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Overview"""Carr (1906-1977) is at the top of his game in this taut whodunit first published in 1931.""--Publishers Weekly, Starred review The British Library resurfaces an early gem from one of the great writers of the Golden Age of classic crime fiction. As the thick, autumnal fog chokes the capital, within the fire-lit lounge of London's notorious Brimstone Club a bizarre tale is being spun for Inspector Bencolin and his friend Jeff Marle. A member of the club has been sent a model of a tiny gallows, and the word is that the folkloric hangman Jack Ketch has been stalking the streets for victims by night, his gibbet in tow. The threat of this supposed bogeyman becomes thrillingly real when that same night Bencolin and Marle are almost run down by a limousine with a corpse behind the wheel. When an ominous message claims the car's passenger has been taken to the gallows at Ruination Street for hanging, the detective and his associate venture into the night to discover the truth behind the terrifying Ketch and a street which cannot be found on any map. First published in 1931 at the outset of Carr's legendary career in crime writing, this atmospheric mystery boasts all of the twists, tension, and unforgettable scenes of a young master at work. This British Library Crime Classics edition also includes the rare Inspector Bencolin short story ""The Ends of Justice"" and an Introduction by CWA Diamond Dagger-Award winning author Martin Edwards. Also in the British Library Crime Classics: Smallbone Deceased The Body in the Dumb River Blood on the Tracks Surfeit of Suspects Death Has Deep Roots Checkmate to Murder" Full Product DetailsAuthor: John Dickson Carr , Martin EdwardsPublisher: Poisoned Pen Press Imprint: Poisoned Pen Press Dimensions: Width: 13.20cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 20.30cm Weight: 0.249kg ISBN: 9781728219882ISBN 10: 1728219884 Pages: 288 Publication Date: 06 April 2021 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Not yet available This item is yet to be released. You can pre-order this item and we will dispatch it to you upon its release. Table of ContentsReviewsCarr (1906-1977) is at the top of his game in this taut whodunit first published in 1931...The British Library Crime Classics series has unearthed another worthy golden age puzzle. -- Publishers Weekly, Starred Reviews Carr (1906-1977) is at the top of his game in this taut whodunit first published in 1931...The British Library Crime Classics series has unearthed another worthy golden age puzzle. - Publishers Weekly, Starred Reviews Author InformationJohn Dickson Carr (November 30, 1906 - February 27, 1977) was a hugely popular and prolific author of crime fiction, regarded as one of the finest writers of 'Golden Age' mysteries. He was one of only two Americans ever admitted to the Detection Club, a prestigious honor amongst writers. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |