A Moment on the Edge - by Elizabeth George (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>This collection of 26 crime stories is from some of the best practitioners of the genre, who also happen to be some of the most successful female writers of all time.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><strong>"An absolutely first-rate anthology. . . a thoughtful and intelligent paean to crime fiction." -- <em>New York Sun</em></strong><strong><em><br/></em></strong></p><p><strong><em>#1 New York Times</em> 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: </strong></p><ul><li>A Jury of Her Peers by Susan Glaspell</li><li>The Summer of People by Shirley Jackson</li><li>The Irony of Hate by Ruth Rendell</li><li>Country Lovers by Nadine Gordimer</li><li>Wild Mustard by Marcia Muller</li><li>Murder-Two by Joyce Carol Oates</li><li>The Man Who Knew How by Dorothy Sayers</li></ul><p><em>A Moment on the Edge</em> is a rare treat not only for fans of crime fiction but also for anyone who appreciates a skillfully written, deftly told story.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br><p><em>New York Times</em> 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: </p><ul><li>A Jury of Her Peers by Susan Glaspell</li><li>The Summer of People by Shirley Jackson</li><li>The Irony of Hate by Ruth Rendell</li><li>Country Lovers by Nadine Gordimer</li><li>Wild Mustard by Marcia Muller</li><li>Murder-Two by Joyce Carol Oates</li></ul><p><em>A Moment on the Edge</em> is a rare treat not only for fans of crime fiction but also for anyone who appreciates a skillfully written, deftly told story.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"A huge feast of female-authored short crime stories....you'll find everything from cozies to outright terror."--<strong>Bookreporter.com</strong><br><br>"A solid selection...the stories themselves speak for the part women have played in the development of the modern mystery."--<strong><em>Denver Post</em></strong><br><br>"An absolutely first-rate anthology...a thoughtful and intelligent paean to crime fiction."--<strong><em>New York Sun</em></strong><br><br>"From start to finish, a first-rate anthology."--<strong><em>Booklist</em></strong><br><br>"Lively, informative introduction....The chronological arrangement gives the reader a feel for the evolution of crime fiction over the past century."--<strong><em>Library Journal</em></strong><br><br>"Sterling examples of both British stories a la Agatha Christie and distinctively American tales."--<strong><em>Publishers Weekly</em></strong><br><br>"The stories sparkle.... It's these stories, that work as short fiction as well as they work as mysteries, that give the collection its life."--<strong><em>Detroit Free Press</em></strong><br>
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