Killer'S Payoff - Softcover

McBain, Ed

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0743463064 ISBN 13: 9780743463065

Publisher: Simon & Schuster, 2002

Synopsis

He appeared to be a decent, upright, honest citizen....And yet appearances can be more than deceiving in the world of blackmail and extortion. The shocking gangland-style murder of known blackmailer Sy Kramer begs the question: which of Kramer's marks had given him his very last payoff? A politician's beautiful wife with a deadly secret? An overly interested ex-con? A wealthy soft-drinks executive? Or the mystery person who had fattened Kramer's wallet by the thousands? The detectives of the 87th Precinct must break the chain that links the dead man's associates and single out a killer -- before someone else cashes it in.

About this title

Review:

"The snap and crackle of McBain's dialogue is unforgettable. A master" —James Naughtie, The Times

About the Author:

Ed Mcbain is the only American to receive the Diamond Dagger, the British Crime Writers Association's highest award. He also holds the Mystery Writers of America's coveted Grand Master Award, and received an Edgar Award nomination for his novel Money, Money, Money. His books have sold more than one hundred million copies, ranging from the more than fifty titles in his outstanding 87th Precinct series to the bestselling novels The Blackboard Jungle and Criminal Conversation, written under his own name, Evan Hunter. Writing as both Ed McBain and Evan Hunter, he broke new ground with Candyland, a novel in two parts. He is also the author of the screenplay for Alfred Hitchcock's The Birds. He lives in Connecticut with his wife, Dragica. Visit his Web site at www.edmcbain.com.

About this edition

• Publisher: Simon & Schuster
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0743463064
• ISBN 13: 9780743463065
• Binding: Mass Market Paperback
• Number of pages: 272