter.com

"A solid selection...the stories themselves speak for the part women have played in the development of the modern mystery." -- Denver Post

"Lively, informative introduction....The chronological arrangement gives the reader a feel for the evolution of crime fiction over the past century." -- Library Journal

"An absolutely first-rate anthology...a thoughtful and intelligent paean to crime fiction." -- New York Sun