This fast detective story gives a well-rounded picture of small town in the grip of a political boss who rules, plunders, and murders. A series of crimes surrounding and deriving from a bank robbery that offered a juicy opportunity for the boss comprises the case that must be cracked in this mystery. Its intricate coalition between crime and politics is a miniature of large scale metropolitan evil. The only opposition not cowed by the power of the boss is a lone private detective. He had previously helped the police solve ...
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This fast detective story gives a well-rounded picture of small town in the grip of a political boss who rules, plunders, and murders. A series of crimes surrounding and deriving from a bank robbery that offered a juicy opportunity for the boss comprises the case that must be cracked in this mystery. Its intricate coalition between crime and politics is a miniature of large scale metropolitan evil. The only opposition not cowed by the power of the boss is a lone private detective. He had previously helped the police solve many a baffling case. Now his only ally is a man whom he was engaged to shadow. The detective must not only be smart enough to out-think the criminals, but also shrewd, quick, and fearless enough to outmaneuver the boss and his well-oiled machine.
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Seller's Description:
Very Good. 1936. Cloth, dj. 8vo. 252 pp. Some shelf wear, scuffing, and noticeable chipping to dust jacket. Price clipped. Previous owner's inscription to front pastedown. Altogether a copy in Very Good condition. (Subject: Fiction. )
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Seller's Description:
Very Good. No Jacket. In the first Simon Crole mystery he is up against a small town crime boss. Lightly bumped with a touch of wear at the corners and spine ends. Spine slightly sunned. Size: 12mo-over 6¾"-7¾" tall.
