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Author:   Ron Backer
Publisher:   McFarland & Co Inc
Imprint:   McFarland & Co Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   0.676kg
ISBN:  

9780786469758

ISBN 10:   0786469757
Pages:   391
Publication Date:   15 August 2012
Recommended Age:   From 18 years
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Available To Order  
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Table of Contents

Table of Contents Introduction      1. Philo Vance: The Upper Class Detective      2. Bulldog Drummond: The English Adventurer      3. Charlie Chan: The Chinese Detective      4. Arséne Lupin: The Gentleman Thief      5. Hildegarde Withers: The Teacher Detective      6. Thatcher Colt: The Police Commissioner      7. Inspector Trent: The Police Detective      8. Nick and Nora Charles: The Thin Man Series      9. Perry Mason: The Defense Attorney      10. Sophie Lang: The Lady Thief      11. Sarah Keate: The Nurse Detective      12. Torchy Blane: The Investigative Reporter      13. Alan O’Connor and Bobbie Reynolds: The Federal Agents      14. Mr. Moto: The Japanese Detective      15. Bill Crane: The Private Detective      16. Joel and Garda Sloane: The Husband and Wife Team      17. Nancy Drew: The Teenage Detective      18. Mr. Wong: The Other Chinese Detective      19. Barney Callahan: The Roving Reporter      20. Brass Bancroft: The Secret Service Agent      21. Tailspin Tommy: The Young Aviator      22. Persons in Hiding: The FBI Story      Appendix: 1930s Mystery Series Listed      Bibliography      Index     

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Fascinating...full of useful information that is entertainingly presented. Valuable...an enjoyable, often amusing read...highly recommended --<i>ARBA</i>.

Author Information

Ron Backer is an attorney who has previously written for law reviews and other legal publications. An avid fan of mystery and classic horror films, he lives in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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