Transgressions

Transgressions

by EdMcBain (Editor)

Synopsis

A truly amazing line-up of commercial writers, this first volume comprises original stories from Jeffery Deaver, Ed McBain and Joyce Carol Oates. Edited by Ed McBain, it is a superb collection and will delight all crime fans. This is the definitive collection from the top authors in the genre and is a must-buy for all the millions of crime fans around the globe.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 304
Publisher: Orion
Published: 04 May 2006

ISBN 10: 0752879472
ISBN 13: 9780752879475
Book Overview: Original stories from a truly amazing line-up of commercial writers The Jeffery Deaver contribution is large enough to constitute a novella in its own right. The authors combined backlist add up to millions of sales around the world. All the writers are critical and commercial stars. Authors in this collection: Ed McBain, who is also the editor of the collection, Jeffery Deaver and Joyce Carol Oates. All three authors have dominated the New York Times bestseller lists and have won numerous awards. They also receive top-notch reviews: 'He is the undisputed master and there's nobody who does it better' The Mirror (for Ed McBain). 'A master of ticking-bomb suspense' People Magazine (for Jeffery Deaver). 'Oates is consistently brilliant, abundantly gifted with acuity, penetration, sympathy and humour ... a serious contender for the title of Great American Novelist' Telegraph (for Joyce Carol Oates). 'A brilliant package of longish short stories by the world's best crime writers. McBain's own story...is pure genius' Daily Mirror.

Author Bio
Editor of this collection Ed McBain was one of the most illustrious names in crime fiction. In 1998, he was the first non-British author to be awarded the Crime Writers' Association/Cartier Diamond Dagger Award. He also held the Mystery Writers of America's coveted Grand Master Award and the Sherlock Award for 'Best International Detective'.