Guilty Parties: A Mystery Lovers Companion
by By Ousby, Ian
Category: Literary Criticism , General

A lively compendium of information on the mystery/crime genre. Chapters are organized by chronological periods from the 19th century to the present, and feature lists, filmographies, biographical accounts, and a hard-boiled dictionary.  Includes 195 photos and illustrations, 31 in color. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.