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The Oxford Book of American Detective Stories

The Oxford Book of American Detective Stories

by TonyHillerman (Editor), RosemaryHerbert (Editor)

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    Hardcover 1996

    $20.68
Synopsis

In 34 stories, this anthology explores the historical development of American detective fiction over a span of 150 years - from Edgar Allan Poe in the 1840s to Marcia Muller in the 1990s. The selections represent variety in chronological period, narrative voice, geography, and milieu; and are chosen for their sheer entertainment value. Classics are included, as well as selections that will surprise even well-read detective fans. Authors include Anna Katharine Green, Erle Stanley Gardner, Raymond Chandler, Rex Stout, Ellery Queen, Mary Roberts Rinehart, Sue Grafton and William Faulkner.

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Format: Hardcover
 Pages: 704
 Publisher: Oxford University Press Inc
Published: 25 Apr 1996
ISBN 10: 0195085817
ISBN 13: 9780195085815

Media Reviews
Certain to be the standard anthology of American detective stories for years to come. --Edward D. Hoch, editor of The Year's Best Mystery and Suspense Stories
The Oxford Book of American Detective Stories is indispensable to anyone interested in the form. --Robert B. Parker, creator of the Boston private-eye, Spenser


Certain to be the standard anthology of American detective stories for years to come. --Edward D. Hoch, editor of The Year's Best Mystery and Suspense Stories
The Oxford Book of American Detective Stories is indispensable to anyone interested in the form. --Robert B. Parker, creator of the Boston private-eye, Spenser

Certain to be the standard anthology of American detective stories for years to come. --Edward D. Hoch, editor of The Year's Best Mystery and Suspense Stories
The Oxford Book of American Detective Stories is indispensable to anyone interested in the form. --Robert B. Parker, creator of the Boston private-eye, Spenser


Certain to be the standard anthology of American detective stories for years to come. --Edward D. Hoch, editor of The Year's Best Mystery and Suspense Stories


The Oxford Book of American Detective Stories is indispensable to anyone interested in the form. --Robert B. Parker, creator of the Boston private-eye, Spenser


Author Bio

About the Editors:
Tony Hillerman, one of America's leading mystery novelists, was named a Grand Master by the Mystery Writers of America. He is the creator of the Joe Leaphorn and Jim Chee characters, and his books include Dance Hall of the Dead, A Thief of Time, and Talking God. Rosemary Herbert writes a mystery book review column for the Boston Herald. She is the author of The Fatal Art of Entertainment: Interviews With Mystery Writers and is editor-in-chief of the forthcoming Oxford Companion to Crime and Mystery Writing.