In the Shadow of the Master: Classic Tales by Edgar Allan Poe and Essays by Jeffery Deaver, Nelson DeMille, Tess Gerritsen, Sue Grafton, Stephen King, … Lisa Scottoline, and Thirteen Others by Michael Connelly (PDF)

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“A wonderful treat for the Poe connoisseur, or a perfect introduction to his works.”—Charlotte Observer In the Shadow of the Master is an exceptional collection of classic stories from the lord of literary darkness himself—the inimitable Edgar Allan Poe—accompanied by enthralling essays from twenty of his bestselling acolytes and admirers. With appreciations by Michael Connelly, Stephen King, Lisa Scottoline, Tess Gerritsen, Laura Lippman, Nelson DeMille, Lawrence Block, and thirteen others, In the Shadow of the Master is a must-have for thriller and mystery fans of all ages.

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⭐Robert B. Parker, the author of the Spenser and other books, died on Monday, January 18, 2010. Then, for the first time since 1949, on Tuesday, January 19, on Edgar Allan Poe’s birthday, no one showed up at his grave to deposit the traditional three red roses and raise the toast to the father of mystery writing. This occurred here on earth. But in heaven, yes in heaven, it was very different.God, who loves a good mystery, was at the gate to greet Robert, and Edgar was with him. There must have been a thousand angels lined up to the right and to the left of heaven’s gate, in a spirited adoring line to get Robert’s autograph.It was a happy day in heaven. Satan could be seen reading a Poe short story. It may have been one that human writers chose, commented upon and placed in In the Shadow of the Master. It is possible. But there was so much merriment, so much chatter, so many angels dancing around looking for more champagne, that it was impossible to see.Heaven, the angel’s knew, would be a more interesting place with both Parker and Poe there. Parker, in fact, had entered heaven with one of Poe’s books, for like the angels, he was looking forward to an interesting eternity.Poe gestured to Parker and offered him a glass of cognac to celebrate Parker’s arrival and to mark Poe’s birthday. For, you see, it was Poe himself that came to his grave on his birthdays. He would place three roses on his grave to remember the three of his stories that he liked best. Then he would toast himself, as a good writer should, on his successes.That’s why no visitor came to Poe’s grave on January 19, 2010. Poe was celebrating in heaven. So were the angels. So was God. And so there was joy that day in heaven, “evermore.”

⭐The Book is in Mint Condition. Great Price. Great Packaging.

⭐I thought the articles on Poe would be more scholarly than what they are. The stories by Poe are obviously great, but there are better collections out there. I would recommend the Library of America 2 vol collection. If you are looking for a cheaper collection, the Penguin classics edition is also great. And if you are looking for a collection of Poe with the Clarke illustrations, I would recommend, Tales of Mystery and Imagination by Poe with Illustrations by Harry Clarke, it is a Calla Edition. It’s more expensive, but contains all the illustrations from the 1930s edition, plus the ones that were done in color.

⭐An excellent anthology. I don’t presume to review Mr. Poe’s writing … its spoken for itself for well over a century. That he wrote so many fantastical and brilliant stories in his short lifetime is mind boggling. The essays by other authors about his influence is interesting, thought provoking, and makes the book worth reading on their own. To have the wonderfully bizarre Poe stories thrown in is icing on the cake. Thanks to you all!

⭐Not my kind of book, however the book was in great condition

⭐I got this book for my mother because she is a high school English teacher. She loved it and is going to be able to use the material in her classroom.

⭐We were required to read several Poe poems and stories when I was in HS in the late 50s. I muddled through them to keep my grades up, but never liked them much.So recently, looking for some good “old” stories, I bought this collection. Well, just like “Art is in the eye of the beholder”, good writing is in the mind of the reader! After finishing this book, I now know why I never liked Poe in High School. He writes about nothing but depressing psychobabble, forlorn whiney characters and really never tells an actual STORY from beginning to end. I can’t help but think that his writings were just his personal journals about his perception of his own miserable existance. And how the Edgar Awards represent Mystery Writing is beyond me. Poe’s work has nothing to do with mystery stories.NEVER MORE !!!!Sorry, Poe fans – get a life!!!!

⭐Great price!

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