Literary Criticism - General & Miscellaneous, Short Story Anthologies, Detective Fiction, Other Mystery Categories
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Overview
A collection of bookishly entertaining tales, which take you into the world of publishing, book collectors and dealers, and the writers themselves. The contributors include Ruth Rendell, Julian Symons, Dorothy L. Sayers, Bill James, Lawrence Block, and Michael Innes.Editorials
Emily Melton
Manson, who has edited a half-dozen other "themed" mystery collections, focuses on the world of literature, books, and publishing in her latest venture. These 20 short stories feature the works of some of the best-known, best-loved mystery writers, from Ruth Rendell and Dorothy Sayers to Margaret Maron and Michael Z. Lewin. Manson has selected a nicely balanced representation of mysteries, each related to some aspect of the book/author/writing world. Highlights include Robert Cenedella's laugh-out-loud story about a mystery writer who decides to kill off his wife and Ruth Rendell's disturbing "Copper Peacock," in which a revoltingly egotistical writer is so focused on his own fantasies that he completely ignores a most horrifying drama taking place right before his eyes. The book is an excellent choice for all mystery collections, but it's an especially effective acquisition for smaller libraries without the resources to offer a wide selection of books by these outstanding authors.Book Details
Published
October 1, 1996
Publisher
Berkley Pub Group (Mm)
Pages
326
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780425155165