{"product_id":"2026100006933-secondhand-no-comebacks-collected-short-stories","title":"No Comebacks: Collected Short Stories","description":"\u003cp\u003eEdition: 3rd impr.,\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good                          \u003cbr\u003eJacket: Wear and tear\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good                  \u003cbr\u003eMarkings: No markings\u003cbr\u003eCondition remarks: Boards - good. Binding - tight. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA masterclass in suspense fiction, No Comebacks presents ten tightly crafted short stories from one of the twentieth century's most celebrated thriller writers, each one a study in irony, fate, and the catastrophic consequences of human greed and desire. Forsyth brings his trademark precision and meticulous research to the short form, chronicling the misadventures of men who hatch seemingly perfect schemes — only to find that the universe has a ruthless sense of justice. The tone is cool and sardonic, with each tale building to a twist that is both inevitable and devastating in hindsight. Drawing on settings that range from the sun-drenched coasts of Spain to the shadowy corridors of power, the collection illustrates Forsyth's unmatched ability to construct airtight plots within a compact narrative space. Fans of classic crime and thriller fiction will find this an immensely satisfying showcase of a writer at the height of his storytelling craft.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48887908597979,"sku":"2026100006933-SECONDHAND","price":30.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/18b53231-7473-4887-a0a8-734a9a069ce9.png?v=1781748733","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026100006933-secondhand-no-comebacks-collected-short-stories","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}