Murder Impossible
Jack Adrian
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Murder Impossible
by Jack Adrian, Robert C. S. Adey
Published
December 1990
Publisher
Carroll & Graf Pub
Pages
306
ISBN-13
9780881846416
ISBN-10
0881846414
Description
> Locked-room murders, treasures snatched from right under noses, people who seem to vanish into thin air... Welcome to the bizarre world of the Impossible Crime, here celebrated in what is undoubtedly the finest-ever collection of its kind. >Editors Jack Adrian and Robert Adey are two connoisseurs of this intriguing genre, and they have drawn on all their expertise and knowledge for this vastly entertaining book. >Among the notable authors included are: >Jacques Futrelle >Edward D. Hoch >John Dickson Carr >William Hope Hodgson >Arthur Porges >John Lutz >Bill Pronzini >Sax Rohmer >Hake Talbot >Edgar Wallace >Most of the stories - all but two, in fact - have never appeared before in any book, and Hake Talbot's 'The Other Side' is here published for the first time anywhere, making this an essential volume for collectors and a delight for all who like their mysteries spiced with a dash of fantasy. >Released as *The Art of the Impossible* in the UK.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Murder Impossible?
This edition of Murder Impossible has approximately 306 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Murder Impossible?
For most readers, Murder Impossible typically takes between 6h 23m and 4h 15m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 76,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 6m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 11 days • Estimated word count: 76,500 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Murder Impossible?
The estimated word count for Murder Impossible is approximately 76,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Murder Impossible?
Murder Impossible was written by Jack Adrian, Robert C. S. Adey.
When was Murder Impossible published?
The publication date for this specific edition is December 1990. The original work may have been published on a different date.