| Truly Criminal: A Crime Writers' Association Anthology of True Crime Contributor(s): Edwards, Martin (Editor), James, Peter (Foreword by) |
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ISBN: 0750961104 ISBN-13: 9780750961103 Publisher: History Press OUR PRICE: $20.66 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: July 2015 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - True Crime | Murder - General - Literary Collections | European - English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh - Social Science | Criminology |
| Dewey: 364 |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 5.5" W x 8.5" (0.80 lbs) 288 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Real life crimes, famous and forgotten, re-examined by leading crime writers A superb collection of brand new and original essays about famous and obscure real life crimes, Truly Criminal showcases a group of highly regarded, award-winning writers who all share a special passion for crime. Among these real-life crimes, famous and forgotten, are such notorious cases as Samuel Herbert Dougal, the Moat Farm murderer; George Joseph Smith, the Brides in the Bath killer; and Dr. Hawley Harvey Crippen, one of the most infamous killers in British history. Featuring a dazzling list of contributors, including leading crime novelists Peter Lovesey, Andrew Taylor, and Catherine Aird, as well as 2013 CWA Crime Non-Fiction Dagger winner Paul French; a bonus essay by the late great Margery Allingham about the controversial William Herbert Wallace case has also been rediscovered. With a foreword by international bestselling writer Peter James, this collection will thrill lovers of true-crime writing. |