The Story Of Classic Crime In 100 Books by Martin Edwards
A lively, single-volume guide that traces the development of crime and detective fiction through short essays on one hundred essential works, arranging them chronologically and thematically while providing publication history, author context, and critical commentary; it highlights key movements from Victorian sensation novels and early detective prototypes to Golden Age puzzles, hardboiled and noir traditions, and contemporary mysteries, offering reading recommendations, archival insights, and assessments of each work’s influence and lasting appeal.
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