Crime and Mystery: The 100 Best Books (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780786703661)

H.R.F Keating, author of The Perfect Murder and mystery reviewer for the Times of London, offers a concise commentary on the finest mystery books ever written. From Poe's tales of mystery and imagination to P. D. James's A 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

Author: H. R. F. Keating
ISBN-10: 0786703660
ISBN-13: 9780786703661
Publisher: Da Capo Press
Language: English
Published: 11/19/1996
Pages: 224
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.65lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.70d