{"product_id":"the-dead-stay-dumb-same-cover","title":"The Dead Stay Dumb by James Hadley Chase","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative w-full overflow-visible\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto [content-visibility:auto] supports-[content-visibility:auto]:[contain-intrinsic-size:auto_100lvh] R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:772751e1-a5e6-4357-836e-ed7e43206725-50\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-WEB:772751e1-a5e6-4357-836e-ed7e43206725-50\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-96\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"3c8bd6b5-a7c3-4e19-89f9-5d341750cc45\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3-mini\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"1um5k0b\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"37\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"2\" data-end=\"22\"\u003eThe Dead Stay Dumb\u003c\/em\u003e — Book Summary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"39\" data-end=\"625\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"39\" data-end=\"59\"\u003eThe Dead Stay Dumb\u003c\/em\u003e is a crime thriller novel by James Hadley Chase that revolves around murder, deception, and the dangerous consequences of greed. The story follows a central crime that appears straightforward at first but gradually unravels into a complex web of lies, hidden motives, and double-crosses. As characters try to protect their secrets or escape suspicion, the investigation exposes corruption, betrayal, and shifting loyalties. Like many of Chase’s novels, the plot is driven by suspense, fast pacing, and unexpected twists rather than traditional detective procedures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"627\" data-end=\"808\"\u003eThe title reflects the dark theme of the story—suggesting that those involved in crime may silence the truth permanently, but their actions eventually lead to exposure and downfall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"1crupdz\" data-start=\"810\" data-end=\"828\"\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"830\" data-end=\"1076\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eJames Hadley Chase\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e was a British author known for writing hardboiled crime fiction and fast-paced thrillers. His novels often feature criminals, detectives, and morally ambiguous characters operating in violent, urban settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1078\" data-end=\"1419\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eChase became internationally popular for his gripping storytelling style, sharp dialogue, and cinematic plots. Although he primarily set his stories in America, he was British and never lived long-term in the U.S. His books have been widely read across Europe, Asia, and particularly in India, where his thrillers gained a strong readership.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Best of used books","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":44272860725505,"sku":"2T88NARK1-Used","price":99.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/4299\/0495\/products\/TheDeadStayDumb4.jpg?v=1670236007","url":"https:\/\/bestofusedbooks.com\/products\/the-dead-stay-dumb-same-cover","provider":"Best Of Used Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}