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The Fabulous Clipjoint: A Classic Hard-Boiled Mystery of Crime and Investigation
Hardcover
ISBN13: 9781515426301
Publisher: Black Curtain Press
Published: Apr 3 2018
Pages: 168
Weight: 0.92
Height: 0.50 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A hard-edged mystery combining investigative pursuit with a sharply observed urban setting. In The Fabulous Clipjoint, Fredric Brown presents a narrative in which a young man, confronted with a sudden and violent loss, is drawn into the process of uncovering the circumstances surrounding a crime.
The investigation unfolds through movement across the city, with attention given to marginal spaces, transient encounters, and the gradual assembly of evidence. Brown's method is economical and direct, allowing dialogue and situation to carry the narrative forward. The tone remains controlled, balancing tension with moments of restraint as the central relationship between the investigator and his companion develops.
Recognised as a significant work of mid-twentieth-century crime fiction, the novel reflects Brown's ability to combine narrative efficiency with atmosphere. It remains of interest to readers of noir, detective fiction, and concise, character-driven mysteries.
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