{"product_id":"james-sallis-a-companion-to-the-mystery-fiction-9781476685489","title":"James Sallis: A Companion to the Mystery Fiction","description":"\u003cp\u003e Once described as \"the best crime writer you've never heard of,\" James Sallis is a largely underexplored figure in contemporary American literature. Best known for his thriller novel \u003ci\u003eDrive\u003c\/i\u003e--later adapted into the acclaimed 2011 movie of the same name starring Ryan Gosling and Carey Mulligan--Sallis has written across a range of genres and forms, including short fiction, poetry, musicology, science fiction, biography, nonfiction essays, literary reviews, and criticism. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e This companion, the first comprehensive examination of Sallis' writings, locates him as a vital voice within mystery fiction. In addition to an alphabetized analysis of his works, it includes a biography, career chronology, and an interview with the author. Readers will gain a deeper understanding of Sallis' extraordinary life and career, as well as insight into the recurrent themes and motifs of his rich and varied writings. This book is both an introduction to Sallis' work for new readers and a thorough reference guide for established fans and scholars.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNathan Ashman\u003c\/b\u003e is a lecturer in crime writing at the University of East Anglia in Norwich, England. His research spans the fields of crime fiction, contemporary American fiction and ecocriticism, with a particular specialism in the works of James Ellroy.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"McFarland \u0026 Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51276679971090,"sku":"9781476685489","price":54.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_1db47799-1c12-40d1-9946-0560491e53ee.jpg?v=1747135214","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/james-sallis-a-companion-to-the-mystery-fiction-9781476685489","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}