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Bratton's Idea
Paperback
FantasyMystery & ThrillerWesterns
ISBN13: 9781023589697
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 29 2025
Pages: 24
Weight: 0.11
Height: 0.05 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Venture into the sun-baked streets of mid-century Los Angeles with Manly Wade Wellman's Bratton's Idea, a classic tale of hard-boiled detective fiction. This gripping short story plunges into the heart of California crime, offering a glimpse into a world of shadows and moral ambiguity.
Prepared meticulously for a new print edition, this vintage mystery showcases Wellman's talent for crafting compelling narratives and memorable characters. Set against the backdrop of a sprawling city, Bratton's Idea delivers suspense and intrigue in every page. Fans of classic detective stories and those drawn to the allure of old Los Angeles will find themselves captivated by this enduring work. A testament to the timeless appeal of the genre, this tale of crime and detection promises a thrilling escape.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
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