Saratoga Longshot
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Stephen Dobyns
Binding: Hardback
Published: Atheneum, New York, 1976
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Saratoga Longshot plunges readers into a gritty world of crime and horse racing, where a down-on-his-luck private investigator navigates a labyrinth of deceit and danger. This hardboiled mystery chronicles the protagonist's desperate search for a missing person, uncovering a conspiracy that reaches the highest echelons of the racing elite. Dobyns masterfully constructs a suspenseful narrative, presenting a cast of memorable characters caught in a web of ambition and betrayal. The novel illustrates the dark underbelly of a seemingly glamorous sport, maintaining a taut, atmospheric tone throughout. It argues for the enduring appeal of classic detective fiction, delivering both thrills and a poignant examination of human frailty.
Author: Stephen Dobyns
Binding: Hardback
Published: Atheneum, New York, 1976
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Saratoga Longshot plunges readers into a gritty world of crime and horse racing, where a down-on-his-luck private investigator navigates a labyrinth of deceit and danger. This hardboiled mystery chronicles the protagonist's desperate search for a missing person, uncovering a conspiracy that reaches the highest echelons of the racing elite. Dobyns masterfully constructs a suspenseful narrative, presenting a cast of memorable characters caught in a web of ambition and betrayal. The novel illustrates the dark underbelly of a seemingly glamorous sport, maintaining a taut, atmospheric tone throughout. It argues for the enduring appeal of classic detective fiction, delivering both thrills and a poignant examination of human frailty.