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Explore the thrilling world of 1940s Chicago in 'The Fabulous Clipjoint', a riveting crime fiction novel by Fredric Brown. This Edgar Award-winning story introduces readers to the fascinating narrative of young Ed and his carny brother Am as they seek the truth behind the mysterious death of their father, Wallace Hunter. A linotype operator found dead after a night of drinking in the city’s infamous Loop area, Wallace’s murder raises suspicions that lead Ed and Am on a gripping journey filled with twists and revelations. The Fabulous Clipjoint seamlessly blends hardboiled mystery with a coming-of-age tale, showcasing vibrant imagery and rich character development that have sealed its place in literary history. With 211 pages of a page-turning plot and skillful storytelling, it's a must-read for fans of crime fiction and mystery novels. Join Ed and Am as they navigate deception and danger in their quest for the truth, discovering more about their father's life than they ever anticipated. This compelling book is perfect for collectors and enthusiasts alike. Enjoy free shipping on this brand new edition, published in 2021, with an ISBN of 9781613162545. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781613162545
Year: 2021
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 211
Description:
In the rough edges of 1940s Chicago, the discovery of a corpse in an alleyway isn't always enough to cause a big stir?especially when the victim is killed in the midst of a night-long bender, caught between barrooms in what appears to be a mugging gone awry. Which is why the police don't take a huge interest in finding the murderer of Wallace Hunter, a linotype operator who turns up dead after a solitary drinking adventure that led through many of the Loop's less reputable establishments.?
But for his teenage son, Ed, and his carny brother, Am, something about Wallace's death feels fishy, a fact that grows increasingly bothersome when it becomes clear that some of the witnesses aren't telling the whole story. In order to get to the heart of the matter, they'll need all the skills Am picked up in the circus life?skills that young Ed will have to pick up on fast. And in the process of discovering the killer, they make another discovery as well: Wallace was a much different man than the father Ed thought he knew.
The Edgar Award-winning novel that announced a legendary voice in crime fiction, The Fabulous Clipjoint is the first in Fredric Brown's long-running Ed & Am Hunter series. The book's memorable mixture of a hardboiled mystery with an urban coming of age narrative remains fresh to this day.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781613162545
Year: 2021
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 211
Description:
In the rough edges of 1940s Chicago, the discovery of a corpse in an alleyway isn't always enough to cause a big stir?especially when the victim is killed in the midst of a night-long bender, caught between barrooms in what appears to be a mugging gone awry. Which is why the police don't take a huge interest in finding the murderer of Wallace Hunter, a linotype operator who turns up dead after a solitary drinking adventure that led through many of the Loop's less reputable establishments.?
But for his teenage son, Ed, and his carny brother, Am, something about Wallace's death feels fishy, a fact that grows increasingly bothersome when it becomes clear that some of the witnesses aren't telling the whole story. In order to get to the heart of the matter, they'll need all the skills Am picked up in the circus life?skills that young Ed will have to pick up on fast. And in the process of discovering the killer, they make another discovery as well: Wallace was a much different man than the father Ed thought he knew.
The Edgar Award-winning novel that announced a legendary voice in crime fiction, The Fabulous Clipjoint is the first in Fredric Brown's long-running Ed & Am Hunter series. The book's memorable mixture of a hardboiled mystery with an urban coming of age narrative remains fresh to this day.