Fatal Fascination: A Choice Of Crime
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Condition: Good/fair. Jacket: Worn/faded, some minor marks and edge wear. Page Condition: Yellowed; foxing. Markings: None. Binding: Intact.
Fatal Fascination: A Choice of Crime is a compelling anthology that brings together four distinguished British authors — Nigel Balchin, C.S. Forester, Eric Linklater, and Christopher Sykes — each contributing a unique perspective on the world of crime and criminal psychology. The collection presents a rich variety of stories and essays that illuminate the dark corridors of criminal behaviour, moral ambiguity, and the fatal attractions that lead men and women toward transgression. Each contributor brings their own distinctive voice: Balchin's psychological precision, Forester's commanding narrative drive, Linklater's sharp wit, and Sykes's incisive observations combine to create a volume that is both intellectually stimulating and thoroughly gripping. The result is a carefully curated selection that argues crime is not merely a subject of tabloid fascination but a profound lens through which human nature itself is scrutinised.
Author: Nigel Balchin, C.S. Forester, Eric Linklater, Christopher Sykes
Format: Hardback
Published: 1964, Hutchinson London
Genre: Anthology
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good/fair. Jacket: Worn/faded, some minor marks and edge wear. Page Condition: Yellowed; foxing. Markings: None. Binding: Intact.
Fatal Fascination: A Choice of Crime is a compelling anthology that brings together four distinguished British authors — Nigel Balchin, C.S. Forester, Eric Linklater, and Christopher Sykes — each contributing a unique perspective on the world of crime and criminal psychology. The collection presents a rich variety of stories and essays that illuminate the dark corridors of criminal behaviour, moral ambiguity, and the fatal attractions that lead men and women toward transgression. Each contributor brings their own distinctive voice: Balchin's psychological precision, Forester's commanding narrative drive, Linklater's sharp wit, and Sykes's incisive observations combine to create a volume that is both intellectually stimulating and thoroughly gripping. The result is a carefully curated selection that argues crime is not merely a subject of tabloid fascination but a profound lens through which human nature itself is scrutinised.