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Twelve American Detective Stories by Hoch, Edward D.

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Condition
Very good
A book that does not look new and has been read but is in excellent condition. No obvious damage to the cover, with the dust jacket (if applicable) included for hard covers. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, and no underlining/highlighting of text or writing in the margins. May be very minimal identifying marks on the inside cover. Very minimal wear and tear. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
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“May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend ...
Binding
Paperback
Weight
0 lbs
Product Group
Book
IsTextBook
No
ISBN
9780192880642

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Oxford University Press, Incorporated
ISBN-10
0192880640
ISBN-13
9780192880642
eBay Product ID (ePID)
705900

Product Key Features

Book Title
Twelve American Detective Stories
Number of Pages
244 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Mystery & Detective / Collections & Anthologies, Anthologies (Multiple Authors), Mystery & Detective / General
Publication Year
1998
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Fiction
Author
Edward D. Hoch
Book Series
Oxford Twelves Ser.
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
0.6 in
Item Weight
7.2 Oz
Item Length
7.6 in
Item Width
5 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
21
Dewey Decimal
813/.0872/08
Synopsis
A virtual cornucopia of whodunits from the true masters of the craft, including Edgar Alan Poe, Mary Roberts Rinehart, Craig Rice, Ellery Queen, and Raymond Chandler, this anthology contains some genuine rarities., Murder, kidnapping, and theft are the principal crimes committed in these twelve American detective stories. The victim may be an innocent baby or a double-crossing mobster, the setting a department store or death cell at the state prison. However, the detectives intellectual and intuitive powers must be unfailing, whether the important clue is a single bullet or a tiny splinter of wood. Twelve American Detective Stories is a virtual cornucopia of whodunits from the true masters of the craft including Edgar Allan Poe, Mary Roberts Rinehart, Craig Rice, Ellery Queen, and Raymond Chandler. Edited by acclaimed mystery writer Edward D. Hoch, this anthology is the first stop for newcomers to the genre. Containing some genuine rarities, Twelve American Detective Stories is also an intriguing volume for the seasoned reader.

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