H.R.F Keating, author ofThe Perfect Murderand mystery reviewer for theTimesof London, offers a concise commentary on the finest mystery books ever written. From Poe's tales of mystery and imagination to P. D. James'sA 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. --Booklist
H.R.F. Keating,well-known as a crime writer himself and critic forTheTimes, has done crime and mystery fans a great service in creating this book, his choice of the hundred best of the genre.
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