Edgar Allan Poe and The Empire of the Dead
- 368 pages
- 13 hours of reading
'And I prayed that I would find a way to tell my most honorable friend, the Chevalier C. Auguste Dupin, the truth about how I had finally been murdered, and by whom.'
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Karen Lee Street's writing is infused with a touch of the Gothic, stemming from her early years spent in a creaky old farmhouse. Her critically acclaimed historical mysteries feature the iconic Edgar Allan Poe and C. Auguste Dupin as they unravel perplexing crimes from the past. Street masterfully blends atmosphere and suspense, drawing readers into intricate plots that explore enduring enigmas and historical settings with a unique stylistic flair.
- 2019
- 2018
Edgar Allan Poe and the Jewel of Peru: A Poe and Dupin Mystery
- 368 pages
- 13 hours of reading
The narrative follows Edgar Allan Poe and his fictional detective C. Auguste Dupin as they delve into a complex mystery filled with themes of rivalry, lost love, and the mystical art of ornithomancy. Their investigation centers around a legendary jewel from Peru, intertwining elements of suspense and intrigue as they confront old adversaries.
- 2016
What if the great detective C. Auguste Dupin was not Edgar Allan Poe's fictional creation, but his friend?
- 2013
Writing And Selling: Crime Film Screenplays
- 256 pages
- 9 hours of reading
Aimed at screenwriters, producers, development executives and educators interested in the crime genre, this book provides an invaluable basis for crafting a film story that considers both audience and market expectations without compromising originality. A brief historical overview of the crime genre is presented for context, along with an analysis of various crime sub-genres and their key conventions, including: police, detective, film noir, gangster, heist, prison and serial killer. Street focuses on the creative use of these conventions and offers strategies for focus.