A Kiss Before Dying

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. A Kiss Before Dying, told from multiple points of view, has thrilled millions of readers with its perfectly constructed plotting and is an acknowledged masterpiece of crime fiction. The genre-defining works of novelist-playwright Ira Levin (1929-2007) include such indelible titles as Rosemary‘s Baby, The Stepford Wives, The Boys from Brazil, and Deathtrap-the fifth longest-running play in Broadway history. At home in nearly every genre-horror (Rosemary‘s Baby), crime (Edgar-winning A Kiss Before Dying), science fiction (This Perfect Day), comedy (No Time For Sergeants), even a Broadway musical (Drat! The Cat!)-Levin‘s enduring works continue to resonate with readers and audiences, serving as iconic cultural and creative touchstones. Learn more at Levin‘s official website, IraLevin.org.