Great Women Mystery Writers (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780313334283)

Mysteries are among the most popular books today, and women continue to be among the most creative and widely read mystery writers. This book includes alphabetically arranged entries on 90 women mystery writers. Many of the writers discussed were not even writing when the first edition of this book was published in 1994, while others have written numerous works since then. Writers were selected based on their status as award winners, their commercial success, and their critical acclaim. Each entry provides biographical information, a discussion of major works and themes, and primary and secondary bibliographies. The volume closes with appendices and a selected, general bibliography. Public library patrons will value this guide to their favorite authors, while students will turn to it when writing reports.

Author: Elizabeth A. Blakesley
ISBN-10: 0313334285
ISBN-13: 9780313334283
Publisher: Greenwood
Language: English
Published: 11/30/2006
Pages: 352
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.97lbs
Size: 10.32h x 7.14w x 1.07d

Review Citation(s):
Reference and Research Bk News 02/01/2007 pg. 290
Booklist 05/01/2007 pg. 35