The Perfect Murder
A Study in Detection
(amazon)David Lehman (View Bio)
University of Michigan Press, 2001
The Free Press, 1989
"Those interested in why they are fans, or what makes the genre tick, will find a good deal to think about in Lehman." — Washington Post
"His aim, or one of his aims, is to single out the most effective mysteries: what is it that puts certain titles into the top category? ...It isn't necessary to go along with all of Lehman's judgments to applaud the dash and incisiveness of his approach.... He displays continually a knack for the epigrammatic comment, which is very invigorating.... THE PERFECT MURDER adds up to an exceptionally witty and doughty investigation." — Times Literary Supplement
