Murder in a Few Words: Gender, Genre and Location in the Crime Short Story

by Charlotte Beyer and Charlotte Beyer

The clue-puzzle, legal thriller, and classic whodunit are just a few of the subgenres within the widely popular crime fiction genre. However, despite its popularity among readers, the crime short story genre has yet to be fully explored by scholars. This book offers a deep-dive into crime short stories written by a wide range of authors, tracing the history and evolution of the crime short story. The book offers an accessible and original examination...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1476673721
• ISBN13: 9781476673721
• Release Date: December 2020
• Publisher: McFarland & Company
• Length: 236 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.8" x 8.7"