In 1978, obsessed fan Morris Bellamy murders reclusive author John Rothstein, stealing unpublished manuscripts from his safe. After hiding the loot, Bellamy is imprisoned for a different crime. Decades later, teenager Pete Saubers discovers the hidden trunks, using the money to support his struggling family while becoming enthralled by the private stories of the fictional character Jimmy Gold. When Bellamy is paroled, he tracks the notebooks back to Pete. Retired detective Bill Hodges and his partners, Holly Gibney and Jerome Robinson, intervene to prevent the cold-blooded veteran from killing the boy to reclaim his literary treasure.
Fans of hard-boiled noir and psychological cat-and-mouse games read this for its focus on the dangers of cultural obsession. It appeals to readers who enjoy stories where ordinary people stumble into criminal conspiracies. The audience learns how a shared fascination with art can link three generations through violence. This book provides a look at the legal and physical consequences of greed, demonstrating how a single historical theft can resurface to disrupt modern lives through a tense, realistic confrontation.
- Published
- 2014
- Language
- EN
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