Circus Fists (Slugger Bait)
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Mystery & ThrillerGeneral Fiction
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ISBN10: 9377787025
ISBN13: 9789377787028
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Oct 6 2026
Pages: 22
Weight: 0.10
Height: 0.05 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9789377787028
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Oct 6 2026
Pages: 22
Weight: 0.10
Height: 0.05 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A haze of sweat, the roar of the crowd, and the sharp tang of fear hang heavy in the air as a battered underdog steps into the unforgiving glare of the ring. Here, every punch is a gamble, every round a battle for dignity and survival. This is the world of hard-boiled sports fiction at its most raw and compelling-a world where the stakes are as high as the tension, and triumph is measured in bruises and broken dreams. Rooted firmly in the tradition of American pulp magazines, this gripping boxing short story plunges readers into the gritty heart of 1930s fight culture. The narrative pulses with the energy of vintage boxing stories, capturing both the brutality and the battered hope that define the sport. The language is lean and muscular, evoking the sweat-soaked gyms and shadowy alleys where fortunes are made and lost in the blink of an eye. Each page crackles with the relentless drive of an action sports fiction tale, where the line between glory and defeat is as thin as a split lip. The story's protagonist embodies the eternal boxing underdog-scrappy, stubborn, and driven by a hunger that refuses to be extinguished. The tension between raw ambition and crushing reality is palpable, offering a reading experience as intense as any bout in the ring. With its fast-paced storytelling and sharply drawn characters, this pulp boxing story appeals not only to fans of fight fiction but to anyone drawn to tales of grit, resilience, and the unyielding pursuit of respect. Long unavailable to the public, this book was out of print for decades and is now republished by Alpha Editions. It has been restored for today's and future generations. This edition is not just a reprint - it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure. For readers, collectors, and aficionados of sports pulp fiction, it stands as a testament to an era when the stakes in the ring mirrored the struggles of life itself.
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