Contemporary American Crime Fiction

Contemporary American Crime Fiction
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Publisher : Springer
Total Pages : 242
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ISBN-10 : 9780230508316
ISBN-13 : 0230508316
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Book Synopsis Contemporary American Crime Fiction by : Hans Bertens

Download or read book Contemporary American Crime Fiction written by Hans Bertens and published by Springer. This book was released on 2001-10-25 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This highly accessible, lively and informative study gives a clear and comprehensive overview of recent trends in American crime fiction. Building on a discussion of the immediate predecessors, Bertens and D'haen focus on the work of popular and award-winning authors of the last fifteen years. Particular attention is given to writers who have reworked established conventions and explored new directions, especially women and those from ethnic minorities.


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