The Strangle Hold (1921)
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ISBN10: 1437340008
ISBN13: 9781437340006
Publisher: Indypublish.Com
Published: Dec 10 2008
Pages: 332
Weight: 0.98
Height: 0.69 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781437340006
Publisher: Indypublish.Com
Published: Dec 10 2008
Pages: 332
Weight: 0.98
Height: 0.69 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Strangle Hold is a novel written by Henry Colman Cutting and originally published in 1921. The book is a mystery thriller that follows the story of a young man named Jack Darrow who becomes entangled in a dangerous situation involving blackmail, murder, and political corruption. The story takes place in New York City during the early 20th century and centers around a powerful political boss named Jim Haney. Haney is known for his ruthless tactics and his ability to control the city's political machine. When Jack Darrow inadvertently becomes involved in Haney's schemes, he finds himself caught in a deadly game of cat and mouse.As the story unfolds, Jack discovers that Haney has been using his political power to cover up a series of murders that he has committed. Jack becomes determined to expose Haney's crimes and bring him to justice, but he soon realizes that he is in over his head. With the help of a few unlikely allies, Jack sets out to unravel the web of corruption that has taken hold of the city.The Strangle Hold is a gripping tale of suspense and intrigue that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Cutting's vivid descriptions of New York City during this time period provide a fascinating backdrop for the story, and his characters are complex and well-drawn. This book is a must-read for fans of mystery and thriller novels, as well as those interested in the history of New York City.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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