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The Mammoth Encyclopedia of Modern Crime Fiction by Mike Ashley

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Summary

A reference guide to the genre of crime fiction. It features a general and historical introduction to the genre, along with an author A-to-Z containing 500 entries on major writers. Each entry features biographical background, a bibliography and notes on films/series adapted from their works.

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The Mammoth Encyclopedia of Modern Crime Fiction by Mike Ashley

A reference and overview of the genre of crime fiction, primarily covering the 1950s onwards, although major earlier writers, such as Agatha Christie and Raymond Chandler, also have entries.

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Mike Ashley is the author and editor of many Mammoth titles including MBO Locked Room Mysteries and MBO Historical Whodunnits. He lives in Chatham, Kent.
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ISBN 13 9781841192871
ISBN 10 1841192872
Title The Mammoth Encyclopedia of Modern Crime Fiction
Author Mike Ashley
Series Mammoth Books
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Little, Brown Book Group
Year published 2002-06-27
Number of pages 620
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.

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