Television's Female Spies and Crimefighters - by Karen A Romanko (Paperback)

About the Book

" Television's female spies and crime fighters make quite an impression, yet there hasn't been a reference book devoted to them until now. This work covers 350 female spies, private investigators, amateur sleuths, police detectives, federal agents and crime fighting superheroes who have appeared in over 250 series since the 1950s, with emphasis on lead or noteworthy characters"--

Book Synopsis

Emma Peel wearing her "kinky boots." Amanda King and her poppy seed cake. Julie Barnes at her hippie pad. Honey West with her pet ocelot. Television's female spies and crimefighters make quite an impression, yet there hasn't been a reference book devoted to them until now.

This encyclopedic work covers 350 female spies, private investigators, amateur sleuths, police detectives, federal agents and crime-fighting superheroes who have appeared in more than 250 series since the 1950s, with an emphasis on lead or noteworthy characters. Entries are alphabetical by series, featuring credits and synopses, notable plot points, interesting facts and critical commentary on seminal series and characters. A brief history of female spies and crimefighters on TV places them in chronological perspective and sociological context.

Review Quotes

"a unique reference work..well-researched book. Written in accessible language...and with a sense of humor...this book will appeal to pop culture fans and academics alike....recommended"-ARBA

"buy this book...a lot of fun"-The Thrilling Detective Web Site

"spy fans will want to add this one to their collection"-Cinema Retro

"the clear and respectful coverage of the 1950s underlines the author's meticulousness and sense of history"-Mystery Scene

"this is a book that every reader of this blog ought to know about...a book that's easy to get caught up in"-Mystery File

"Romanko skillfully navigates us through the essential must know groundbreaking characters and their series over the decades"-Realweegiemidget Reviews.

About the Author

Karen A. Romanko has been a published author for over 35 years, with books, articles, poems, and short stories among her many credits. She lives in Los Angeles, California.