Shadow Of A Broken Man
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.
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded, with some minor edge wear and scuffing. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No visible markings. Binding: Intact hardcover binding.
A gripping work of crime fiction, Shadow of a Broken Man introduces Dr. Robert Frederickson — known as Mongo — a criminology professor and former circus acrobat who also works as a private detective. The novel uncovers a labyrinthine conspiracy when Mongo is hired to investigate the apparent resurrection of a famous architect who was presumed dead, setting off a chain of increasingly dangerous revelations. Chesbro crafts a taut, atmospheric thriller with a richly drawn protagonist whose dwarfism makes him one of the most distinctive and memorable figures in the genre. The narrative moves at a relentless pace, blending hard-boiled detective fiction with elements of espionage and the occult, all rendered in sharp, intelligent prose. This debut installment in the Mongo Mysteries series established Chesbro as a bold and original voice in American crime writing.
Author: George C. Chesbro
Format: Hardback
Published: 1977, Simon & Schuster
Genre: Crime fiction
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded, with some minor edge wear and scuffing. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No visible markings. Binding: Intact hardcover binding.
A gripping work of crime fiction, Shadow of a Broken Man introduces Dr. Robert Frederickson — known as Mongo — a criminology professor and former circus acrobat who also works as a private detective. The novel uncovers a labyrinthine conspiracy when Mongo is hired to investigate the apparent resurrection of a famous architect who was presumed dead, setting off a chain of increasingly dangerous revelations. Chesbro crafts a taut, atmospheric thriller with a richly drawn protagonist whose dwarfism makes him one of the most distinctive and memorable figures in the genre. The narrative moves at a relentless pace, blending hard-boiled detective fiction with elements of espionage and the occult, all rendered in sharp, intelligent prose. This debut installment in the Mongo Mysteries series established Chesbro as a bold and original voice in American crime writing.