22 DETECTIVE NOVELS - Ultimate Mystery Collection (ePub)

Anna Katharine Green (1846-1935) was a pioneering figure in the American detective fiction genre, pre-dating Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes stories. Her works are known for their well-crafted plots and intricate character development. Green wrote over 40 books in her lifetime, with her most famous novel, 'The Leavenworth Case' (1878), marking her as one of the first writers to produce a detective novel in the United States. This novel introduced the character of Ebenezer Gryce, a detective with the New York Metropolitan Police Force, who would go on to appear in several of her subsequent books. The collection titled '22 DETECTIVE NOVELS - Ultimate Mystery Collection' is an extensive anthology of her most noteworthy works, gathering numerous tales where Green's literary prowess and ability to confound readers with her twisty plots are on full display. She was adept in deploying legal and medical knowledge in her stories, often focusing on the legal and scientific aspects of criminal investigations, which was unconventional at the time. Her narrative style is marked by its formal and intricate structure, engaging readers with puzzles and leading them through the investigative process. Green's influence permeated the genre, affecting the writing styles of contemporary authors and helping to shape detective fiction's form and content. Her legacy persists in the DNA of the mystery genre and in the works of countless writers who followed.