**SIGNED EDITION**
An indespensable A to Z reference guide for fans of crime fiction and true crime in books, TV and film, covering everything from AFIT to Zero Day.
If you want to know what Philip Marlowe means when he talks about 'a confidential lay, and why 'the fruit of a poisinous tree' is a legal term rather than something you should avoid on a country walk, this is the reference book you've been waiting for. This go-to resource is not just for readers but also for writers of crime fiction. It is much more than simply a glossary; it provides a doorway into a supergenre that spans film and TV, crime podcasts and blogs as well as books.
'The Dictionary of Crime is now the first book I reach for when beginning a new novel. An essential resource, it's packed with explanations, insider information, contemporary and historical slang, as well as some downright bizarre laws and practices. It's funny, fascinating and a damn good read' M.W CRAVEN, winner of the 2019 Crime Writers Association Gold Dagger