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In this crime story a body of a woman is sent to the police surgeon by mistake. He discovers that she died not from cardiac weakness, but from an almost imperceptible wound made by a bicycle spoke - a method of murder peculiar to certain Bantu gangsters. James McClure won the Crime Writers Association Gold Dagger for "The Steam Pig" and later won the Silver Dagger for one of his other novels. He has also written a number of short stories and two works of non-fiction on policing in Liverpool and San Diego.
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About the Author:
James McClure was born in Johannesburg. Je published eight wildly successful books in the Kramer and Zondi series. He died on June 17, 2006.
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Praise for The Steam Pig:
“James McClure's first novel arrives like a slam in the kidneys . . . a gripping style, real characters, and an exotic locale. . . . The Steam Pig will not only keep the reader's nose to the page, it will also make [him] think.”
—The New York Times Book Review
Praise for James McClure:
"[McClure is] a distinguished crime novelist who has created in his Afrikaner Tromp Kramer and Bantu Sergeant Zondi two detectives who are as far from stereotypes as any in the genre."
—P. D. James
"McClure's stories ... have been noteworthy in equal measure for their poignant evocation of [South Africa], their perception of partnership, and their acute sense of sexual obsession."
—Time Magazine
"The pace is fast, the solution ingenious. Above all, however, is the author's extraordinary naturalistic style. He is that rarity—a sensitive writer who can carry his point without forcing."
—The New York Times Book Review
"Soho completes its reprinting of one of the finest police series to begin in the 1970s, James McClure's eight books about Tromp Kramer and Mickey Zondi, a South African biracial detective team in the days of Apartheid."
—Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine
“James McClure's first novel arrives like a slam in the kidneys . . . a gripping style, real characters, and an exotic locale. . . . The Steam Pig will not only keep the reader's nose to the page, it will also make [him] think.”
—The New York Times Book Review
Praise for James McClure:
"[McClure is] a distinguished crime novelist who has created in his Afrikaner Tromp Kramer and Bantu Sergeant Zondi two detectives who are as far from stereotypes as any in the genre."
—P. D. James
"McClure's stories ... have been noteworthy in equal measure for their poignant evocation of [South Africa], their perception of partnership, and their acute sense of sexual obsession."
—Time Magazine
"The pace is fast, the solution ingenious. Above all, however, is the author's extraordinary naturalistic style. He is that rarity—a sensitive writer who can carry his point without forcing."
—The New York Times Book Review
"Soho completes its reprinting of one of the finest police series to begin in the 1970s, James McClure's eight books about Tromp Kramer and Mickey Zondi, a South African biracial detective team in the days of Apartheid."
—Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine
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- PublisherHarper & Row
- Publication date1972
- ISBN 10 0060128968
- ISBN 13 9780060128968
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages247
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Book Description Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. 1st A. Stated first edition, 1-10 number line at rear of book, Light soiling to covers, top of pages soiled with a small stain, spine lean else very good in dust jacket, price clipped, lightly soiled, with protective mylar cover. WINNER OF THE BRITISH CRIME WRITERS'S GOLD DAGGER AWARD. Author's first novel, the start of a series set in South Africa (the author's native land), featuring detectives Kramer and Zondi. . Book. Seller Inventory # 020201
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Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Harper & Row, 1971. by James McClure. VG hardcover. No DJ. Ex-Library with usual markings and sleeve. Card indicates that the book was only checked out once. The blue boards are clean, back-strip has some light sunning that softens the color. Dekle edge text-block is solid. Pages are tight and springy upon opening. Copy is square and strong. 0060128968. Packaged using bubble wrap and a sturdy cardboard box. Tracking number provided for no extra cost. Thank you for supporting our small town, family owned book store. Seller Inventory # ICS07181401308
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Book Description hardcover. 1st edition. New York. 1972. October 1972. Harper & Row. 1st American Edition. Very Good in Slightly Worn Dustjacket. 0060128968. 247 pages. hardcover. Jacket design by Particia Stetson. keywords: Mystery South Africa . FROM THE PUBLISHER - In the debut mystery featuring Lieutenant Kramer and Detective Sergeant Mickey Zondi set in South Africa, a beautiful blonde has been killed by a bicycle spoke to the heart, Bantu gangster style. Why? James McClure was born in Johannesburg. He published eight wildly successful books in the Kramer and Zondi series. He died on June 17, 2006. 'James McClure's first novel arrives like a slam in the kidneys . a gripping style, real characters, and an exotic locale. The Steam Pig will not only keep the reader's nose to the page, it will also make [him] think.'-The New York Times Book Review. inventory #28024 Very Good in Slightly Worn Dustjacket. Seller Inventory # z28024
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Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st Edition. Published by Harper and Row of New York in 1972. Hardcover. 1st edition. Possibly a former library book. Book condition: Good to Very Good. Blue cloth boards with red titles to spine. There is a piece of clear tape attached to the front board. Inside pages are in good order. Dust Jacket condition: Fair to Good. Price unclipped. Jacket has a few creases . There is some water staining towards the top of the jacket. See photograph. Dims: 210mm x 145mm x 25mm. 247 pages. Seller Inventory # 004818
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Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Publisher: Harper & Row, 1971. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover is in near-fine condition (bumped on the bottom of the spine, bumped on the bottom corner of the back cover, bumped on the bottom edge of the front cover and there is a small speck on the front cover). Dust jacket is in very good condition (torn at the top of the spine, small tear at the bottom of the crease of the inside flap of the front cover, soiled and edge wear). Brodart protected. 247 pages. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Author's first novel and winner of the British Crime Writers' Gold Dagger Award. Seller Inventory # 10125
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Book Description Quarter Cloth. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First American Edition. Author's first novel, the start of a series set in South Africa (the author's native land), featuring detectives Kramer and Zondi; also a subtle study of racial attitudes. Winner of the British Crime Writers' Gold Dagger for Best of Year. First American printing. Hardcover, quarter blue cloth over pale blue boards; red titling. Light wear to book & jacket; minor edgewear & light tanning. Text clean; [8], 247 pages. Seller Inventory # n0303
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Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good+. 1st U.S. Edition. First U.S. edition of the author's first book, hardcover, has very light lean to the binding, slight bumps to spine ends and upper cover corners, a hint of rubbing to covers, a few small spots and smudges to edges of text block, and a touch of sunning to spine and cover edges, otherwise a solid, tight VG copy in a VG+ unclipped dust jacket, which has slight bumps to spine ends and corners, minor sunning to panels, and faint rubbing with a hint of edgewear. Jacket is wrapped in a removable Mylar cover. Seller Inventory # 102031
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Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Dust jacket in good condition. Book club edition. Minor shelf and handling wear, overall a clean solid copy with minimal signs of use. GUTTER#:C50. VERY BRIGHT AND TIGHT EDITION, NO MAJOR FLAWS. Secure packaging for safe delivery. 0.8. Seller Inventory # 829454827
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