A Kiss Before Dying
A Kiss Before Dying by Ira Levin is a psychological thriller published by Blackstone Publishing on April 2, 2024. This paperback edition spans 324 pages and is presented in English. The novel, which marks Levin’s Edgar Award-winning debut, explores themes of criminal psychopathy through a darkly thrilling narrative that follows a young man’s obsession with wealth and status as he targets a college student named Dorothy.
Readers will find a twisting tale that delves into the lengths to which the protagonist will go to secure his future, particularly when his plans are threatened by unexpected circumstances. Told from multiple points of view, A Kiss Before Dying offers a meticulously constructed plot that has established it as a modern classic in the realms of crime and suspense fiction. This edition also features a new foreword by Anthony Horowitz, adding further context to this iconic work.
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ONE OF TIME MAGAZINE’S 100 BEST MYSTERY AND THRILLER BOOKS OF ALL TIME
Iconic author Ira Levin’s Edgar Award-winning debut novel set a new standard in the art of psychological suspense. A modern classic published to rave reviews, and twice adapted for the screen, A Kiss Before Dying is a darkly thrilling, twisting tale of criminal psychopathy.
Known for his looks and charm, a young man obsessed with wealth and status will stop at nothing to get what he wants. He sets his sights on a beautiful and innocent college student named Dorothy, intent on marrying her for her family’s money. But when Dorothy becomes pregnant, his careful plans start to unravel, and he begins to take cold, calculating, and drastic measures to protect his future.
A Kiss Before Dying, told from multiple points of view, has thrilled millions of readers with its perfectly constructed plotting and is an acknowledged masterpiece of crime fiction.
This edition includes a brand new foreword by Anthony Horowitz.
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