Twelve Criminally Underrated Crime Novels

The list author says:
	"The original book, set in Paris with a dark-haired heroine. Boileau, the plot specialist, and Narcejac, the literary master, were underrated geniuses!"

The list author says:
	"'Miles who?' you ask. Well, Tripp's Obsession is terrific, a story of vengeance after a trifling incident . . ."

The list author says:
	"Stylishly written drawing-room murder mystery with the Chancellor of the Exchequer (who can't do simple sums) as one of the characters."

The list author says:
	"Lord Simon Plimsoll (Lord Peter Wimsey), Monsieur Amer Picon (Hercule Poirot) and Monsignor Smith (Father Brown) get outsmarted by good old Sergeant Beef."

The list author says:
	"A man sets out to avenge the death of his son. He keeps a diary to keep us informed of his progress."

The list author says:
	"A wonderful story, peopled with real characters in an unusual setting, delivered in immaculate prose. A definite inclusion on this list!"

The list author says:
	"Francis Iles -- writer of the brilliant Malice Aforethought -- at one time called Quentin 'number one among American crime writers'. Quentin also wrote fantastic short stories."

The list author says:
	"A book with an exciting storyline that somehow retains its suspense throughout."

The list author says:
	"Lazy, rude, 'the most unlikeable sleuth in the history of crime fiction' is more interested in his next free meal than in solving any murder. Will he get well fed?"

The list author says:
	"Ever wondered about the genius behind Kind Hearts and Coronets? Well, look no further. (Recently republished as well, so snap it up quick!)"

The list author says:
	"Yes, I know it's another famous film, but the book is brilliant too! As is . . ."

The list author says:
	"Which was also made into a film, first with Ray Milland, then Kevin Costner. Note, incidentally, that none of the authors on this 'Underrated' list are duplicated on my other lists."

The list author says:
	"Oops."

The list author says:
	"Ignore this as well. I don't know how it got included."