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An Introduction to the Detective Story

By Leroy Lad Panek
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$16.95
By Leroy Lad Panek
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This book is a no-apologies introduction to Detective Fiction. It's written in an aggressive, modern English well-suited to a genre which has traditionally broken ground in terms of aggressive writing, contemporary scenarios, and tough dialogue.

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Literary CriticismGenres & Literary FormsMystery & Suspense Fiction - Literary CriticismDetective and mystery stories->History and criticism1988 Edgar Award Winners1977-1990->Critical/Biographical Work->Edgar AwardMystery & Thriller Book AwardsEdgar AwardsAll Winners - Edgar AwardsCritical/Biographical Work - Edgar Award Winners