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Overview: Utilizing material from many sources to shed real insight into the laws, whys and wherefores, of crime, the book contains fiction and non-fiction items.Picador Book of Crime Writing ed. Michael Dibdin (Picador 0-330-32556-6, 1993, £14.99, 433pp, hc)ContentsOn Murder Considered as One of the Fine Arts by Thomas de QuinceyIntroduction by Michael DibdinSerious BusinessThe Man Who Killed Himself by Julian SymonsThe Shooting Party by Anton Chekhov; trans. by A.E. ChamotThe Postman Always Rings Twice by James M. CainThérèse Raquin [1867] by Émile ZolaA Kiss Before Dying by Ira LevinUnder the Knife by Isaac Bashevis SingerThe Maul and the Pear Tree by P.D. James & T.A. Critchley"A Case of Fratricide" by Franz Kafka; trans. by J.A. Underwood"Killings" by Andre Dubus"Hitcher" [from Book of Matches] by Simon ArmitageSmoke [Gavin Stevens] by William FaulknerPick-Up on Noon Street ["Noon Street Nemesis"] by Raymond ChandlerThe Killing of the Saints by Alex AbellaThe Police in Different VoicesSir, You Bastard by G.F. NewmanThe Steam Pig by James McClureAct of Darkness by Francis KingCop Killer by Maj Sjöwall, Per Wahlöö; trans. by Thomas TealMurder at the Munition Works by G.D.H. & M. ColeA Coat of Varnish by C.P. SnowThe Erasers [from Les gommes, Editions de Minuit; Paris, 1953] by Alain Robbe-GrilletMaigret's Memoirs [from Les Mémoires de Maigret, Fayard; Paris, 1950; Insp. Jules Maigret] by Georges Simenon; trans. by J. StewartFear and Loathing in Las Vegas by Hunter Thompson72Freaky Deaky by Elmore LeonardSentence First, Verdict Afterwards(untitled) by Edgar Allan Poefrom "Epilogue: to Will H. Low" by Robert Louis Stevenson & Lloyd Osbournefrom "Why Do People Read Detective Stories?" by Edmund Wilsonfrom "Casual Notes on the Mystery Novel" by Raymond Chandlerfrom "How to Write a Detective Story" by G.K. Chestertonfrom "The Case of the Corpse in the Blind Alley" by Philip Van Doren Stren(untitled) by T.S. EliotFinnegans Wake by James Joyce"Send for Lord Timothy" by John Heath-Stubbs(untitled) by Antonio Gramsci from "A Sober Word on the Detective Story" by Harrison R. Steeves(untitled) by Norman Shrapnel(untitled) by Allen Pryce-Jones(from "Über die Popularitat des Kriminalromans", in Gesammelte Werke, Suhrkamp Verlag; Frankfurt am Main, 1967] by Bertolt Brecht; trans. by Jeff Morrison from "Only a Detective Story" by Joseph Wood Krutchfrom Selected Essays by T.S. Eliot(from "Über die Popularitat des Kriminalromans", in Gesammelte Werke, Suhrkamp Verlag; Frankfurt am Main, 1967] by Bertolt Brecht; trans. by Jeff MorrisonThe Pledge [from Das Versprechen: Requiem auf den Kriminalroman, Die Arche; Zürich, 1958] by Friedrich Dürrenmatt; trans. by R. & C. WinstonCity of Glass by Paul Austerfrom "The Analysis of a Detective Story" by Charles Rycroftfrom Postille a 'Il nome della rosa', Gruppo Editoriale Fabbri, Bompiani, Sonzongo Etas SPA] by Umberto Eco(from "Über die Popularitat des Kriminalromans", in Gesammelte Werke, Suhrkamp Verlag; Frankfurt am Main, 1967] by Bertolt Brecht; trans. by Jeff Morrison Passing Time [from L'Emploi du temps, Editions de Minuit; Paris, 1951] by Michel Butor; trans. by J. Stewart"Detective Story" by W.H. Audenfrom "Simenon and 'Le Commissaire'" by Pierre Weisz(untitled) by Haerold Nicholson"The Wings of Henry James" by James Thurber(untitled) by Raymond Queneau; trans. by Michael Dibdinfrom Les mots, Gallimard [in English as Words] by Jean-Paul Sartre; trans. by Irene Clephanen"Somewhere a Roscoe…" by S.J. PerelmanFast One by Paul Cainfrom The Anatomy of Criticism: Four Essays by Northrop FryeUncommon MurdersUncommon Murders by Michael DibdinThe Tell-Tale Heart by Edgar Allan PoePorphyria's Lover by Robert BrowningThe Man Who Watched the Trains Go By [from L'Homme qui regardait passer les trains, Fayard; Paris, 1938] by Georges Simenon; trans. by S. GilbertThe Vatican Cellars [from Les caves du Vatican, Gallimard; Paris, 1950] by André Gide; trans. by D. BussyThe Picture of Dorian Gray [Dorian Gray] by Oscar WildeA Kiss of Fire by Masako Togawa; trans. by S. GroveReputation for a Song by Edward GriersonVerdict of Twelve by Raymond PostgateA Pin to See the Peepshow by F. Tennyson Jesse4The Face on the Cutting-Room Floor by Cameron McCabe7"Model Village" by Carol Ann DuffyThe Thirty-First of February by Julian Symons"A Staffordshire Murderer" by James FentonMalice Aforethought by Francis IlesThe Dangerous Edge of ThingsThe Dangerous Edge of Things by Michael DibdinThe Lodger by Marie Belloc LowndesThe Killers by Ernest Hemingway7The Glass Key by Dashiell HammettSqueeze Play by Paul BenjaminTrust by George V. HigginsThe Lady in the Lake by Raymond ChandlerA Red Death [Easy Rawlins] by Walter MosleyThe Second Curtain by Roy FullerPlain Murder by C.S. ForesterWe, the Accused by Ernest RaymondI...

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October 22, 1993
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Lisa Flores July 29, 2025
A highly sophisticated read. It held my rapt attention, even when certain twists were telegraphed. A wonderful companion for a quiet weekend.
Gary Phillips
Gary Phillips March 15, 2024
Absolutely brilliant. I adored how the story unfolded. It kept me captivated without sacrificing elegance. An absolute must-read for connoisseurs of the genre.
Kimberly Rodriguez
Kimberly Rodriguez November 13, 2025
Absolutely brilliant. I adored how the story unfolded. It kept me captivated without sacrificing elegance. I will undoubtedly revisit this masterpiece.
Kenneth Torres
Kenneth Torres January 18, 2025
Exceeded all my expectations. I adored how the story unfolded. It kept me captivated without sacrificing elegance. I am now a lifelong fan of this author.
Thomas Wright
Thomas Wright November 08, 2025
Honestly one of the most premium reading experiences lately. I became deeply invested in the protagonist's journey. A masterclass in storytelling. I will undoubtedly revisit this masterpiece.
Melissa Cruz
Melissa Cruz January 30, 2025
Honestly one of the most premium reading experiences lately. The author orchestrated a breathtaking finale. Truly a work of art. Worth every moment spent reading.
Christopher Adams
Christopher Adams July 05, 2025
I find myself somewhat conflicted. The tempo was somewhat languid, and I found my mind wandering. Not poor, simply average. Perhaps more aligned with a different audience's tastes.
Andrew Baker
Andrew Baker January 18, 2024
Honestly one of the most premium reading experiences lately. It strikes a perfect harmony of dialogue and world-building. Every chapter felt necessary. An absolute must-read for connoisseurs of the genre.
Sandra Lopez
Sandra Lopez September 30, 2024
Exceeded all my expectations. The prose is exquisite. It’s accessible yet undeniably sophisticated. An effortless 5 stars.
Steven Gonzalez
Steven Gonzalez August 08, 2025
I thoroughly enjoyed the elegance of it. It held my rapt attention, even when certain twists were telegraphed. I would highly recommend this to discerning readers.
Emily Wright
Emily Wright February 12, 2024
Absolutely brilliant. The author orchestrated a breathtaking finale. Truly a work of art. An effortless 5 stars.
Stephanie Cruz
Stephanie Cruz September 14, 2025
I find myself somewhat conflicted. Certain acts were fascinating, while others felt like a slight endeavor to complete. Suitable if your reading queue is empty.
Mark Young
Mark Young September 11, 2024
Such a rich narrative. The author orchestrated a breathtaking finale. Truly a work of art. An effortless 5 stars.
Richard Harris
Richard Harris November 23, 2025
A highly sophisticated read. The middle had a deliberate pace, but the climax was phenomenal. I would highly recommend this to discerning readers.
Stephanie Allen
Stephanie Allen April 09, 2025
Excellent, though slightly flawed. The protagonist was compelling, though some subplots felt slightly overshadowed. A very distinguished novel.
Nicholas Garcia
Nicholas Garcia July 16, 2024
A very strong entry. The protagonist was compelling, though some subplots felt slightly overshadowed. A wonderful companion for a quiet weekend.
George Wilson
George Wilson January 03, 2024
A very strong entry. It held my rapt attention, even when certain twists were telegraphed. A very distinguished novel.
Margaret Evans
Margaret Evans July 22, 2025
I was completely blown away. It strikes a perfect harmony of dialogue and world-building. Every chapter felt necessary. I will undoubtedly revisit this masterpiece.
Christopher Brown
Christopher Brown June 18, 2025
Honestly one of the most premium reading experiences lately. I became deeply invested in the protagonist's journey. A masterclass in storytelling. An absolute must-read for connoisseurs of the genre.
Jacob Lopez
Jacob Lopez July 13, 2025
Masterpiece from start to finish. The author orchestrated a breathtaking finale. Truly a work of art. An effortless 5 stars.
Margaret Allen
Margaret Allen January 29, 2024
A very strong entry. The middle had a deliberate pace, but the climax was phenomenal. A solid 4 stars from me.
Karen Robinson
Karen Robinson December 23, 2024
Masterpiece from start to finish. The pacing was impeccable and the characters felt incredibly authentic. I was completely immersed. Worth every moment spent reading.
Elizabeth Allen
Elizabeth Allen August 15, 2024
I find myself somewhat conflicted. It possessed moments of brilliance, but the narrative felt slightly disjointed ultimately. A fair 3 stars.
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