The Co-Op Kill
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Condition: Very Good. Jacket: No dust jacket - cloth/board in good condition (yellow boards, no separate jacket). Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings. Binding: Firm and intact. No stickers or labels visible.
A sharp and witty crime novel set in the gritty urban landscape of New York City, The Co-Op Kill chronicles the unlikely crusade of Margaret Binton, a sharp-tongued elderly woman, and her ragtag band of neighbours as they take on a ruthless property developer threatening their beloved co-op. Richard Barth masterfully blends humour with suspense, presenting a David-versus-Goliath battle where the underdogs refuse to back down. The novel uncovers the murky world of real estate corruption and neighbourhood politics, all seen through the eyes of an amateur sleuth whose instincts prove sharper than those of the professionals. With a cast of colourful characters and a plot that crackles with tension and dry wit, this is a thoroughly engaging entry in the cosy crime tradition.
Author: Richard Barth
Format: Hardback
Published: 1986, Gollancz
Genre: Crime fiction
Condition remarks:
Condition: Very Good. Jacket: No dust jacket - cloth/board in good condition (yellow boards, no separate jacket). Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings. Binding: Firm and intact. No stickers or labels visible.
A sharp and witty crime novel set in the gritty urban landscape of New York City, The Co-Op Kill chronicles the unlikely crusade of Margaret Binton, a sharp-tongued elderly woman, and her ragtag band of neighbours as they take on a ruthless property developer threatening their beloved co-op. Richard Barth masterfully blends humour with suspense, presenting a David-versus-Goliath battle where the underdogs refuse to back down. The novel uncovers the murky world of real estate corruption and neighbourhood politics, all seen through the eyes of an amateur sleuth whose instincts prove sharper than those of the professionals. With a cast of colourful characters and a plot that crackles with tension and dry wit, this is a thoroughly engaging entry in the cosy crime tradition.