A Moment on the Edge: 100 Years of Crime Stories by Women - Paperback

"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.

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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. Included are these works:

• "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

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.