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Synopsis
Con man "Pretty Boy" Johnny McIver and his dancer girlfriend Solitaire's plans for a major robbery go awry when they unwittingly cross crime boss Sonny Tarrant, and soon McIver is on the run from Tarrant's thugs
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Trying to move up in postwar Britain, a small-time con man and cat burglar rips off a big-time crime boss, leaving a complement of unappealing characters fighting over the spoils. In this complex, difficult-to-follow plot, even Inspector Jack Rutter is hard to like; lacking personality, he seems to rely more on a superb memory and intuition than on building a case with solid evidence. The book opens with three murders: Sidney "Roller" Royce is shot; Tom Foster is drowned in his bathtub; and blue-movie actress Latifa Noon is chloroformed, stabbed and then disposed of in a faked car crash. All are associates of black marketeer Sonny Tarrant, who becomes the main suspect. Brash and ambitious, John "Pretty Boy" McIver sends dancer/call girl Solitaire to entertain Tarrant, who obligingly opens his wall safe in her presence. McIver's ensuing burglary relieves Tarrant of 10,000, but something goes amiss. Solitaire is murdered and McIver must run. Thomas ( The Ripper's Apprentice ) provides reliable period detail, but the action is melodramatic and soft, reminiscent of the era's pulp fiction.
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This richly atmospheric tale set in post-World War II London begins with the murders of three underworld figures. Two were associated with crime boss Sonny Tarrant; the third was a hooker in the wrong place, wrong time. Scotland Yard investigators Frank Brodie and Jack Rutter catch the case. Their superiors feel the killings were intraorganization and therefore deserve little attention. Brodie and Rutter fear an unknown entity may be moving in on Tarrant. If they can pinch the killer, maybe they can avoid a gangland bloodbath. Into the mix add John McIver, small-time hood with big-time ambition. He plans and executes a heist from Tarrant, who appears to respond by killing McIver's girlfriend. Brodie and Rutter methodically sift through the wreckage when the smoke clears. In this crackling, aptly titled yarn, none of the principals can figure out the truth until the last few pages. It's well worth the wait. Wes Lukowsky
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- PublisherSt Martins Pr
- Publication date1994
- ISBN 10 0312104472
- ISBN 13 9780312104474
- BindingHardcover
- LanguageEnglish
- Edition number1
- Number of pages220
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Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good+. 1st US Edition; First Printing. First American edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with lightly bumped corners in Very Good+ dust-jacket with several scattered small closed tears; Dancing in the Dark is the story of two boys, Tommy and Donny, who must find a way to survive during a blackout that hits their small town. With no power, the boys must use their ingenuity and courage to find food, shelter, and safety. Dancing in the Dark is a heart-warming story that will leave readers feeling inspired.; 8vo; FSA. Seller Inventory # 30704
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