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His Name Was Death
His Name Was Death
His Name Was Death
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His Name Was Death

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“A masterfully delivered tale of an inconspicuous citizen who [finds] murder simple . . . The climax packs a brilliant wallop.” —Chicago Tribune
 
Relentlessly twisting and blackly funny, this noir novel by Edgar Award winner Fredric Brown is a portrait of a seemingly upstanding print shop owner in mid-twentieth-century Los Angeles who has successfully murdered his wife—and is now feeling quite confident about his criminal skills.
 
As victims start falling like dominoes, this fast-paced tale works its way to a memorable end, marking a masterwork by this celebrated author of mysteries and crime thrillers.
 
“A real pro . . . a natural storyteller.” —The New York Times Book Review
LanguageEnglish
Release dateDec 14, 2021
ISBN9781504068703
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  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
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    I normally assiduously avoid crime fiction and mysteries, but I'm huge fan of Fredric Brown's sf, so I am tracking down his other works. I read this fast-paced puzzle in one sitting and am still loving the surprise ending.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
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    Unsettling story takes us inside the mind of a cold-blooded, calculating, remorseless killer, as well as into the minds of his victims and near-victims. Definitely not one of Brown's lighter entertainments - this one will chill you a bit. The killer's thought processes are fascinating. But there is one little thing the killer didn't think of....

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His Name Was Death - Fredric Brown

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