British Crime Writing, de Barry Forshaw (ed.)

British Crime Writing: An Encyclopedia. Edited by Barry Forshaw. Oxford: Greenwood World, 2009. 2 v. ISBN: 978-1-84645-022-8

From Sherlock Holmes to Inspector Rebus (via Miss Marple, Lord Peter Wimsey and the Sweeney), British Crime Writing covers the astonishing riches of a whole national tradition, with articles on authors, characters, genres, themes, associations, film and television adaptations, regional settings, magazines and much more.

Edited and written by Barry Forshaw (The Rough Guide to Crime Fiction) and a distinguished cast of authors, including many of the  top British crime-writers themselves, such as Andrew Taylor, Laura Wilson, Jessica Mann and Natasha Cooper, it is perfect guide for those wanting reliable information, looking for stimulating analysis or interested in tips for great novels to put on their reading lists.