In the Shadow of the Master (Paperback)

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• Number of Pages: 416
• ISBN: 0061690406
• WAPI (Tower ID): 113604099
• Release Date: January 19, 2010
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Released in time to celebrate the 200th birthday of the American maestro of macabre, IN THE SHADOW OF THE MASTER collects 16 exemplary pieces of Edgar Allan Poe's fiction, pairing each with commentary by contemporary writers, who explore the impact Poe has had on their own creative efforts. The line-up includes: Stephen King praising "The Tell-Tale Heart"; Jeffery Deaver on "The Bells"; Sue Grafton contributing a piece called "How I Became an Edgar Allan Poe Convert"; and Michael Connelly, who edited the collection, on "The Fall of the House of Usher." This unique, illustrated edition proves that, much like the heart under the floorboards that won't stop beating in "The Tell-Tale Heart," long after his death, Poe's writing persists in its influence on our imaginations.

Few have crafted stories as haunting as those by Edgar Allan Poe. Collected here to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Poe's birth are sixteen of his best tales accompanied by twenty essays from beloved authors, including T. Jefferson Parker, Lawrence Block, Sara Paretsky, and Joseph Wambaugh, among others, on how Poe has changed their life and work.

Michael Connelly recounts the inspiration he drew from Poe's poetry while researching one of his books. Stephen King reflects on Poe's insight into humanity's dark side in ""The Genius of 'The Tell-Tale Heart.'"" Jan Burke recalls her childhood terror during late-night reading sessions. Tess Gerritsen, Nelson DeMille, and others remember the classic B-movie adaptations of Poe's tales. And in ""The Thief,"" Laurie R. King complains about how Poe stole all the good ideas . . . or maybe he just thought of them first.

Powerful and timeless, "In the Shadow of the Master" is a celebration of one of the greatest literary minds of all time.

The Mystery Writers of America, founded in 1945, is the foremost organization for mystery writers and other professionals dedicated to the field of crime writing.

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