num_pages: 222
description: This book is a no-apologies introduction to Detective Fiction. It's written in an aggressive, modern English well-suited to a genre which has traditionally broken ground in terms of aggressive writing, contemporary scenarios, and tough dialogue.
language: English
title: An Introduction to the Detective Story
titlecomplete: An Introduction to the Detective Story
ratings_count: 2
awards: awardedAt: 568022400000
name: Edgar Award
category: Best Critical/Biographical
publisher: Popular Press 1