Jack Boyle's Boston Blackie is one of the better known crooks in
mystery and crime fiction. Making a gritty start in his earliest
tales, he was transformed into a "gentleman thief" who lived by his
own code, taking what he wanted, but always willing to help out a
pal. These stories paint emotional backdrops for the criminal
class, making no excuses for crimes committed, but pointing out
flaws and corruption in the justice system and in society as a
whole. Boyle brings his characters to life, and some are quite
memorable. Blackie himself is one of the more likable antiheroes in
the genre, which is probably why his character was later turned
into a detective for the movies and a radio program. This volume
includes the early 1914 stories, the book Boston Blackie (1919),
additional stories from Cosmopolitan Magazine, and the Los Angeles
Times serial, Daggers of Jade.
General
| Imprint: |
Coachwhip Publications
|
| Country of origin: |
United States |
| Release date: |
December 2012 |
| First published: |
December 2012 |
| Authors: |
Jack Boyle
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| Dimensions: |
229 x 152 x 30mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
| Pages: |
530 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-1-61646-160-7 |
| Categories: |
Books >
Fiction >
Genre fiction >
Crime & mystery >
General
|
| LSN: |
1-61646-160-8 |
| Barcode: |
9781616461607 |
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