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Book Synopsis: Who populates the pages of crime and mystery writing? Who are the characters we willingly follow into the mystery genre's uneasy imaginative territory? And who created those characters in the first place? What life experience and expertise informs their work? What are the sources of their themes, regional accents, and even the axes that some grind? Why do some wish to give us a good laugh, while others seem hell-bent on making us shudder? Whodunit? answers these questions and more. Here mystery expert Rosemary Herbert brings together enlightening and entertaining information on hundreds of classic and contemporary characters and authors. Some—such as P.D. James, Ian Rankin, Sherlock Holmes, and Kinsey Millhone—appear in individual entries. Still more keep company in articles about characters we admire, such as the Clerical Sleuth, and in pieces about those we love to hate, including the Femme Fatale and Con Artist. There is even an article on a figure that haunts so many great works of mystery —The Corpse. Drawing on the Edgar Award-nominated volume The Oxford Companion to Crime & Mystery Writing, Herbert has added 101 new entries on the hottest new names in works ranging from puzzling whodunits to chilling crime novels.
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Discover the captivating world of crime and mystery writing with Whodunit?: A Who's Who in Crime and Mystery Writing. Dive into the pages that reveal the secrets behind the characters we love and the authors behind their creation. This meticulously curated book by mystery expert Rosemary Herbert is your gateway to exploring the imaginative terrain of the mystery genre.
Unearth the hidden depths of your favorite authors and characters. Who are the minds behind iconic figures like Sherlock Holmes, Ian Rankin, and Kinsey Millhone? What drives them to craft stories that keep us on the edge of our seats? With Whodunit?, you'll gain unparalleled insight into their life experiences, specialized expertise, and literary influences.
Delve into the diverse themes and regional accents that make crime and mystery writing so intriguing. From the sharp wit of the Clerical Sleuth to the cunning manipulation of the Femme Fatale and Con Artist, this book covers it all. Explore the psychological intricacies behind the characters you admire and the ones you love to hate.
But that's not all. Whodunit? also pays homage to the enigmatic figure that haunts countless iconic mysteries: The Corpse. Discover the significance of this recurring character and its role in shaping the genre as a whole.
Featuring additional entries on the hottest new names in crime and mystery writing, this edition of Whodunit? is an invaluable resource for both seasoned fans and newcomers. Get your copy today and embark on a thrilling literary adventure you won't be able to put down.
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