Deadlier

Name: Deadlier
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SKU: 9781800249660
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100 of the Best Crime Stories Written by Women

Series: Anthos

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Deadlier is a fascinating exploration of the interplay between art, culture, and danger. This book delves into the stories behind some of the most perilous and provocative works of art ever created, analysing their impact on society and how they challenge our perceptions of cultural norms. Through vivid storytelling, it captures the essence of how art can both reflect and provoke the darker facets of human nature.
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This compilation may intrigue you if you appreciate artful storytelling woven with danger and intrigue. It's perfect for those who are drawn to the darker corners of culture and the fine art of tension in narrative form.

Deadlier

A special edition of the 100 best crime stories written by women, selected and introduced by award-winning author Sophie Hannah.

A special edition of 100 of the best crime stories written by women, selected and introduced by award-winning author Sophie Hannah.

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A special edition of the 100 best crime stories written by women, selected and introduced by award-winning author Sophie Hannah.

A special reissue from Head of Zeus's bestselling anthology collection of the 100 best crime stories written by women, selected and introduced by award-winning author Sophie Hannah.

From Agatha Christie and Daphne du Maurier to Val McDermid and Margaret Atwood, women writers have long been drawn to criminal acts. Here, award-winning author Sophie Hannah brings together 100 of her favourite examples.

Deadlier includes prize-winners, bestsellers and rising stars, so whether you take your crime cosy or hard-boiled, this big, beautiful anthology will keep you reading long into the night.

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Deadlier is praised for its strong selection of classic and lesser-known high-quality stories, as highlighted by Sophie Hannah's curation. The reviews commend it for providing a blend of familiar favourites and exciting new finds. It is especially appealing to crime enthusiasts, offering ample entertainment until the much-anticipated release of the cinematic adaptation of Murder on the Orient Express.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781800249660

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 December 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Apollo

Contributors:

Edited by Sophie Hannah

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 54.0mm

Width: 176.0mm

Height: 244.0mm

Weight: 1670g

Pages: 1104

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Arts & Culture Biography & Memoir Crime & Thriller General Fiction Non-Fiction Series: Anthos

About the Author

Sophie Hannah is the internationally bestselling author of 9 psychological thrillers, which have been published in more than 20 countries and adapted for television. Her novel The Carrier won the 2013 Specsavers National Book Awards Crime Thriller of the Year. Sophie is an Honorary Fellow of Lucy Cavendish College, Cambridge, and as a poet has been shortlisted for the TS Eliot Prize.Agatha Christie is known throughout the world as the Queen of Crime. Her books have sold over a billion copies in English with another billion in foreign languages. She is the most widely published author of all time, outsold only by the Bible and Shakespeare. She is the author of 80 crime novels and short story collections, 19 plays, and six novels written under the name Mary Westmacott.