Sisters In Crime 5

by Marilyn Wallace (Editor)

From the rib-tickling to the spine-chilling, these perplexing puzzlers and terrifying tales of suspense will keep readers turning page after page. Contributors include Sara Paretsky, Joyce Carol Oates, Susan Dunlap, Sister Carol Anne O'Marie, Dorothy Sucher, and 14 other top female mystery and suspense authors. "A literary variety show . . . high quality!"--New York Times.

Genres: Mystery, Short Stories, Anthologies, Crime, Mystery Thriller, Fiction

278 pages, Hardcover

First published November 1, 1992

About the author

Marilyn Weiss Wallace's first novel, A Case of Loyalties, won the Macavity Award for Best First Novel in 1986. Her second, Primary Target, was nominated for an Anthony Award. She is also the editor of the Sisters in Crime anthologies, which have won Anthony, Macavity, and American Mystery Awards. Current Danger is her seventh novel. She lives in New York City.

Reviews

[Ryan Mishap · Rating 3 out of 5]

I prefer women's crime and mystery books to men's, as there is way less sexism (or no outright misogyny common to some hard-boiled books) and women seem to be able to write a believable male character while men have a hard time creating a woman beyond her beauty (or lack of) in the face and her T & A. Check it out--read some male crime authors and see how they describe male and female characters. Then read some female authors and see how they handle it.
I joke that I'm going to write a crime/detective book and describe the men the way a lot of male authors describe women:

He was six feet of hirsute sex appeal. The bulge in his pants wasn't his gun, and when he turned around, I took a moment to appreciate the way his slacks curved below the hem of his coat.

You won't be reading that any time soon.

[Frances · Rating 3 out of 5]

I'll be honest; I'm keeping this one for the Joyce Carol Oates story.

[Judy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent collection of award winning female mystery writers from 1992. Short stories well constructed to make a quick but enjoyable read.

[Gail · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very enjoyable collection of short stories. They range from cozy to noir with several standouts.

[Brian R. Mcdonald]

Contains The Takamoku Joseki, a short story by Sara Paretsky. The plot centers around a game of Go.