A Kiss Before Dying by Ira Levin audiobook

A Kiss Before Dying

By Ira Levin
Foreword by Anthony Horowitz
Read by George Newbern
Foreword read by Rory Barnett 

Blackstone Publishing 9798212642521

Unabridged

Format : Library CD (In Stock)
  • ISBN: 9798212636162

  • ISBN: 9798212636155

  • ISBN: 9798212636179

  • ISBN: 9798212642538

Runtime: 8.42 Hours
Category: Fiction/Thrillers
Audience: Adult
Language: English

Summary

Summary

Winner of the Edgar Allan Poe Award for Best First Novel

One of Time Magazine's Best 100 English-Language Novels from 1923–2005

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. 

Told from multiple points of view, A Kiss Before Dying 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.

Editorial Reviews

Editorial Reviews

“An extraordinary suspense novel…an architecturally perfect plot…full-bodied characterization, subtle psycho­logical exploration, vivid evoca­tion of locale一with strict tech­nical whodunit tricks as daz­zling as anything ever brought off by Carr, Rawson, Queen, or Christie.” New York Times 
“A gritty suspense story told with great élan…contains surprises which really surprise.” Stephen King
“Technically flawless.” Otto Penzler
“A mystery and thriller like no other.” Anthony Horowitz

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Reviews

Author

Author Bio: Ira Levin

Author Bio: Ira Levin

The genre-defining works of novelist-playwright Ira Levin (1929–2007) include such indelible titles as Rosemary’s Baby, The Stepford Wives, The Boys from Brazil, and Deathtrap—the fifth longest-running play in Broadway history. At home in nearly every genre—horror (Rosemary’s Baby), crime (Edgar-winning A Kiss Before Dying), science fiction (This Perfect Day), comedy (No Time For Sergeants), even a Broadway musical (Drat! The Cat!)—Levin’s enduring works continue to resonate with readers and audiences, serving as iconic cultural and creative touchstones. Learn more at Levin’s official website, IraLevin.org.

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Available Formats : CD, Library CD, MP3 CD, Paperback
Category: Fiction/Thrillers
Runtime: 8.42
Audience: Adult
Language: English