Items related to The Soft Centre
Synopsis
This swift-moving story of murder and suspense culminates in an unexpected and dramatic climax that is the hallmark of a James Hadley Chase novel. Chris Burnett - successful, wealthy and married to the daughter of a multi-millionaire - receives severe brain injuries in a car accident. While convalescing Burnett disappears for 24 hours, during which time a prostitute is brutally murdered and mutilated. Evidence found by a private inquiry points to Burnett. His wife, blackmailed by the inquiry agent, sets out to prove her husband's innocence ...
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author
Born Rene Brabazon Raymond in London, the son of a British colonel in the Indian Army, James Hadley Chase was educated at King's School in Rochester, Kent, and left home at the age of 18. He initially worked in book sales until, inspired by the rise of gangster culture during the Depression and by reading James M. Cain's The Postman Always Rings Twice, he wrote his first novel, No Orchids for Miss Blandish. Despite the American setting of many of his novels, Chase (like Peter Cheyney, another hugely successful British noir writer) never lived there, writing with the aid of maps and a slang dictionary. He had phenomenal success with the novel, which continued unabated throughout his entire career, spanning 45 years and nearly 90 novels. His work was published in dozens of languages and over thirty titles were adapted for film. He served in the RAF during World War II, where he also edited the RAF Journal. In 1956 he moved to France with his wife and son; they later moved to Switzerland, where Chase lived until his death in 1985.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherThe Murder Room
- Publication date2013
- ISBN 10 1471903540
- ISBN 13 9781471903540
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages188
- Rating
Other Popular Editions of the Same Title
Search results for The Soft Centre
Stock Image
The Soft Centre
Print on DemandSeller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # L0-9781471903540
Quantity: Over 20 available
Stock Image
The Soft Centre (Murder Room)
Seller: Revaluation Books, Exeter, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Brand New. In Stock. Seller Inventory # __1471903540
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Soft Centre
Print on DemandSeller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # L0-9781471903540
Quantity: Over 20 available
Stock Image
The Soft Centre
Published by
The Murder Room, 2013
ISBN 10: 1471903540
ISBN 13: 9781471903540
New
Paperback / softback
Seller: THE SAINT BOOKSTORE, Southport, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback / softback. Condition: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days 41. Seller Inventory # C9781471903540
Quantity: Over 20 available
Stock Image
The Soft Centre
Seller: Ria Christie Collections, Uxbridge, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: New. In. Seller Inventory # ria9781471903540_new
Quantity: Over 20 available
Seller Image
The Soft Centre
Print on DemandSeller: moluna, Greven, Germany
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: New. Dieser Artikel ist ein Print on Demand Artikel und wird nach Ihrer Bestellung fuer Sie gedruckt. Master of the art of deception New Statesman. Seller Inventory # 595980052
Quantity: Over 20 available