Ferguson Findley
Author
Language
English
Description
In this 1952 hard-boiled mystery, a Korean War vet fights to clear his name of murder and catch a killer in New York City.
In the foggy streets of Manhattan, a few blocks from the glowing neon lights of Times Square, Marine veteran Big Vince MacLowerie is headed home from a card game. That's when he thinks he sees his old friend Eddie Jackson, so MacLowerie calls out his name. Only MacLowerie is dead wrong...
With one little case of mistaken identity,...
2) Waterfront
Author
Language
English
Description
A young cop descends into New York City's underworld to chase down a killer in this 1951 hard-boiled detective novel, by the author of Counterfeit Corpse.
Rookie detective Johnny Malone is on his way to pick up his engagement ring in midtown Manhattan when a man is shot dead on the sidewalk. He tries to handle the situation by the book, but one mistake quickly lets a killer run free and threatens Malone's career.
As a ruse, the police commissioner...
Author
Publisher
MysteriousPress.com/Open Road
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"A brother and sister's reunion is cut short by murder in this 1956 hard-boiled detective novel by the author of Waterfront and Counterfeit Corpse. After twenty-four years serving with the US navy, Arkansas-native Rex Howard has settled down in Manhattan. He has a private detective's license but works mostly in security. With his work, his navy pension, and a few stocks, Rex has enough to live comfortably. It's a life that's tidy and shipshape. Then...
Author
Publisher
MysteriousPress.com/Open Road
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"A reformed ex-con uncovers murder in his small-town New England garden in this 1956 hard-boiled mystery by the author of Waterfront. After spending time in Europe and Africa -- and inside a British prison -- Don Ivy is back in his New England hometown, the village of Newbury. He recently inherited the family estate, and now that winter is over and spring has sprung, it's time for him to tidy up the yard. Unfortunately, someone's left a corpse in...