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| + | This is a fast moving very shocking crime story, which tells of a young and glamorous heiress, whose beauty excites a gang of brutal mobsters to such an extent that they leave a trail of death and destruction in their efforts to kidnap and debauch her. The detective, Dave Fenner, is called in to crack the case, and matches the sadistic brutality of the gang with his own particular brand of violence. This is definitely not a book for the faint-hearted who cannot stand explosive violence and action. A tough and furious thriller, with the dialogue in the language of the 1930's era of American gangsters. The plot was subsequently used for two very successful films. | ||
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Latest revision as of 19:24, 31 May 2011
| By James Hadley Chase | |
| Publisher | Harlequin Romance #108 |
| Release Month | 1951 (US) |
| Harlequin Romance Series # | |
| Preceded by | The Man From Bar-20 |
| Followed by | Corpse On The Town |
- Author: James Hadley Chase
- Publisher: Harlequin Romance #108
- Year: 1951
Book Description
This is a fast moving very shocking crime story, which tells of a young and glamorous heiress, whose beauty excites a gang of brutal mobsters to such an extent that they leave a trail of death and destruction in their efforts to kidnap and debauch her. The detective, Dave Fenner, is called in to crack the case, and matches the sadistic brutality of the gang with his own particular brand of violence. This is definitely not a book for the faint-hearted who cannot stand explosive violence and action. A tough and furious thriller, with the dialogue in the language of the 1930's era of American gangsters. The plot was subsequently used for two very successful films.
