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James Hadley Chase Boeken

    24 december 1906 – 6 februari 1985

    Deze auteur werd beroemd om zijn meeslepende verhalen die zich afspelen in de Amerikaanse onderwereld, waarmee hij voldeed aan de vraag naar gangsterromans. Zijn werken worden gekenmerkt door een rauwe sfeer en een snel tempo, die de harde realiteit van de tijd die hij beschreef weerspiegelen. Zijn uitgebreide oeuvre, dat meer dan negentig misdaadromans omvat, werd verrijkt met diepgaand inzicht in de menselijke psychologie en de donkerdere kanten van de samenleving. Deze aanpak sprak een breed publiek aan en verzekerde hem een plaats tussen vooraanstaande genre-auteurs.

    James Hadley Chase
    Lady Here's Your Wreath
    What's Better Than Money?
    Come Easy - Go Easy
    Mission to Venice
    Twelve Chinamen and a Woman
    My Laugh Comes Last

    • Twelve Chinamen and a Woman

      • 144bladzijden
      • 6 uur lezen
      4,0(3)Tarief

      Glorie Leadler's intense desire for love centers on a solitary Oriental man, igniting a passionate and tumultuous affair. Despite her allure attracting numerous suitors, it's this one connection that truly captivates her. When jealousy disrupts their romance, Glorie's emotional turmoil erupts into a fierce quest for vengeance, impacting the lives of many men in Florida. The story explores themes of love, jealousy, and the powerful consequences of unbridled passion.

      Twelve Chinamen and a Woman

    • Mission to Venice

      4,2(7)Tarief

      In the shadowy canals of Venice, a series of mysterious deaths unfolds, captivating the attention of a determined investigator. As they delve deeper into the dark underbelly of the city, secrets and hidden agendas emerge, intertwining the lives of locals and tourists alike. The unique atmosphere of Venice serves as both a backdrop and a character in this gripping tale, blending suspense with rich historical context. The story explores themes of betrayal, love, and the complexities of human nature against a hauntingly beautiful setting.

      Mission to Venice

    • What's Better Than Money?

      • 164bladzijden
      • 6 uur lezen
      3,0(1)Tarief

      A mysterious woman from the protagonist's past reemerges, bringing with her unresolved tensions and potential dangers that could jeopardize his future. As their paths cross once more, secrets unfold, and the stakes rise, forcing him to confront both his history and the implications of her return. Themes of love, betrayal, and the impact of past decisions take center stage in this gripping narrative.

      What's Better Than Money?

    • Lady Here's Your Wreath

      • 174bladzijden
      • 7 uur lezen
      4,1(14)Tarief

      Raw, grisly and explosive! Reporter Nick Mason witnesses an execution and gains a clue from the condemned man, sending Nick into a network of crime and murder!

      Lady Here's Your Wreath

    • Get a Load of This

      • 192bladzijden
      • 7 uur lezen
      3,7(3)Tarief

      Crime - 14 stories. Chase wrote a note about this: My dear Cherry, Some time ago you warned me against writing short stories. You stressed that the public didn't like them, and that I would be heading for a big flop if I persisted. Your views have always proved sound, so I've laid off until now. My present activities don't permit me to tackle a full-length novel, but as I have a number of situations up my sleeve I have been tempted to turn them into shorts. Have a little flutter on the book. Personally, I think it'll go. Not because it is better written than those which have flopped, but because the stories have got enough dynamite in them to make the average guy forget the blackout and the blitz - which, after all, is what we all want to do at this moment. Anyway, here's the manuscript, and when you're not too busy - Get a load of this! Yours, JAMES HADLEY CHASE,

      Get a Load of This