The Wheel of Doll

Name: The Wheel of Doll
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781782277705
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By Jonathan Ames

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Summary

In The Wheel of Doll by Jonathan Ames, private detective Happy Doll is drawn into a dark and intricate world when he agrees to help a client find her missing sister. As he delves deeper into the case, Doll confronts violence and deception while navigating the murky underbelly of crime. The story intricately weaves suspense and intrigue, keeping you on the edge of your seat.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this gripping crime and thriller if you appreciate a mix of noir and dark humour, along with a flawed but endearing private investigator navigating a murky world. Fans of taut, fast-paced narratives and intriguing character work will find this story both engaging and unpredictable.

The Wheel of Doll

'An adept purveyor of the very noir' - The Times

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A NAME FROM THE PAST

When Mary DeAngelo walks into Happy Doll's office, she brings with her the scent of sandalwood perfume, a whole lot of cash, and the name of his old flame: Ines Candle.

LURES HAPPY INTO A TRAP

Ines is living rough up in Washington State, and Mary wants her found. Happy hits the streets to track her down, but soon he realises he has been used. Now somebody is hunting them.

CAN HE FIGHT HIS WAY OUT?

Soon two people are dead, and Happy is in big trouble. But he's been here before and he knows that the only way to be safe is to get even...

I loved this book - it's quirky, edgy, charming, funny and serious, all in one. Very highly recommended. - Lee Child

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781782277705

Publisher: Pushkin Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 December 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Pushkin Vertigo

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 224

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Crime & Thriller Fiction General Fiction Jonathan Ames

About the Author

Jonathan Ames is the author of eleven books including Wake Up, Sir!, The Extra Man and You Were Never Really Here, all published by Pushkin Press. He also created the hit HBO comedy Bored to Death, starring Ted Danson, Zach Galifianakis and Jason Schwartzman, as well as Blunt Talk, starring Patrick Stewart. His thriller You Were Never Really Here was adapted for a major Hollywood film by Lynne Ramsay, starring Joaquin Phoenix. The Wheel of Doll is the second book in the series of Happy Doll thrillers that began with A Man Named Doll. Jonathan lives in Los Angeles with his dog Fezzik.

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