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In *The Perfect Murder*, Jack Hitt assembles a panel of five master suspense writers—Lawrence Block, Sarah Caudwell, Tony Hillerman, Peter Lovesey, and Donald E. Westlake—to craft the cleverest possible murder designs. The project is sparked by Hitt’s character, Tim, a proud man who, after discovering his wife’s affair with his best friend, is driven to plan a crime that eliminates the confidant without any trace of his own involvement. Each author contributes distinctive, imaginative scenarios—from a jellyfish‑infused jacuzzi to a fatal dagger—highlighting both the creativity of mystery writing and the complexities of human motives. The collaboration offers not only thrilling blueprints for the ideal crime but also insightful commentary on the nature of suspense and the psychology behind it.
First publish date: August 1992
Genre: Crime Fiction/Noir
Authors: Jack Hitt
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