{"product_id":"2026200004955-secondhand-decoy","title":"Decoy","description":"\u003cp\u003eEdition: First Edition\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good                          \u003cbr\u003eJacket: Worn\/faded, no tears\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good                  \u003cbr\u003eMarkings: Previous owner\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA taut and suspenseful crime thriller, Decoy by Arthur Maling chronicles the dangerous entanglement of a reluctant protagonist drawn into a web of deception, corporate intrigue, and organized crime. Maling, known for his sharp plotting and wry wit, constructs a narrative that uncovers the murky intersection between the legitimate business world and the criminal underworld, a recurring theme throughout his acclaimed body of work. The story moves at a brisk, confident pace, delivering twists that keep the reader perpetually off-balance while grounding the action in a believable, contemporary setting. With crisp dialogue and a sardonic tone, Maling illustrates how ordinary people can find themselves in extraordinarily perilous situations with no easy way out. A standout entry in mid-century American crime fiction, Decoy rewards fans of the genre with intelligent storytelling and a masterfully executed sense of dread.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48750314651867,"sku":"2026200004955-SECONDHAND","price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/2f3ed29f-5e37-4397-9358-e7b9acf9ede3.png?v=1778094037","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026200004955-secondhand-decoy","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}