Contemporary American crime fiction / Hans Bertens and Theo d'Haen.

Format:

• Book

Author/Creator:

• Bertens, Johannes Willem.

Contributor:

• Haen, Theo d'.

Series:

• Crime files series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

• Detective and mystery stories, American--History and criticism.
• Detective and mystery stories, American.
• American fiction--20th century--History and criticism.
• American fiction.
• Criminals in literature.
• Crime in literature.

Physical Description:

ix, 233 pages ; 22 cm.

Place of Publication:

Houndmills, Hampshire ; New York : Palgrave, 2001.

Summary:

This accessible, lively, and informative study gives a clear, 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 15 years. Particular attention is given to writers who have reworked established conventions and explored new directions, especially women and those from ethnic minorities.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 215-224) and index.

ISBN:

0333674553

OCLC:

46729129