Items related to Murder and Mystery in Chicago
Synopsis
An anthology of short detective stories set in Chicago includes every type of contemporary crime fighter--from a tough private eye to an aging vigilante--combing the streets and structures of the Windy City on a crime-busting trail
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
From Publishers Weekly
This collection of 11 previously published mysteries set in Chicago follows Dembner's Murder and Mystery in Boston. The stories range in original publication date from 1938Richard Connell's "Brother Orchid,"about a gangster who takes refuge from his enemies in a monastery (which was made into an Edward G. Robinson movie)to 1986 with Sarah Paretsky's female private eye, V. I. Warshawski, trying to help an old school friend suspected of treason. In Robert Bloch's "The Play's the Thing," set in the '20s, an actor moves ruthlessly to get ahead. A collection about Chicago would be incomplete without a story about newspapermen. A police reporter solves a hit-and-run killing to get a scoop in James L. Ullman's "Dead Ringer." The last, longest and best story, "The Spotted Pup" by Dorothy B. Hughes, tells about a recently returned World War II veteran who sets up as a detective in the Loop to finish some business for a buddy killed in battle. Other entries feature Edward D. Hoch's burglar of valueless objects Nick Velvet, Craig Rice's lawyer John J. Malone and Jon L. Breen's baseball umpire Ed Gorgon.
Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherUNKNO
- Publication date1987
- ISBN 10 0934878986
- ISBN 13 9780934878982
- BindingHardcover
- Edition number1
Buy New
Learn more about this copy
US$ 25.99
Shipping:
US$ 4.50
Within U.S.A.
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
Stock Image
Murder and Mystery in Chicago
Seller: More Than Words, Waltham, MA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. . good. All orders guaranteed and ship within 24 hours. Before placing your order for please contact us for confirmation on the book's binding. Check out our other listings to add to your order for discounted shipping. Seller Inventory # WAL-M-0h-001776
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Murder and Mystery in Chicago
Seller: Redux Books, Grand Rapids, MI, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Good. First Edition. Hardcover. No dust jacket. Pages are clean and unmarked. Covers show light edge wear with soiing. Binding is tight, hinges strong.; 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! Ships same or next business day!. Seller Inventory # 132301170056
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Murder and Mystery in Chicago
Seller: Irish Booksellers, Portland, ME, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. SHIPS FROM USA. Used books have different signs of use and do not include supplemental materials such as CDs, Dvds, Access Codes, charts or any other extra material. All used books might have various degrees of writing, highliting and wear and tear and possibly be an ex-library with the usual stickers and stamps. Dust Jackets are not guaranteed and when still present, they will have various degrees of tear and damage. All images are Stock Photos, not of the actual item. book. Seller Inventory # 19-0934878986-G
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Murder and Mystery in Chicago
Seller: Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. Very Good condition. Good dust jacket. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included. Seller Inventory # X10B-00892
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Murder and Mystery in Chicago
Seller: HPB Inc., Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!. Seller Inventory # S_396813139
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Murder And Mystery In Chicago
Published by
Dembner Books,Distributed by W.W. Norton, 1987
ISBN 10: 0934878986
ISBN 13: 9780934878982
Used
Softcover
Seller: Library House Internet Sales, Grand Rapids, OH, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Softcover. Condition: As New. No Jacket. Please note the image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item. Book. Seller Inventory # 123601001
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Murder and Mystery in Chicago
Published by
Dembner Books, 1987
ISBN 10: 0934878986
ISBN 13: 9780934878982
Used
Hardcover
First Edition
Seller: Tall Stories Book & Print Gallery, ROCK HILL, SC, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Near fine hardcover with near fine unclipped dust jacket. Straight secure spine with tight hinges and clean interior. Seller Inventory # ABE-1685458101639
Quantity: 1 available
Seller Image
MURDER AND MYSTERY IN CHICAGO; Edited by Carol-Lynn Rössel Waugh, Frank D. McSherry, Jr., and Martin H. Greenberg
Published by
Dembner Books, New York, 1987
ISBN 10: 0934878986
ISBN 13: 9780934878982
Used
Hardcover
First Edition
Seller: Borg Antiquarian, Lake Forest, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Cloth and boards. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First Edition. 8vo, black quarter cloth with gold lettering on spine over beige boards, archival mylar-protected lettered dust jacket (unclipped) with dripping blood, x + 258 pages. Attractive anthology of Chicago-based mysteries by three editors (one's a prof) who are deeply involved with the genre. FINE COPY in NF unclipped clean dust jacket. Edgewear to the dj. No previous owner or remainder marks. Seller Inventory # 8738
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Murder and Mystery in Chicago
Published by
Dembner Books, NY, 1988
ISBN 10: 0934878986
ISBN 13: 9780934878982
Used
Hardcover
First Edition
Seller: Dorothy Meyer - Bookseller, Batavia, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: very good. Dust Jacket Condition: very good. First Edition, no additional pri. NOT an ex library book. 258 pages. Dust jacket has 1/2" tear, no chips. Price is not clipped. Seller Inventory # 339403
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Murder and Mystery in Chicago
Seller: Affinity Books, Corvallis, OR, U.S.A.
Seller rating 1 out of 5 stars
New Hardbound book w/dust jacket in mylar. GIFT QUALITY. DEMBNER BOOKS 1987. PAGES-258 (SEE OUR PHOTO). FREE TRACKING INCLUDED. Binding tight. Boards clean, straight and edges sharp. Dust jacket in great condition. Pages crisp, clean and unmarked. No remainder mark. Ships within 24 hrs from Oregon except for Sundays and Holidays. Thanks for supporting a small family business. Seller Inventory # AN-A3VB-9RU7
Quantity: 1 available