The Crime Fiction Handbook

by Peter B. Messent and Peter Messent

Book Overview

The Crime Fiction Handbook presents a comprehensive introduction to the origins, development, and cultural significance of the crime fiction genre, focusing mainly on American British, and Scandinavian texts. Provides an accessible and well-written introduction to the genre of crime fiction Moves with ease between a general overview of the genre and useful theoretical approaches Includes a close analysis of the key texts in the crime fiction...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0470657049
• ISBN13: 9780470657041
• Release Date: November 2012
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 8.9"