by Bruce F . Murphy (Author)
Bruce Murphy's Encyclopedia of Murder and Mystery is a comprehensive guide to the genre of the murder mystery that catalogues thousands of items in a broad range of categories: authors, titles, plots, characters, weapons, methods of killing, movie and theatrical adaptations. What distinguishes this encyclopedia from the others in the field is its critical stance.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 560
Edition: 2001
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
Published: 09 Feb 2002
ISBN 10: 031229414X
ISBN 13: 9780312294144
'...a jewel of a reference...' - Brazosport TX Facts
'Bruce Murphy's sharp commentary makes the encyclopedia a wonderful resource: a reference book that does not shy away from opinionated evaluations.' - Publishers Weekly
'... a one-man tour of the genre's past and present by a knowledgeable and opinionated critic.' - Wall Street Journal
'...an excellent guide that any mystery devotee will want within arm's reach.' - Minneapolis Star-Tribune
'Engaging and opinionated.' - Library Journal