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Thrillers and chillers from two centuries Selected and edited by Celeste Flower These stories bring together two best-selling genres - crime writing and horror fiction. Classic names rub shoulders with contemporary writers (Conan Doyle, M R James, Dorothy L Sayers, Patrick McGrath) providing perfect starting-points for comparing characters, language and style. Prepare to be mystified and horrified...! Longman Imprint Books: - major writers from a range of centuries and cultures - opportunities for comparison of texts - emphasis on the historical and social dimensions - coursework and examination activities