More than 7000 crime novels were published in Britain in 2001, making crime fiction the second-most loved genre of book-buyers. It is also a fast-moving genre with new authors emerging constantly to challenge perennial best selling authors such as John Grisham and Patricia Cornwell. This book will help readers to navigate their way through this plethora of great writing. 220 of the best crime fiction writers are included with a description of the themes, characters, styles and locations of the author concerned, along with a listing of his or her best books.
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London
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Bloomsbury
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2003
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
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ix, 180 p. ; 24 cm.
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Includes index
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Rev. ed. of : Good reading guide to murder, crime fiction, and thrillers, 1990
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ISBN: 0747560897
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this edition edited by Nick Rennison ; original authors, Kenneth and Valerie McLeish
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Bibliography ، Detective and mystery stories, American
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Bibliography ، Detective and mystery stories, English
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Reviews ، Books
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، Best books
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648
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B56
2003
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AT Good reading guide to murder, crime fiction, and thrillers McLeish, Kenneth 1940-