{"product_id":"the-guilty-are-afraid","title":"The Guilty Are Afraid by James Hadley Chase [rare books]","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"40\" data-end=\"103\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"40\" data-end=\"103\"\u003eBook Summary:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"105\" data-end=\"257\" 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=\"23\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThe Guilty Are Afraid\u003c\/em\u003e (1957) is a gripping crime thriller by British author James Hadley Chase, set in the fictional coastal city of St. Raphael.\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 story follows private investigator Lew Brandon, who arrives in town to find his partner, Jack Sheppey, murdered in a beach hut.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eDetermined to uncover the truth, Brandon delves into a dangerous world of gangsters, corruption, and deceit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"259\" data-end=\"377\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eAs Brandon investigates, he encounters Margot Creedy, the alluring daughter of a powerful racketeer, who becomes both an ally and a complication in his quest for justice.\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 loyalty, betrayal, and the moral ambiguities faced by those who operate on the fringes of the law.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"379\" data-end=\"497\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eChase's narrative is fast-paced and filled with suspense, characteristic of his hardboiled style.\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's strength lies in its atmospheric setting and the complex interplay between its characters, leading to a climactic and satisfying conclusion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"499\" data-end=\"539\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"499\" data-end=\"539\"\u003eAbout the Author: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"541\" data-end=\"739\" 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 prolific British author known 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\"\u003eUnder his real name, René Lodge Brabazon Raymond, he wrote over 90 novels, many of which were adapted into films.\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 works often featured hardboiled 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\"\u003eHis ability to craft suspenseful narratives made him a significant figure in mid-20th-century crime literature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Best of used books","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":43881507913985,"sku":"2QU1NZUO1-Used","price":150.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/4299\/0495\/files\/jhc.jpg?v=1747304355","url":"https:\/\/bestofusedbooks.com\/products\/the-guilty-are-afraid","provider":"Best Of Used Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}