Hangman
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: Wear and tear, some fading to the pink cover. Page Condition: yellowed with some foxing. Markings: No visible markings. Binding condition: Appears intact. Stickers/labels: None visible.
A taut psychological thriller, Hangman by Paul Geddes draws readers into a web of tension, suspense, and moral ambiguity set against a vividly rendered British landscape. The novel chronicles a gripping cat-and-mouse narrative that uncovers the darker impulses lurking beneath the surface of ordinary life. Geddes writes with a sharp, controlled prose style that keeps the pace relentless and the atmosphere charged with dread. The story argues that justice and vengeance are rarely clean-cut, presenting a protagonist whose pursuit of the truth forces uncomfortable questions about guilt, complicity, and the nature of punishment. A compelling read for fans of classic British crime fiction, it stands as a testament to Geddes's skill in constructing intricate, character-driven suspense.
Author: Paul Geddes
Format: Hardback
Published: 1977, Faber and Faber
Genre: Thriller
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Wear and tear, some fading to the pink cover. Page Condition: yellowed with some foxing. Markings: No visible markings. Binding condition: Appears intact. Stickers/labels: None visible.
A taut psychological thriller, Hangman by Paul Geddes draws readers into a web of tension, suspense, and moral ambiguity set against a vividly rendered British landscape. The novel chronicles a gripping cat-and-mouse narrative that uncovers the darker impulses lurking beneath the surface of ordinary life. Geddes writes with a sharp, controlled prose style that keeps the pace relentless and the atmosphere charged with dread. The story argues that justice and vengeance are rarely clean-cut, presenting a protagonist whose pursuit of the truth forces uncomfortable questions about guilt, complicity, and the nature of punishment. A compelling read for fans of classic British crime fiction, it stands as a testament to Geddes's skill in constructing intricate, character-driven suspense.