Dead Giveaway
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Edition: First British ed.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Hugh Lawrence Nelson's Dead Giveaway plunges readers into a taut world of mystery and deception, where a single misstep can spell disaster and nothing is quite what it seems. Nelson constructs a gripping narrative with the precision of a seasoned crime writer, building tension with every page as his protagonist navigates a labyrinth of clues, red herrings, and mortal danger. Nelson was a prolific mid-century American crime writer who delivered his stories with a sharp, economical prose style reminiscent of the golden age of detective fiction. His work stands alongside a distinguished body of titles — including The Copper Lady and Mafia of Dreams — that collectively illustrate his mastery of the genre's conventions while consistently subverting reader expectations. Dead Giveaway is a compelling entry in his canon, and one that will leave even the most seasoned mystery aficionado second-guessing every clue right up until the final, startling revelation.
Author: Hugh Lawrence Nelson
Format: Hardback
Published: 1951, Arthur Barker Ltd.
Genre: Crime fiction
Edition: First British ed.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Hugh Lawrence Nelson's Dead Giveaway plunges readers into a taut world of mystery and deception, where a single misstep can spell disaster and nothing is quite what it seems. Nelson constructs a gripping narrative with the precision of a seasoned crime writer, building tension with every page as his protagonist navigates a labyrinth of clues, red herrings, and mortal danger. Nelson was a prolific mid-century American crime writer who delivered his stories with a sharp, economical prose style reminiscent of the golden age of detective fiction. His work stands alongside a distinguished body of titles — including The Copper Lady and Mafia of Dreams — that collectively illustrate his mastery of the genre's conventions while consistently subverting reader expectations. Dead Giveaway is a compelling entry in his canon, and one that will leave even the most seasoned mystery aficionado second-guessing every clue right up until the final, startling revelation.