Three advertising men decide to kill a colleague to avoid dismissal and the grim prospect of joblessness. Their leader acquires a taste for crime, but eventually gets his comeuppance.
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A terrible and striking piece of work (The Observer)
C. S. Forester's second crime novel, is a brilliantly atmospheric and gripping portrayal of the dark heart of a killer.
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2nd printing paperback , very good no inscriptions, bright, attractive covers. Seller Inventory # 044809
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Seller: Comic World, Steinbach, MB, Canada
Soft cover. Condition: Very Good to Fine. PHOTO Cover (illustrator). Second British UK Edition. 155 pages. A gripping novel of Psychological compulsion and Psychopathic perversity. ". story of a man without conscience, whose failure as a blackmailer pushes him to brilliant success as a murderer." >>> Pen writing at top of front endpage. Size: 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall. Book. Seller Inventory # 5253-3
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Soft cover. Condition: Fine. Contents are tight and clean, with no inscriptions, no foxing, and no remainder mark. Cover is in superb condition, with an uncreased/unbroken spine. Ex-libris plate to inside cover, but an overall excellent condition book, perfect for any collector of crime/mystery. 155pp. (11x18cm). Please contact us for any more information. Seller Inventory # 7343
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Seller: Caerwen Books, Forrestfield, WA, Australia
Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Very good-. Mild wear. Spine is slighly stressed. Where possible small books will have postage reduced. Seller Inventory # 015635
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Seller: MW Books, New York, NY, U.S.A.
2nd Edition. Very good paperback copy; edges slightly dust-dulled and nicked. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, and clean. Physical description: 155p 18cm pbk. . Subjects: Fiction in English. 20th century fiction. 20th century crime fiction. Thiller fiction. Horror fiction. Genre: Novel. 1 Kg. Seller Inventory # 335398
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Seller: William L. Horsnell, Aylesford, NS, Canada
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. 1st Printing. A lightly creased spine with very light edge rubbings.No store stamp. Seller Inventory # 005060
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Seller: MW Books Ltd., Galway, Ireland
2nd Edition. Very good paperback copy; edges slightly dust-dulled and nicked. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, and clean. Physical description: 155p 18cm pbk. . Subjects: Fiction in English. 20th century fiction. 20th century crime fiction. Thiller fiction. Horror fiction. Genre: Novel. 1 Kg. Seller Inventory # 335398
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Seller: Black Falcon Books, Wellesley, MA, U.S.A.
Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Very Good. First Printing. This edition published 1970, stated. The book is unmarked; slight spine slant; one page is corner-clipped--doesn't affect text. Spine and wraps are uncreased though there is edgewear and some rubbing. Sleeve protected. Seller Inventory # 001142
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Seller: Black Stump Books And Collectables, Skipton, VIC, Australia
Paperback. Condition: Good. Reprint. An ageing, but clean, straight book. Scan available. Seller Inventory # 015355
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Seller: Black Stump Books And Collectables, Skipton, VIC, Australia
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Reprint. Although printed in 1975 this book appears unread. Scan available. Seller Inventory # 015353
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