The Steam Pig: A Harper Novel Of Suspense

The Steam Pig: A Harper Novel Of Suspense

$40.00 AUD

Availability: in stock at our Tullamarine warehouse

Condition: SECONDHAND

This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.

Author: James McClure
Binding: Hardback
Published: Harper & Row, New York., 1971

Condition:
Book: Very good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Slight damage to back of DJ.

This gripping crime novel, The Steam Pig, transports readers to apartheid-era South Africa, where a seemingly straightforward murder case quickly unravels into a complex web of intrigue. It chronicles the investigations of an unlikely detective duo, a white lieutenant and a black sergeant, as they navigate the racial tensions and political undercurrents of their divided society. The narrative presents a stark and unflinching portrayal of the era, illustrating the challenges faced by those seeking justice amidst systemic oppression. This compelling work details a suspenseful journey through a landscape fraught with danger and moral ambiguity, keeping readers captivated until the final revelation.

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Description

Author: James McClure
Binding: Hardback
Published: Harper & Row, New York., 1971

Condition:
Book: Very good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Slight damage to back of DJ.

This gripping crime novel, The Steam Pig, transports readers to apartheid-era South Africa, where a seemingly straightforward murder case quickly unravels into a complex web of intrigue. It chronicles the investigations of an unlikely detective duo, a white lieutenant and a black sergeant, as they navigate the racial tensions and political undercurrents of their divided society. The narrative presents a stark and unflinching portrayal of the era, illustrating the challenges faced by those seeking justice amidst systemic oppression. This compelling work details a suspenseful journey through a landscape fraught with danger and moral ambiguity, keeping readers captivated until the final revelation.