Once Upon a Crime by Gillian Roberts, Anne Wingate, Various, Gary A. Braunbeck, William L. DeAndrea, Les Roberts, Jane Haddam, Elizabeth Engstrom, Simon Clark, Edward D. Hoch, Audrey Peterson, John Lutz, Bill Crider, Simon Brett, Brendan DuBois, Doug Allyn, Sharyn McCrumb, Jon L. Breen, Peter Crowther, Janet Dawson, Mat Coward, Ed Gorman, John Helfers, Joan Hess, Kristine Kathryn Rusch

416 pages first pub 1998 (editions)

fiction mystery short stories mysterious slow-paced
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Description

Timeless tales gain a sinister, compelling side when retold by today's top mystery authors in this captivating collection. But unlike the well-known traditional tales, the endings found here aren't always the familiar ones you remember -- or expect.

Community Reviews Summary of 20 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
emotional 100%
funny 100%
hopeful 100%
mysterious 100%

Pace

fast 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 100%

Average rating

3.42

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