Penguin Main Series 720. 1st Edition, 1949.
The novel is the fourth title of Cheyney's series of novels that featured the FBI agent Lemmy Caution. The narrative is described as one that focused on the forensic detail of violent death in a period when the readers were fascinated by sensational murder and the emerging science of detection It is characterized by the British author's attempt to write in a purely American vein and features the cynicism and graphic violence that are present in the Caution books.
Condition grading: Good. Minor wear to spine ends. Light foxing and marks to right side of front cover. Foxing and marks to rear cover. Binding tight. The photographs form part of the description.
Penguin Main Series 720. 1st Edition, 1949.
The novel is the fourth title of Cheyney's series of novels that featured the FBI agent Lemmy Caution. The narrative is described as one that focused on the forensic detail of violent death in a period when the readers were fascinated by sensational murder and the emerging science of detection It is characterized by the British author's attempt to write in a purely American vein and features the cynicism and graphic violence that are present in the Caution books.
Condition grading: Good. Minor wear to spine ends. Light foxing and marks to right side of front cover. Foxing and marks to rear cover. Binding tight. The photographs form part of the description.
