The Encyclopedia of Murder and Mystery

by B. Murphy

Overview

Bruce F. Murphy's The 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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780312294144
Publisher:	Palgrave Macmillan US
Publication date:	02/01/2002
Edition description:	2001
Pages:	543
Product dimensions:	7.01(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.04(d)

About the Author

BRUCE MURPHY is a writer and poet who updated and revised the Benet's Reader's Encyclopedia for its fourth edition. He received an NYPL award for Best of Reference Books, 1999.

Editorial Reviews

'...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

From the Publisher

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

An encyclopedic reference providing succinct but richly detailed entries on authors, characters, individual works, terminology, famous criminal cases, slang, subgenres, plot devices, and murder tools, techniques, and props. Terms relevant to the topic are cross-referenced and the volume includes dates of publication and other publication details. Does not include children's mysteries. The preface explores the development and current popularity of the genre. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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