"Will entertain and educate mystery fans"
This biographical anthology provides insight into seven
female authors who wrote mysteries and thrillers in the
1940s and 1950s. The twenty plus pages per author
introduces new readers to what were once popular writers.
Some of the works were turned into successful films so
though the author may not be associated with a movie, the
book is. Fans of the genre's "atomic age" roots will
appreciate insight into this magnificent seven though most
will wish Jeffrey Marks gave each one their own book as the
twenty plus dissertation seems too small. Still, it is
worth the time to "see" Margaret Millar, Leslie Ford,
Phoebe Atwood Taylor, Dorothy B. Hughes, Charlotte
Armstrong, Patricia Highsmith, and Mignon G. Eberhart
because the bookology will surprise readers who appreciate
the era. Harriet Klausner
Reviewed by PNR Group Member
Posted August 22, 2003
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