{"product_id":"more-deadly-than-the-male","title":"More Deadly Than The Male by James Hadley Chase [rare books]","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"67\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"67\"\u003eBook Summary: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"69\" data-end=\"181\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"27\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eMore Deadly Than the Male\u003c\/em\u003e (1946) is a gritty crime novel by James Hadley Chase that delves into the life of George Fraser, a shy and introverted man who escapes his mundane existence by fantasizing about a glamorous world of gangsters and adventure.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eHis daydreams become a dangerous reality when he boasts about his fictitious criminal exploits to the wrong people, leading him into a perilous situation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"183\" data-end=\"339\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThe narrative takes a dark turn when George becomes infatuated with Cora Brant, a woman who introduces him to a world of crime and deceit.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eDespite his initial reluctance, George is drawn deeper into this underworld, facing moral dilemmas and life-threatening choices.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThe novel explores themes of identity, obsession, and the consequences of living in a fantasy world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"341\" data-end=\"381\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"341\" data-end=\"381\"\u003eAbout the Author: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"383\" data-end=\"621\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Hadley Chase\u003c\/strong\u003e (1906–1985) was a British author renowned for his crime and thriller novels.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eBorn René Lodge Brabazon Raymond, he adopted several pen names, including James Hadley Chase, under which he wrote over 90 novels.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eHis works often featured hard-boiled protagonists and intricate plots, drawing comparisons to American noir writers.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eChase's writing was influenced by his experiences and research into American slang and the underworld, despite never having lived in the United States.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eMany of his novels were adapted into films, solidifying his reputation as a master of suspense and crime fiction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Best of used books","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":44273205575937,"sku":"2SW6JBJ7L-Used","price":150.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/4299\/0495\/products\/31mSL8BkP7L._BO1_204_203_200.jpg?v=1747310128","url":"https:\/\/bestofusedbooks.com\/products\/more-deadly-than-the-male","provider":"Best Of Used Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}