Crime through Time 2 [Paperback]

Miriam Grace Monfredo (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1, 1998

Bestselling myserty authors Miriam Grace Monfredo and Sharan Newman present Crime Through Time II--featuring original historical mysteries by Robert Barnard, Jan Burke, Michael Coney, Dianne Day, Carole Nelson Douglas, Elizabeth Foxwell, Edward D. Hoch, Nancy Kress, Gillian Linscott, Edward Marston, Miriam Grace Monfredo, Maam Nyers, Sharon Newman, Anne Perry, John Maddox Roberts, Laura Joh Rowland, Walter Satterthwait, Sarah Smith, and William Wu.

* A companion to Crime Through TIme, the remarkable first collection of historical mysteries * All new, never-before-published stories by bestselling award-winning writers. * Named a Top Ten Paperback by The Poisoned Pen

Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Berkley (August 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0425164101
• ISBN-13: 978-0425164105
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,570,067 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Timelines of Crime, July 1, 2000

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This review is from: Crime through Time 2 (Paperback)

I really enjoyed this book. I had read the first Crime Through Time book and I think this one is better because the settings and situations were more intriguing. One of my favorites is the delightful "Murder One" about the worlds first caveman murder. I also liked how there were segments of history not always focused on; such as the contribution of the chinese to the advancement of the railroad and the feelings of an Irish frontier woman. There is also a nice mix of main characters who are doing sleuthing for the first time. There was only one story that was obviously part of a series and not able to stand alone. I found it to be the exception however and not the rule.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Another great blast from the past!, June 30, 2000

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This review is from: Crime through Time 2 (Paperback)

I really enjoyed this sequel to "Crime through Time" more than the original. I thought the stories were much more insightful and interesting. My favorites were the first two stories;( especially "Murder One") for their wit and pacing. The collection of writers and story locations were mostly far removed from the first book as well. A delightful read!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best of the three volumes so far., October 9, 2001

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This review is from: Crime through Time 2 (Paperback)

If you want to pick up one anthology to represent some of the best writing in the historical mysteries genre, this is it. Better by far than the Mammoth books (although they are good bargains), and better than the first and third CRIME THROUGH TIME. Some of the stories that stuck in my mind were the first murder (in the Stone Age), and the chilling story of a young Venetian woman. Most of the stories stand very well on their own, and some might tempt you to read further works by their authors. Some of the authors I was already acquainted with, while others were completely new (and delightful surprises) to me.