Synopses & Reviews
< p=""> < em=""> New York Times< m=""> bestselling author Elizabeth George serves up a century's worth of superb crime fiction penned by women. This veritable all-star team delivers tales of dark deeds that will keep you reading long into the night. Included are these works: <> < ul=""> < li=""> A Jury of Her Peers by Susan Glaspell< i=""> < li=""> The Summer of People by Shirley Jackson< i=""> < li=""> The Irony of Hate by Ruth Rendell< i=""> < li=""> Country Lovers by Nadine Gordimer< i=""> < li=""> Wild Mustard by Marcia Muller< i=""> < li=""> Murder-Two by Joyce Carol Oates< i=""> < l=""> < p=""> < b=""> A Moment on the Edge<> is a rare treat not only for fans of crime fiction but also for anyone who appreciates a skillfully written, deftly told story.<>
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“An absolutely first-rate anthology...a thoughtful and intelligent paean to crime fiction.” --New York Sun
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“Sterling examples of both British stories a la Agatha Christie and distinctively American tales.” Publishers Weekly
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“From start to finish, a first-rate anthology.” Booklist
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“A huge feast of female-authored short crime stories....youll find everything from cozies to outright terror.” Bookreporter.com
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“A solid selection...the stories themselves speak for the part women have played in the development of the modern mystery.” Denver Post
Synopsis
New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth George serves up a century's worth of superb crime fiction penned by women. This veritable all-star team delivers tales of dark deeds that will keep you reading long into the night. Included are these works:
- "A Jury of Her Peers" by Susan Glaspell
- The Summer of People" by Shirley Jackson
- "The Irony of Hate" by Ruth Rendell
- "Country Lovers" by Nadine Gordimer
- "Wild Mustard" by Marcia Muller
- "Murder-Two" by Joyce Carol Oates
A Moment on the Edge is a rare treat not only for fans of crime fiction but also for anyone who appreciates a skillfully written, deftly told story.
Synopsis
"An absolutely first-rate anthology. . . a thoughtful and intelligent paean to crime fiction." -- New York Sun
#1 New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth George serves up a century's worth of superb crime fiction penned by women. This veritable all-star team delivers tales of dark deeds that will keep you reading long into the night. Some of the works included are:
- A Jury of Her Peers by Susan Glaspell
- The Summer of People by Shirley Jackson
- The Irony of Hate by Ruth Rendell
- Country Lovers by Nadine Gordimer
- Wild Mustard by Marcia Muller
- Murder-Two by Joyce Carol Oates
- The Man Who Knew How by Dorothy Sayers
A Moment on the Edge is a rare treat not only for fans of crime fiction but also for anyone who appreciates a skillfully written, deftly told story.
Synopsis
New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth George serves up a century's worth of superb crime fiction penned by women. This veritable all-star team delivers tales of dark deeds that will keep you reading long into the night. Included are these works: A Jury of Her Peers by Susan Glaspell The Summer of People by Shirley Jackson The Irony of Hate by Ruth Rendell Country Lovers by Nadine Gordimer Wild Mustard by Marcia Muller Murder-Two by Joyce Carol Oates
A Moment on the Edge is a rare treat not only for fans of crime fiction but also for anyone who appreciates a skillfully written, deftly told story.
About the Author
Elizabeth George is the New York Times bestselling author of sixteen novels of psychological suspense, one book of nonfiction, and two short story collections. Her work has been honored with the Anthony and Agatha awards, the Grand Prix de Littérature Policière, and the MIMI, Germany's prestigious prize for suspense fiction. She lives in Washington State.