Howard Clark : Hard City (Hbk) - Hardcover

Howard, Clark

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0525248579 ISBN 13: 9780525248576

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd, 1990

Synopsis

In 1950s Chicago, twelve-year-old Richie, whose mother is a heroin addict, sets out to find his bootlegger, ex-con father--a search that leads him into the boxing ring and uncovers the secret of his parents' past

About this title

About the Author:

Born in Ripley, Tennessee in 1932, Clark Howard is one of the most honored mystery writers in America and has long been a favorite of readers of Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine, Alfred Hitchcock Mystery Magazine, and numerous other publications. A professional writer for over 40 years, he has written sixteen novels, six books of non-fiction, and has two published collections of short stories, in addition to more than 200 uncollected short stories. While versed in many genres, he is best known for his crime fiction and mystery stories which have won the prestigious Edgar Alan Poe Award, five Ellery Queen Readers Award, the Derringer Award, and have been nominated for the Anthony, Shamus and Spur Awards. His stories have been adapted for film (The Big Town was based on his novel THE ARM) and television, which included the Alfred Hitchcock Presents series. His original screen play Last of the Good Guys was a featured Movie of the Week on CBS, and his non-fiction book SIX AGAINST THE ROCK was also a television movie. His work has been translated into numerous languages and he has a large following of faithful readers in several countries, particularly in China and Japan where his writing appears regularly.

About this edition

• Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
• Publication date: 1990
• ISBN 10: 0525248579
• ISBN 13: 9780525248576
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 513