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The Pleasant Assassin and Other Cases of Dr. Basil Willing,New
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Remarkable, Highly Imaginative, Fiercely Independent'With these words, B. A. Pike in Detective Fiction: The Collectors Guide described the extraordinary novels and short stories of Helen McCloy (19041993). Beginning with Dance of Death (1938), her first novel about psychiatristdetective Dr. Basil Willing, McCloy experimented with daringly imaginative concepts within the framework of the formal, fairplay detective story. Her short stories, for example, include 'The Singing Diamonds,' which combines death, detection, and apparently genuine sightings of flying saucers (in the shape of diamonds), and in her classic 'Through a Glass, Darkly,' McCloy deals with the issue of the doppelganger or the unknown double that we all (supposedly) have.The Pleasant Assassin, the ninth volume in 'Crippen & Landru Lost Classics,' assembles in one volume all ten short stories about Basil Willing, including eight previously uncollected tales. The reader will soon discover why Helen McCloy was one of the finest authors of the Golden Age of Detective Stories.New introduction by B. A. Pike. Cover illustration by Gail Cross. Lost Classics cover design by Deborah Miller.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Pleasant Assassin and Other Cases of Dr. Basil Willing'? A: The main theme revolves around unique detective stories featuring psychiatrist-detective Dr. Basil Willing, exploring imaginative concepts within classic detective fiction.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Helen McCloy, known for her significant contributions to the Golden Age of Detective Stories.
- Q: How many short stories are included in this collection? A: This collection includes ten short stories about Dr. Basil Willing, with eight previously uncollected tales.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is bound in hardcover.
- Q: When was 'The Pleasant Assassin' published? A: It was published in September 2003.
- Q: Is there a new introduction in this edition? A: Yes, this edition features a new introduction by B. A. Pike.
- Q: What is the condition of the used book? A: The book is classified as a used book in good condition.
- Q: What is the page count of 'The Pleasant Assassin'? A: The book has a total of 168 pages.
- Q: Is this book part of a series? A: Yes, it is part of the 'Crippen & Landru Lost Classics' series.
- Q: What type of audience would enjoy this book? A: Readers who appreciate imaginative detective fiction and classic mystery stories would enjoy this book.