Silk Stalkings: When Women Write of Murder, first published by Black Lizard Books in 1988, began more than fifteen years ago as the authors' personal shopping list. United by a common interest in crime and mystery fiction written by women and unable to find a reference source listing these titles, the team of Nichols/Thompson began to compile a list for themselves. They have done it again--the result is the remarkable Silk Stalkings: More Women Write of Murder. That the genre has grown enormously since the first edition was published is obvious. The authors not only updated past references, but have also searched out and introduced new women mystery writers. This book provides a comprehensive survey of series characters created by women authors in crime and mystery fiction from 1867 to 1997. The first half of the book categorizes 187 characters created since 1976, by profession, avocations, and inclination, and discusses them in a frank, witty, critical voice. The second half consists of a master list, alphabetically arranged by author's real name and cross-referenced by pseudonyms, and a series character to author list. The depth of the authors' research is impressive and the detail is impeccable. The authors have been actively involved in the community of mystery writers for fifteen years, attending conferences and getting to know the authors of the books chronicled in Silk Stalkings. Nichols/Thompson provide scholars and fans alike with a source of long lost or forgotten treasures as well as what is currently hot in the world of women's mystery writing today. This extraordinary reference effortlessly blends engaging observations with useful data into a work that will continue the well-established tradition of Silk Stalkings.
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This useful reader's-advisory tool updates Silk Stalkings: When Women Write of Murder, published by Black Lizard Press in 1988. Nearly 200 characters created since 1976 are discussed at length, arranged by categories such as historical mysteries, academia, private eyes, and "senior sleuths."
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Useful as a reference for courses in literature and women's studies, and of interest to mystery fans, booksellers, and librarians. (Reference and Research Book News )
...comprehensive... (Feminist Bookstore News )
...useful... (Reference Books Bulletin )
Its 600+ pages provide lots of great reading. (Murder Most Cozy )
...extremely well organized and presents a wealth of accurate information. The entries on fictional detectives are engaging and avoid blandness, and the 'Master List' should serve well those readers seeking more works by particular authors or in specific categories of the genre. (Ab Bookman's Weekly )
...an entertaining browse for a mystery fan. The authors have wisely added the category 'senior sleuths,' since, as the Baby Boomers age, this subgenre, well, booms. This is obviously a collection of personal choices by two devoted fans of the genre...impressive. (Feminist Collections )
...this title will be useful for collection development and reader's advisory services. (Arba )
...does include some gems...a truly useful appendix... (Choice )
This handsome volume is a substantial updating of Silk Stalkings: when women write of murder...a comprehensive survey of work in the genre by women authors...is clearly a labour of love. For mystery fiction enthusiasts, it is an Aladdin's cave. (The Library Association Record )
This handsome volume is a substantial updating of Silk Stalkings: when women write of murder...a comprehensive survey of work in the genre by women authors...is clearly a labour of love. For mystery fiction enthusiasts, it is an Aladdin's cave. (The Library Association Record )
Comprehensive in its coverage of women writing detective fiction and wonderful for library users either looking for more books about the same character or a series similar to the ones they are already enjoying. (Rusq )
Its master list is to die for. (Orlando Sentinel )
...comprehensive... (Feminist Bookstore News )
...useful... (Reference Books Bulletin )
Its 600+ pages provide lots of great reading. (Murder Most Cozy )
...extremely well organized and presents a wealth of accurate information. The entries on fictional detectives are engaging and avoid blandness, and the 'Master List' should serve well those readers seeking more works by particular authors or in specific categories of the genre. (Ab Bookman's Weekly )
...an entertaining browse for a mystery fan. The authors have wisely added the category 'senior sleuths,' since, as the Baby Boomers age, this subgenre, well, booms. This is obviously a collection of personal choices by two devoted fans of the genre...impressive. (Feminist Collections )
...this title will be useful for collection development and reader's advisory services. (Arba )
...does include some gems...a truly useful appendix... (Choice )
This handsome volume is a substantial updating of Silk Stalkings: when women write of murder...a comprehensive survey of work in the genre by women authors...is clearly a labour of love. For mystery fiction enthusiasts, it is an Aladdin's cave. (The Library Association Record )
This handsome volume is a substantial updating of Silk Stalkings: when women write of murder...a comprehensive survey of work in the genre by women authors...is clearly a labour of love. For mystery fiction enthusiasts, it is an Aladdin's cave. (The Library Association Record )
Comprehensive in its coverage of women writing detective fiction and wonderful for library users either looking for more books about the same character or a series similar to the ones they are already enjoying. (Rusq )
Its master list is to die for. (Orlando Sentinel )
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An indispensable guide to women who write mystery series.,
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I loved the first Silk Stalkings, and am thrilled with the new edition, which contains well-researched, cross-indexed information about my favorite kind of author--women who write series mysteries. The book is cross-referenced and chock full of information, not the least of which are lists of authors with all their psuedonyms for those who write under more than one name. I couldn't do without this book.
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