A Moment on the Edge

"An absolutely first-rate anthology. . . a thoughtful and intelligent paean to crime fiction." -- New York Sun #1 New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth George serves up a century''s worth of superb crime fiction penned by women. This veritable all-star team delivers tales of dark deeds that will keep you reading long into the night. Some of the works included are: "A Jury of Her Peers" by Susan Glaspell The Summer of People" by Shirley Jackson "The Irony of Hate" by Ruth Rendell "Country Lovers" by Nadine Gordimer "Wild Mustard" by Marcia Muller "Murder-Two" by Joyce Carol Oates "The Man Who Knew How" by Dorothy Sayers A Moment on the Edge is a rare treat not only for fans of crime fiction but also for anyone who appreciates a skillfully written, deftly told story.

About the author

Elizabeth George is the New York Times bestselling author of sixteen novels of psychological suspense, one book of nonfiction, and two short story collections. Her work has been honored with the Anthony and Agatha awards, the Grand Prix de Littérature Policière, and the MIMI, Germany's prestigious prize for suspense fiction. She lives in Washington State.

Product details

• Authors: Elizabeth George, Elizabeth (EDT) George, Elizabeth A George, Elizabeth A. George
• Publisher: Harper Perennial USA
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 28.06.2005
• EAN: 9780060588229
• ISBN: 978-0-06-058822-9
• No. of pages: 560
• Dimensions: 140 mm x 207 mm x 35 mm
• Subjects: Fiction > Suspense; Short Stories, Occult fiction, Anthologies: general, Crime and mystery: women sleuths, Crime and mystery: private investigator / amateur detectives, Crime and mystery: cosy mystery, FICTION: Thrillers / Suspense, FICTION: Mystery & Detective / Women Sleuths, FICTION: Crime, FICTION: Mystery & Detective / International Crime & Mystery, FICTION: Short Stories (single author), FICTION: Mystery & Detective / Amateur Sleuth, FICTION: Mystery & Detective / Collections & Anthologies, FICTION: Anthologies (multiple authors), FICTION: Mystery & Detective / Cozy / Culinary, Cookery / food and drink / food writing, FICTION: Mystery & Detective / Cozy / Paranormal