Whitfield's first novel, and the one critics like best (Hammett loved it, but, then, Whitfield and Hammett were drinking buddies.) The story begins with Mal Ourney's release from a two-year prison sentence. While in prison Ourney apparently develops sympathy for the small-time crooks he meets, and hatches a plan to get the big guys when he gets out. Rumors of this spread outside the prison walls and he is a target for a frame-up within hours of his release.
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Whitfield's first novel, and the one critics like best (Hammett loved it, but, then, Whitfield and Hammett were drinking buddies.) The story begins with Mal Ourney's release from a two-year prison sentence. While in prison Ourney apparently develops sympathy for the small-time crooks he meets, and hatches a plan to get the big guys when he gets out. Rumors of this spread outside the prison walls and he is a target for a frame-up within hours of his release.
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This item shows signs of wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact, but may have aesthetic issues such as small tears, bends, scratches, and scuffs. Spine may also show signs of wear. Pages may include some notes and highlighting. May include "From the library of" labels. Satisfaction Guaranteed.
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NEAR FINE IN A VERY GOOD+ D.J. WITH A NEW INTRODUCTION BY PETE HAMILL. BOOK IS FINE WITHOUT ANY MARKS TO THE BINDING EXCEPT FOR A COUPLE OF FINGER SMUDGES IN THE TEXT. D.J. HAS A SHORT TEARS WITH ASSOCIATED CREASING AND A PARTIAL FADED GREEN INK STAMP ON THE FRONT FLAP, AND IS NOT PRICE-CLIPPED. A BEAUTIFUL CLEAN, BRIGHT, UNFADED COPY WITH NO REMAINDER MARK.
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Good. First edition. A large but fairly light dampstain on the front board, a name marked over on front fly, thus only a good copy of this desirable hard-boiled mystery.
