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Sisällys:
Mary Higgins Clark: Jänis
Janet Stockey: Constitution Street
Ruth Rendell: Keltaiset liljat
Faye Kellerman: Sormus
Antonia Fraser: Tyttö joka halusi nähdä Venetsian
Elizabeth A. Dalton: Yläkertalaiset
Sara Paretsky: Takamoku Joseki
Patricia McGerr: Kauhun kahleet
Amanda Cross: Kadonnut professori
Dorothy Salisbury Davis: Vanhat ystävykset
Carolyn Jensen Watts: Clara Catesin ensimmäinen juttu
Celia Fremling: Syyllisyydentunnot
Joan Hess: Lisätutkimuksia
Anne Perry: Kuolema hotellissa
B.K. Stevens: Missä on Jennifer?
Sisällys:
Mary Higgins Clark: Jänis
Janet Stockey: Constitution Street
Ruth Rendell: Keltaiset liljat
Faye Kellerman: Sormus
Antonia Fraser: Tyttö joka halusi nähdä Venetsian
Elizabeth A. Dalton: Yläkertalaiset
Sara Paretsky: Takamoku Joseki
Patricia McGerr: Kauhun kahleet
Amanda Cross: Kadonnut professori
Dorothy Salisbury Davis: Vanhat ystävykset
Carolyn Jensen Watts: Clara Catesin ensimmäinen juttu
Celia Fremling: Syyllisyydentunnot
Joan Hess: Lisätutkimuksia
Anne Perry: Kuolema hotellissa
B.K. Stevens: Missä on Jennifer?
250 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1992
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About the author
Cynthia Manson
51 books13 followersCynthia Manson is a literary agent, formerly Director of Marketing at Davis Publications, publishers of Ellery Queen and Alfred Hitchcock's Mystery Magazines. She has also edited several anthologies.
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Displaying 1 - 19 of 19 reviews
June 25, 2020
First of all, what a variety of writing styles! Secondly, not every story will be enjoyed by every reader. I loved some of the stories, some I scanned through, and I'll admit there were a few stories that I got several pages in and then skipped on to the next one. But the ones that I loved I truly did love deeply, and now I have a desire to read more of that author's work. Hopefully/preferably with the same characters. I feel that this book is a pretty good anthology of women authors of the mystery genre.
July 11, 2015
Only 4 or 5 good stories out of the 15
Since I don't normally write reviews unless I have something specific to say, here's the break down of how I rate my books...
1 star... This book was bad, so bad I may have given up and skipped to the end. I will avoid this author like the plague in the future.
2 stars... This book was not very good, and I won't be reading any more from the author.
3 stars... This book was ok, but I won't go out of my way to read more, But if I find another book by the author for under a dollar I'd pick it up.
4 stars... I really enjoyed this book and will definitely be on the look out to pick up more from the series/author.
5 stars... I loved this book! It has earned a permanent home in my collection and I'll be picking up the rest of the series and other books from the author ASAP.
Since I don't normally write reviews unless I have something specific to say, here's the break down of how I rate my books...
1 star... This book was bad, so bad I may have given up and skipped to the end. I will avoid this author like the plague in the future.
2 stars... This book was not very good, and I won't be reading any more from the author.
3 stars... This book was ok, but I won't go out of my way to read more, But if I find another book by the author for under a dollar I'd pick it up.
4 stars... I really enjoyed this book and will definitely be on the look out to pick up more from the series/author.
5 stars... I loved this book! It has earned a permanent home in my collection and I'll be picking up the rest of the series and other books from the author ASAP.
August 11, 2019
Disappointing. In spite of works by Ruth Rendell, Faye Kellerman and Antonia Fraser this book is not the best example of ladies of mystery. By far, the most entertaining piece is A CASE FOR CLARA CATES by Carol Jensen Watts. An OK book to bring with you while you sit in the waiting room at the doctor's office.
July 5, 2020
Great collection of short mystery stories written by women, with female protagonists. Stories were originally published in Ellery Queen's or Alfred Hitchcock's Mystery magazines. My favorite stories included "Stowaway" by Mary Higgins Clark, "Chain of Terror" by Patricia McGerr, and "Night Vision" by B.K. Stevens.
February 28, 2018
The quality of the stories was uneven. The most interesting thing about the book is that all of the stories are from either Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine or Alfred Hitchcock's Mystery Magazine.
March 1, 2021
The magazine editors must have been outright awful to these celebrated writers (well, some at least are) for them to sibmit these atrocities to their papers'.
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December 9, 2021I didn't like the B.K. Stevens tale, "Night Vision", at the very end. The old lady is just horrible, and her daughter completely cowed - NOT appealing in the least.
March 8, 2023
15 short mystery novels from women mystery writers. I loved every story--this book was a great find. Nothing as satisfying as a short story that includes everything you would find in a book.
August 15, 2023
Women of Mystery by Cynthia Manson. A great compilation of excellent mystery writers short stories. There are 15 different stories which made it a great book to take if you need to wait anywhere.
April 7, 2025
Most of the stories seemed to be not finished and abrupt. Bought this book a long time ago because MHC was one of the authors. Never heard of the rest.
November 20, 2008
This was a good collection of mysteries - I really enjoyed most of these, and that's unusual for me; I generally find them lacking for endings and prefer to read full-length novels as a rule. Of course there were still some I enjoyed more than others (I particularly likes Kellerman's "Discards" and "Chain of Terror" by Patricia McGerr) still, I think I've found a few 'new' authors to look out for (Ann Perry's Digby series looks fun, as well)!
November 28, 2013
My favorite: this is like comfort food when you're sick. Short mystery stories, by women starring women. These are a bit dated (the book was published in 1992), but the stories are by and large good. The one by Paretsky was one I've read elsewhere, so that was a bummer, but the rest were new.
I wouldn't kill to get this book, but it was a fun and easy and mindless diversion.
I wouldn't kill to get this book, but it was a fun and easy and mindless diversion.
February 17, 2009
I love anthologies and this is one of the best from some of the top "women of mystery". Makes a very good read on the run kind of book for those times you can't just sit down and snuggle in for a long read.
November 3, 2015
Ennh. Was okay. An okay collection of mystery short stories.
October 25, 2009
Okay, some good stories.
May 8, 2013
This is a great collection of mysteries. All sorts of interests are represented. This book is perfect for anyone who is looking to ease their way into the mystery genre.
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August 28, 2013Read 1/02
April 30, 2015
This is a great book of mini mysteries, I enjoyed all but two of them.
July 6, 2015
Jos tämä on parasta mitä naisdekkaristeiltä on tarjolla, niin meillä ei mene kauhean hyvin.
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