100 Most Popular Thriller and Suspense Authors: Biographical Sketches and Bibliographies Contributor(s): Drew, Bernard A. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1591586992 ISBN-13: 9781591586999 Publisher: Libraries Unlimited
Binding Type: Hardcover Published: June 2009 Click for more in this series: Popular Authors (Hardcover) |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Language Arts & Disciplines | Library & Information Science - General - Biography & Autobiography - Reference | Bibliographies & Indexes |
Dewey: 016.813 |
LCCN: 2009017268 |
Series: Popular Authors (Hardcover) |
Physical Information: 1.36" H x 7" W x 10.2" (2.57 lbs) 480 pages |
Features: Ikids, Illustrated, Index, Table of Contents |
Review Citations: Voice of Youth Advocates 02/01/2010 - Recommended - Better Than Most Reference and Research Bk News 08/01/2009 pg. 303 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: It takes a special kind of author to write a gripping suspense story or blockbuster thriller. With its powerful language and nonstop, heart-pounding action, this genre has taken today readers by storm and almost always dominates the bestseller lists--whether with legal and political thrillers, spy/espionage stories, or psychological suspense. 100 Most Popular Thriller and Suspense Writers: Biographical Sketches and Bibliographies profiles today's most popular writers of this exciting genre. While focusing on such contemporary authors as Dan Brown, Tom Clancy, Alan Furst, John Grisham, Lisa Scottoline, and Stuart Woods, a few classics whose works are still in print and widely read (e.g., Len Deighton, Mickey Spillane) are also included. In addition to information about the personal and writing lives of this fascinating and diverse group, users will find photos of the authors and a list of their published works. |
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