{"product_id":"the-fabulous-clipjoint-a-classic-hard-boiled-mystery-of-crime-and-investigation-paperback","title":"The Fabulous Clipjoint: A Classic Hard-Boiled Mystery of Crime and Investigation - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eFredric Brown\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA hard-edged mystery combining investigative pursuit with a sharply observed urban setting.\u003c\/strong\u003e In \u003cem\u003eThe Fabulous Clipjoint\u003c\/em\u003e, Fredric Brown presents a narrative in which a young man, confronted with a sudden and violent loss, is drawn into the process of uncovering the circumstances surrounding a crime.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe investigation unfolds through movement across the city, with attention given to marginal spaces, transient encounters, and the gradual assembly of evidence. Brown's method is economical and direct, allowing dialogue and situation to carry the narrative forward. The tone remains controlled, balancing tension with moments of restraint as the central relationship between the investigator and his companion develops.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRecognised as a significant work of mid-twentieth-century crime fiction, the novel reflects Brown's ability to combine narrative efficiency with atmosphere. It remains of interest to readers of noir, detective fiction, and concise, character-driven mysteries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 168\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.39 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 22, 2013\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50374534529261,"sku":"9781617209888","price":22.21,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0020\/8918\/9441\/files\/PXCPCZopHM9781617209888.webp?v=1785548072","url":"https:\/\/www.webster.direct\/en-au\/products\/the-fabulous-clipjoint-a-classic-hard-boiled-mystery-of-crime-and-investigation-paperback","provider":"Webster.Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}