Crime and Mystery: The 100 Best Books

By H.R.F. Keating

Book Overview

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

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0786703660
• ISBN13: 9780786703661
• Release Date: November 1996
• Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

"Crime & Mystery" is the Mystery Reader's Reference Book.

"Crime & Mystery" is a must own for mystery readers. Those new to the genre will get a "leg up" to the best of the best. Long-time readers will learn of out-of-print works unavailable in traditional book stores. If you were only to read the 100 titles listed in "Crimes & Mysteries," you would have read the very best. The book is written in review style--this is not a book of short stories or excerpts. Please note: some of the titles reviewed are out-of-print. But, that's part of the mystery, isn't it...