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Craig Rice
Craig Rice (1908–1957), born Georgiana Ann Randolph Craig, was an American author of mystery novels and short stories described as “the Dorothy Parker of detective fiction.” In 194...view moreCraig Rice (1908–1957), born Georgiana Ann Randolph Craig, was an American author of mystery novels and short stories described as “the Dorothy Parker of detective fiction.” In 1946, she became the first mystery writer to appear on the cover of Time magazine. Best known for her character John J. Malone, a rumpled Chicago lawyer, Rice’s writing style was both gritty and humorous. She also collaborated with mystery writer Stuart Palmer on screenplays and short stories, as well as with Ed McBain on the novel The April Robin Murders.
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Books by Craig Rice
Home Sweet Homicide The Man Who Slept All Day Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Eight Faces at Three Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Trial by Fury Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Name Is Malone Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Corpse Steps Out Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Right Murder Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Lucky Stiff Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5The Big Midget Murders Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5My Kingdom for a Hearse Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Having Wonderful Crime Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5