A Kiss Before Dying
A Kiss Before Dying

A Kiss Before Dying

By Ira Levin
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“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 

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

Winner of the Edgar Allan Poe Award for Best First Novel

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.

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  1. Odin
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    Engaging beginning to end

    A Kiss Before Dying – Ira Levin 0read by George Newbern – If a clever title sways you, you won’t feel cheated as this book not only has a clever title, but an engrossing story to tell. As narrated by George Newbern, the odd premise comes alive. “A false-hearted lover is worse than a theif. For a thief will just rob you and take what you have. But a false-hearted lover will lead you to the grave.” So, take a sociopath, connect him to a willing woman, get her pregnant and then decide there’s no benefit for him so let’s murder the woman. Well, sounds simple but the complexities unwind with a fascination for anyone inclined to enjoy reading about what begins as an easily understood plot, only to get twisty and oh, so enjoyable. Newbern’s reading is spot on and does the book justice.

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