Publisher's Synopsis
This completely revised fourth edition provides a source of information and comment on the most influential English language writers of the crime and mystery genre. An international panel of critics, scholars and advisors join forces to select over 65 new entrants creating a total of nearly 800. With an average of five well received books each, series chapters, numerous prizes and growing reputations these writers represent the very best in mystery and crime fiction. Newly covered writers in this edition include Magaret Maron, Walter E. Mosley, Lindsey Davies and John Grisham. Entries include completely up-to-date capsule biographies and bibliographies, lists of crucial studies, locations of manuscripts, writer's comments on his/her work, and a signed essay by a critic of the genre. A complete title index includes the year the work was published and the author's name.
