This annotated guide to the modern detective story is designed to help readers track down entries in major historical mystery series, to assist librarians both in doing reader's advisories and in finding material set in specific eras, and to help fans who want to read stories in chronological order. Entries are listed alphabetically by author name, and each entry includes the author's nationality and birth & death dates, the series name, background information on the series, location of the crime, information on the detective and other leading characters including real historical figures, comments and criticisms, and detailed entries for the major books in the series. Extensive indexes provide access by author, series, title, major character, and setting (date & location). Annotation ©2005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) |