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-- Covers more than 1,400 of the most important authors who write in English-- Ranges from the author of Beowulf to present-day writers-- Includes writers in the Caribbean, Africa, Asia, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand-- Each volume covers approximately 12 authors and includes... Read Full Overview

This volume provides detailed biographies, a wide selection of critical extracts, and comprehensive bibliographies of thirteen classic crime and suspense writers, including John Buchan, James M. Cain, Raymond Chandler, Daphne du Maurier, Ian Fleming, Graham Greene, Dashiell Hammett,... Read Full Overview

-- Covers more than 1,400 of the most important authors who write in English-- Ranges from the author of Beowulf to present-day writers-- Includes writers in the Caribbean, Africa, Asia, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand-- Each volume covers approximately 12 authors and includes... Read Full Overview