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POP. 1280

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By Jim Thompson
Series: Crime Masterworks
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POP. 1280 by Jim Thompson is a gripping crime novel set in a small, corrupt American town. It follows Sheriff Nick Corey, who appears to be a simple and easygoing lawman but harbours cunning intelligence and sinister motives. As the plot unfolds, Corey strategically manipulates those around him to maintain his control while presenting a facade of innocence, revealing dark undercurrents and moral complexities.
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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to dark, psychological crime thrillers with a sly sense of irony and humour. Set in a small, corrupt town, it delves into the mind of an ostensibly slow-witted sheriff whose cunning intelligence leads to a gripping and unexpected plot. With its sharp wit and gripping narrative, it paints a vivid picture of the human psyche.

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POP. 1280

A classic crime novel from 'the best suspense writer going, bar none' NEW YORK TIMES
With a new introduction by Charlie Higson

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With a new introduction by Charlie Higson

Fantastic ... in my book Jim Thompson is still the greatest crime writer Jo Nesbo

The best suspense writer going, bar none NEW YORK TIMES

Jim Thompson holds a special place in my heart Bruce Springsteen

Nick Corey likes being the high sheriff of Potts County. But Nick has a few problems that he needs to deal with: like his loveless marriage, the pimps who torment him, the honest man who is running against him in the upcoming elections and the women who adore him.

And it turns out that Nick isn't anything like as amiable, easy-going or as slow as he seems. He's as sly, brutal and corrupt as they come.

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POP. 1280 is hailed for its gripping narrative and powerful prose, with critics like Jo Nesbo and Stephen King praising Jim Thompson as one of the greatest crime writers. The New York Times and other publications commend his suspenseful and psychologically intense storytelling. Anthony Boucher underscores the importance of experiencing Thompson's work, which is noted for its unique style and depth in exploring the human condition.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781398720992

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 September 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Orion

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 190g

Pages: 208

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Crime & Thriller Fiction General Fiction Jim Thompson Series: Crime Masterworks

About the Author

Jim Thompson (1906-1977) was born in Anadarko, Oklahoma. After an itinerant childhood during which his sheriff father was driven from office for embezzlement, and as a roughneck in the Texan oil fields of the 1920s, Thompson became successful as a writer with the pulp fiction houses of the 1950s, writing a dozen of his more enduring novels in just 19 months. Among his many novels are THE KILLER INSIDE ME, THE GRIFTERS, THE GETAWAY and AFTER DARK, MY SWEET. He also wrote two screenplays (for the Stanley Kubrick films THE KILLING and PATHS OF GLORY). POP. 1280 was an acclaimed French film under the title COUP DE TORCHON.

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