detective and mystery stories, american

Provides in-depth analysis of the life, works, career, and critical importance of Raymond Chandler.

Provides in-depth analysis of the life, works, career, and critical importance of Dashiell Hammett.

Provides in-depth analysis of the life, works, career, and critical importance of Patricia Highsmith.

Provides in-depth analysis of the life, works, career, and critical importance of Elmore Leonard.

Provides in-depth analysis of the life, works, career, and critical importance of Chester Himes.

Provides in-depth analysis of the life, works, career, and critical importance of Carolyn G. Heilbrun.

"Agatha Christie's legendary sleuth, Jane Marple, returns to solve twelve baffling cases in this . . . collection, penned by a host of . . . authors skilled in the fine art of mystery and murder"--Provided by publisher.