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Beyond Rue Morgue: Further Tales of Edgar Allan Poe’s First Detective (Book Review)

Beyond Rue Morgue: Further Tales of Edgar Allan Poe’s First Detective is an anthology that features original stories from ten writers that includes the likes of the legendary Clive Barker.

The book is detailed in beautiful Halloween colors of orange, black and white with the back cover reading:

Edgar Allan Poe's "The Murders in the Rue Morgue" introduced the world to its first literary detective, Le Chevalier C. Auguste Dupin. Now Dupin's legacy continues in a brand-new tales of ratiocination, mystery and the macabre. Experience the further exploits of Dupin as he faces enemies both human and otherworldly; follow the adventures of his grandson, the Pinkerton detective; learn the fate of Dupin's great-grandmother; discover how Dupin connects his creator, Poe, with Sherlock Holmes; and more!

The intricate stories manage to continue the epic story of Dupin alongside his grandson and even great-grandmother. However, Beyond Rue Morgue manages to bring in something that readers have never had the luxury of experiencing until now, the supernatural! The new addition is blended seamlessly into the tightly focused stories and delivers an overall satisfying experience for readers. The anthology not only includes modern touches but contains the original short tale by Poe, The Murders in the Rue Morgue, that released in 1841. The original story followed C. Auguste Dupin who tries to connect the clues between two murders in Paris. The original story made way for the detective novels of today such as Sherlock Holmes.

The intriguing and well-written stories continue the adventures of Dupin from a group of talented writers who manage to blend what we loved from the original story with modern day touches. If you love a good detective novel, then pick up Beyond Rue Morgue: Further Tales of Edgar Allan Poe’s First Detective and check out these fascinating stories for yourself.

Score: 7 out of 10

Written by: Clive Barker, Mike Carey, Simon Clark, Joe R. Lansdale, Jonathan Maberry, Elizabeth Massie, Weston Ochse & Yvonne Navarro, Lisa Tuttle, and Stephen Volk

Published by: Titan Books

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