The Collected Mystery Stories
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754 pages · Released 1999 · Orion Publishing Company
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This is a collection of 71 short mystery stories featuring adult detectives and criminals in urban settings. The content spans hardboiled detective fiction and crime stories with typical genre elements: murder investigations, occasional violence, and morally complex characters. While not gratuitously graphic, the subject matter and tone are aimed at adult readers rather than younger teens.
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Grandmaster and Edgar award-winning author Lawrence Block has brought together 71 of his best stories featuring his most popular series characters. From Matt Scudder in 'The Merciful Angel of Death' to Bernie Rhodenbarr in 'Like a Thief in the Night' and Keller's 'Answers to Soldier', THE COLLECTED MYSTERY STORIES is t... Grandmaster and Edgar award-winning author Lawrence Block has brought together 71 of his best stories featuring his most popular series characters. From Matt Scudder in 'The Merciful Angel of Death' to Bernie Rhodenbarr in 'Like a Thief in the Night' and Keller's 'Answers to Soldier', THE COLLECTED MYSTERY STORIES is the ultimate collection from 'one of the best authors now working the beat' Wall Street Journal
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- Mystery
- Short stories
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ISBN 9780752825441 · Orion Publishing Company