Two of the Deadliest, Elizabeth George
Two of the Deadliest, Elizabeth George
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Two of the Deadliest
New Tales of Lust, Greed, and Murder from Outstanding Women of Mystery

Author: Elizabeth George

Narrator: Sile Bermingham

Unabridged: 15 hr 10 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download (DRM Protected)

Publisher: Harper

Published: 07/21/2009


Synopsis

“This brilliant anthology of short stories by some of the most outstanding women now writing mysteries and crime fiction...is a truly glorious collection” — Globe and Mail New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth George has gathered nearly two dozen chilling, boldly original stories, each published for the very first time in this outstanding collection. In addition to tales from some of today's top stars—including Laura Lippman, Susan Wiggs, Marcia Muller, Carolyn Hart, Nancy Pickard, and Elizabeth George herself—Two of the Deadliest showcases work from an impressive array of exceptional newcomers, as together they explore the dark depths women and men will sink to when driven by passion, avarice, and a lethal hunger for power.

About Elizabeth George

Elizabeth George is the award-winning author best known for her Inspector Lynley series, a collection of richly detailed mysteries that have captivated readers around the world and inspired the popular BBC television adaptations. Combining intricate plots with a deep psychological understanding of her characters, George has earned a reputation as one of the finest voices in contemporary crime fiction.

An American writer with a passion for the traditions of British detective stories, George brings together literary elegance and page-turning suspense. Her novels-including A Great Deliverance, Well-Schooled in Murder, and Something to Hide-blend atmosphere, moral complexity, and social insight, drawing readers into the lives of both detectives and suspects with equal intensity.

Beyond her fiction, George is also a dedicated teacher and mentor, sharing her craft through workshops and her acclaimed writing guide Write Away. With her ability to illuminate the darkest corners of human behavior while keeping readers gripped until the last page, she continues to stand as a master of the modern mystery.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Peggy

Elizabeth George has gathered 23 short stories using the motive of lust and greed, two of the Seven deadly Sins. Of these 23, five are by new writers. Many of the other 18 are quite familiar to me, others are not. I’ll comment on only a few. I’ll begin with Nancy Pickard’s sweet tooth, Dark Chocolate......more

Goodreads review by Venita

Short stories are often the spice of life and these were entertaining. That said, they don't engage you and pull you in like a novel. I'll save short stories for when I travel.......more

Ich bin Mitglied im Buchclub von MexxBooks und habe 'Denn dein ist die Sünde: Kriminalgeschichten' gelesen. Ich bin ein großer Fan von Elizabeth George und habe ihre Krimis um Inspector Linley (vor allem die älteren) verschlungen. Leider gibt es die meisten ihrer Bücher noch nicht als eBook, zumindes......more