Items related to Fifty-to-One (Hard Case Crime, Bk. 50)
Synopsis
When he releases a supposedly nonfiction account of a heist at a Mob-run nightclub, which had actually been written by an eighteen-year-old showgirl, a shady book publisher and his protégé discover that living a pulp fiction novel is much more dangerous than writing them. Original.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author
Charles Ardai is the founder and editor of Hard Case Crime and the Edgar Award-winning author of the acclaimed novels Little Girl Lost and Songs of Innocence.
From Booklist
Ardai, publisher of Hard Case Crime and a fine crime writer himself (usually under the pseudonym Richard Aleas), wears both hats in this celebration of his still-young company’s fiftieth book (this one). Here’s how Ardai explains what he calls the novel’s insane premise: “to publish a 50th book that would commemorate the (fictitious) 50th anniversary of the founding of Hard Case Crime, set 50 years ago, and to tell the story in 50 chapters, with each chapter bearing as its chapter title the title of one of our 50 books, each used in consecutive order.” Wow! The story that results tends—as one might expect—to meander quite a bit, but it’s still a perfectly entertaining, retro-style noir about the escapades of a pulp publisher and one of his authors, a comely small-town girl turned exotic dancer turned crime author, whose “nonfiction” exposé of a Mob scam turns out to be a little close to the truth. The resulting shenanigans work their way, consecutively, from Grifter’s Game to Fifty-to-One, with 48 chapters in between. Too clever for mere mortals but good fun. --Bill Ott
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherDorchester Publishing Co.
- Publication date2008
- ISBN 10 0843959681
- ISBN 13 9780843959680
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages333
- Rating
Buy New
Learn more about this copy
US$ 23.37
Shipping:
US$ 3.25
Within U.S.A.
Other Popular Editions of the Same Title
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
Stock Image
Fifty-to-One (Hard Case Crime, Bk. 50)
Published by
Dorchester Publishing Co., 2008
ISBN 10: 0843959681
ISBN 13: 9780843959680
Used
Paperback
Seller: HPB-Ruby, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!. Seller Inventory # S_403629237
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Fifty-To-One
Published by
Hard Crime Case, 2008
ISBN 10: 0843959681
ISBN 13: 9780843959680
Used
Mass Market Paperback
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.7. Seller Inventory # G0843959681I4N00
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Fifty-To-One
Published by
Hard Crime Case, 2008
ISBN 10: 0843959681
ISBN 13: 9780843959680
Used
Mass Market Paperback
Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.7. Seller Inventory # G0843959681I3N00
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Fifty-To-One
Published by
Hard Crime Case, 2008
ISBN 10: 0843959681
ISBN 13: 9780843959680
Used
Mass Market Paperback
Seller: ThriftBooks-Reno, Reno, NV, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.7. Seller Inventory # G0843959681I3N00
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Fifty-To-One
Published by
Hard Crime Case, 2008
ISBN 10: 0843959681
ISBN 13: 9780843959680
Used
Mass Market Paperback
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.7. Seller Inventory # G0843959681I3N00
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Fifty-to-One (Hard Case Crime)
Published by
Dorchester Publishing Co., 2008
ISBN 10: 0843959681
ISBN 13: 9780843959680
Used
Soft cover
Seller: Ronz Firsts, Flippin, AR, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Soft cover. Condition: Fine. A Fine book, clean, square, no marks or writing. First publication Anywhere (stated). Nice. Seller Inventory # 002859
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
FIFTY TO ONE
Published by
Hard Case Crime, 2008
ISBN 10: 0843959681
ISBN 13: 9780843959680
Used
Soft cover
First Edition
Seller: Rob & June Edwards, Salem, OR, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Soft cover. Condition: Fine. No Jacket. First Ed. First paperback ed. Fine condition. Book. Seller Inventory # 049922
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Fifty-to-One (Hard Case Crime, Bk. 50)
Published by
Hard Case Crime, 2008
ISBN 10: 0843959681
ISBN 13: 9780843959680
Used
Soft cover
First Edition
Seller: Nelson Freck, Rockville, MD, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Soft cover. Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. The first printing of this paperback original. Fine. Seller Inventory # EPB1020A
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Fifty-to-One (Hard Case Crime, Bk. 50)
Published by
Dorchester Publishing Co., 2008
ISBN 10: 0843959681
ISBN 13: 9780843959680
Used
Softcover
Seller: Books Unplugged, Amherst, NY, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Buy with confidence! Book is in good condition with minor wear to the pages, binding, and minor marks within 0.35. Seller Inventory # bk0843959681xvz189zvxgdd
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Fifty-to-One (Hard Case Crime, Bk. 50)
Published by
Dorchester Publishing Co., 2008
ISBN 10: 0843959681
ISBN 13: 9780843959680
Used
Paperback
Seller: Stock & Trade LLC, Portland, OR, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. A nice mass market paperback, with tight binding and an unmarked text.From a private smoke free collection.Shipping within 24 hours with a tracking number and delivery confirmation. Seller Inventory # BowMMBox4-914y
Quantity: 1 available