The Fear Makers
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Edition: First ed.
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Wear and tear with damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Fair - Rubbed edges and bumping on spine and corners
In the shadowy aftermath of World War II, The Fear Makers plunges readers into a taut world of suspense where deception and danger lurk behind every corner. Darwin L. Teilhet, a seasoned craftsman of mystery and intrigue, constructs a gripping narrative that pits his protagonist against adversaries who wield fear itself as their deadliest weapon, drawing readers into a labyrinth of cold calculation and psychological menace. Teilhet's prose is precise and atmospheric, reflecting the moral ambiguities of a post-war world still reeling from unprecedented violence and upheaval. A prolific author best known for his Baron von Kaz mystery series — many co-written with his wife Hildegarde Tolman Teilhet — he brings to this standalone thriller the same sharp plotting and controlled tension that defined his most celebrated works. Published by the esteemed Victor Gollancz Ltd in 1946, The Fear Makers stands as a compelling artefact of mid-century crime fiction, leaving one to wonder just how far its architects of terror are willing to go.
Author: Darwin L. Teilhet
Format: Hardback
Published: 1946, Victor Gollancz Ltd
Genre: Crime fiction
Edition: First ed.
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Wear and tear with damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Fair - Rubbed edges and bumping on spine and corners
In the shadowy aftermath of World War II, The Fear Makers plunges readers into a taut world of suspense where deception and danger lurk behind every corner. Darwin L. Teilhet, a seasoned craftsman of mystery and intrigue, constructs a gripping narrative that pits his protagonist against adversaries who wield fear itself as their deadliest weapon, drawing readers into a labyrinth of cold calculation and psychological menace. Teilhet's prose is precise and atmospheric, reflecting the moral ambiguities of a post-war world still reeling from unprecedented violence and upheaval. A prolific author best known for his Baron von Kaz mystery series — many co-written with his wife Hildegarde Tolman Teilhet — he brings to this standalone thriller the same sharp plotting and controlled tension that defined his most celebrated works. Published by the esteemed Victor Gollancz Ltd in 1946, The Fear Makers stands as a compelling artefact of mid-century crime fiction, leaving one to wonder just how far its architects of terror are willing to go.