In the Beginning: First Novels in Mystery Series

by Mary Jean Demarr

Overview

This volume contains fourteen essays by authoritative academics studying the field of mystery and detective fiction. The essays all concentrate on the first novels in established series, analyzing ways in which the opening books of the series do or do not create patterns followed in succeeding novels.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780879726744
Publisher:	University of Wisconsin Press
Publication date:	01/01/1995
Edition description:	1
Pages:	234
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.60(d)

Editorial Reviews

Contains 14 essays, written by academics specializing in mystery and detective fiction, which analyze the ways in which the opening books of series do or do not create patterns followed in succeeding novels. Mystery writer include Agatha Christie, Dorothy L. Sayers, James McClure, P.D. James, and Rex Stout, as well as many less well-known authors. Lacks an index. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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