An annotated guide to reference works that document and describe the primary and secondary literature of mystery and detective fiction.

Mystery and detective novels are popular fictional genres within Western literature. As such, they provide a wealth of information about popular art and culture

Identifies and annotates 239 books about mystery and detective fiction published through the end of 1981.

Presents a comprehensive guide for mystery and detective fiction, compiling over 2,500 titles from more than 200 authors and including plot overviews, a history

"Entertaining and authoritative, this alphabetically arranged companion is an indispensable reference guide to crime and mystery writing. Unique in its biograph