Make Mine a Mystery: A Reader's Guide to Mystery and Detective FictionThis unique book describes and organizes nearly 2,500 mystery titles. Divided into sections-amateur, public, and private detective-titles are then categorized as traditional classic, eccentric, lone wolf, and so on. Niebuhr even notes whether each detective is of the hardboiled, softboiled (cozy), or traditional type. Author, title, subject, character, and location indexes offer further access. With more than 2,500 titles and more than 200 authors, this book provides an excellent understanding of the genre. An indispensable resource for librarians and mystery fans. |
Contents
Advising the Mystery Reader | 3 |
Advisory Librarians? | 12 |
The History of the Mystery | 21 |
Copyright | |
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Make Mine a Mystery: A Reader's Guide to Mystery and Detective Fiction Gary Warren Niebuhr No preview available - 2003 |