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The Knife Slipped
Series: Cool and Lam
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The Knife Slipped
Lost for more than 75 years, The Knife Slipped was meant to be the second book in the series, but was shelved when Gardner's publisher objected to (among other things) Bertha Cool's tendency to "talk tough, swear, smoke cigarettes, and try to gyp people."
Featured on www.HardCaseCrime.com and www.TitanBooks.com. At the time of his death, Erle Stanley Gardner was the bestselling American author of the 20th century. A lost detective novel by the creator of Perry Mason. The knife slipped was meant to be the second book in the Cool and Lam series, but was shelved for being too shocking. Cover painting of Dita von Teese by Robert McGinnis for Hard Case Crime.
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At the time of his death, Erle Stanley Gardner was the best-selling American author of the 20th century, and world famous as the creator of crusading attorney Perry Mason. Gardner also created the hardboiled detective team of Cool and Lam, stars of 29 novels published between 1939 and 1970—and one that’s never been published until now.
Lost for more than 75 years, The Knife Slipped was meant to be the second book in the series but was shelved when Gardner’s publisher objected to (among other things) Bertha Cool’s tendency to “talk tough, swear, smoke cigarettes, and try to gyp people.” But this tale of adultery and corruption, of double-crosses and triple identities—however shocking for 1939—shines today as a glorious present from the past, a return to the heyday of private eyes and shady dames, powerful criminals, crooked cops, blazing dialogue, and delicious plot twists.
Series: Cool and Lam
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The Knife Slipped has been praised for its classic hard-boiled style and snappy dialogue, transporting readers back to an era filled with intrigue and double-crosses. Critics highlight Gardner's mastery of pace and the dynamic chemistry between his characters, offering a refreshing dose of humour and intricate plotting. Fans of Gardner's Perry Mason series will find an unexpected treat in the first-person narration, which adds a layer of wit and Chandleresque flair. This rediscovered gem is celebrated as a must-read for mystery enthusiasts.
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ISBN: 9781783299270
Publisher: Titan Books Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 06 December 2016
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Titan Books Ltd
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 16.0mm
Width: 128.0mm
Height: 203.0mm
Weight: 210g
Pages: 240
About the Author
One of the best-selling authors of all time, Erle Stanley Gardner’s greatest creations include crusading attorney Perry Mason (star of more than eighty novels, a TV series and TV movies) and the hardboiled detective team of Bertha Cool and Donald Lam, who appeared in more than two dozen adventures. An attorney himself, Gardner also founded the Court of Last Resort, a group that investigated criminal cases they believed had ended in wrong convictions.
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