Hark!: An 87Th Precinct Novel
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A masterwork of American crime fiction, Hark! is one of Ed McBain's celebrated 87th Precinct novels, set in the gritty, fictional Isola — a thinly veiled stand-in for New York City — where the dedicated detectives of the 87th Precinct face a new and cunning adversary. The novel chronicles the squad's pursuit of a criminal who calls himself the Deaf Man, a recurring and brilliantly theatrical villain who taunts the detectives with cryptic clues before executing an elaborate scheme. McBain's signature style balances sharp procedural detail with dry wit and a rich ensemble cast, bringing each detective to life with the kind of depth rarely found in the genre. The narrative moves with relentless momentum, illustrating why the 87th Precinct series set the gold standard for police procedural fiction over its five-decade run. Fans of classic crime fiction and newcomers alike will find Hark! a thoroughly satisfying and expertly crafted entry in one of mystery literature's most enduring series.
Author: Ed Mcbain
Format: Paperback
Published: 2005, Orion
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
A masterwork of American crime fiction, Hark! is one of Ed McBain's celebrated 87th Precinct novels, set in the gritty, fictional Isola — a thinly veiled stand-in for New York City — where the dedicated detectives of the 87th Precinct face a new and cunning adversary. The novel chronicles the squad's pursuit of a criminal who calls himself the Deaf Man, a recurring and brilliantly theatrical villain who taunts the detectives with cryptic clues before executing an elaborate scheme. McBain's signature style balances sharp procedural detail with dry wit and a rich ensemble cast, bringing each detective to life with the kind of depth rarely found in the genre. The narrative moves with relentless momentum, illustrating why the 87th Precinct series set the gold standard for police procedural fiction over its five-decade run. Fans of classic crime fiction and newcomers alike will find Hark! a thoroughly satisfying and expertly crafted entry in one of mystery literature's most enduring series.