A Kiss Before Dying [NOOK Book]

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A modern classic, this novel set a new standard in the art of mystery and suspense in its exploration of the criminal mind
A Kiss Before Dying not only debuted the talent of best-selling novelist Ira Levin to rave reviews and an Edgar Award, it also set a new standard in the art of psychological suspense. It tells the shocking tale of a young man who will stop at nothing—not even murder—to get where he wants to go. For he has dreams, plans. He also has charm, good looks, ...

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Overview

A modern classic, this novel set a new standard in the art of mystery and suspense in its exploration of the criminal mind
A Kiss Before Dying not only debuted the talent of best-selling novelist Ira Levin to rave reviews and an Edgar Award, it also set a new standard in the art of psychological suspense. It tells the shocking tale of a young man who will stop at nothing—not even murder—to get where he wants to go. For he has dreams, plans. He also has charm, good looks, intelligence. And he has a problem. Her name is Dorothy; she loves him, and she’s pregnant. The solution may demand desperate measures. But, then, he looks like the kind of guy who could get away with murder.

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Library Journal
Levin's 1953 thriller dishes up a handsome young man with great social ambitions who also happens to be a sociopath. Not wanting anything to get in his way on the road to success, he must do the right thing when his girlfriend gets pregnant. But for him the right thing is murder. The novel is told from the perspectives of the killer and the girl's two sisters, who try to solve the mystery. Levin's thrillers are always fun. Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information.
The New Yorker
“The book is a succession of quite legitimate surprises, the suspense is admirably sustained, the detail is thorough and convincing, and the writing is considerably above the level usually associated with fictional crime and passion. A pleasure to recommend.”
Anthony Boucher - The New York Times
“Here is not merely an extraordinary first but an extraordinary suspense novel by the highest professional standards;
and you have an evening of incomparable excitement ahead of you. Levin combines great talent for pure novel writing with strict whodunit tricks as dazzling as anything ever brought off by Ellery Queen or Agatha Christie.”
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Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9781453217498
  • Publisher: Pegasus Books
  • Publication date: 5/10/2011
  • Sold by: Barnes & Noble
  • Format: eBook
  • Pages: 288
  • Sales rank: 34,122
  • File size: 977 KB

Meet the Author

Acclaimed novelist and playwright Ira Levin (1929–2007) was a native New Yorker whose books include A Kiss Before Dying, Rosemary’s Baby, This Perfect Day, The Stepford Wives, The Boys from Brazil, Sliver, and Son of Rosemary. Levin was also the recipient of three Mystery Writers of America Edgar Allan Poe Awards. Please visit Ira Levin on iralevin.org.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted February 10, 2012

    Chilling, Gruesome - In A Good Way

    This book left an impression on me. Top-notch thriller with plenty of twists and tense, rattling situations.

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted June 17, 2013

    Good book

    Kept me guessing until the end

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  • Anonymous

    Posted September 5, 2012

    Thrilling

    Fast , suspence filled story. Ira levin fan here.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted February 9, 2012

    Pulp-ette

    I absolutely loved this book. It was even better than the movie. It was a very quick read and it keep me on the edge of my seat the entire time.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted May 31, 2003

    Splended book

    I loved this book! Once you start reading this book and getting into it, it captures you to where you never want to put it down. This book makes you gasp, laugh, cry, and also make you bite your finger nails! If you love romantic and suspenceful books this is the one for you. I truly must say that this is the best book i have read for a long time.

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